Jvc BR-HD50 User Manual

BR-HD50 HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-HD50EHD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERINSTRUCTION MANUAL(A)LLT0088-001CThank you for purchasing this JVC product.Before

E-6INTRODUCTIONThis unit records in HDV or DV format.DV format is a standard for recording SD (Standard-Definition) video onto DV cassettes or mini DV

E-7 HDV (720p) and DV format*1 : For HDV/DV signals, the unit records the same signals as the input signals.*2 : During analog audio input, only CH1/

E-8INTRODUCTIONThis unit uses consumables or components that will wear off. If a worn-out or deteriorated componentcontinues to be used, it may cause

E-9Use a JVC cleaning tape.Follow the instructions below for using the clean-ing tape.1. Run the tape for 10 seconds in the PLAYmode. (Thereafter, it

E-10NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSFront panel1Cassette loading slot/LED• For loading a cassette into or unloading itfrom the slot.Insert a standard DV c

E-11 [PLAY] button/LED• Press this button to start playing back atape. During playback, the green LED lightsup.• When recording is paused, press this

E-12NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSFront panel (continued)5[REMOTE/LOCAL] switchThis switch is used to select how BR-HD50 isto be operated.LOCAL : Use th

E-138[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal switchSet this switch according to the video format ofthe IEEE1394 input signal and playback sig-nal. When the video

E-14NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSFront panel (continued)d[HOLD] buttonPressing this button while stopped will engagethe time code and user’s bit PRESET

E-15 [BLANK/P] button• When BR-HD50 is in the STOP mode,press this button to start blank search. Itsearches the unrecorded part of the tapeand goes i

IIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS1. Read all of these instructions.2. Save these instructions for later use.3. All warnings on the product and in the operating in

E-16NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSRear panel1[VIDEO LINE IN] terminal (BNC)This is the input terminal for composite videosignals.• To input video via th

E-175[COMPONENT OUT] Component sig-nal output terminal (BNC×3)Output terminal for component video signals(Y/PB/PR). Outputs analog HD/SD video. Con-ne

E-18NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSRear panel (continued)a[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal (6P)This is the input/output terminal for IEEE1394-compliant digit

E-19bDC power input terminalThis terminal is for inputting DC 12 V. Connectthe DC power cord of the supplied AC adapter.Memoz When power is supplied t

E-20ON-SCREEN DISPLAYOn-screen displayBesides E-E images and playback images, the monitor connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT terminals(VIDEO LINE OUT, Y/C

E-21ON-SCREEN DISPLAYStatus display Status display: It displays the current settings and operating status.No. Item Description1 The 1 display content

E-22ON-SCREEN DISPLAYStatus display (continued)3DV 2K CH– 1 / 2 SP 2 0mi nWARNING 7001DRUM MOTOR FA I LUREREC I NH I B I T06 / 10 / 05 STANDBY-OFF11:2

E-23No. Item DescriptionWhen playing back an HDV recorded tape, the frame counterof the time code is displayed according to the recorded signalformat.

E-24ON-SCREEN DISPLAYEvent/Alarm display Event display : When certain functions are in use, it is displayed at the following posi-tions (with the DIS

E-25z “B” display: Messages for incorrect operation are displayed for about 3 seconds.They are displayed when the DISPLAY mode is ON or AUTO.Display D

IISAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For USA & Canada)CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

E-26CONNECTIONConnecting video signals Input signalThe input video signal is selected with theINPUT SELECT switch on the front panel.z To input analo

E-27 Output signalz LINE OUT terminalOutputs composite video signals.Connect to a monitor using a BNC cable.In addition to the composite video signal

E-28CONNECTIONConnecting audio signals Input signalz Analog inputAUDIO IN terminal (RCA×2)Connect an audio cable.There are analog input terminals for

E-29CONNECTIONAttaching the supplied ferrite corez Always attach the supplied ferrite core to the IEEE1394 cable and DC cord to decrease unnecessarywa

E-30CONNECTIONConnecting with SERIAL REMOTE terminalsThe following describes examples of SERIAL REMOTE terminal connection.To use the SERIAL REMOTE te

E-31CONNECTIONConnecting the AC adapterConnect the supplied AC adapter to BR-HD50.Memoz Even in the OPERATE OFF mode, a smallamount of electricity wil

E-32RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMATInputting analog signal Recording and output terminal video/audio signal format when inputting analogsignalInput vi

E-33RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMATInputting digital signalRecording and output terminal video/audio signal format when inputting digital signal*1 : S

E-34RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMATPlayback Output terminal video/audio signal format during playback*1 : Set using 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu

E-35PREPARATIONTurning on/off the powerNoteAfter the OPERATE button is pressed and BR-HD50 is turned on, if the green indicator blinks orthe monitor d

IIISupplementThis equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the correspondingEuropean Directives. This equipment i

E-36PREPARATIONOperation method (main unit/remote controller) and OPERATION LOCK modeWhether to operate BR-HD50 with its buttons or the remote con-tro

E-37PREPARATIONLoading/Ejecting cassetteUse standard DV cassette tapes or mini DV cassette tapes.1. Check the cassette tape.• Setting the rear switch.

