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STUDIO DV CAMCORDER

The first DV camcorder in the world

with full CCU control

GY-DV550U

Specifications

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General

Power requirement: DC 10.5 V to 17 V
Power consumption: Approx. 20 W (w/o viewfinder)
Dimensions: 336 (W) x 245.5 (H) x 124 (D) mm (13-1/4" x 
     9-11/16" x 4-15/16") 
Weight: 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs.) (main unit only)
Temperature
     Operating: 0

°

C to 40

°

C (32

°

F to 104

°

F)

     Storage: -20

°

C to 60

°

C (-4

°

F to 140

°

F)

Humidity
     Operating: 30% to 80% RH
     Storage: 85% RH or less

Camera section

Image pickup device: 1/2" interline-transfer CCDs
Color separation optical system: F1.4, 3-color separation 
     prism
Number of effective pixels: 380,000 (768 (H) x 494 (V))
Color system: NTSC (wide-band R-Y, B-Y encoder)
Color bars: SMPTE type
Sync system: Internal sync, external sync (VBS)
Lens mount: 1/2" bayonet system 
Optical filter: 3200K, 5600K + 1/8ND, 5600K + 1/64ND
Sensitivity: F11, 2000 lux
S/N: 62 dB or more (available through 26-pin)
Resolution: More than 750 lines
Gain: -3, 0, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, variable gain in ALC and  
     LOLUX
Minimum illumination: 0.75 lux with F1.4, LOLUX
Registration: 0.05% or less (excluding lens distortion)
Detail correction: Horizontal and vertical dual-edged
Electronic shutter variable range:
     Standard value: 59.94 (60) Hz 
     Fixed values: 100, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 Hz
     Variable scan: 60.1 to 2084.6 Hz

VTR section

Format: DV format
Signal format: NTSC 
Usable tape: MiniDV tape
Tape speed: 18.812 mm/sec. (SP mode)
Record/play time: 60 minutes or more (with an MDV-60 
     tape)
FF/rewind time: Within 120 sec. (with an MDV-60 tape)

[Video]

Video signal recording format: 8-bit, 13.5 MHz, 4:1:1 
     component recording

[Audio]

Audio signal recording format: 16-bit, 48 kHz or 12-bit, 32 
     kHz PCM for 2 channels
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (16-bit), 20 Hz to 
     14.5 kHz (12-bit)
S/N: 60 dB or more
Dynamic range: 85 dB or more

[Connectors]

Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms (BNC) (composite video 
     signal)
Y/C output: Y/C signal, 4-pin, 75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio inputs (AUDIO 1, AUDIO 2)
     MIC: -60 dBs, low impedance (XLR), balanced
     LINE: +4 dBs, 10 kohms, balanced
Line outputs (LINE 1, LINE 2): -6 

±

 1 dBs, low impedance 

     (RCA), unbalanced
IEEE 1394 interface: 4-pin
RS-232C interface: Mini DIN 6-pin
VF connector: 6-pin
Genlock/video input: BNC
Earphone jack: Stereo mini-jack (monaural)

Accessories

Instruction manual
Tripod mounting plate
Microphone

BR-DV600U Professional DV recorder/player

Options

Dimensions

VF-P115BU

1.5" viewfinder

1.5" viewfinder

4" B&W viewfinder

DV recording on a MiniDV tape

PCM digital audio

Various video inputs/outputs (IEEE 1394 input/output, composite/YC/component inputs/outputs)

RS-422 interface/JVC bus interface and optional RS-232C interface

Super Scene Finder 

Insert/assemble editing and audio dubbing (usable functions vary depending on the editing controller used)

SMPTE-standard LTC time code generator

14:1 power zoom lens (Fujinon)

19:1 power zoom lens (Fujinon)

14:1 power zoom lens (Canon)

18:1 power zoom lens (Canon)

AC power adapter/charger

VF-P116U

VF-P400U

MV-P615U

Monaural microphone with 
XLR conector

For attachment, 
the KA-A50U adapter 
is required.

