11. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
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11-2 Connecting a PC
Connections
Connect the GY-DV550’s VTR REMOTE connector to the RS-232C connector on the PC or the non-linear editing controller using
the TTL
⇔
RS-232C converter cable.
Or connect the GY-DV550’s DV connector and the DV connector of the non-linear editing controller using a DV cable.
For compatible non-linear editing controller, consult with your JVC dealer.
Settings
• To remote control the PC or non-linear editing controller by means of RS-232C, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050 REMOTE
SELECT to "IRS232C".
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See page 74.
• To remote control the GY-DV550’s VCR using the DV connector’s IEEE1394 option, set the VCR Setup Menu item No. 050
REMOTE SELECT to “IEEE1394”.
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See page 74.
The S.S.F. data stored in the memory of the unit or at the beginning of the tape can be output through the REMOTE terminal.
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See page 69.
• When a cable is connected to the REMOTE connector, the VTR Setup Menu is not displayed in the viewfinder. Make settings
on the VTR Setup Menu while the cable is not connected.
• When a cable is connected to the REMOTE connector, the VCR operation mode will not be displayed correctly on the
Status 1 screen in the viewfinder.
Note:
PUSH
PROMPTER
OUTPUT
VTR/RM
CH-1
CH-2
Y/C OUT
TC IN
TC OUT
REMOTE
GENLOCK/AUX IN
DV CAMCORDER
GY-DV550
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
FRONT
LENS
MONITOR OUT
LINE OUT
REMOTE connector
TTL RS-232C
converter cable
(Optional VC-P893) AUDIO OUT
DV connector
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
PC
RS-232C
RS-232C
Non-linear editing controller
DV connector
MONITOR
OUT
connector
Perform the following settings when connecting the unit to a Non-linear editing controller, etc.