JVC BR-HD50 User Manual

HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BR-HD50

(A)

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

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. BR-HD50U/BR-HD50E

Serial No.

LLT0088-001C

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all of these instructions.

2. Save these instructions for later use.

3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6. Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

11. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b.If liquid has been spilled into the appliance. c.If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those con-

trols that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appli-

ance to normal operation. e.If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For USA & Canada)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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 120 V AC 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 rear of the unit.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

CAUTION

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

ATTEN TION

RISQUE D’ELECTRO-

CUTION NE PAS

OUVRIR

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE P ROBLEME.

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A L’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant alternatif en 120 V.

ATTENTION: Afin d’éviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’électro-

cution, ne pas utiliser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.

REMARQUE:

La plaque d’identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le panneau arrière de l’appareil.

WARNING:

The battery used in the BR-HD50 must be replaced by a JVC authorized service dealer only.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.

AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST

A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR.

Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de personnes.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d’instructions.

* Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu’aux Etats-

Unis.

Supplement

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:

 Residential (including both of the location type class 1 and 2 found in IEC 1000-2-5)  Commercial and light industrial (including, for example, theatres)  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

AUDIO SHIELDED CABLE 10 meters

LINE COAXIAL CABLE 10 meters

COMPONENT COAXIAL CABLE 10 meters

Y/C COAXIAL CABLE 10 meters

IEEE1394 SHIELDED TWIST PAIR CABLE 4.5 meters

HDMI SHIELDED TWIST PAIR CABLE 5 meters

REMOTE SHIELDED TWIST PAIR CABLE 5 meters

The inrush current of this apparatus is 12.1 amperes.

Caution:

 Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV trans-

mitter, 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.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

III

For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For Europe)

Warning Notice

FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia)

1. Insert this plug only into effectively earthed three-pin power outlet.

2. If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a qualified electrician.

3. Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly wired.

IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom)

Mains Supply (AC 230 V C)

WARNING - THIS APPARATUS

MUST BE EARTHED

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code;

GREEN-and-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol U or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or which is coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

POWER SYSTEM

Connection to the mains supply

This unit operates on voltage of 220 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.

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

CAUTION

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

Note:

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.

WARNING

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record prerecorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast, or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work embodied therein.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. FOR U.K. ONLY

Not to be used in the U.K. If the supplied plug is not suitable for your

socket outlet, it should be cut off and fitted with an appropriate one.

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany

Thank you for purchasing our HD Video

Cassette Recorder BR-HD50

This instruction manual was made for the BRHD50U and the BR-HD50E. Items only applicable to BR-HD50U are labeled “U model only” or “U only”. Items only applicable to BR-HD50E are labeled “E model only” or “E only”.

This is an HDV/DV format video cassette recorder. Video cassettes with the B or A logo can be used with it. DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in the HDV/DV format.

MAIN FEATURES

z HDV 720p format

Records and plays back HD (High-Definition) video with 720 effective scanlines (progressive scan). This unit records 720/24p/25p/30p, 480/60p, and 576/50p HDV signals from an IEEE1394 terminal. 24p video has the same frame count as movie film.

z Compatible with DV format

Compatible with DV format for digitally recording SD (Standard-Definition) video.

z Compatible mechanism for standard/mini

DV cassettes

Records and plays back HDV or DV format on standard and mini size DV cassettes. (SP mode only) DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in HDV or DV format. Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played.

z Equipped with IEEE1394 terminal

Inputs and outputs HDV signals, DV signals, and digital audio. Capable of exchanging digital signals with IEEE1394 compatible equipment.

z Compatible with 60Hz/50Hz HD signal for-

mat

Compatible with both 60Hz and 50Hz HD signal formats. Select this on the Menu screen.

z Equipped with HDMI terminal

Outputs digital video and digital audio. View HD video on monitors with an HDMI terminal.

z Equipped with COMPONENT OUT terminal

Outputs HD/SD analog video. View HD video on HD-compatible monitors with a COMPONENT input terminal.

z Outputs cross-converted video

During HDV/DV signal input or playback, format converted video can be output from the HDMI terminal or COMPONENT OUT terminal. Select the output video on the Menu screen.

z Equipped with composite and Y/C input/

output terminals

Inputs and outputs analog video. Analog video is recorded in the DV format.

z RS-422A compatible

Connect this unit with the RS-422A compatible RM-G820 edit controller, and use this unit as a player. This can also be connected to RS-422A compatible non-linear editing machines.

z Equipped with SERIAL REMOTE terminal

Connect to a wired remote controller for remote operation of this unit. Or, connect with a foot switch used for recording operations.

z Recording and playback of time codes z Backup recording function

With the combined use of other DV machines, long-time continuous recording is possible.

z Multi-cue up

Up to 5 points of the tape position can be registered and cued up.

z Index/blank search function

It can search for positions where index signals are recorded and unrecorded parts.

z Repeat play function

There are 3 types of repeat function. (INDEX/ V.END/ TAPE END)

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HDV and are trademarks of the Sony Corporation and the Victor Company of Japan, Limited. DVCAM is a trademark of the Sony Corporation.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Remarks of usage...............................................4

Cassette tape......................................................5

HDV and DV format ............................................6

Regular maintenance..........................................8

Cleaning tape......................................................9

Condensation......................................................9

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Front panel........................................................10

