JVC KY-F550E User Manual

COLOUR VIDEO CAMERA
FARBVIDEOKAMERA
APPAREIL VIDEO EN COULEURS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KY-F550

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

EnglishFrançais Deutsch

MODE D’EMPLOI

*Illustration with optional lens attachment.
*Illustration mit montiertem optionalem Objektiv.
*Illustration avec objectif optionnel.

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.

This instruction manual is made from 100%
recycled paper.

LWT0159-001B

Français

Thank you for purchasing the JVC KY-F550 Colour Video Camera.

WILL RESULT.

LENS

SC45550-011

PROTRUDES MORE THAN

ATTACH A LENS WHICH

NEVER

MAX4mm

4mm SEVERE DAMAGE

WARNING:

BARS

MENU

SET

1

234

AW

80

93,6

0,5

66

67,5

64

These instructions are for KY-F550E.

These instructions are given in three languages: English from page E-2 to E-51

German from page G-2 to G-51
French from page F-2 to F-51

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corre­sponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances
and can be used in the following environments:

5 Residential (including both of the location type class 1 and 2 found in IEC 1000-2-5)
5 Commercial and light industrial (including, for example, theatres)
5 Urban outdoors (based on the definition of location type class 6 in IEC 1000-2-5)

In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we
recommend to use cables not exceeding the following lengths:

Port Cable Length

VIDEO OUT Exclusive Cable 5 meters
RGB,Y/C,SYNC OUT Exclusive Cable 2 meters
LENS Exclusive Cable 0.4 meters
TRIGGER Exclusive Cable 5 meters
REMOTE Exclusive Cable 5 meters
DV Exclusive Cable 4.5 meters
DC IN Exclusive Cable 2 meters

Caution:

5 Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV

transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and sound may be disturbed. In such a case,
please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 12 V DC
only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire
hazards, do NOT use any other power
source.

Note:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the
bottom of the unit.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

Risk Class : 1
Type : No Applied Parts
Moisture Protection : Ordinary
AP/APG Category : No
Operation Mode : Intermit

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

JVC Sales Office

1. JVC Professional Europe Ltd.

Ullswater House, Kendal Avenue,
London W3 0XA U.K.
tel: [phone]

2. JVC Professional Europe Ltd. Frank­furt, Germany

Gruener Weg 10, 61169 Friedberg /
Hessen, Germany
tel: [phone]

3. JVC Professional Europe Ltd. Milano,
Italy

Via Cassanese 224 Palazzo Tiepolo
20090 Segrate-Milano Oltre, Italy
tel: [phone]

4. JVC Professional Europe Ltd. Paris,
France

1 Avenue Eiffel 78422 Carrieres-Sur­Seine Cedex, France
tel: [phone]

5. JVC Professional Europe Ltd.
Barcelona, Spain

Ctra. De Rubi, 88 Ed. Can Castanyer
08190 Sant Cugat del Valles (Barcelona)
Spain
tel: [phone]

English

8. JVC Professional Europe Ltd.
Stockholm, Sweden

Veddestavagen 15,S-175 62 Jarfalla,
Stockholm, Sweden
tel: [phone]

9. JVC Professional Europe Ltd.
Tonsberg, Norway

PO Box 2012PT, Wirgenes v5, Barkaker
N-3103 Tonberg Norway
tel: [phone]

10. JVC Professional Europe Ltd.
Tastrup,Denmark

Helgeshoej Alle 30 DK-2630 Taastrup,
Denmark
tel: [phone]

11. Spitzer Electronics AG

Muehlemattstrasse 13, CH-4104 Oberwill
Switzerland
tel: [phone]

12. Oy Hedpro Ab

Lauttasaarentie 50 FIN-00200 Helsinki
Finland
tel: [phone]

6. JVC Belgium S.A./N.V.

Rue de la Petite Ile 3, Klein-Eilandstraat,
Bruxelles 1070 Brussel, Belgium
tel: [phone]

7. JVC Professional Europe Ltd. Leiden,
Nederland

JVC Plein, De Heyderweg 2, 2314 XZ
Leiden, Nederland
tel: [phone]

13. ILVI S.A

62,Piraeus Ave., 183 46 Moschato,
Greek
tel: [phone]

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Contents

1. Getting Started

Features ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Points to Note During Use .................................................................................................................... 7

Part Names and Functions ................................................................................................................... 8

Description of Terminals ..................................................................................................................... 12

2. Preparation Before Shooting

Connecting Through Digital Output .................................................................................................... 14

Connecting Through Analogue Output ............................................................................................... 16

Mounting the Lens .............................................................................................................................. 17

Connecting the Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 18

Mounting the Camera ......................................................................................................................... 19

Precautions to Prevent Camera From Falling .................................................................................... 20

3. Setting and Adjustment During Shooting

External Monitor Adjustment .............................................................................................................. 21

White Balance Adjustment ................................................................................................................. 22

White Shading Adjustment ................................................................................................................. 24

4. Various Modes of Shooting

Shooting the Computer Monitor .......................................................................................................... 26

Output of Negative Image ................................................................................................................... 27

White Spot Correction ........................................................................................................................ 28

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5. Setting Via the Menu Screen

Flow of Menu Screens ........................................................................................................................ 30

Setting Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 32

“EXPOSURE” Screen ......................................................................................................................... 33

“ADVANCED EXPOSURE” Screen .................................................................................................... 35

“WHITE BALANCE” Screen................................................................................................................ 36

“PROCESS (1/2)” Screen ................................................................................................................... 38

“PROCESS (2/2)” Screen ................................................................................................................... 40

“SYSTEM” Screen .............................................................................................................................. 41

“MATRIX ADJUST” Screen ................................................................................................................ 42

“CAPTURE” Screen ............................................................................................................................ 43

“FILE MANAGE” Screen ..................................................................................................................... 44

6. Others

Connecting the Remote Control Unit .................................................................................................. 46

Connecting the IEEE 1394 Cable ....................................................................................................... 48

Connecting the analogue output (D-SUB) Cable ................................................................................ 48

Technical Information ......................................................................................................................... 49

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 50

English

English

Notations and Symbols Used in This Manual

Caution

Note

☞

All product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Marks such as ™, ® and © are not used in this manual.

