JVC BR-HD50 manual Table of Contents

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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