JVC SR-HD1500, SR-HD1250 service manual

Blu-ray Disc™ HDD Recorder

SR-HD1500
SR-HD1250

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Table of Contents

● Introduction

● Product Overview

● Product Advantages

● Workflow

Usable discs, Recording
Importing
Editing
Dubbing

● FAQ

● Specifications

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(500GB HDD)

(250GB HDD)

*As of September 1, 2009 (source: JVC)

SR-HD1500/SR-HD1250 SR-HD1500/SR-HD1250

Introduction

JVC introduces two new tapeless HD combo decks
featuring a HDD (SR-HD1500: 500GB,
SR-HD1250: 250GB), Blu-ray recorder, and SDHC
compatible SD card slot. As the world’s only*

discs or down converted onto DVDs without a PC.
The entire BD or DVD disc can be dubbed at high
speed to ensure prompt delivery to clients.

*As of September 1, 2009 (source: JVC)

professional HD combo deck with a Blu-ray disc
recorder, the SR-HD1500/HD1250 incorporates a
variety of interfaces to facilitate link-up with
external devices. Both recorders are compatible
with HD cameras supporting HDV and AVCHD, and
the SR-HD1500 can import .MOV files from JVC's
ProHD cameras (19mbps and 25mbps) in SP mode.
Once footage is imported onto the deck’s HDD from
a variety of media and interfaces, HD content can
be edited, archived and/or dubbed onto Blu-ray

Model SR-HD1500 SR-HD1250

HD capacity 500GB 250GB

RS-232C ●

MOV support ●

Menu background ●

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Product Overview

Front view Rear view

Disc tray

Power

Disc tray
open/close

Playback controls

Display window

Rec start button

Remote sensor

SD
card slot

Reset
Rec mode
HDD lamp
Input select

i.LINK
(HDV/DV in)

USB

BD lamp
Media select
SD lamp

One Touch
Dubbing

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Advantages of the SR-HD1500 & SR-HD1250

1. Import .MOV files to the SR-HD1500: See page 8 for details

.MOV files recorded on the GY-HM700 or GY-HM100 can be
imported into the SR-HD1500’s internal HDD

2. Create menu-supported Blu-ray discs: See page 10 for details

Blu-ray discs can be created using the BDMV (with menu)
format

3. Create Blu-ray discs with seamless transition between
titles: See page 9 for details

Annoying ‘pause’
between titles can
be eliminated for a
seamless playback,
even for full HD images

4. Import HDV formats: See page 6 for details

HD footage of 720p or 1080i can be imported in its original
HD resolution

Product Overview

5. Convenience of One Touch Dubbing function: See page
8 for details

Titles from connected media (USB-connected device and
SD card, etc.) can be imported at a touch of a button

6. Convenience of Entire Disc Dubbing function: See page
10 for details

An entire Blu-ray or DVD disc can be
dubbed onto another blank disc

7. Create playlist without a PC: see page 9 for details

8. High-speed Dubbing function: See page 10 for details

Dubbing HD content from the HDD onto a Blu-ray disc
can be shortened significantly

AC inlet

Cooling fan

Optical digital
audio out

HDMI out

Audio in/out

S-Video

Composite Video
in/out

RS-232C
(SR-HD1500)

Component
video out

Wired
remote in

SR-HD1500/SR-HD1250 SR-HD1500/SR-HD1250

Product Overview

Remote control unit

Disc tray open/close

Delete

HDD operation

Numkeys

Star key

Red

Green

Dubbing

Cursor buttons

Option screen

Back a chapter

Fast reverse/slow playback

Rec start (use with button)

▼

Rec mode

On screen

Progressive scan

Audio

Edit

Media manage

Power
Input selection

BD/DVD or SD operation

Page back or forward

Slightly back

Slightly advance

Pound key

Yellow

Blue

Navigation

OK

Return

Forward a chapter

Fast forward/slow playback

Play video

Pause

Stop

Mark

PB mode

Angle

Setup

Information correct

Subtitle

Controlling the unit from a PC via RS-232C interface (SR-HD1500)

The SR-HD1500 features an RS-232C interface to enable control of the unit from a PC.