Precautions during operation are stated.
Restrictions of functions and specifications are stated for reference purposes.
Indicates the page and item to refer to.

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1. Getting Started

Features

● High quality images can be obtained through high sensitivity of 2000 lx (F11) and high resolution of

horizontal resolution at 800 lines via the newly developed 12-bit DSP.

● Miniature and Lightweight Camera that Employs C Mount

Employment of C mount and 1/3-inch colour separation optics, and compact design through high-density
mounting of the newly developed IC.

● Equipped with D-SUB terminal

Multiple types of output signals which include RGB, Y/C, composite video and composite sync signal
enable this unit to be connected directly to various types of device.

● Equipped with DV Terminal

Digital video signals can be sent to IEEE 1394 compliant devices.

● EBU-compliant Built-in Colour Bars Generator

Colour monitor can be adjusted with ease with the use of EBU colour bars.

● Variable Scan Shutter

Eliminates flicker when shooting screen pictures other than PAL, such as computer screens.

● Slow shutter

Accumulate up to 200 frames of image (approximately 8 seconds). Boosts the brightness of images dur­ing shooting for objects with insufficient illumination and little motion.

● Equipped with White Shading Function

Corrects colour shading triggered by optical characteristics.

● Black Stretch/Black Compress Feature

Stretches or compresses the gain of the dark section in an image to adjust the tone of that section.

● Negative

Used for special purposes such as shooting using films.

● AE (Automatic Exposure)

6 selectable modes in the AE area that are useful when there is a difference in brightness between the
object and its surroundings. In addition, exposure settings can also be performed according to shooting
conditions via selection of AE level adjustment or photometry detection.

● Random Trigger Correction Feature

Fast moving objects can be shot with triggering input timing.

● Freeze Correction Feature

Still images (frozen images) of the camera can be captured with triggering input timing.

● Built-in White Spot Correction Feature

● Equipped with Remote Terminal

Supports remote control via the remote control unit (sold separately).

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Points to Note During Use

● For important shootings, perform trials in advance to ensure that they are properly recorded.

● We will not compensate for contents lost due to the malfunction of this unit.

䡵 Characteristic CCD Phenomena

● Smear and Blooming

When shooting a bright light source, the CCD may induce white streaks (smear) in the vertical direction
of the light source. When the light source is extremely bright, light of the surroundings may expand
(blooming).

● Aliasing

Note that a jagged effect may occur when shooting striped patterns or lines.

● White spot

Operating this unit under a high temperature may give rise to white spots in the image. Ensure to use
this unit within the specified range (–5˚C to 40˚C). White spots may also appear when set to slow
shutter.
This unit comes with the white spot correction feature that helps to reduce this phenomenon.
☞ Page 28

䡵 Precautions During Handling

● Strong Electromagnetic Waves or Magnetism

When placed near radios or TV transmitters, or transformers and monitors that emit strong magnetism,
noise or colour change may occur in the image. Ensure that this unit is kept away from the above
during use.

● Compatible Lens ☞ Page 17 ‘Mounting the Lens’

Lens mount of this unit makes use of C mount and there are restrictions on the type of lens to be used.
Pay attention to their performance, dimensions, length of the screw portion when lenses other than
those specified are used.
This unit is not equipped with back focus adjustment function. If zoom len is to be used, please use
only lens which are equipped with back focus function.

● Cleaning the Body of this Unit (Turn off the power before cleaning.)

Wipe using a soft cloth.
Do not wipe with thinner or benzene. These may corrode or tarnish the surface.
When it is extremely dirty, wipe using a neutral detergent diluted with water, follow by wiping with a
dry cloth.

● When not in use, turn off the power of the system to reduce power consumption.

● Do not mount unit at locations that emit radiation, X-rays or corrosive gases.

English

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1. Getting Started (continued)

Part Names and Functions

Front / Bottom

1

2

3

4

1 Lens Mount

For mounting lens. Suitable for C mount lens
meant for 3 CCDs.
☞ Page 17 ‘Mounting the Lens’

2 Camera Mounting Bracket

Supplied together with this unit. Mount it to the
top or bottom surface according to the condi­tions of use. Mount with the fastening screws
for the camera mounting bracket 3.
☞ Page 19 ‘Mounting the Camera’

3 Fastening Screws for Camera

Mounting Bracket

Supplied together with this unit.
(M2.6 x 6 mm, 2 pcs)

Caution

Make sure to use screws that are supplied with
this unit. Use of screws that are 6 mm or longer
in length may give rise to malfunction of the unit.

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4 Camera Mounting Screw Holes (1/

4-20UNC)

Use when mounting this unit to fixer or swivel
bases.
(Use screws that are 7 mm or shorter in length. )

7mm
and
below

Part Names and Functions (continued)

Side

5 [MENU] Menu Button

Press this button for 1-2 seconds. Menu screen
will be output from the various output terminals.
Press the button for 1-2 seconds again to clear
the menu screen.

☞ Page 32 ‘Setting Procedures’

6 [SET] Set Button

When the menu screen is displayed, use it to
select a submenu or to confirm a selected item
or set value.

☞ Page 32 ‘Setting Procedures’

5 7 6

5 / BARS

1234

SETMENU

∞ / AW

8

7 [5/BARS] Up/Colour Bars Button

8 [∞/AW] Down/Auto White button

䡵 When menu screen is displayed

Press these buttons to move between selection
items on the menu screen.
Use the [5] button to move upwards.
Use the [∞] button to move downwards.
Used for altering the set values when an item
is being selected.