Rear panel ........................................................16

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

On-screen display.............................................20

Status display ...................................................21

Event/Alarm display ..........................................24

CONNECTION

Connecting video signals..................................26

Connecting audio signals..................................28

Attaching the supplied ferrite core ....................29

Connecting with SERIAL REMOTE terminals

Connecting the AC adapter ..............................31

...30

RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT

Inputting analog signal......................................32

Inputting digital signal .......................................33

Playback ...........................................................34

PLAYBACK

Playback settings ............................................. 49

Basic playback procedure................................ 51

Special playback functions............................... 52

Search function................................................ 54

Repeat playback .............................................. 55

Multi cue-up ..................................................... 56

TIME CODE

Displaying the time code.................................. 58

Presetting the time code .................................. 59

Recording the time code .................................. 60

Playing back the time code .............................. 62

EDIT

Using a non-linear editing system .................... 63

MENU SCREENS

Setting the menus............................................ 64

Structure of the Menu screens......................... 66

Description of the Menu screens ..................... 67

OTHERS

Warning display ............................................... 79

Troubleshooting ............................................... 81

Checking the hour meter.................................. 83

Specifications................................................... 84

Supplement...................................................... 86

PREPARATION

Turning on/off the power...................................35

Operation method (main unit/remote controller)

and OPERATION LOCK mode.........................36

Loading/Ejecting cassette.................................37

Setting/Displaying date and time ......................38

Selecting HD signal format ...............................40

RECORDING

Settings for analog signal input.........................41

Settings for digital signal input ..........................42

Adjusting audio recording level.........................44

Recording procedure ........................................46

Backup recording function ................................47

Recording with SERIAL REMOTE terminals ....48

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INTRODUCTION

Remarks of usage

 Place of storage and use

Avoid storing or using this VCR in the following places:

z Excessively hot or cold places beyond the

allowable temperature for operation(5°C –

40°C).

z Humid or dry places beyond the allowable

humidity range for operation (30% – 80%

RH).

z Dusty or sandy places. z Places exposed to oil, smoke or steam,

such as the kitchen vicinity.

z Intensely vibrating or unstable places. z Places prone to condensation. z Places that generate strong magnetic fields,

e.g., near a transformer or motor.

z Places near devices that generate electric

waves, e.g., a transceiver or mobile phone.

z Places that generate X-ray radiation or cor-

rosive gases.

Also do not leave the unit for long hours in a parked car under direct sunlight or near room heating equipment.



Maintaining the unit (Turn off the power before performing maintenance work.)

Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not wipe it with thinner or benzene as it may melt or tarnish the unit surface. For stubborn stains, use water-diluted neutral detergent and then wipe it dry.

 Always use the supplied AC adapter.

Failure to do so can cause mechanical breakdown or electric shock.

 Use the supplied power cord.

Using a different type or damaged cord may cause fire or electric shock.

 Do not use the supplied power cord

for other models.

 Handling the unit

z Do not place heavy objects on the unit, like

a monitor or TV.

z Do not insert foreign objects into the cas-

sette slot.

z Mind your finger when loading a cassette

tape.

Be careful not to get your fingers clamped

when loading the cassette to prevent injury.

z Place this unit out of reach of young chil-

dren to prevent injury as fingers may get

clamped while a cassette tape is being

loaded.

z Do not block the ventilation openings on the

rear panel.

z Avoid strong impact to the unit. Do not drop

the unit.

z Remove the cassette tape from the cas-

sette slot when transporting the unit.

z Remove the AC adapter to save energy

when the unit is not in use.

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z When making an important recording, do not

record within the two or three minutes at the beginning or end of the tape.

z Recorded video (sound) is meant for per-

sonal entertainment only and must not be used for other purposes without the prior consent of the copyright owner.

z JVC shall not guarantee the quality of record-

ing and playback should BR-HD50 fail to function normally due to defects, either of the unit itself or the video cassette tapes.

Cassette tape

BR-HD50 can record onto and playback standard DV and mini DV cassette tapes (for SP mode only). Use the following JVC cassettes with the B or A the logo.

z Standard DV cas-

settes

LA-DV276 LA-DV186 LA-DV124

z Mini DV cassettes

M-DV63PRO M-DV63HD

Memo

z DVCAM cassette can be recorded in the HDV

or DV format.

z Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can be

played (SP Mode).

z M-DV80 cassettes (mini DV 80min tape) can-

not be used with this unit.

Remarks on the use of tape

z Do not load the videotape in the wrong direction. z Store the tape only after it has been fully rewound, so as to avoid damaging the tape. z Store the cassette in places low in humidity, well-ventilated and fungus-proof. z When a cassette tape is used repeatedly, noise may increase due to e.g., dropout, etc. hence

affecting its performance. Do not use dirty or damaged tapes as they will shorten the life span of the rotation head.

 For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition

Observe the following instructions for the best recording and storage of videotapes.

• Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes. It is recommended that you record and store videotapes in the environment below.

Recording

Temperature 17°C to 25°C 15°C to 23°C 15°C to 19°C Humidity 30% to 70% 40% to 55% 25% to 35% Hourly temperature change Less than 10°C - Hourly humidity change Less than 10% - -

• Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period. If videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may result in distortion of the tape. Also it may cause tape-to-tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year for refreshing.

• When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on end. Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust and ultraviolet. Keep tapes in cases and do not store them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pressure from other tapes can cause distortions and deformations of the tape edges.

 Erasure prevention

DV cassettes have a safety slide at the back to prevent accidental erasure.

• To prevent accidental erasure of important records, push the slide to the “SAVE” position.

• To record, push the slide to the “REC” position.

Slide

REC

SAVE

Storage Short period (Up to 10 years)

Long period (Over 10 years)

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INTRODUCTION

HDV and DV format

This unit records in HDV or DV format. DV format is a standard for recording SD (Standard-Definition) video onto DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes. HDV format is a standard for recording HD (High-Definition) video onto DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes. The two HDV recording formats are HDV 720p and HDV 1080i. HDV 720p : 720p (720 effective scanlines, progressive scan) HDV 1080i : 1080i (1080 effective scanlines, interlace scan) This unit supports the HDV 720p format.