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Pin layout

PIN No. Signal Operation Signal direction

2 R✕D Reception HDD/DVD PC
3 T✕D Transmission HDD/DVD PC
5 GND Signal grounding

Mode: Non-synchronous Character length: 8-bit
Parity check: Odd Start bit: 1
Stop bit: 1 Data rate: 9600bps

Command table

Lower
Order

Higher
Order

0

1
2
3 Play Stop
4 Still
5 Clear

6

7

8

9

A

B

C Rec

D

E

F

0123456 789ABCDE

Com-

plete Out Target

Sense Title

Chapter Sense

Chapter Title Date Clock

Search Search Preset Preset

Cancel

-Dics Disc

Finalize

Finali- Erase
zation

Standby

Standby

Standby

Standby

On On

Command Rec/Dub

Target Request

Cassette Not

Error

TOP NEXT PREV
TOP MENU CHAP- CHAP- Setup SET UP DOWN RIGHT LEFT

MENU TER TER

Eject FF REW Field Field

Fwd Rev Select Select

Still Still Preset Sense

Status Tc Data
Sense Sense

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Bit Configuration

ACK NAK

Next Prev Remote
Tiltle Title Data

Fwd Rev

Step Step

CTL JVC
Data Status

Sense Sense

F

Date Clock
Data Data

Sense Sense

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Workflow

Usable discs

Playback onlyPlayback and recording/dubbing

Disc type

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD-RW

DVD-R

NOTE: Only playback is enabled on 8cm discs without the use of adapters. DVD-RAM and BD-RE cartridges are not supported. Take the disc out

of the DVD-RAM cartridge before using.

Recording

format (reformat)

BDAV mode Yes

BDMV mode Yes

BDAV mode Yes

BDMV mode Yes

Video mode Yes Yes Yes

VR mode Yes Yes

Video mode

VR mode Yes Yes

Format Finalize

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Discs that are not supported

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DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)

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CD-ROM/R/RW (PhotoCD, CD-G, VCD etc.)

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Ye s

Repeated use

Ye s

Ye s

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DVD-R (for authoring)

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DDCD (1.3 GB, Double Density CD)

Disc type Description

DVD-RAM Supports specific forms of playback, but

(4.7GB) no recording can be done

BD-ROM

DVD video

Music CD CD-DA and DTS music CDs

Commercially available Blu-ray titles
(movies, music, etc.); Region code: A

Commercially available DVD-Video titles
(movies, music, etc.); Region code: 1/NTSC

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DVD+R DL

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HDCD (High Density CD)

*Supports DVD-Video and AVCHD playback

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(single-sided, dual layer)

Formatting and recording modes

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Recordable discs and formatting: Certain unused discs require formatting before recording

Recordable DVD discs and formatting

Type

DVD-RW Single-sided, single layer (4.7GB) Yes Yes

DVD-R

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Recording modes: Description and maximum recording times

Quality

HD

SD contrast, such as dramas. Records images at low-quality SD.

*1: Capacity will be halved for the 250GB hard-disk drive equipped on the SR-HD1250.
*2: Only on the SR-HD1500; Recorded using the JVC ProHD Camcorder GY-HM700/100 in SP mode.
*3: BDAV recording at HDV1080i
*4: Estimated figure when HDV is imported.

Single-sided, single layer (4.7GB) Yes Yes*

Single-sided, dual layer (8.5GB) Yes Yes*

Rec.

Description

mode

Direct recording; videos are recorded in the original picture quality.

DR HDV, .MOV*2and SD-VIDEO (Everio MPEG-2 TS) titles are imported 1H55M*33H55M*3--

using the DR mode.

AF

Recommended for recording images with fast motion, such as sports
videos. Records images at high-quality HD.

AN

AL

Recommended for recording images with slow motion and little
contrast, such as dramas. Records images at low-quality HD.

AE

XP

Recommended for recording images with fast motion, such as sports
videos. Records images at high-quality SD.