䡵 When the menu screen is off

● Press the [AW] button to adjust the white

balance.
☞ Page 22 ‘White Balance Adjustment’

● Press the [AW] button for 1-2 seconds to
adjust the white shading.
☞ Page 24 ‘White Shading Adjustment’

● Press the [BARS] button to switch between
the colour bars output and camera image
output.
Use this button when adjusting the monitor
or when recording colour bars signal.
☞ Page 21 ‘External Monitor Adjustment’

English

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1. Getting Started (continued)

Part Names and Functions (continued)

5 / BARS

1234

SETMENU

∞/ AW

Up:
Down:

ON

OFF

9

1234

9 Function Setting Switch

Use for setting the functions of this unit.

Select the switches when the unit is at power
off condition.

● Switch 1 <DV OUTPUT>

[ON] : Compressed DV signal (IEEE1394)

of the camera images will be out­put.

[OFF] : DV signal will not be output.

Note

If [ON] is selected, the analogue output will
exhibit the same level of horizontal resolution
(about 540 lines) as the DV output.

● Switch 2 <DSUB OUTPUT>

[ON] : Y/C signal will be output.
[OFF] : RGB signal will be output.

● Switch 3 <SYNC ON GREEN>

[ON] : Sync signal will be superimposed

onto the Green (G) channel of the
video signal output to the [RGB, Y/

C, SYNC OUT] terminal 0.

[OFF] : Sync signal will not be superim-

posed.

● Switch 4 <CONTROL MODE>

[ON] : Operate the camera via [DV] termi-

nal (IEEE1394).
Operation via [MENU], [SET], [5/
BARS], [∞/AW] buttons and the re­mote control unit will not function.

[OFF] : Operate the camera via the buttons

on this unit or the remote control
unit. Operation via [DV] terminal
(IEEE1394) is not functional.

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Part Names and Functions (continued)

Back

11

10

REMORT

DV

12

POWER

13

DC IN

17

RGB,

TRGGER

Y/C,

SYNC OUT

LENS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VIDEO OUT

141516

0

[RGB, Y/C, SYNC OUT] Analogue

Output Terminal

Output terminal for R/G/B, Y/C and composite
video/sync signal.

☞ Page 10 ‘9 Function Setting Switch’
☞ Page 13 ‘Description of Terminals’
☞ Page 48 ‘Connecting the analogue output (D-

SUB) Cable’

! [VIDEO OUT] Video Signal Output

Terminal

Output terminal for composite video signals.
Connect to video input terminals such as moni­tors or switchers.

@ [DV] Digital Output Terminal

Digital output terminal for video. Connect this
terminal to computer’s [IEEE 1394] terminal or
[DV] terminal equipped video devices.

● If this terminal is to be used, set Switch 1 lo­cated at the side of this unit to [ON].

● If this terminal is to be used to operate the
camera, set Switch 4 located at the side of
this unit to [ON].

☞ Page 10 ‘9 Function Setting Switch’
☞ Page 13 ‘Description of Terminals’
☞ Page 48 ‘Connecting the IEEE 1394 Cable’

# [POWER] Power Indicator Light

Lights up when power is supplied to this unit.

$ [DC IN] Power Input Terminal

(Mini DIN 8 Pin, Female)
Power of this unit (DC 12 V) is supplied through
this terminal.
Use an AC adaptor (AA-P700) for the power
supply.

☞ Page 12 ‘Description of Terminals’
☞ Page 18 ‘Connecting the Power Supply’

% [REMOTE] Remote Terminal

(Mini DIN 6 Pin, Female)
Terminal for connection to remote control unit
(RM-LP55 or RM-LP57, both sold separately).

☞ Page 12 ‘Description of Terminals’
☞ Page 46 ‘Connecting the Remote Control Unit’

Caution

When using this unit as medical equipment, the
remote control unit (RM-LP55 or RM-LP57 sold
separately) cannot be used.

^ [TRIGGER] Trigger Terminal

(Mini DIN 5 Pin, Female)
For inputting and outputting the various types of
timing signal when Slow Shutter or Random Trig­ger function is used.

☞ Page 12 ‘Description of Terminals’
☞ Page 49 ‘Technical Information’

& [LENS] Lens Connection Terminal

(Mini DIN 8 Pin, Female)
Connect the lens cable.

☞ Page 12 ‘Description of Terminals’
☞ Page 17 ‘Mounting the Lens’

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English

1. Getting Started (continued)

Description of Terminals

Power Input Terminal (Mini DIN 8 Pin,

Female)

Pin No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

NC
GND
NC
NC
GND
+ 12 V Input
NC
+ 12 V Input

7

8

5

2

6

3

4

1

Signal

Lens Connection Terminal (Mini DIN 8

Pin, Female)

Pin No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

LENS TYPE
GND
IRIS CONTROL
+ 12 V Output
SERVO SEL
ZOOM CONTROL
FOCUS CONTROL
Y SIGNAL OUT

7

8

5

2

6

3

4

1

Signal

Remote Terminal (Mini DIN 6 Pin, Female)

Pin No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

6

4

2

GND
OPERATE(L:ON)
GND
SID2(TX)
SID1(RX)
+ 9 V Output

5

3

1

Signal

Trigger Terminal (Mini DIN 5 Pin, Female)

(TCS7858 : Hoshiden)

5

3

Pin No.

1
2
3
4
5

Notes

● Please consult your JVC-authorized dealer on
connection of trigger terminal.

● Ensure to use cables that are shielded.

