JVC BR-HD50 manual Introduction, Remarks of usage, Cassette tape

INTRODUCTION

Remarks of usage

„ Place of storage and use

Avoid storing or using this VCR in the following

places:

z Excessively hot or cold places beyond the

allowable temperature for operation(5°C –

40°C).

z Humid or dry places beyond the allowable

humidity range for operation (30% – 80%

RH).

z Dusty or sandy places.

z Places exposed to oil, smoke or steam,

such as the kitchen vicinity.

z Intensely vibrating or unstable places.

z Places prone to condensation.

z Places that generate strong magnetic fields,

e.g., near a transformer or motor.

z Places near devices that generate electric

waves, e.g., a transceiver or mobile phone.

z Places that generate X-ray radiation or cor-

„Maintaining the unit (Turn off the power before performing maintenance work.)

Wipe the unit with a soft cloth.

Do not wipe it with thinner or benzene as it may melt or tarnish the unit surface.

For stubborn stains, use water-diluted neutral detergent and then wipe it dry.

„Always use the supplied AC adapter.

Failure to do so can cause mechanical break- down or electric shock.

„Use the supplied power cord.

Using a different type or damaged cord may cause fire or electric shock.

„Do not use the supplied power cord for other models.

Cassette tape

BR-HD50 can record onto and playback standard DV and mini DV cassette tapes (for SP mode only).

Use the following JVC cassettes with the B or A the logo.

zStandard DV cas- z Mini DV cassettes settes

LA-DV276M-DV63PRO

LA-DV186M-DV63HD LA-DV124

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zDVCAM cassette can be recorded in the HDV or DV format.

zTapes recorded in the DVCAM format can be played (SP Mode).

zM-DV80 cassettes (mini DV 80min tape) can- not be used with this unit.

„Erasure prevention

DV cassettes have a safety slide at the back to prevent accidental erasure.

•To prevent accidental erasure of important records, push the slide to the “SAVE” posi- tion.

•To record, push the slide to the “REC” posi- tion.

Slide

REC

SAVE

rosive gases.

Also do not leave the unit for long hours in a

parked car under direct sunlight or near room

heating equipment.

„ Handling the unit

Remarks on the use of tape

z Do not load the videotape in the wrong direction.

z Store the tape only after it has been fully rewound, so as to avoid damaging the tape.

z Store the cassette in places low in humidity, well-ventilated and fungus-proof.

z When a cassette tape is used repeatedly, noise may increase due to e.g., dropout, etc. hence

affecting its performance. Do not use dirty or damaged tapes as they will shorten the life span of the

zDo not place heavy objects on the unit, like a monitor or TV.

zDo not insert foreign objects into the cas- sette slot.

zMind your finger when loading a cassette tape.

Be careful not to get your fingers clamped when loading the cassette to prevent injury.

zPlace this unit out of reach of young chil- dren to prevent injury as fingers may get clamped while a cassette tape is being loaded.

zDo not block the ventilation openings on the rear panel.

zAvoid strong impact to the unit. Do not drop the unit.

zRemove the cassette tape from the cas- sette slot when transporting the unit.

zRemove the AC adapter to save energy when the unit is not in use.

zWhen making an important recording, do not record within the two or three minutes at the beginning or end of the tape.

zRecorded video (sound) is meant for per- sonal entertainment only and must not be used for other purposes without the prior con- sent of the copyright owner.

zJVC shall not guarantee the quality of record- ing and playback should BR-HD50 fail to function normally due to defects, either of the unit itself or the video cassette tapes.

rotation head.

„ For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition

Observe the following instructions for the best recording and storage of videotapes.

• Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes.

It is recommended that you record and store videotapes in the environment below.

	Recording	Storage
		Short period	Long period
		(Up to 10 years)	(Over 10 years)
Temperature	17°C to 25°C	15°C to 23°C	15°C to 19°C
Humidity	30% to 70%	40% to 55%	25% to 35%
Hourly temperature change	Less than 10°C	-	-
Hourly humidity change	Less than 10%	-	-

•Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period.

If videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may result in distortion of the tape. Also it may cause tape-to-tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year for refreshing.

•When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on end.

Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust and ultraviolet. Keep tapes in cases and do not store them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pressure from other tapes can cause distortions and deformations of the tape edges.

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