SP

Recommended for recording images with slow motion and little

LP

Recommended for recording images with sharp outlines,

EP such as animation videos, and when the recordable time 42H 84H 8H 14H20M 887H

(remaining time) is limited.

VR Video

Format Format

*No formatting required

Legend: 1S/1L=Single sided/single layer; 1S/2L=Single sided/dual layer; H=hours, M=minutes

Recordable BD disc and formatting

Type Format

BD-RE

BD-R

Single-sided, single layer (25GB) Yes

Single-sided, dual layer (50GB) Yes

Single-sided, single layer (25GB) Yes

Single-sided, dual layer (50GB) Yes

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estimate

(1S/1L) (1S/2L) (1S/1L) (1S/2L) (500GB*1)

5H15M 10H30M 1H 1H45M 110H

10H30M 21H 2H 3H35M 222H

)

4H 8H
6H 12H

9H 18H

12H 24H

21H 42H 4H 7H10M 442H

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40H*

80H
126H

189H
252H

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Workflow (continued)

Importing to HDD

Importing AVCHD, HDV, or DV format: Whether the

resolution is 720p or 1080i, AVCHD, HDV, and DV
formats can be imported as is in its original quality.
Digital dubbing can also be performed.

The SR-HD1500 features 500GB HDD
(250GB on the SR-HD1250.)

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Workflow (continued)

The entire recorded data can be imported into the HDD using the easy-to-use One Touch
Dubbing or Full Import functions.

Import .MOV files* to the SR-HD1500: .MOV file, a popular format used on

Final Cut Pro by Apple, cannot be imported in its original format on conventional
Blu-ray recorders. The SR-HD1500 features optimized conversion algorithm for
video streaming to enable importing of .MOV files recorded with JVC’s

GY-HM700 or GY-HM100 camcorder into the HDD via SDHC card for playback,
or edit and dubbed onto discs.

*In SP mode (19Mbps and 25Mbps); Dubbed disc using 25Mbps may not be in accordance
with the official Blu-ray specifications. Not featured on the SR-HD1250

One Touch Dubbing (import the entire data on all connected media to HDD)

Time-consuming confirmation of connected equipment or selection of content is no longer needed to import data
into the HDD with the One Touch Dubbing function. This unique feature is smart enough to do all of the above
with a press of a button. The data is sorted by the recorded dates, enabling the user to concentrate on edit
functions after importing.

Step 1

Connect an external device via i.LINK, USB memory
and/or insert an SD or SDHC card in the slot.

Step 2

Press One Touch Dubbing button and the unit automatically
starts detecting the connected devices in the order of USB, SD
card, and i.LINK.

Step 3

All importable titles are automatically imported
onto the HDD from the connected device/media.
When done, message “Dubbing is completed”
appears on the connected monitor screen.

Titles on a USB memory device or SD card can be imported at a

touch of a button.

How to perform Full Import (media: SD/SDHC card ➔ HDD)

Step 1

Insert an SD/SDHC card

Step 2

Press DUBBING button on the remote

Step 4

Select [Full Import]➔ OK to confirm
➔ Click Next ➔ OK

Step 3

Select [SD ➔ HDD]on the menu ➔ OK
➔ Click [Next]➔ OK

Step 5

Select [Start]➔ OK to begin. When done,
message “Dubbing is completed” appears on
the connected monitor screen.

NOTE: The similar operation can be performed for other media; refer to the User

Manual for details.

How to perform import by specifying a title (media: SD/SDHC card ➔ HDD)

Perform to
from the above

➔ OK ➔ Click [Next]➔ OK

Step 1 Step 2

Step 4

Select[Sel. Title (Video)]

Step 5

Create import title list: Select the titles
to import.

Step 6

When selection is done, press [Start]➔ OK
to begin. When done, message “Dubbing is
completed” appears on the connected
monitor screen.

SR-HD1500/SR-HD1250 SR-HD1500/SR-HD1250

Workflow (continued)

Editing

Editing functions can be easily called up at a press of a button on the remote control unit.