Suitable Plug: Mini DIN 5 PIN

SI Output
TRIG Input
GND
WEN Output
NC

4

2

1

Signal

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Description of Terminals (continued)

Analogue Output Terminal (D-sub 9

PIN, Female)

Pin No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

5

9

RGB Output
GND
GND
R OUT
G OUT
B OUT
Composite video OUT
Composite sync OUT
GND
GND

1

6

Digital Output Terminal

6

4
2

5

3

1

Notes

● Cannot be connected to computer monitor.

● Use the function setting switches located at the

side of this unit to select between RGB or Y/C
output.

Pin No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

GND
GND

­Y OUT
C OUT
Composite video OUT
Composite Sync OUT
GND
GND

Y/C Output

English

Pin No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

VP (POWER)
VG (GND)
TPB ­TPB +
TPA ­TPA +

Signal

Note

Ensure to attach the supplied clamp filters to the cables connected to the Analogue Signal Output [RGB, Y/
C, SYNC OUT] terminal and Digital Output [DV] terminal in order to reduce unwanted electromagnetic
emissions. ☞ Page 48

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2. Preparation Before Shooting

Connecting Through Digital Output

Computer can be used to control this unit remotely, record captured images on digital device or display them
on the computer or monitor. (Please pre-install the exclusive software for this unit.)

BR-DV3000
BR-DV6000

DV VTR

Exclusive Software

Computer

Monitor

Clamp filter
(accessories)

‘Connecting the
IEEE 1394 Cable’
(Page 48)

IEEE 1394
Terminal

‘Mounting the
Lens’ (Page 17)

BNC CABLE

[VIDEO OUT]

[DV]

‘Connecting the
Power Supply’
(Page 18)

DC IN

POWER

DV

VIDEO OUT

OUT

SYNC
,

Y/C
,

LENS

RGB

TRGGER

1234

SETMENU

5 / BARS

[DC IN]

REMORT

5/ AW

AA-P700

AC ADAPTER AA-P700

POWER

ON

AC IN

OFF

AC Adapter

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Notes

[LENS]

● 2 or more of this unit cannot be con­nected to 1 computer.

● Ensure to attach the supplied clamp
filter to the cable connected to the Digi­tal Output [DV] terminal in order to re­duce unwanted electromagnetic emis­sions.

1.

Connect the [DV] terminal of this unit to the computer’s DV [IEEE1394] terminal.

2.

Set the Switch 1 and Switch 4 located at the side of this unit to [ON] (upper side).

3.

Switch on the power of this unit.

4.

Set the “DV SYSTEM” under “SYSTEM” screen to “JVC”.

5.

Power on the computer and launch the software.

1234

ON

OFF

Switch 1 Switch 4

With the exclusive software provided, it is possible to select the various camera settings and operate the
camera for shooting. For details, please consult your JVC-authorized dealer.

Please refer to the software’s HELP menu for details on how it could be used.

Caution

● Perform this when the devices are off.

● When the software has been launched, do not switch on/off the power of the AC adapter or insert and

remove the IEEE 1394 cable.

● Disable the automatic standby or hibernation function of your computer before using it.

● This unit’s power can be supplied from the IEEE 1394 cable. However, use the power supply voltage

between 10.5 V - 15 V if power lens is to be used. Ensure that the supply capacity of the supply source is
adequate in meeting the total power consumptions of both this unit and the power lens used.

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Connecting Through Digital Output (continued)

䡵 Specification of Compatible Computer

● Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or higher DOS/V, PC/AT compatible machine is recommended.

● More than 256 MB RAM is recommended.

● Hard disk with a minimum 20 MB of available space.

● When video recording is performed, 7200 rpm and above IDE disk (RAID system is recommended).

● OS : Windows 2000Pro/XP

● Video card : AGP graphic card incorporated with NVIDIA GeForce4MX or GeForceFX chip (GeForce

4MX420, GeForce FX5700)

● DirectX 9.0 or later versions of Enduser Runtime

䡵 Suitable IEEE Host Adapter

● IEEE1394 host adapter card : Matrox Meteor 2-1394, Ratoc REX-CFW3

䡵 Compatible Lens

● Fujinon T14 X 5.5MD

䡵 Option

● AC Adapter : AA-P700

(Using the exclusive software with other graphic cards and under PC environment other than above­mentioned might cause a drop in the display performance of the preview window or error might occur.)
For latest information, please check the following homepage.
http: //www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/pro/prodv/download/index.html

For details, please consult your JVC-authorized dealer.

English

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2. Preparation Before Shooting (continued)

AC ADAPTER AA-P700

POWER

ALARM

SHEET

PAPER

DATA

OPEN

CP700DSA

MITSUBISHI

SETMENU

Connecting Through Analogue Output

Images taken by this unit can be output to monitor, colour video printer or other devices.

Monitor

[RGB, Y/C, SYNC OUT]

BNC CABLE

Clamp filter
(accessories)

[VIDEO OUT]

DV

OUT

SYNC
,

Y/C
,

RGB

VIDEO OUT

LENS

DC IN

POWER

TRGGER

‘Connecting the
Power Supply’
(Page 18)

[DC IN]

REMORT

[REMOTE]

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[TRIGGER]

AA-P700

AC ADAPTER AA-P700

POWER

ON

OFF

AC Adapter

AC IN

VC-451-2

CP700DSA

MITSUBISHI

]

ONLINECOPY & CUTPAPER FEED

PAPER

ALARM

SHEET

DATA

POWER

OPEN

Colour Video Printer etc.

1.

Connect device such as the Colour Video Printer

G/Y
B/C

SYNC

VBS

R

to this unit’s [RGB, Y/C, SYNC OUT] terminal.

2.

Set the switches located at the side of this unit.

● Setting Switch 2

Microscope
Adapter

Trigger Switch

Caution

● Perform this when the devices are off.

● Use the 1/3-inch, C mount adapter for the micro-

scope adapter.

REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
RM-LP55
RM-LP57

Set this switch to [ON] (upper side) for Y/C
output.
Set this switch to [OFF] (lower side) for RGB
output.

● Setting Switch 3
Set this switch to [ON] (upper side) if sync sig­nal is to be superimposed onto the Green (G)
channel of the video signal.

☞ Page 10 ‘9 Function Setting Switch’

Example: During RGB output

1234

3.

Switch on the power of this unit.

ON

OFF

Switch 3Switch 2

Notes

● Connect a switch between PIN 2 (TRIG) and PIN
3 (GND) of the [TRIGGER] terminal. If this switch
is set to [ON], a trigger will freeze the input image
to the camera and capturing of images synchro­nized with the trigger is possible.

● Ensure to attach the supplied clamp filter to the
cable connected to the Analog Signal Output
[RGB, Y/C, SYNC OUT] terminal in order to re­duce unwanted electromagnetic emissions.
☞ Page 48

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Mounting the Lens

Follow the procedures below when mounting the auto iris lens.
Refer to the ‘instruction manual’ for the lens as well.

1.

Align and press the threaded portion of the lens
mount against the threaded portion of this unit’s
lens mount and turn the mount fastening ring
clockwise slowly until the lens is firmly attached
to this unit.

Mount Fastening Ring

Camera Head

Threaded
Portion

2.

(Male)

Lock

Note

Lens

1.

Compatible Zoom Lens
T14 x 5.5MD

Caution

● Perform this when the unit is off. Connecting with
the power on may give rise to malfunction of the
unit.

● When removing the lens mount cap, ensure that
no foreign substances are inside the mount.

● Lenses are not supplied with this unit. Depending
on the lens being used, this unit may be damaged.
As such, ensure to use lens that are 4 mm or be­low, reference from the lens mount.

4 mm and below

To change the position of the lens rotation,
1 First, loosen the mount fastening ring by rotat-

ing it anti-clockwise by 1/4 turn as viewed from
the lens side.

2 Turn the lens gently, adjust the position and

tighten the mount fastening ring again.

2.

Plug the lens cable into the [LENS] terminal at
the back of the unit and ensure that it is locked.
Iris control is carried out from this unit.

䡵

Setting the “IRIS MODE” of the “EXPOSURE”
Screen
☞ Page 33

● If auto iris lens is to be used and iris control is to
be automatically carried out, set to “AUTO”.

● If auto iris lens is to be used and iris control is to
be fine-tuned, set to “MANUAL”.

English

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2. Preparation Before Shooting (continued)

Connecting the Power Supply

Connect the [DC IN] terminal at the back of this unit to the [TO CAMERA] terminal of the AC adaptor (AA­P700) using the power cable supplied (2 m).

VIDEO OUT

REMORT

DV

POWER

DC IN

[DC IN]
Terminal

AC IN

AA-P700

AC 230 V

White Marking

Connect the end with

white marking to the

AC adaptor.

AC Adapter

DC 12V=OUTPUT

TO CAMERAS(Y/C) OUTPUT

EITHER
OUTPUT
MAX 1.25A

POW

ER

DC IN

VIDEO OUTPUT

SEE INST­RUCTION
MANUAL

[TO CAMERA] Terminal

Power Cable (2 m)

(accessories)

● Insert plug fully, turn ring and ensure

RGB,

TRGGER

Y/C,

SYNC OUT

LENS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

that it is fastened.

Ring

Plug

Notes

● Ensure to make use of AA-P700 for the power supply.
When connecting, ensure that power switch of AA-P700 is turned OFF.
Connecting with the power on may give rise to malfunction of the equipment.

● When power is supplied, it takes several seconds before this unit is operable.
When the “SHUTTER” item under “EXPOSURE” screen is set to “SLOW”, it might take even longer time.

● Allow a 10 second interval after switching off the power before turning on again. If the power switch is
turned ON and OFF too soon, malfunctioning such as startup failure may occur.

Caution

In case of medical use
Make sure to use the specified AC Adapter.

UK Market ................................... AA-P700EK

Other European Market ............. AA-P700EG

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Mounting the Camera

<Procedures for mounting camera mounting bracket>

Use the supplied camera mounting bracket and 2
fastening screws of the camera mounting bracket to
mount it to the top or bottom surface.

Caution

Make sure to use screws that are supplied with this
unit. Use of screws that are 6 mm or longer in length
may give rise to malfunction of the unit.

<Mounting Procedures>

English

Anti-rotation Hole

Camera Mounting Bracket

Screw Hole for Mounting Camera

● To mount this unit, make use of the screw holes
for mounting the camera on the camera mounting
bracket.

● When mounting this unit, make use of the anti­rotation hole to prevent it from falling.

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2. Preparation Before Shooting (continued)

Precautions to Prevent Camera From Falling

Safety cable to Prevent

Falling of Equipment

4 mm
1-1.5 mm

Camera Head

Caution

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● Special attention is required when mounting to the wall or ceiling. Get a contractor
to perform the work and avoid doing it on your own. Unit may fall off and cause
injuries or accidents.

● Mount the unit to a secure place using safety cable to prevent it from falling. To
mount, make use of the bracket fastening screw holes on the face without the cam­era mounting bracket. (M2.6 x 4 mm) Pay attention also to the length of the cable.

● Strength of cable to prevent falling of unit shall be at least 10 times greater than the
total mass of the camera and lens.

3. Setting and Adjustment During Shooting

External Monitor Adjustment

Display the built-in colour bars signal at the camera on the monitor to perform colour/contrast/brightness
adjustment.

1.

2.

[BARS]

Connect the colour video monitor to the [VIDEO OUT] of this
unit.

Make sure that the Switch 4 located at the side of this unit is

RGB,

LENS

TRGGER

5 / BARS

SETMENU

∞/ AW

Y/C,

SYNC OUT

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1234

Switch 4: [OFF]

DV

VIDEO OUT

POWER

DC IN

REMORT

1.

set to [OFF] (lower side).

