JVC BR-HD50 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing our HD Video

Cassette Recorder BR-HD50

This instruction manual was made for the BR- HD50U and the BR-HD50E.

Items only applicable to BR-HD50U are labeled “U model only” or “U only”.

z Equipped with HDMI terminal

Outputs digital video and digital audio.

View HD video on monitors with an HDMI ter-

minal.

z Equipped with COMPONENT OUT terminal

Outputs HD/SD analog video.

View HD video on HD-compatible monitors

INTRODUCTION

 

Remarks of usage

4

Cassette tape

5

HDV and DV format

6

Regular maintenance

8

Cleaning tape

9

Condensation

9

PLAYBACK

 

Playback settings

49

Basic playback procedure

51

Special playback functions

52

Search function

54

Repeat playback

55

Multi cue-up

56

Items only applicable to BR-HD50E are labeled “E model only” or “E only”.

This is an HDV/DV format video cassette recorder. Video cas- settes with the B or A logo can be used with it.

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in the HDV/DV format.

MAIN FEATURES

zHDV 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.

zCompatible with DV format

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

zCompatible 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.

zEquipped with IEEE1394 terminal

Inputs and outputs HDV signals, DV signals, and digital audio. Capable of exchanging digi- tal signals with IEEE1394 compatible equip- ment.

zCompatible with 60Hz/50Hz HD signal for- mat

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

with a COMPONENT input terminal.

z Outputs cross-converted video

During HDV/DV signal input or playback, for-

mat converted video can be output from the

HDMI terminal or COMPONENT OUT termi-

nal. 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 com-

patible 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 reg-

istered 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)

HDV and are trademarks of the Sony Corporation and the Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

DVCAM is a trademark of the Sony Corporation.

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 ...

30

Connecting the AC adapter

31

RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT

Inputting analog signal

32

Inputting digital signal

33

Playback

34

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

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

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Contents For Customer Use BR-HD50HD Video Cassette RecorderBR-HD50U Serial No LLT0088-001AImportant Safeguards InformationRemarque Information for Canada Renseignement Pour CanadaPower System For Your Safety Please Read the Following Text CarefullyMust be Earthed For Continental EUROPE, ETC For U.K. onlyTable of Contents Remarks of usage IntroductionCassette tape HDV and DV format Regular maintenance Cleaning tape„ Regular maintenance „ Head cleaningNames and Functions of Parts „ Dvcam indicator light „ 60 indicator light„ 50 indicator light 7COUNTER switchEMENU button HSpecial functions/Setting buttons FRESET button„ BLANK/P button „ SEARCH+/S button DHOLD button GCUE UP button0HDMI OUT Hdmi signal output termi- nal 9CH2/4 Audio OUT terminal RCA2VIDEO Y/C in terminal 4-PIN 3VIDEO Line OUT terminal BNCBDC power input terminal CDC power cord clampDSIGNAL GND terminal ESERIAL Remote terminal mini jack„ DV format ON-SCREEN Display„ HDV format VCR operation mode Date/timeCounter display Remaining tapeEvent/Alarm display Display displayed during operation DescriptionDisplay displayed for about 3 seconds Description Display Description„ Input signal „ Output signalConnection Attaching the supplied ferrite core Connecting audio signalsDigital input IEEE1394 terminal 6P „ Operate BR-HD50 with the wired remote controller To the DC cord. XPageRECORDING/OUTPUT Signal Format Component OUTTurning on the power Turning off the power„ Output terminal video/audio signal format during playback PreparationSelecting the operating method main unit/remote controller Operation Lock modeLoading the cassette tape Ejecting the cassette tapeSetting date and time Selecting date/time displayOn-screen status display „ Display Menu screenCheck settings Setting the Menu screenSetting Menu screens RecordingSelecting input signal Tting related Menu screenSettings Adjusting audio recording levelRecording index signals Source unitVideo settings PlaybackSettings regarding playback function Audio settingsFast forward/rewind Slow playback and Search mode Frame-advance playback„ Repeat Mode in the System 1/2 Menu screen Index searchBlank search „ In the Stop mode, press the Blank buttonChanging cue-up points Registering cue-up pointsExiting the Multi Cue-up screen Searching cue-up pointsTime Code „ NDF/DF 60 U model onlyRecording from preset data TCG Select Preset„ Set the TC/UB/CLOCK 1/2 Menu as follows TCG Select RegenControl with RS-422A Analog signals Control with the IEEE1394 ter- minal Digital signalsEdit „ Remote 2/2 Menu screen„ Set BR-HD50 to the Stop or Still mode Setting the menusMenu Screens Menu screen on counter displaySystem Menu screens TOP Menu screen„ System 1/2 Menu screens „ System 2/2 Menu Remote Menu screens Audio Menu Screen Video Menu ScreenHdmi Mode Test SignalOUT for Down Conv„ TC/UB/CLOCK 1/2 Menu screen TC/UB/CLOCK Menu screens„ TC/UB/CLOCK 2/2 Menu screen Others „ Alarm display Displayed regardless of the Display modeDisplay Menu screen „ Warning display Displayed regardless of the Display mode „ Set BR-HD50 to the Stop mode „ Connectors „ Accessories„ External dimensions Unit mm „ General„ AC adapter section Important Safety InstructionsSupplement
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