Manual focus control 
for  Canon lens

HZ-FM13U

HZ-ZS13BU

HZ-FM15U

S14 x 7.3B12U

S19 x 6.5B12U

YH14 x 7.3K12U

YH18 x 6.7K12U

AA-P250U

NP-1 type battery

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

DVCAM and DVCPRO are trademarks of their respective owners.

A wide range of options are available to expand the flexibility of this camcorder.

245.5

336

124

m/m

For attachment, 
the KA-A40U 
adapter is required.

Manual focus control for 
Fuinon lens(excluding 
S14 lens)

Zoom servo/trigger
control(Fujinon/Canon
lenses)

JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

1700 Valley Road, Wayne, N.J. 07470

TEL: 973-315-5000, 1-800-526-5308  FAX: 973-315-5030

21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough Ontario M1X 1A7
      TEL: 416-293-1311  FAX: 416-293-8208

http://www.jvc.com/pro

http://www.jvcpro.com

JVC CANADA INC.

KCS-8360B CEDV550UN0104

Printed in Japan

The Hachioji Plant of Victor Company of Japan, Ltd., has received ISO14001 and ISO9001 Certifications

   under the global standard for environmental management.

JQA-0288

Summary of Contents for GY-DV550U

Page 1: ...STUDIO DV CAMCORDER The first DV camcorder in the world with full CCU control GY DV550U ...

Page 2: ...1 2 3 CCDDVCamcorder withFullCCUControl 26 PinInterface GY DV550U ...

Page 3: ...to operate in an ISO cam environment In addition to its top notch performance specs the Studio DV offers it all a standard 1 2 inch bayonet mount that accepts virtually every professional lens available bi directional IEEE 1394 two 48 kHz 16 bit digital PCM audio channels and a built in SMPTE time code reader generator Connectivity is outstanding with XLR microphone inputs audio outputs headphones...

Page 4: ...uction SMPTE TC input output Genlock input AUX input composite video input 26 pin interface Ready for EFP remote control RM LP57 LP55 Return video output for TelePrompTer output 1 2 bayonet lens mount System flexibility SMPTE TC connectors are provided allowing you to synchronize simultaneous shooting with multiple camcorders To meet increasing demand for a digital camcorder that can easily be inc...

Page 5: ...ct switch with variable gain function 4 programmable function buttons for quick access to menu items LCD read out at the base station for easy menu navigation and simple operation This allows high quality compressed digital video signal transfer directly to a computer a non linear editing system or to another DV recorder Producers can now digitally spool directly to a non linear editing platform w...

Page 6: ... compress Built in phantom microphone power Adjustable detail frequency Adjustable gamma point Time code reader generator Time date stamp Skin tone detection Auto knee High quality performance DV recording on a MiniDV tape Letterbox 16 9 User friendly design With an MDV 80 tape To ensure the best possible image quality the GY DV550U incorporates three 1 2 380 00 active pixel interline transfer CCD...

Page 7: ...pling frequency indication 51 AUD LOCK indicator 52 MENU indicator 53 WIDE indicator 54 Cassette indicator 55 REMAIN indicator 56 Tape transport direction indicators 57 Remaining battery power display 58 Counter display 59 Time code related indications SLAVE PB NDF HOLD 60 Warning indicators AUTO OFF DEW SERVO RF LI 61 Cassette cover 62 MONITOR OUT connector BNC 63 Y C OUT connector 4P 64 TC IN co...

Page 8: ...Bs 10 kohms balanced Line outputs LINE 1 LINE 2 6 1 dBs low impedance RCA unbalanced IEEE 1394 interface 4 pin RS 232C interface Mini DIN 6 pin VF connector 6 pin Genlock video input BNC Earphone jack Stereo mini jack monaural Accessories Instruction manual Tripod mounting plate Microphone BR DV600U Professional DV recorder player Options Dimensions VF P115BU 1 5 viewfinder 1 5 viewfinder 4 B W vi...

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