JVC BR-HD50E HDV 720p format, Compatible with DV format, Equipped with IEEE1394 terminal

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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”.

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.

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zEquipped with HDMI terminal Outputs digital video and digital audio.

View HD video on monitors with an HDMI ter- minal.

zEquipped with COMPONENT OUT terminal Outputs HD/SD analog video.

View HD video on HD-compatible monitors with a COMPONENT input terminal.

zOutputs 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.

zEquipped with composite and Y/C input/ output terminals

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

zRS-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.

zEquipped 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.

zRecording and playback of time codes

zBackup recording function

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

zMulti-cue up

Up to 5 points of the tape position can be reg- istered and cued up.

zIndex/blank search function

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

zRepeat 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.

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Contents BR-HD50 For Customer UseImportant Safeguards Information RemarqueInformation for Canada Renseignement Pour Canada Port Cable Length European UnionBusiness users Other Countries outside the European Union Must be Earthed Power SystemFor Your Safety Please Read the Following Text Carefully For Continental EUROPE, ETC For U.K. onlyCompatible with DV format Compatible with 60Hz/50Hz HD signal for- matHDV 720p format Compatible mechanism for standard/mini DV cassettesTable of Contents Introduction Remarks of usageStandard DV cas- z Mini DV cassettes settes Cassette tape„ Erasure prevention LA-DV276M-DV63PRO LA-DV186M-DV63HD LA-DV124„ HDV and DV signal input/output „ HD signal formatHDV and DV format „ HDV 720p and DV format „ Recording time„ HD video output Regular maintenance „ Regular maintenance„ Head cleaning Operating environ Cleaning tapeCondensation Ment2OPERATE button/LED Names and Functions of Parts1Cassette loading slot/LED 3EJECT button„ FF button/LED „ Play button/LED„ Pause button/LED „ Stop button/LED5REMOTE/LOCAL switch 6INPUT Select switch 7COUNTER switch„ 60 indicator light 8IEEE1394 IEEE1394 terminal switch„ Dvcam indicator light „ 50 indicator lightSetting screens FRESET buttonHSpecial functions/Setting buttons EMENU button„ SEARCH-/Q button „ BLANK/P button„ SEARCH+/S button „ SET button2VIDEO Y/C in terminal 4-PIN 3VIDEO Line OUT terminal BNCRear panel 6CH1 Audio in terminal RCA 0HDMI OUT Hdmi signal output termi- nal5COMPONENT OUT Component sig- nal output terminal BNC×3 7CH2 Audio in terminal RCADSIGNAL GND terminal BDC power input terminalCDC power cord clamp AIEEE1394 IEEE1394 terminal 6PGFan ESERIAL Remote terminal mini jackFREMOTE RS-422A terminal D-SUB 9P HSlot cover for servicingON-SCREEN Display Sampling frequency/audio „ DV format„ HDV format Output CHIt displays the date and time Hrmmss When the unit is in the Analog/HDV Signal RecordingDate/time Or Stop mode, it displays the data of the built-in clockVCR operation mode Counter displayRemaining tape Display displayed for about 3 seconds Description Event/Alarm displayDisplay displayed during operation Description Display DescriptionNo HDV/DV SIG Invalid TapeLP Tape NAL Copy Inhibit„ Input signal Connection„ Output signal Connecting audio signals Audio in terminal RCA×2 Connect an audio cableDigital input IEEE1394 terminal 6P Attaching the supplied ferrite core „ Operate BR-HD50 with the wired remote controller Connecting with Serial Remote terminalsTo the DC cord. XPage Component OUT RECORDING/OUTPUT Signal FormatInputting analog signal ModelHdmi OUT terminal Line OUT terminal Inputting digital signalHD signal Input HDVPlayback „ Output terminal video/audio signal format during playbackVideo HD signal IEEE1394 Hdmi OUT terminalPreparation Turning on the powerTurning off the power „ Turn off BR-HD50„ Setting the REMOTE/LOCAL switch Selecting the operating method main unit/remote controllerOperation Lock mode „ Turning on the Operation Lock modeLoading the cassette tape Ejecting the cassette tapeSetting the date and time in the Clock Adjust Menu screen Setting date and timeSetting/Displaying date and time TC/UB/CLOCK 2/2 Menu screenSelecting date/time display On-screen status display„ Display Menu screen Selecting HD signal format Check settingsSetting the Menu screen Display the System 2/2 Menu screenSetting Menu screens Recording„ Settings for digital video format Selecting input signal„ Selecting digital input signal Settings for digital signal inputSetting related Menu screen „ Setting System Menu screen„ Settings for recording the time code Adjusting audio recording level SettingsAdjusting audio recording level „ Increasing the recording level„ Adjusting the CH1 channel „ Adjusting the CH2 channelAudio recording level is fixed to the initial setting value Recording index signals OFF „ For using GY-DV5000/DV5100 as the source unitNo backup recording Recording begins on the source unitRemote 1/2 Menu screen Recording with Serial Remote terminalsRemote SEL SER Remote 2/2 Menu screenVideo settings PlaybackAudio settings Settings regarding playback functionFast forward/rewind Special playback functions Frame-advance playback„ STL/F. ADV DV in the System 1/2 Menu screen System 1/2 Menu screen„ DV recorded tape playback Slow playback and Search modeSet BR-HD50 to the Playback or the Still mode „ HDV recorded tape playback„ In the Stop mode, press the Blank button Index searchBlank search Search functionIndex repeat playback „ Repeat Mode in the System 1/2 Menu screenRepeat playback If the head is dirty, repeat play- back may not work wellClearing registered cue-up points For details on time code setting and recording XPageRegistering cue-up points Multi cue-upSearching cue-up points Changing cue-up pointsExiting the Multi Cue-up screen 2Press the R or P button again to change the time- codeDuring DV input Time CodeDisplaying the time code Checking the data of time code generatorSetting ...TC/UB/CLOCK 1/2 Menu screen „ Set TCG Select to PresetPresetting the time code Setting is preset to the time code generatorPreset time code Recording from preset dataTCG Select Preset „ Set the TC/UB/CLOCK 1/2 Menu as followsTCG Select Regen Counter mode display shows either TCR or UBRSelect the Recording mode Check the time code of the IEEE1394 terminalCounter switch Set the Counter switch to TC or UBPress the Play button to go to the Playback mode Playing back the time codeEdit Control with RS-422A Analog signalsControl with the IEEE1394 ter- minal Digital signals „ Remote 2/2 Menu screenMenu Screens „ Set BR-HD50 to the Stop or Still modeSetting the menus TOP Menu screenSetting Counter display shows menu code numbers when setting menusNo settings are selected yet Setting on the monitor display is flashingStructure of the Menu screens System 1/2 menuTOP Menu screen System Menu screens„ System 1/2 Menu screens 1MIN Repeat ModeLong Pause 3MIN„ System 2/2 Menu Remote Menu screens REM Stop SEL DelayREM FF/REW PB StartAudio Menu Screen Select Video Menu ScreenMonitor OUT FormatOUT for Down ConvLetter UP Conv Hdmi ModeTest Signal DVI ColorTC/UB/CLOCK Menu screens „ TC/UB/CLOCK 1/2 Menu screenClock Adjust„ TC/UB/CLOCK 2/2 Menu screen Date MM/DD/YYDisplay Menu screen „ Alarm display Displayed regardless of the Display mode Others„ Warning display Displayed regardless of the Display mode Recorded during DV signal input Troubleshooting Symptom Action No powerAfter the REMOTE/LOCAL switch Unable to recordHdmi OUT or Component OUT No HD signal is output fromNo signal is output from Display on the monitorSystem 1/2 Menu screen is displayed „ Set BR-HD50 to the Stop modeChecking the hour meter Press the Menu button to return to the normal screen„ General „ Connectors„ Accessories „ Video„ External dimensions Unit mm Important Safety Instructions „ AC adapter sectionSupplement
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