HDV 60 or 50

[IEEE1394] switch

 HDV and DV signal input/output

HDV signals and DV signals are input/output from the IEEE1394 terminal. HDV signals from the IEEE1394 terminal are recorded in HDV format. DV signals from the IEEE1394 terminal are recorded in DV format. Recorded HDV signals or DV signals are output from the IEEE1394 terminal during playback. Digital audio is also input/output from the IEEE1394 terminal, together with HDV signals or DV signals. The front panel IEEE1394 switch must be set on the front panel, according to whether the input/output signal from the IEEE1394 terminal is in HDV format or DV format. When the input signal or playback signal is in HDV format, the front panel HDV display is lit. Analog signal input is digitally converted and recorded in DV format.

 HD signal format

This unit is compatible with both 60Hz and 50Hz HD signal formats. The HDV signal format must be set on this unit, according to whether the input/playback HD signal format is 60Hz or 50Hz. (Set this using 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen.) Menu settings on this unit can be checked by whether the front panel 60 or 50 indicator light is lit. The field frequency for DV signals and analog signals is fixed by region. [U model: 60Hz (NTSC), E model: 50Hz (PAL)]

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 HDV (720p) and DV format

HDV 720p format DV format

Video signal *1 60Hz:720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60p

Pixel count 1280 × 720

Aspect ratio 16:9 4:3 (16:9)

Video compression format

Bit rate after compression

Audio compression format

Audio channels 2CH (48 kHz,16 bit) 2CH (48 kHz,16 bit)

*1 : For HDV/DV signals, the unit records the same signals as the input signals. *2 : During analog audio input, only CH1/CH2 are recorded.

Viewing video signal display (Example)

720/30p: 720 effective scanlines, 30-frame progressive scan 480/60i: 480 effective scanlines, 60-field interlace scan

50Hz:720/50p, 720/25p, 576/50p

720 × 480 (480/60p) 720 × 576 (576/50p)

MPEG-2 Video (Profile & level: MP@H-14) DV

About 19 Mbps About 25 Mbps

MPEG1 Audio Layer II Linear PCM

U (NTSC) : 480/60i

E (PAL) : 576/50i

U (NTSC) : 720 × 480

E (PAL) : 720 × 576

4CH (32 kHz,12 bit) *2

 Recording time

The recording/playback speed for HDV format is SP mode only. Though DV format recording and playback speed has SP and LP modes, this unit supports SP mode only. The cassette recording time is the same for HDV and DV format.

Standard DV

cassettes

LA-DV276 About 276 minutes

LA-DV186 About 186 minutes

LA-DV124 About 124 minutes

Recording time

Mini DV cassettes Recording time

M-DV63PRO About 63 minutes

M-DV63HD About 63 minutes

 HD video output

HD video is output from the HDMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT OUT terminal. HDMI OUT terminal : Outputs HD/SD digital video and digital audio.

This is connected to a monitor with an HDMI terminal.

COMPONENT OUT terminal: Outputs HD/SD analog video. Does not output audio.

z The video format to output from the HDMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT OUT terminal can be

selected using OUT FORMAT [60]/OUT FORMAT [50] in the VIDEO Menu screen.

(HDMI : High Definition Multimedia Interface)

This is connected to an HD-compatible monitor with COMPONENT input terminal.

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INTRODUCTION

Regular maintenance

This unit uses consumables or components that will wear off. If a worn-out or deteriorated component continues to be used, it may cause the unit to break down. To prevent this, perform routine maintenance using the head-cleaning tape. With the head-cleaning tape alone, however, the entire tape-winding mechanism cannot be completely cleaned. Perform regular maintenance of the components as shown below.

 Regular maintenance

The tasks of maintenance involved are similar to that of replacing the engine oil or tire of a car. Depending on the number of usage hours, inspect or replace the components as follows:

Number of hours 500H 1000H 1500H 2000H G : Cleaning, inspection and adjust-

Drum assembly (including head)

Tape guide, roller

Belt gears — EEF

Drive system parts

Usage Time : You can check the drum usage time with the hour meter display. For

Maintenance consultation : For details on the maintenance plan and fee, consult with your JVC-

GEEF

EEF

—

details, refer to page 83, “Checking the hour meter”.

authorized service agent.

ment

E : Cleaning and inspection; Replace-

ment if necessary

F : Replacement

Work and frequency of maintenance depend on the environment and usage. The above information serves only as a guide.

 Head cleaning

• Recording or playing back with a dirty head will result in block noise or disrupted sound. Perform regular head cleaning to maintain superior image and sound quality.

Block Noise

• For information on how to use the head cleaning tape and the relevant remarks, refer to Xpage 9, “Cleaning tape”.

• If the head is dusty, “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” will be displayed on the monitor when this unit plays a tape.

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!

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Cleaning tape

Use a JVC cleaning tape. Follow the instructions below for using the cleaning tape.

1. Run the tape for 10 seconds in the PLAY

mode. (Thereafter, it stops automatically and enters the STOP mode.)

• After loading the cleaning tape, press the PLAY button.

2. For a single cleaning session, it can be

repeated up to 4 times.

3. Refer to the following table as a guide for

cleaning.

Note

z Under low humidity conditions, (10% RH to

30% RH), perform head cleaning at intervals of half of the periods stated in the table.

z If an M-DV80 tape is used immediately after

cleaning, the message, “HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!” may not disappear. It does only after the tape has run for some time.

z Use the cleaning tape at room temperature

(10°C to 35°C).

z Instructions for using the cleaning tape stated

on a sheet inside its storage case may be different in part from those stated here.

Follow the instructions in this manual.

Operating environment

Frequency of cleaning 1 to 2 times every 5

Low temperature 5°C to 10°C

hours

Condensation

•

When this unit is moved from a cold to a warm place abruptly, the vapor in the warm air will come into contact with the head drum or the tape guides, which are not warmed enough. When chilled, the vapor turns into droplets of water. This state is known as condensation. When condensation occurs, the videotape adheres to the head drum or the tape guides and will be damaged.