2.

Press the [BARS] button to output the colour bars signal (EBU­compliant colour bars).

3.

With the colour bars displayed, turn [BLUE CHECK] at the
monitor to ON. Screen turns into a monochrome of blue and
colour bars appear as blue stripes.

4.

Turn the [CHROMA] adjustment knob on the monitor and
adjust colour bars 1 and 7 to the same brightness level.

5.

With [BLUE CHECK] in the ON mode, turn the [PHASE] ad­justment knob on the monitor to adjust colour bars 3 and 5
to the same brightness level.

6.

If brightness of colour bars 1 and 7 vary upon [PHASE] ad­justment, repeat chroma adjustment as in step 4..

7.

Turn [BLUE CHECK] at the monitor to OFF and return to the
normal screen (R. G. B are all displayed).

English

3.~7.

White

Yellow

Cyan

Green

Magenta

Red

Blue

Black

12345678

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3. Setting and Adjustment During Shooting (continued)

White Balance Adjustment

Colour of light (colour temperature) may vary with light sources. When light source for illumination of object
is changed, adjust white balance (AUTO WHITE) again. Do not place strong reflectors such as metals near
the object. This may cause error in achieving white balance.

[MENU] [SET]

[5]

5 / BARS

SETMENU

∞/ AW

[∞]

Switch 4: [OFF]

1234

Set ValueItem

-- ---CE-WHI TE BALAN

WH I T E

LEVEL(R)
LEVEL(B)

SHADING

LEVEL(R)
LEVEL(G )
LEVEL(B)

PAGE BACK

CEBALAN

AUTO1

0
0

TPRESE

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

“WHITE BALANCE” Screen

Auto White Operation Area

WHIAUTO E1T

RATOPE ION

Auto White Operation Activated

WHAUTO TIE1

OK (3200K)

White balance adjustment includes Auto White, Full-time Auto White
(FAW), manual and preset.

䡵

Setting procedures for Auto White (“AUTO1”,

“AUTO2”)

Make sure that the Switch 4 located at the side of this unit is set to
[OFF] (lower side).

1.

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The “MENU” screen will be displayed.

2.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “WHITE BALANCE..”, then press
the [SET] button.
The “WHITE BALANCE” screen will be displayed.

3.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “WHITE BALANCE”, then press
the [SET] button.
The set value displayed will start to blink.

4.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “AUTO1” or “AUTO2”, then press
the [SET] button.

5.

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The normal screen will be displayed.

Note

Upon returning to the normal screen, place a white object with the
same illumination conditions as the object, zoom in to the white
portion at the centre of the screen (above 80% within the area).

6.

Press the [AW](Auto White) button.

● When auto white is activated, the auto white operation area

and “AUTO WHITE1,2 OPERATION” are displayed on the moni­tor.

● When white balance is achieved, a rough colour temperature

as well as “AUTO WHITE1,2 OK” will be displayed for about 3
seconds before returning to the normal screen.

Auto White Operation Ends

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White Balance Adjustment (continued)

O WH AUT ITE

1

G:OBNJ E CT

Object Error

O WH AUT ITE

1

R:LOERRO W L I T GH

Insufficient Illumination

O WH AUT ITE

1

R:OVERROE R L HT IG

Excessive Illumination

Error Display

When auto white adjustment is not correctly ended, the following
message will be displayed for about 3 seconds.

● “NG : OBJECT” (Object Error)

Displayed when there is little white colour in the object or when
colour temperature is not appropriate.
Change to a white object and perform procedures again to
achieve white balance.

● “ERROR : LOW LIGHT” (Insufficient Illumination)

Displayed when the illumination is too dark. Open the lens ap­erture or brighten the illumination and perform procedures again
to achieve white balance.

● “ERROR : OVER LIGHT” (Excessive Illumination)

Displayed when the illumination is too bright. Close the lens
aperture or darken the illumination and perform procedures
again to achieve white balance.

Caution

● When this unit is set as below, auto white cannot be activated.

• When the “SHUTTER” item under “EXPOSURE” screen is
set to “SLOW”.

• When the “MODE” item under “CAPTURE” screen is set to
“RANDOM TRG”.

• When auto white shading is being activated.

● If white balance is to be adjusted when processing frozen im-

age, return to the normal screen before activating auto white.

English

䡵 Full-time Auto White (FAW) Function

Automatic adjustment of white balance according to different illumination conditions.
This mode is useful when there is no time to readjust white balance or when camera is frequently moved
to locations with different illumination conditions.

● However, white balance cannot be properly achieved in cases that are beyond the adjustable range

of the full-time auto white function, such as when there is only one colour or little white colour in the
object.

● Precision of FAW deteriorates when compared with auto white balance.

● When power is turned on in the FAW mode, it takes about 10 seconds for the FAW automatic adjust-

ment to end.

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3. Setting and Adjustment During Shooting (continued)

White Shading Adjustment

There are cases when white balance is achieved for the centre of the screen but not for the upper and lower
ends, hence causing other colours to appear with green or magenta. This is brought about by the lens
characteristics. The process of rectifying this is known as white shading.

[MENU] [SET]

[5]

5 / BARS

SETMENU

∞/ AW

[∞]

Switch 4: [OFF]

1234

1.

--- MENU ---

EXPOSURE . .

WH I T E B ALANCE . .

PROCE SS . .
SYSTEM. .
CAPTURE . .

FILE M
EX I T

ANAGE

..

“MENU” Screen

2.

-- ---CE-WHI TE BALAN

WH I T E

LEVEL(R)
LEVEL(B)

SHADING

LEVEL(R)
LEVEL(G )
LEVEL(B)

CEBALAN

0
0

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

BACKPAGE

- - - - - -

Perform the following setting upon adjusting white balance.
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䡵 Auto White Shading Adjustment

Make sure that the Switch 4 located at the side of this unit is set to
[OFF] (lower side).