1

Using the NAVIGATION button

GROUPING:
Combine multiple titles stored on the HDD

Grouping Ungrouping

Exclude a group

Changing title/group Name

Deleting title/group

Protecting title/group

Unprotecting title/group

CREATE PLAYLIST:
from the video titles on the HDD

Creating playlist

Edit playlist

Insert chapter

Delete chapter

Enter playlist name

Without a PC, simple editing
functions are available including

playlist creation

2

Using the INFORMATION CORRECT button

CREATE STILL IMAGES: from thumbnails

Thumbnail edit

Using the EDIT button

3

CREATE CHAPTER MARKS:
for easy finding of a specific scene
within the title.

Edit a chapter

Divide chapter

Combine chapter

Delete chapter

Delete scenes
Unwanted scenes can be
deleted to increase the
space on the HDD.
See below section on
“Creating discs with
seamless transition
between titles/scenes”.

Dividing
A saved title can be divided
into two titles

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A new chapter
is created.

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Editing function compatibility by media

Editing option HDD BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW/

DVD-R

SD

Grouping ✓

Changing the Title/Group Name ✓✓✓✓

Deleting a Title/Group ✓✓✓✓✓

Turning On Title/Group Protection ✓✓✓

Turning Off Title/Group Protection ✓✓✓

Creating a Playlist ✓

Editing a Thumbnail ✓✓✓✓

Editing a Chapter ✓✓*

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2

✓*

2

✓*

Delete Scene ✓

2

3

Dividing ✓

Changing the Disc Name ✓✓✓

Changing the Shooting Date/Time ✓*

*1: Supports only video and still images that are added with date/time information

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*2: Supports only dividing and combining of chapters.

Workflow (continued)

Native vs. Re-encoded

Source Edit / Delete BDAV BDMV Seamless BDAV Seamless BDMV

AVCHD

HDV

TOD (Everio)

*2

MOV

Native
Re-encoded
Not possible

Creating discs with seamless transition between titles/scenes

Seamless disc playback is possible for footage imported from USB and SDHC
cards as well as HDV tape. Additionally, it is possible to create discs with
seamless playback even if scenes have been deleted.

no High-speed dub High-speed dub High-speed dub Rate conv.

yes

High-speed dub Rate conv. Rate conv. NO

no High-speed dub Rate conv. Rate conv. Rate conv.*

yes

Rate conv. Rate conv. Rate conv. Rate conv.*

no High-speed dub Rate conv. Rate conv. Rate conv.*

yes

no High-speed dub*

yes

High-speed dub Rate conv. Rate conv. Rate conv.*

3

High-speed dub*

3

High-speed dub*

3

High-speed dub*

Rate conv. Rate conv. Rate conv. Rate conv.

*1 1080i only. *2 Only on the SR-HD1500 *3✕0.7 a real-time import

Making titles seamless: Titles imported into the

HDD can be authorized for seamless playback.

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1

1

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Workflow (continued)

Dubbing

Create menu-supported BDMV Blu-ray discs: Like DVD-Videos, convenient

menu-supported BDMV Blu-ray discs can be created that are compatible with
other Blu-ray players. BDAV dubbing done on consumer Blu-ray recorders cannot
be played back on many of commercial BD players. However, thanks to the

High-speed Dubbing

The time it takes to dub HD content from the internal
HDD onto a Blu-ray or DVD disc can be shortened

significantly via the High-speed Dubbing function that
enables recording at a maximum speed of x32*. Make

use of BD or DVD disc that supports high-speed recording.

*Using a BD-R 4x disc recorded in AE mode.

Step 1

Set a BD or DVD on the disc tray

Step 2

Press DUBBING button on the remote

Step 3

Select [SD VIDEO]on the menu ➔

OK ➔ Click Next ➔ OK

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provision of optimum menu system and thorough understanding of the Blu-ray
specifications, BDMV discs created on the SR-HD1500 and SR-1250 can be
played back on commercial BD players, game consoles and PCs, offering
optimum compatibility.