• Condensation occurs on this unit in the following circumstances: * It is moved abruptly

from a cold place to a warm place. It is used in a place

immediately after the heater has been turned on, or when cold breeze from an air-conditioner blows onto it.

* It is used at a place

of high humidity.

When a cassette tape is loaded, do not transport e.g., from a cold outdoor place to a warm room thus subjecting the unit to drastic temperature changes. After moving the unit, do not use it until the inner mechanism stabilizes.

Head drum

Videotape

Room temperature 10°C to 35°C

1 to 2 times every 20 to 30 hours

• When condensation occurs, the monitor displays the following warning:

CONDENSATION ON DRUM

Leave the unit with the power ON and wait until the WARNING message disappears.

• Prevention of condensation When transporting BR-HD50 from a cold to a warmer place abruptly, first remove the cassette tape. Then place BR-HD50 in a plastic bag and seal it before transporting. Take out BR-HD50 from the sealed plastic bag only after it has the same temperature as the surroundings.

High temperature 35°C to 40°C

1 to 2 times every 5 hours

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Front panel

1Cassette loading slot/LED

• For loading a cassette into or unloading it from the slot. Insert a standard DV cassette or a mini DV cassette. (XPage 37)

• When BR-HD50 is in the OPERATE OFF state and a cassette is loaded, it changes to the OPERATE ON state.

• With a cassette loaded, the LED lights up in green. When a cassette is being loaded or ejected, the LED flashes.

2[OPERATE] button/LED

•

Press this button to turn on the power and BRHD50 becomes ready for operation. (OPERATE ON) Press this button again when BR-HD50 is already on to turn off the power. (OPERATE OFF)

• OPERATE LED lights up as follows. OPERATE ON : the green LED lights up OPERATE OFF : the red LED lights up VCR error : the red LED blinks

Memo

z If DC IN MODE in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu

screen is set to “OPE ON”, and power is supplied to the DC IN terminal on the rear panel, power is turned on and the unit enters OPERATE ON mode without pressing this button.

z Even after the power is turned off with this but-

ton, BR-HD50 is live with a small amount of electricity. Therefore, if BR-HD50 is not to be used for a long period of time, please remove the AC adapter to save energy.

3[EJECT] button

• Press this button to eject the cassette.

Memo

z It takes about 6 seconds for the cassette to be

ejected.

z The cassette can be ejected even when BR-

HD50 is in the OPERATE OFF mode. After the eject action is completed, BR-HD50 returns to the OPERATE OFF mode.

4Operation buttons

 [REC] button/LED

• Hold down this button and press the PLAY button to start recording. During recording, the red LED lights up.

• Hold down this button and press the PAUSE button to pause recording.

• If this button is pressed during recording, an index signal is recorded on the tape (when INDEX WRITE in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen is set to ON).

• When this button is pressed in the STOP mode, the time code generator value can be checked while the button is being held down. If TC DUPLI. Menu is set to AUTO, the time code, date and time of the IEEE1394 terminal can be checked. (In DV mode only)

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 [PLAY] button/LED

• Press this button to start playing back a tape. During playback, the green LED lights up.

• When recording is paused, press this button to resume recording.

 [PAUSE] button/LED

• During recording, press this button to pause it.

• In the PLAYBACK or STOP mode, press this button to enter the STILL mode. In the RECORDING PAUSE or STILL mode, the green LED lights up.

• When BR-HD50 is in the STILL mode, press this button for frame advance playback. (In DV mode only)

Memo

Still images or images in frame advance can be selected with STL/F.ADV: DV of the SYSTEM [1/ 2] Menu screen.

 [FF] button/LED

• When BR-HD50 enters the STOP mode, press this button to fast-forward the tape.

• When BR-HD50 is in the PLAYBACK or STILL mode, press this button for fast-forward playback. The fast forward playback speed can be changed by pressing the SEARCH+/S button h or the SEARCH–/ Q button (when “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen is set to VAR/RECV). (XPage 53 “Slow playback and Search mode”)

• During fast-forwarding or fast-forward playback, the LED lights up in green.

 [STOP] button/LED

• Press this button to stop operation.

• When BR-HD50 is in the STANDBY-OFF mode, press this button to enter the STANDBY-ON mode.

• While stopped, the LED lights green.

Memo

There are two stop modes. z STANDBY-OFF: For protecting the tape and

the drum, the drum does not rotate.

z STANDBY-ON: The drum rotates so that it

starts up faster after BR-HD50 moves into another mode.

 [REW] button/LED

• When BR-HD50 enters the STOP mode, press this button to rewind the tape.

• When BR-HD50 is in the PLAYBACK or STILL mode, press this button for reverse playback. The rewind playback speed can be changed by pressing the SEARCH+/S button h or the SEARCH–/Q button (when “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen is set to VAR/ RECV). (XPage 53 “Slow playback and Search mode”)

• During rewinding or rewind playback, the LED lights up in green.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

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Front panel (continued)

5[REMOTE/LOCAL] switch

This switch is used to select how BR-HD50 is to be operated.

LOCAL : Use this setting if BR-HD50 is to

REMOTE : Use this setting to control this unit

be controlled with the key operation of the unit.

using the REMOTE terminal, SERIAL REMOTE terminal, or IEEE1394 terminal.

Memo

z Select to enable/disable operation with the

REMOTE terminal, using REMOTE SEL 9P on the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.

z To control BR-HD50 with the SERIAL

REMOTE terminal or IEEE1394 terminal, this switch setting can be set up with REMOTE SEL SERIAL or REM SEL HDV/DV in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen. (XPage 70)

z If it is set to REMOTE, the buttons that can be

operated from the unit are selectable from LOCAL FUNCTION in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.