1.

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The “MENU” screen will be displayed.

2.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “WHITE BALANCE..”, then press
the [SET] button.
The “WHITE BALANCE” screen will be displayed.

3.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “SHADING”, then press the [SET]
button.
The set value starts blinking and adjustment is possible.

4.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to set value to “AUTO”, then press the
[SET] button.

5.

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The normal screen will be displayed.

Note

LMANUA

TPRESE

After returning to normal screen, shoot a white object to the entire
screen.
In addition, pay attention to the followings for proper adjustment.

● Use an object which is evenly white.

● Adjust so that the object has an even brightness.

● Set the lens aperture from F4.

“WHITE BALANCE” Screen

3. 4.

-- ---CE-WHI TE BALAN

WH I T E

LEVEL(R)
LEVEL(B)

SHADING

LEVEL(R)
LEVEL(G )
LEVEL(B)

BACKPAGE

Blinking

CEBALAN

0
0

AUTO

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

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LMANUA

White Shading Adjustment (continued)

O SHADING AUT

OPERATION

O SHADING AUT

OK

O SHADING AUT

G:OBNJ E CT

Object Error

O SHADINGAUT

R:LOERRO W L I TGH

Insufficient Illumination

O SHADINGAUT

R: OVERERRO L H TIG

6.

Press the [AW] (Auto White) button for 1-2 seconds.

● When auto shading is activated, “AUTO SHADING

OPERATION” is displayed on the monitor.

● When auto shading adjustment is achieved, “AUTO

SHADING OK” will be displayed for about 3 seconds before
returning to the normal screen.

Caution

● When this unit is set as below, auto white shading cannot be

activated.

• When the “SHUTTER” item under “EXPOSURE” screen is
set to “SLOW”.

• When the “MODE” item under “CAPTURE” screen is set to
“RANDOM TRG”.

• When auto white is being activated.

● If white shading is to be adjusted when processing frozen im-

age, return to the normal screen before activating auto white
shading.

7.

Upon completing auto white shading adjustment, perform
white balance adjustment again.
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Error Display

When auto white shading adjustment is not correctly ended, the
following message will be displayed for about 3 seconds.

● “NG : OBJECT” (Object Error)

Displayed when the object is not evenly white.
Change to an evenly white object and perform procedures again
to achieve auto white shading.

● “ERROR : LOW LIGHT” (Insufficient Illumination)

Displayed when the illumination is too dark. Open the lens ap­erture or brighten the illumination and perform the procedures
again to achieve auto white shading.

● “ERROR : OVER LIGHT” (Excessive Illumination)

Displayed when the illumination is too bright. Close the lens
aperture or darken the illumination and perform the procedures
again to achieve auto white shading.

English

Excessive Illumination

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4. Various Modes of Shooting

Shooting the Computer Monitor

When shooting images of computer monitors or displays, horizontal bands will appear on the screen. To
eliminate the bands, it will be necessary to align the shutter speed with the scanning frequency of the
monitor.

Make sure that the Switch 4 located at the side of this unit is
set to [OFF] (lower side).

1.

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The “MENU” screen will be displayed.

2.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “EXPOSURE..”, then press
the [SET] button.

3.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “SHUTTER”, then press the
[SET] button.
The set value starts blinking and adjustment is possible.

4.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to set value to “V. SCAN”, then press
the [SET] button.

5.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “LEVEL”, then press the [SET]
button.

6.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to adjust the shutter speed. Pay atten­tion to the screen,
If black bands are visible : use the [∞] button to lower the

shutter speed

If white bands are visible : use the [5] button to increase the

shutter speed

7.

When bands are decreased to the minimum, press the [SET]
button. This will be recorded in the memory of the unit.

8.

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The normal screen will be displayed.

Computer Monitor

3. 4.

--- ---EXPOSURE

IRIS MODE AU

MA LAUN

LEVEL

GA I N

ELEV L

SHUTT ER

LEVEL

EXPOSURE

ADVANCED

BACKPAGE

“EXPOSURE” Screen

5. 6.

--- ---EXPOSURE

IRIS MODE AU

MA LAUN

LEVEL

GA I N

ELEV L

SHUTT ER

LEVEL

EXPOSURE

ADVANCED

BACKPAGE

- - - - - -

STEP

STEP
NO LAMR

..

- - - - - -

STEP

V. SCAN
1/

..

Band

TO

0dB

TO

0dB

50s

Note

Vertical scanning frequency may vary with computer types and there are cases when bands may not be fully
eliminated. In addition, frequency may also differ depending on the software used.

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Output of Negative Image

It is possible to convert video signals from the various output terminals of this unit into negative images.

[MENU] [SET]

[5]

Make sure that the Switch 4 located at the side of this unit is
set to [OFF] (lower side).

1.

5 / BARS

SETMENU

∞/ AW

[∞]

Switch 4: [OFF]

1234

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The “MENU” screen will be displayed.

2.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “SYSTEM..”, then press the
[SET] button.
The “SYSTEM” screen will be displayed.

3.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “NEGATIVE”, then press the
[SET] button.

2. 3.

--- ---SYSTEM

NEGA OFFTIVE

XEL COM

DV SYSTEM JVC

PAGE

PENIP

BACK

Blinking

CANCEL

The set value starts blinking and adjustment is possible.

4.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to set value to “ON”, then press the
[SET] button.
This will be recorded in the memory of this unit.
Output image will be converted to negative images.

5.

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The normal screen will be displayed.

“SYSTEM” Screen

4. 5.