Step 6

Select [Add title list for dubbing] on
the menu ➔ OK ➔ select titles to dub
➔ OK ➔ Click [Next]➔ OK.

Step 7

Select a background image for the
disc menu.

Background templates: Choose a
background (out of 8 colors) for the
disc menu. For the SR-HD1500, choose
between [Default Background]or
original [Still Pictures].

Step 4

Select [RECORDING FORMAT] ➔ OK

Default Background Still Pictures

Finalizing (BD-R, DVD-R and DVD-RW) and Unfinalizing (DVD-RW)

FINALIZE: Press [MEDIA MANAGE]button on the
remote control unit to activate the menu screen.

Step 5

Select [RECORDING MODE]➔ OK ➔
Click [Next]➔ OK.

Create a dubbing title list appears on
the screen.

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UNFINALIZE: DVD-RW discs finalized on the SR-HD1500
or SR-HD1250 can be unfinalized to continue with further
editing. Conduct the same procedure as finalize.

Entire Disc Dubbing function: Limiting the read/write overhead

to bare minimum by direct command control of the disc, the entire
finalized BDMV, DVD-Video, or AVCHD disc each with menu data
can be dubbed as is at high-speed onto another blank disc.

FAQ

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Importing videos from USB-connected camcorders

(Refer to Page 33 “Importing Data from a USB-compatible Device to the
HDD” on the instruction manual)

When importing videos from a USB-connected camcorder, data reading from the
internal memory of the camcorder may fail. If both the camcorder’s internal memory
and SD card are available, the SD card may be detected first. To prevent this from
occurring, remove the SD card before reading data from the internal memory.

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Playback of 24p titles

(Refer to Page 80 on the instruction manual)

24p playback is possible for commercially available BD-ROMs or BDMVs that are
recorded in 24p. Except for BDMVs, content that is dubbed or recorded on the
SR-HD1500 or SR-HD1250 at 24p, as well as 24p content on SD cards are
played back at 60p or 60i.

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Dubbing of 720p content

(Refer to Page 39 “Dubbing a Title from the HDD to a BD/DVD” on the
instruction manual)

When dubbing 720p content to a BDAV/BDMV disc, the data may be converted
to 480i in some cases. This occurs when recording mode conversion other than
seamless conversion is performed, or when dubbing is performed via recording
mode selection. For 720p HDV content imported via i.LINK, a disc can be
created at 720p during high-speed dubbing to BDAV. For 720p content imported
from JVC GY-HM700/100 via an SD card, a high-definition disc can be created
by selecting high-speed dubbing to BDMV/BDAV.

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Dubbing of high bit-rate files to BD

(Refer to Page 39 “Dubbing a Title from the HDD to a BD/DVD” on the
instruction manual)

The following high bit-rate files may not meet the Blu-ray Disc standards when
they are dubbed to a BD.

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When a BDAV/BDMV disc is created (high-speed dubbing) by importing

content captured in the JVC GY-HM700/100 SP mode.

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When a BDAV disc is created (high-speed dubbing) by importing content

captured in the JVC GZ-HD7/6 etc FHD mode.

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When a BDAV/BDMV disc is created by importing content that is captured using

another video camera at a peak bit-rate that exceeds 28.8 Mbps.

If the Blu-ray Disc standards are not met, playback on another player may fail. To
ensure that the standards are satisfied, perform high-speed dubbing after converting
the recording mode, or perform dubbing by specifying a recording mode.

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Importing data from JVC GY-HD250 or other HDV cameras via

i.LINK connection

(Refer to Page 37 “Importing Data from an i.LINK-compatible Device to
the HDD” on the instruction manual)

For example, during full import of HDV content from JVC GY-HD250 via i.LINK
connection, the beginning of the image may not be captured if GY-HD250 is not
set as follows.

(1) Set the [IEEE1394] switch at the rear of the GY-HD250 unit to [HDV] or [DV]
according to the recorded content.