6[INPUT SELECT] switch

This switch is used to select input signals. HDV/DV : Inputs IEEE1394 terminal HDV sig-

nals or DV signals. The 8 IEEE1394 switch needs to be set, according to whether the video format is HDV or DV.

LINE : For inputting the composite images

of the LINE IN terminal and analog audio signals.

Y/C : For inputting the Y/C separate

video signal of the Y/C IN terminal and analog audio signals.

Note

z Switching is invalid during recording. z Switching this switch during playback may

briefly cut off the audio.

7[COUNTER] switch

Switches the displayed information on the 9 counter display and the monitor counter display. CTL : It displays the counter in hour, minute,

second and frame based on CTL (control signal).

TC : It displays the time code data. UB : It displays the user’s bit (UB).

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8[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal switch

Set this switch according to the video format of the IEEE1394 input signal and playback signal. When the video format is HDV, a HDV indicator is lit. HDV : Use this setting when the video

format is HDV (HDV indicator is lit).

DV : Use this setting when the video

format is DV (HDV indicator is off).

Note

z Video and audio recording and playback using

the IEEE1394 terminal are unavailable when the switch setting differs from the video format.

z When the IEEE1394 terminal is used to input/

output video or audio signals with a non-linear editing system, and the format is changed by switching this switch, either reconnect the IEEE1394 cable, or use the OPERATE button to reset the power.

 [DVCAM] indicator light

Lights when playing a tape recorded in DVCAM format. Only tapes recorded in SP mode can be played.

 [60] indicator light

Lights when 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen is set to 60. The HD signal format on this unit is set to 60Hz.

 [50] indicator light

Lights when 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen is set to 50. The HD signal format on this unit is set to 50Hz.

Memo

The field frequency for DV signals and analog signals are fixed by region. (U model: 60Hz, E model: 50Hz)

9Counter display

Displays the counter, menu settings, and operation mode. (8 digits)

• Counter display The displayed contents can be selected using the 7 COUNTER switch.

• For menu settings, menu code numbers are displayed.

0Audio level indicator

Displays the audio level for CH-1/3 and CH-2/

In RECORDING mode, audio recording level is displayed. In PLAY mode, audio playback level is displayed. Only the audio recording level during analog input can be adjusted.

aIndicator lights

 [HDV] indicator light

Lights when the video format for the IEEE1394 terminal input signal or playback signal is HDV. When this indicator is lit, set the 8 IEEE1394 switch to HDV. When this indicator is off, set the 8 IEEE1394 switch to DV.

 [REC INH] indicator light

Lights upon loading a cassette that cannot be recorded.

b[PHONES] terminal

This is the mini jack terminal for connecting to the headphone. (Stereo ø3.5)

• When playing back tapes recorded in 32 kHz mode, the audio channel output from this terminal is selected using A.OUTPUT: DV on the AUDIO Menu screen.

c[PHONES] Headphone volume

Use this switch to adjust the output level of the PHONES terminal. Both channels are adjusted at the same time.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

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Front panel (continued)

d[HOLD] button

Pressing this button while stopped will engage the time code and user’s bit PRESET mode. (When TCG SELECT in the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/ 2] Menu screen is set to PRESET) In time code PRESET mode, press this button to return to the normal display. (XPage 59 “Presetting the time code”)

e[MENU] button

If this button is pressed in the STOP/STILL mode or when no cassette is loaded, the menu is displayed on the monitor connected to the video output terminal (LINE OUT, Y/C OUT, COMPONENT OUT, or HDMI OUT terminal). The counter display shows menu code numbers. When the menu is displayed, press this button to return to the normal display. (XPage 64 “Setting the menus”)

f[RESET] button

• To reset the CTL counter display to “00”, press this button.

• If this button is pressed when the time code

• When the Multi Cue-up screen is displayed,

preset screen is displayed, all the digits of the time code or the user’s bit are reset to “00”.

press this button to clear the registered cueup points.

g[CUE UP] button

When the 7 COUNTER switch is set to TC, press this button to display the Multi Cue-up screen on the monitor. When the Multi-Cue-up screen is displayed, press this button to start searching the selected tape position. (XPage 56 “Multi cue-up”)

hSpecial functions/Setting buttons

The following buttons have different functions depending on whether the normal screen or the setting screen is displayed.

Setting screens:

Menu, Date/Time setting, Time code preset and Multi Cue-up

 [DISP/R] button

• Press this button during PLAY mode to display the video output format on the counter display.

• During the STOP or REC mode, the audio recording level is increased. (Pressing simultaneously with Q or S button) (When “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen is set to VAR/RECV) (XPage 44 “Adjusting audio recording level”)

• When the setting screen is displayed, this button is used to select the items or setting.

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 [BLANK/P] button

• When BR-HD50 is in the STOP mode, press this button to start blank search. It searches the unrecorded part of the tape and goes into the still mode. (XPage 54 “Blank search”)

• During the STOP or REC mode, the audio recording level is decreased. (Pressing simultaneously with Q or S button) (When “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen is set to VAR/RECV) (XPage 44 “Adjusting audio recording level”)

• When the setting screen is displayed, this button is used to select the items or setting.

 [SEARCH+/S] button

• During normal display, the function of this button can be selected using “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen. If it is set to VAR/RECV, the searching speed increases if this button is pressed during a search operation. (XPage 53 “Slow playback and Search mode”) If it is set to INDEX, press this button to start forward index search. This function is not effective during recording or recording pause. (XPage 54 “Index search”)

• During the STOP or REC mode, CH2 is selected as the channel for adjusting the audio recording level. (When “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen is set to VAR/RECV) (XPage 44 “Adjusting audio recording level”)

• When the setting screen is displayed, this button is used to select items or setting digits.

