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Thank you for purchasing our DV Video Cassette Recorder BR-DV3000.

As this is a DV-format video cassette recorder,
video cassettes with the	or	logos can
be used with it.
DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for-
mat.
ThisVTR features dual support for NTSC and PAL.
Certain functions however, are supported by only
one signal system.They are indicated with (NTSC
only) or (PAL only).

● In order to prevent crumpling due to tape

slack, please do not perform important record-

ing within the first and last 2 – 3 minutes run

of the tape.

● Recorded video (music) is meant for personal

entertainment only and must not be used for

other purposes without the prior consent of

the copyright owner.

● Our company shall not guarantee the content

of any recording effort should this VTR fail to

MAIN FEATURES

●DV format

High picture and sound quality by digital tech- nology.

●Compatible mechanisms for standard/mini DV cassettes

It records on and plays back DV cassettes of the standard and mini size. (SP mode only)

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in DV for- mat.

A tape recorded with the DVCAM format can be used only for playback for this VTR.

●Equipped with composite and Y/C input & output terminal devices.

●	Equipped with DV IN/OUT terminals. (IEEE1394)
	It can exchange digital signals with IEEE1394-
	compatible devices.
●	Dual support for NTSC/PAL
	It automatically determines the signal system
	when playing back or receiving DV signal input.
	It supports composite or Y/C signal input with
	the use of a switch.
●	Wireless/wired remote control
	It can be controlled with the provided wireless
	remote controller or the optional wired remote
	controller RM-G30.
●	Support for RS-422A interface
	It can be used as a player for an editing system

INTRODUCTION
Precautions	6
Daily maintenance and regular inspection	7
Precautions on the use of cleaning tape	8
Cassette tape	8
Condensation	9
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS
Front panel	10
Rear panel	14
Wireless remote controller	16
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Regarding on-screen display	18
Status display	19
Event display	21
Alarm display	22
PREPARATION
Provided wireless remote controller	24
Power	26
Selecting the NTSC/PAL signal system	28
OPERATION LOCK mode	29
Loading/ejecting cassettes	30
Setting/displaying date and time	31

EDIT
Using the unit in an editing system	50
MENU SCREEN
Structure of the menu	53
Setting the menu	54
Contents of the menus	56
OTHERS
Placing the unit in an upright position	65
Warning display	66
Troubleshooting	68
Checking the hour meter	69
Specification	70

record normally due to defects, either of the

main unit itself or the video cassette tape.

	that uses the RS-422A-compatible editing re-
	mote controller RM-G820.
●	Recording/playback of time codes
●	Audio-dubbing (after-recording) function
	Audio dubbing at a sampling frequency of 32kHz
	is allowed on CH3 and CH4 (except during DV
	input).
●	Backup recording function
	By linking with other DV devices, long-duration
	continuous recording is possible.
●	Indexed search and blank search function
	It can search for indexed signal recorded posi-
	tions or unrecorded parts.
●	Repeat play function
	There are 3 types of repeat function. (Index/
	Video End/ Tape End)
●	Can be placed in an upright position
	With the use of the provided stand, it can be
	positioned upright.

RECORDING
Connection and setting	33
Setting time codes	36
Recording method	38
Audio dubbing	39
Backup recording function	40
Recording using the serial remote terminal ...	41
PLAYBACK
Connection/setting	42
Basic playback method	44
Special playback function	45
Locate function	47
Repeat playback	48
Selecting playback audio output	49

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