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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.
This VTR 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
record normally due to defects, either of the
main unit itself or the video cassette tape.
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.
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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
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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
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