 [SEARCH–/Q] button

• During normal display, the function of this

button can be selected using “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen. If it is set to VAR/RECV, the searching speed decreases if this button is pressed during a search operation. (XPage 53 “Slow playback and Search mode”) If it is set to INDEX, press this button to start reverse index search. This function is not effective during recording or recording pause. (XPage 54 “Index search”)

• During the STOP or REC mode, CH1 is selected as the channel for adjusting the audio recording level. (When “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen is set to VAR/RECV) (XPage 44 “Adjusting audio recording level”)

• When the setting screen is displayed, this button is used to return to the previous menu or select setting digits.

 [SET] button

• When the Menu screen, Date/Time setting screen or the Multi Cue-up screen is displayed, press this button to confirm the setting.

• In time code PRESET mode, press this button to preset the set time codes or user’s bit to the time code generator.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

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Rear panel

1[VIDEO LINE IN] terminal (BNC)

This is the input terminal for composite video signals.

• To input video via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to “LINE”.

2[VIDEO Y/C IN] terminal (4-PIN)

This is the input terminal for Y/C separate video signals.

• To input video via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to “Y/C”.

• When wide-screen ID signals are input, the wide-screen ID signal is recorded.

3[VIDEO LINE OUT] terminal (BNC)

This is the output terminal for composite video signals.

• It displays the Menu setting screen, Date/ Time setting screen and warning information.

• If DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen is set to “ON” or “AUTO”, information will be displayed on-screen, e.g., the operation mode, date/time and counter. (XPage 20)

• When the input signal or playback signal is in HDV format, this terminal outputs video that is converted down to 480i or 576i. Select the style for displaying down-converted video on a monitor screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, using DOWN CONV. MODE on the VIDEO Menu screen. (XPage 74)

4[VIDEO Y/C OUT] terminal (4-PIN)

This is the output terminal for Y/C separate video signals.

• It displays the Menu setting screen, Date/ Time setting screen and warning information.

• If DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen is set to “ON” or “AUTO”, information will be displayed on-screen, e.g., the operation mode, date/time and counter. (XPage 20)

• When tapes that have recorded widescreen signals are played back, the widescreen ID signal is output. When playing back an HDV recorded tape, wide-screen ID signals are output according to the mode set using DOWN CONV. MODE in the VIDEO Menu screen.

Memo

Whether or not to enable SET UP for analog signals (composite, Y/C separate and component signals) can be selected with SET UP [60]: DV in the VIDEO Menu screen (for U model only).

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5[COMPONENT OUT] Component sig-

nal output terminal (BNC×3)

Output terminal for component video signals

B/PR). Outputs analog HD/SD video. Con-

(Y/P nect this to an HD-compatible monitor with a COMPONENT IN terminal.

• The video format to output from this terminal can be selected using OUT FORMAT [60]/[50] in the VIDEO Menu screen. (XPage 73, 74)

• It displays the Menu setting screen, Date/ Time setting screen and warning information.

• If DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen is set to “ON” or “AUTO”, information will be displayed on-screen, e.g., the operation mode, date/time and counter. (XPage 20)

6[CH1 AUDIO IN] terminal (RCA)

Use this terminal to input analog audio signals. To enable audio input via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to “LINE” or “Y/C”. Analog signals are recorded on CH1.

7[CH2 AUDIO IN] terminal (RCA)

8[CH1/3 AUDIO OUT] terminal (RCA)

Use this terminal to output analog audio signals.

• In the 48 kHz audio mode, it outputs the sound of CH1.

• The output audio channel during playback of tapes recorded in 32 kHz audio mode, or the EE audio channel during DV signal input in 32 kHz audio mode, can be selected using A.OUTPUT: DV in the AUDIO Menu screen. (XPage 72)

9[CH2/4 AUDIO OUT] terminal (RCA)

Use this terminal to output analog audio signals.

• In the 48 kHz audio mode, it outputs the sound of CH2.

0[HDMI OUT] HDMI signal output termi-

nal

Outputs HDMI signals. (HDMI : High Definition Multimedia Interface) Outputs digital HD/SD video and digital audio. This is connected to a monitor with an HDMI terminal.

• The video format to output from this terminal can be selected using OUT FORMAT [60]/[50] and MONITOR SELECT in the VIDEO Menu screen. (XPage 73, 74)

• It displays the Menu setting screen, Date/ Time setting screen and warning information.

• If DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen is set to “ON” or “AUTO”, information will be displayed on-screen, e.g., the operation mode, date/time and counter. (XPage 20)

Memo

z Video is not displayed when the connected

monitor does not support the video format selected using OUT FORMAT [60]/[50] in the VIDEO Menu screen. If this occurs, set MONITOR SELECT to HDMI[A].

z If the monitor has a DVI-D terminal that sup-

ports HDCP, you can watch digital video by connecting an HDMI↔DVI-D cable.

z When the video format of the IEEE1394 input

signal differs from the IEEE1394 switch, or INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/DV and a signal is not input into the IEEE1394 terminal, no signal is output from the HDMI OUT terminal. (“no 1394” is displayed on the counter display.) Similarly, no signal is output from the HDMI OUT terminal when a blank cassette tape is played. (“-------” is displayed on the counter display.)

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Rear panel (continued)

a[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal (6P)

This is the input/output terminal for IEEE1394compliant digital signals. Inputs HDV signals or DV signals when recording. Digital audio is input simultaneously. During playback, it outputs HDV signals, DV signals, and digital audio on the playback tape. Upon analog signal input, EE images and EE audio are output. EE images are DV format signals (480i or 576i) (Only when IEEE1394 switch is set to DV).

• This unit records and plays 720p format HDV signals. 720p HDV signals and DV signals from this terminal are recorded as is, without format conversion.

• To enable signal input via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to “HDV/DV”.

• The IEEE1394 switch located on the front panel must be set to “HDV” or “DV”, according to the input signal to this terminal or the video format of the playback tape.