(2) Set [MENU]/[VIDEO FORMAT]/[PB TAPE] on the GY-HD250 unit to [HDV] or
[DV]. (As with (1), set according to the recorded content. Setting to [AUTO] is not
allowed.)

(3) Check to ensure that the [HDV] or [DV] lamp on the side of the GY-HD250 unit
is lit. (Check to ensure that the lamp that is lit corresponds to the setting in (1) and (2).)

When importing from a tape that contains data captured in the HDV recording
and DV recording modes, change the video camera setting according to each
recording mode, check to ensure that the corresponding lamp in (3) is lit, and
choose to start import from the current position.

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Playback navigation display of SD card content

(Refer to Page 54 “Playing Videos on a SD Card” on the instruction manual)

Playback navigation displays the AVCHD content on the SD card in titles, not in
scenes (chapters). Titles are grouped such as according to the date, recording
mode, or number of scenes. Make use of thumbnail display to display titles. List
display is not supported.

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Playback navigation display of MOV* files (SR-HD1500

)

(Refer to Page 48 “Using Playback Navigation” on the instruction manual)

To display MOV* files stored on an SD card using Playback Navigation, make use
of list display. Thumbnail display is not supported. Files on the SD card cannot
be played back directly. To do so, import them into a HDD. (For details on
importing MOV* files from an SD card, refer to "Importing Data from an SD Card
to the HDD" on Page 35 of the instruction manual).

*The SR-HD1500 supports import of files captured in the “SP mode” (1280x720/60p, 30p,
24p, 1440x1080/60i) of the MOV format using the JVC ProHD camcorder GY-HM700 or
GY-HM100, and enables import to the HDD or dubbing to a disc.

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Dubbing of titles with joined scenes

(Refer to Page 98 on the instruction manual)

When titles imported into the HDD in the HD quality from a video camera, or when
edited titles (e.g., after applying scene delete) are dubbed to a disc, seamless
playback may not be possible at the joints of scenes. In this case, perform dubbing
after executing “SEAMLESS” under the “MODE CHANGE” menu.

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Creating a seamless BD that uses “MODE CHANGE” (seamless conversion,

recording mode conversion)

Procedures to create a seamless BDMV

If you do not want If you want to

to perform scene perform scene

delete/chapter delete delete/chapter delete

AVCHD

1

MOV*

SD-VIDEO (HD)*

2

HDV seamless seamless

Changing

recording mode

Conversion not Seamless

required conversion

Recording mode Recording mode
conversion after conversion after

No

conversion conversion

Procedures to create a seamless BDAV

If you do not want If you want to

to perform scene perform scene

delete/chapter delete delete/chapter delete

AVCHD

1

MOV*

SD-VIDEO (HD)*

HDV conversion conversion

*1: SR-HD1500 supports import of files captured in the “SP mode” (1280x720/60p, 30p, 24p,
1440x1080/60i) of the MOV format using the JVC ProHD camcorder GY-HM700 or GY-HM100, and
enables import to the HDD or dubbing to a disc. *2: SD-VIDEO (JVC Everio MPEG-2 TS)

Memo

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During dubbing to BDMV, the recording mode cannot be specified.

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Do not perform recording mode conversion before seamless conversion. Otherwise, seamless

conversion cannot be performed.

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If scene delete or chapter delete is applied to a title, it cannot be dubbed to a BDMV disc

without performing seamless conversion.

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For titles that are imported into the HDD in the SD picture quality, you can create a seamless DVD by
setting “SEAMLESS PLAYBACK” under the "Setting Menu List" to “ON”, followed by performing re­encode dubbing. (Refer to Page 77, "Playback seamless” on the instruction manual)

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For joints of scenes that are 15 seconds or shorter, seamless playback may fail even when it is
set to “ON”. The same applies during re-encode dubbing in the SD picture quality.