--- ---SYSTEM

NEGA ONTIVE

DV SYSTEM JVC

PAGE

BACK

CANCEL

PENIPXEL COM

English

“SYSTEM” Screen

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4. Various Modes of Shooting (continued)

White Spot Correction

As a peculiar common characteristic of CCD, white spots may appear on the screen when it is operated
under high temperature or when shutter speed is prolonged during use.
This unit comes with a white spot correction feature to reduce this phenomenon.

How To Use

䡵 Detection of White Spots

The quantity and size of white spots differ with the temperature and shutter speed during use. Before
using the white spot correction feature, it will thus be necessary to detect the position of the white spots
under the conditions of use.

[MENU] [SET]

[5]

5 / BARS

SETMENU

∞/ AW

[∞]

Switch 4: [OFF]

1234

2. 3.

--- ---SYSTEM

NEGA T IV E

DV SYSTEM JVC

PAGE

PENIPXEL COM

BACK

FOF

CANCEL

“SYSTEM” Screen

4. 5.

--- ---SYSTEM

NEGA T IV E

DV SYSTEM JVC

PAGE

PENIPXEL COM

BACK

“SYSTEM” Screen

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FOF

EXECUTE

Blinking

Blinking

Preparation

● Set the conditions of use (ambient temperature, shutter speed,

etc.) in this unit.

● When Random Trigger or Slow Shutter function has been set,

White Spot Correction cannot be activated. Change to other
settings.

●

Turn on the power of the camera and leave it on for at least 2 hours.

● Close the lens iris to ensure that no light enters the CCD. (When

using Galvano lens, use lens cap to prevent light from entering
the CCD.)

Operation

Make sure that the Switch 4 located at the side of this unit is
set to [OFF] (lower side).

1.

Press the [MENU] button for 1-2 seconds.
The “MENU” screen will be displayed.

2.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “SYSTEM..”, then press the
[SET] button.
The “SYSTEM” screen will be displayed.

3.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “PIXEL COMPEN”, then press
the [SET] button.
The “CANCEL” value starts blinking and adjustment is possi­ble.

4.

Use the [5/∞] buttons to select “EXECUTE” and press the
[SET] button to start the white spot detection.
Detection process may take a few minutes to complete.

5.

Upon completing detection, “Detection Completed” screen will
be displayed.

6.

Turn on the power again.
Allow a 10 seconds interval after switching off the power be­fore turning on again.
When power is turned on, white spots will be corrected.

COMPE

ERROR : LENS NOT CLOSED?

N

PIXEL

COMPEOKN

TURN POWER OFF

AND ON AGAIN.

PIXEL

COMPE

ERROR : COUNT OVER

N

TURN POWER OFF

AND ON AGAIN.

PIXEL

COMPE

ERROR : COUNT OVER

N

TURN POWER OFF

AND ON AGAIN.

PIXEL

White Spot Correction (continued)

䡵 White Spots Correction Messages

Detecting Screen Detection Completed Screen

COMPE

CUEXE T ING

N

PIXEL

Detection Error Screen

PIXEL

ERROR : LENS NOT CLOSED?

COMPE

N

Notes

● The white spot correction feature of this unit does not correct all white spots. Detection and correction of

white spots by this unit is performed under the following conditions. White spot correction will not be
performed under conditions beyond those stated. In cases where conditions are fulfilled, correction may
not be successfully performed depending on the nature of the white spots.
In such case, perform the detection again until white spots are detected.
Consult your JVC authorized dealer if white spots cannot be corrected.
Quantity of Detection/Correction: 32 or less

● The screen on the right may be displayed during detection of white spots

in cases when light enters the CCD during detection or depending on the
condition of white spots. In this case, check if there is light entering the
CCD.

● During white spot correction, pixel data is obtained via interpolation of

pixel information from the surroundings. Thus data may not be accurate
for fine images.

● Results of white spot detection will be stored until the next detection is

performed.

● During white spot detection, operation via the remote control will be disa-

bled.

English

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5. Setting Via the Menu Screen

Flow of Menu Screens

The menu screen is made up of multiple layers of menu screens as illustrated in the diagram below.
Select the menu screen for setting at the MAIN MENU screen according to function and usage, and perform
setting accordingly.

Cursor

EXPOSURE . .

WH I T E B ALANCE . .

PROCESS . .
SYSTEM . .

CAPTURE . .

FILE M

EX I T

MAIN MENU

--- MENU ---

..

ANAGE

Normal Screen

--- ---EXPOSURE

IRIS MODE

MA LAUN

L EVEL

GA I N

ELEV L

SHUTT ER

LEVEL

EXPOSURE

ADVANCED

BACKPAGE

-- ---CE-WHI TE BALAN

LEVEL( R)
LEVEL( B)

SHADING

LEVEL( R)
LEVEL(G )
LEVEL( B)

PAGE BACK

SAMTERBL

DETA LI

LEVEL
V/H B
FR

RESOLUT I ON

V.

HWITECL

KNEE

LEVEL

NEXT PAGE . .
PAGE BACK

NEGAT I VE

DV SYSTEM JVC

PAGE

CEBALANWH I T E

-- ---)-PROCESS( 1 / 2
ACK 0

LAACEN

EEUNQY

C

IP

--- ---SYSTEM

PENIPXEL COM

BACK

AUTO

- - - - - -

STE P

0dB
STEP
NO LAMR

..

AUTO1

0
0

PRESET

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

- - - - - -

NO

0

0

LOW

ORNALM
081%
UTAO

- - - - - -

FOF

CANCEL

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--- ---

FILE MA

LOAD FI LE A
LOAD
STOREEFILE A
STOR
RESETTFILE A
RESE

BACKPAGE

NAGE

CANCEL

CANCEL

CANCEL

--- ---CAP TURE

MODE

FREEZE RGT

IMAGE YPET

RANDOM SHUT.

BACKPAGE

FREEZE
ALTERNATE
FIELD
1/50

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