• The audio mode (48 kHz or 32 kHz) cannot be changed for the input audio signal via this terminal. It will be recorded using the input signal audio mode. 4-channel recording is possible in the 32 kHz audio mode.

• Power cannot be supplied via this terminal.

habc

• To record a time code via this terminal, set TC DUPLI. in the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen to AUTO or NONDROP.

• To control this unit via this terminal, set REM SEL HDV/DV in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen to ON or LOC/REM.

Note

When connecting the IEEE1394 cable from/to Camcorder,VCR and other IEEE1394 device, make sure the following instructions, otherwise the IEEE1394 circuit device may be destroyed.

• Turn the power of both devices OFF and connect the IEEE1394 cable.

• Do not insert incorrectly (in reverse) the IEEE1394 cable end to IEEE1394 port of both devices.

• Do not connect the IEEE1394 cable under the condition of static electricity.

• Turn the power of both devices OFF when changing the IEEE1394 switch from/to HDV/DV.

• If HDV/DV signals are not input/output when the IEEE1394 cable is connected, check whether the signal format matches the IEEE1394 switch setting on the front panel. If the settings match, either reconnect the IEEE1394 cable, or reset the power to the unit.

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bDC power input terminal

This terminal is for inputting DC 12 V. Connect the DC power cord of the supplied AC adapter.

Memo

z When power is supplied to this terminal, the

OPERATE indicator located on the front panel lights up. (The indicator turns red when BRHD50 is in the OPERATE OFF state)

z Whether to set BR-HD50 to enter the OPER-

ATE ON mode or OPERATE OFF mode when power is supplied to the terminal can be selected with DC IN MODE in the SYSTEM [2/ 2] Menu screen.

cDC power cord clamp

Use this clamp to fasten the DC power cord.

d[SIGNAL GND] terminal

This is the grounding terminal for signals.

e[SERIAL REMOTE] terminal (mini jack)

This terminal is for connecting to the serial remote controller. To operate BR-HD50 with this terminal, perform the following settings.

• Set REMOTE SEL SER in the REMOTE [1/ 2] Menu screen to “ON” or “LOC+REM”.

LOC+REM : This terminal is effective regard-

: When the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL

switch on the front panel is set to “REMOTE”, this terminal becomes effective.

less of the setting of the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel.

Memo

To use this terminal as the foot switch input, set FOOT SW in the REMOTE [2/2] Menu screen. (XPage 71)

f[REMOTE] RS-422A terminal

(D-SUB 9P)

This terminal is for connecting to an RS-422A serial interface-compatible editing remote controller (e.g. RM-G820). With this terminal, BR-HD50 can be used as a player of an editing system. To operate BR-HD50 with RS-422A, perform the following settings.

• Set REMOTE SEL 9P in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen to “ON”.

•Set the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to “REMOTE”.

Memo

Screws for securing connectors differ by region. U model : inch screws E model : metric screws

gFan

This is a ventilation port for the fan motor. Do not place objects in this area.

hSlot cover for servicing

This is used for servicing the unit.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

On-screen display

Besides E-E images and playback images, the monitor connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT terminals (VIDEO LINE OUT, Y/C OUT, COMPONENT OUT and HDMI OUT) provides the following on-screen information.

Monitor

VIDEO OUTPUT

On-screen display Description Operation

Status display Displays the setting status of the VCR

operation mode, date/time, counter.

Event display Displays the operating status of blank

search, index recording/search.

Alarm display Displays error/alarm messages for

incorrect operation or improper condition of BR-HD50.

Warning display When an error occurred with the VCR,

it displays warnings with the relevant error codes. (XPage 80)

Menu display Displays the menu setting screen.

(XPage 64)

Multi Cue-up screen Displays the Multi Cue-up screen for

registering or selecting cue-up (searching) point. (XPage 56)

Settings can be performed with DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen. ON : Always display. According to

each event or error, the event and alarm displays are shown for about 3 seconds.

AUTO: It displays for about 4 sec-

onds during mode changes.

OFF : No on-screen display. The

alarm display is shown according to errors, which occurred.

It is displayed automatically when an error with the VCR occurred.

When BR-HD50 enters the STOP/ STILL mode or no cassette tape is loaded, the menu is displayed when the MENU button is pressed.

When BR-HD50 enters the STOP, STILL or PLAY mode, press the Cueup button to display the Multi Cue-up screen.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Status display

 Status display: It displays the current settings and operating status.

DV format HDV format

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1 The 1 display contents differs between DV format and HDV format.

 DV format

Sampling frequency/audio output CH

Memo

If the counter display position is set to the upper left, this item will be displayed on the lower right.

 HDV format

HDV format display

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OFF

•DV Displayed when recording or playing back a tape with video in DV format.

• Sampling frequency While recording an analog audio signal, the setting value of AUDIO MODE: DV in the AUDIO Menu screen is displayed (32 kHz or 48 kHz). During playback, the sampling frequency of the sound recorded on the tape is displayed (32 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz). During HDV/DV signal input, the sampling frequency of the sound input is displayed.

•A.LOCK Lights up when the video and audio sampling clocks (at 48 kHz) are synchronized in the PLAYBACK mode. Always lights up in the RECORDING mode and EE mode.

• Audio output channel The audio channel output from the AUDIO OUT terminal is displayed (CH-1/2, CH-3/4, MIX). (only in 32 kHz mode)

• With A/V INFO. in the DISPLAY Menu screen, whether to display this item can be selected.

Displayed when recording or playing back a tape with video in HDV format. HDV format details are displayed. HDV-HD30P: 720/30p signal HDV-HD60P: 720/60p signal HDV-HD25P: 720/25p signal HDV-HD50P: 720/50p signal HDV-HD24P: 720/24p signal HDV-SD60P: 480/60p signal HDV-SD50P: 576/50p signal

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Note

Does not support tapes in 576/26p mode from the GR-PD1 camera. Displays HDV-SD50p when playing back the tape.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Status display (continued)

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2 Date/time

Memo

If the display position of the counter is set to the lower left, this item will be displayed on the lower right.