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Mode conversion

Conversion not

required

Conversion not Seamless

2

required conversion

Seamless Seamless

No

(Refer to Page 73 on the instruction manual)

For video titles (recorded in the DR, AVC, AF, AN, AL, or AE recording mode)
imported to the HDD in the HD image quality:

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You can change the recording mode. (recorded in the DR, AVC, AF, AN, AL, or

AE recording mode

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Seamless conversion can be performed to enable smooth playback of joined

scenes after dubbing to a BD. (recorded in the DR recording mode ‡ SEAMLESS)

Memo

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Re-encoding is performed during recording mode conversion.

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As seamless conversion does not re-encode video and audio, there is no deterioration in the

image quality.

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Only titles that are recorded in the DR mode enable conversion to the XP/SP/LP/EP mode.

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To apply “MODE CHANGE” after turning off the power, select “AFTER POWER OFF” for “START

METHOD” under the “MODE CHANGE”.

➔

AF/AN/AL/AE/XP/SP/LP/EP)

Operation procedures:

1. Press [NAVIGATION] on the remote
control

2. Select a title and press [OPTION]

3. Select MODE CHANGE from the
Option menu, and press [OK] to display
the MODE CHANGE screen.

4. Select a recording mode from [MODE],

press [CONFIRM], and press [OK].

Glossary

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1080i

In a single high-definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass every 1/60th (NTSC)
or 1/50th (PAL) of a second to create an interlace image. And because 1080i (1125i) more than
doubles the current scan lines of 480i (525i) found on television broadcasts, it helps to ensure
that details are much clearer, enabling the creation of more realistic and richer images.

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AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

AVCHD is an acronym for Advanced Video Codec High Definition, and it is the format for HD
camcorders used to record and playback high-definition video images. AVCHD uses the
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC compression format for video to enable highly efficient encoding, the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) format with LPCM option for audio, and MPEG-2-TS for multiplexing.

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BDAV (Blu-ray Disc Audio/Visual)

BDAV is an application format used for recordable discs including BD-R and BD-RE as the
correlation between DVD-VR in DVD specifications is similar for BDAV in Blu-ray specifications.
Recorded video can be edited (e.g. chapter editing) or added with new footage onto a disc,
making this format highly suitable for recording purposes. It is also ideal for backing up
recordings, although its playback compatibility is limited. High-definition MPEG-2 files can also
be recorded in the MPEG-2 format as is.

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BDMV (Blu-ray Disc Movie)

BDMV is an interactive disc authoring mode and application format for BD-ROMs, which is a
part of Blu-ray disc specifications. The correlation between DVD-Video in DVD specifications is
similar for BDMV in Blu-ray specifications and BDMV format discs can be played back on other
BD players. With its menu support, the format is also highly suitable for distribution purposes.

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HDMI (High-definition Multimedia Interface)

Established in Dec. 2002, HDMI is an interface for digital electronic equipment that acts as the
connection standard between PCs and displays. It transmits uncompressed HD digital audio
and video signals on a single cable without distortion. The DVI interface was its predecessor,
and HDMI has been enhanced for AV equipment by adding functions such as audio
transmission capability, copy protection of digital content and other intellectual properties, as
well as the ability to transfer color-variation information.

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MPEG-2 (Moving Picture Experts Group 2)

MPEG-2 is a standard for efficient data compression and color video expansion that is widely
used for media such as DVDs and satellite-based digital broadcastings.

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MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 is a standard for efficient data compressing and color video expansion,
which is used for recording high-definition video. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 usage is expected to
increase in the future as the video codec has been approved by Blu-ray disc specifications.

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Progressive/Interlace

As the primary scanning methods for televisions, Interlace is a conventional image signal that
displays the image in two phases by splitting the display into odd and even scan lines.
Progressive will display the whole image in a single scan and when compared to Interlace, it
helps to ensure high-definition image reproduction without flickering.

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Seamless conversion

In order to enable the smooth transition of edited images while playing back or dubbing onto an optical
disc, equipment offering seamless conversion is able to correct the unnecessary freezing and jerkiness
found in content or video streams having deleted sections or repeatedly recorded DV or HDV content.

Specifications

SR-HD1500 SR-HD1250

Recording Function

HDD storage capacity 500GB 250GB

Video recording system MPEG-2 TS, MPEG-2 PS,

Audio recording system Dolby Digital, Linear PCM

Importable JPEG, BDAV,BDMV, JPEG, BDAV, BDMV,
data format (to HDD) DVD-Video/VR, DVD-Video/VR,

Recordable Media

Blu-ray Disc BD-R (SL/DL), BD-RE (SL/DL)*

DVD DVD-R (SL/DL), DVD-RW

SD Card (Still) SDHC, SD

Playable Media

Blu-ray Disc

DVD DVD-RW, DVD-RAM,

CD CD, CD-R, CD-RW

SD Card (Video*3/Still) SDHC, SD

Recordable/Playable Disc Format

BDAV BD-R (SL/DL), BD-RE (SL/DL)*

BDMV

Recordable
disc format

*1: Only on the SR-HD1500 from the GY-HM700 or GY-HM100 camcorder using the SP mode. *2: Not compatible with Ver. 1.0 *3: Playability depends on the
data format and conditions. *4: Corresponds to copy protection. *5: Dubbed disc may not be in accordance with the official Blu-ray specifications depending on
the conditions.

E. & O.E. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
“Blu-ray Disc” and “Blu-ray Disc” logo are trademarks. "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. DTS is a registered trademark and
the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. The SD and SDHC logos are trademarks of the SD Card Association. Java and all Java based
trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other brand or product names may be trademark and/or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
Copyright © 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). All Rights Reserved.

(HDMV)

DVD-Video DVD-R (SL/DL)/-RW

DVD-VR DVD-R (SL/DL)/-RW

JPEG BD-RE, SDHC, SD

H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC),

JPEG (Still)

MOV*1, AVCHD, HDV, DV, AVCHD, HDV, DV,

Everio backup disc Everio backup disc

BD-Video, BD-R (SL/DL),

BD-RE (SL/DL)

DVD-Video, DVD-R (SL/DL),

DVD+R (SL/DL), +RW

BD-R (SL/DL), BD-RE (SL/DL)*

2

2

2

BDAV BD-R (SL/DL), BD-RE (SL/DL)*

BDMV BD-R (SL/DL), BD-RE (SL/DL)*

DVD-Video DVD-R (SL/DL)/-RW, +RW (SL/DL)

DVD-VR DVD-R (SL/DL)/-RW,
(CPRM enabled) DVD-RAM

Playable
disc format

AVCH D

JPEG

CD-DA Yes

Everio
backup disc

Recording Mode

MPEG-2 TS DR

H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) AF, AN, AL, AE

MPEG-2 PS XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

Input and Output*

Video input/output 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (BNC)

Audio input/output 2Vrms (pin jack)

S-video input/output

DV input 4-pin for DV, HDV IN

Remote input 3.5 mm diameter jack

Serial command

Component video output

HDMI output

USB terminal USB2.0

SD memory card SDHC, SD

DVD-R (SL/DL)/-RW, DVD+R (SL/DL)/+RW

DVD-RAM, SDHC, SD

BD-RE (SL/DL), SDHC, SD,

Everio backup disc (DVD-R/-RW)

4

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω,

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω

RS-232C

(D-sub 9-pin)

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

CB/CR, PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(Deep Color, x.v.Color, Ver.1.3a)

Yes

19-pin type A

Copyright © 2009, Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). All Rights Reserved.

2

Accessories

2

Supplied cable, BNC male to RCA female
accessories adapter, infrared remote

General

Power requirement AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Power
consumption on/ off

Temperature

Operating position Horizontal only

Dimensions 17-1/10" x 2-6/8"x 13-13/16"
(W x H x D)

Weight

Operating

Storage

AC power cord, audio/video

control unit, “AA” battery x 2

34 W/3.0 W

41°F to 95°F

(5°C to 35°C)

-4°F to 140°F

(-20°C to 60°C)

(435 mm x 70 mm x 351 mm)

11.2 lbs 11.0 lbs
(5.1 kg) (5.0 kg)

External Dimensions

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"JVC" is the trademark or registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

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