3 Counter display Displays the CTL counter, time code or user’s bit. The dis-

• It displays the date and time (HR:MM:SS).

• When the unit is in the Analog/HDV Signal RECORDING or STOP mode, it displays the data of the built-in clock.

• During playback, fast-forwarding or rewinding, the data recorded on the tape is displayed.

• During DV signal recording, the data from the IEEE1394 terminal is displayed. If the REC button is pressed in the STOP mode, the input data from the IEEE1394 terminal will be displayed.

• The style for displaying the date and time can be selected with DATE STYLE and TIME STYLE in the DISPLAY Menu screen. When TIME STYLE is set to 12H, the display symbols of the hours, minutes, and days change as follows for AM and PM. AM = dot (.) PM = colon (:)

• Whether to display date/time and the type of display can be selected with TIME/DATE in the DISPLAY Menu screen.

• When the data/time is not set or when a tape is played with no date/time data recorded, “– –” will be displayed.

played contents can be selected using the COUNTER switch.

• CTL counter: It will be displayed if the COUNTER switch

• Time code : It will be displayed if the COUNTER switch

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is set to CTL. The counter shows a 7-digit number (hour, minute, second and frame) with + or – and “CTL” at the beginning, e.g., CTL-9:30:20:10

is set to TC. The time code shows an 8-digit number (hour, minute, second and frame). At playback, the time codes recorded on the tape are displayed. The prefix indicates the time code mode.

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No. Item Description

When playing back an HDV recorded tape, the frame counter of the time code is displayed according to the recorded signal format.

720/30p…30 frame progressive 720/24p…24 frame progressive 480/60p…60 frame progressive 720/25p…25 frame progressive 576/50p…50 frame progressive 720/60p…60 frame progressive 720/50p…50 frame progressive

TCG : Time code generator data TCR : Time code reader data DTCG: Time code data received from the IEEE1394 terminal

Depending on the framing mode, the symbols for the seconds and frames are different (only for NTSC).

• User’s bit : it will be displayed if the COUNTER switch

UBG : User’s bit generator data UBR : User’s bit reader data DUBG: User’s bit reader data received from the IEEE1394

(In DV mode)

00 : 00 : 00 : 00

is set to UB. The user’s bit is an 8-digit number (each digit is a number or character from 0 – F). The prefix indicates the user’s bit mode.

terminal (In DV mode)

Dot (.) for the drop frame mode Colon (:) for the non-drop frame mode

Memo

z The position of the counter display can be changed with

COUNTER POSI in the DISPLAY Menu screen.

z The counter display can be turned on/off with TIME CODE

in the DISPLAY Menu screen.

4 VCR operation mode Displays the VCR operation mode, including:

5 Remaining tape

Memo

If the counter display position is set to the upper right, this item will be displayed on the lower right.

PLAY, EJECT, FF, REW, STANDBY-ON, STANDBY-OFF, STILL, REC, REC PAUSE, SHTL (shuttle search), JOG, BLANK SRH (blank search), NO CASSETTE (cassette tape not loaded), OPERATE OFF. For SHTL and JOG, the speed is also displayed.

• The display can be turned on/off with VTR MODE in the DISPLAY Menu screen.

Displays the remaining time of tape (minutes). Not displayed when the remaining time is being confirmed.

• The display can be turned on/off with TAPE REMAIN in the DISPLAY Menu screen.

• The SP display disappears when a DVCAM cassette tape is being played back.

• This remaining tape time display is only for reference.

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Event/Alarm display

 Event display : When certain functions are in use, it is displayed at the following posi-

tions (with the DISPLAY mode ON or AUTO).

z “A” display: displayed during operation

3DV 2 K CH– 1 / 2 SP 2 m i n0

BL ANK SEARCH

06 / 10 / 05 STANDBY 11:20:00 TCR 02:00:00:00

INDEX DETECTED

OFF

 Alarm display : An alarm message is displayed at the following positions when there has

been an operation error or when BR-HD50 is not in good condition, e.g., dirty head.

Display Description

BLANK

Blank search in progress.

INDEX +1 Index search in progress.

The number indicates the index search position.

INDEX MARK When an index has been

specified on the tape during recording.

z “B” display: displayed for about 3 seconds

Display Description

INDEX DETECTED

VIDEO END DETECTED

An index has been detected during index repeat operation.

The video end has been detected during end repeat operation.

3DV 2K CH – 1 / 2 SP 2 0

HEAD C L EAN I NG REQU I RED !

NO HD VVD/SIGNAL

0 6 / 1 0 / 0 5 S T A N D B Y 11 : 20 : 00 TCR 02 : 00 : 00 : 0

mi n

OFF

z “A” display: The state of BR-HD50 is displayed. It continues to be displayed until the error state is

corrected. This display is not affected by the setting of the display mode.

Display Description

LOW VOLTAGE The voltage of the DC power source is low. If the operation continues, it enters

the OPERATE OFF mode.

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!

The video head is dirty. Clean it with the head-cleaning tape exclusively for BRHD50. (XPage 9) If the head is clogged, it is detected in the PLAYBACK mode and this message is displayed.

OVERHEATING! The temperature inside BR-HD50 has exceeded the stated value.

Disconnect the power and place it at a cool place. If this message is displayed again, BR-HD50 could be defective. Consult your JVC-authorized service agent.

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JVC BR-HD50 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Remarks of usage

Cassette tape

HDV and DV format

Regular maintenance

Cleaning tape

Condensation

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Front panel

Rear panel

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

On-screen display

Status display

Event/Alarm display