E-38PREPARATIONSetting/Displaying date and timeThis function sets up the date and time of the built-in clock. With the built-in chargeable battery, th

E-39MemoThe seconds for the time cannot be set up. After the minute is setup, press the SET button in synchronization with the time signal.4. Returnin

E-40PREPARATIONSelecting HD signal formatOn this unit, 60Hz format or 50Hz format for the HD signal format can be selected using 60/50 SEL inthe SYSTE

E-41RECORDINGSettings for analog signal input Selecting analog input signalSet the INPUT SELECT switch located on thefront panel to LINE or Y/C.LINE

E-42RECORDINGSettings for digital signal input Selecting digital input signalSet the INPUT SELECT switch located onthe front panel to HDV/DV.Inputs I

E-43 Setting SYSTEM Menu screenz REC LONG P. TIMEThis is for setting the time for BR-HD50 toenter the tape protection mode if there is along recordin

E-44RECORDINGAdjusting audio recording levelThe analog audio recording level can be adjusted on this unit. There are two adjustment methods,selected u

E-45 Adjusting the CH1 channelPress the R or P button while holding down the Q button.Press the R button to increase the recording level.Press the P

IVSAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For Europe)Warning NoticeFOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia)1. Insert this plug only into effectively earthed three-pin poweroutlet.2. I

E-46RECORDINGRecording procedure1. Load the cassette tape.• Before loading the cassette tape, please ensure that the rearslide of the cassette tape is

E-47RECORDINGBackup recording functionIn combination with DV equipment, BR-HD50 can perform continuous, long-hour recording.BR-HD50 can be set as the

E-48RECORDINGRecording with SERIAL REMOTE terminalsRecording can be turned ON/OFF with a serial remote controller or foot switch connected to the seri

E-49PLAYBACKPlayback settingsThis unit plays back tapes recorded in HDV, DV,or DVCAM format. (SP mode only)When playing back tapes recorded in HDV orD

E-50PLAYBACKPlayback settings (continued)Set audio settings using the AUDIO Menuscreen. Selecting output audio channel (DVonly)z A.OUTPUT: DVTo play

E-51PLAYBACKBasic playback procedure1. Load a recorded cassette tape. The power for BR-HD50 is turned on. 2. Start playback.Press the PLAY button. P

E-52PLAYBACKSpecial playback functions STL/F. ADV: DV in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screenThe unit of frame advance and still images can be selected. (DVf

E-53 Set “Q, S” KEY FUNC in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menuscreen to VAR/RECV.1. Set BR-HD50 to the PLAYBACK or the STILL mode. 2. Press the FF button to start

E-54PLAYBACKSearch functionThis function searches to the position where the index signal is recorded. Set “Q, S” KEY FUNC in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu scr

E-55PLAYBACKRepeat playbackThree types of repeat playback are available for BR-HD50.The repeat playback function can be set with REPEAT MODE in the SY

E-2Thank you for purchasing our HD Video Cassette Recorder BR-HD50This instruction manual was made for the BR-HD50U and the BR-HD50E.Items only applic

E-56PLAYBACKMulti cue-upUsing the time codes recorded on the tape, up to 5 points on the tape can be registered as cue-uppoints at the Multi Cue-up sc

E-571Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to thecue-up point to be changed. Press the S button. The hour digits of the registered time code di

E-58TIME CODEDisplaying the time codeThis unit records or plays back the time code and user’s bit. Whether to record the user’s bit can beselected wit

E-59TIME CODEPresetting the time codeVariable values can be set for the time code and the user’s bit for efficient material management andediting. Se

E-60TIME CODERecording the time codeTime codes can be recorded with the following ways. Whether to record user’s bit can be selected withU-BIT in the

E-61BR-HD50 is equipped with a time code reader. When it enters the RECORD mode from the RECORD-ING PAUSE mode, it reads the time code data already re

E-62TIME CODEPlaying back the time codeBR-HD50 is also equipped with a time code reader. During playback, the time code or user’s bit datarecorded on

E-63EDITUsing a non-linear editing systemTape contents of BR-HD50 are captured by a non-linear editing system and the non-linear edited con-tents are

E-64MENU SCREENSSetting the menusThe functions of BR-HD50 are configured in the Menu screens. The configured settings are saved inthe memory of BR-HD5

E-65 To display the Menu screen at the next level, bringthe cursor to NEXT PAGE and press the SET or Sbutton. To return to the previous Menu screen,

E-3Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONRemarks of usage...4Cassette tape...

E-66MENU SCREENSStructure of the Menu screensThe Menu screens are displayed on the monitor. They are structured with multiple layers.– ––MENU– ––SYSTE

E-67MENU SCREENSDescription of the Menu screensIn the following description of the Menus, E indicates factory settings.Numbers in parentheses by items

E-68MENU SCREENSDescription of the Menu screens (continued)SYSTEM Menu screens (continued)Item Setting DescriptionLONG PAUSE TIME (0102)E30SEC (00)1MI

E-69 SYSTEM [2/2] MenuItem Setting DescriptionDC IN MODE (0107)EOPE OFF (00)OPE ON (01)For selecting the action to perform when the power is supplied

E-70MENU SCREENSDescription of the Menu screens (continued)The REMOTE Menu consists of the following two screens (1/2 and 2/2). REMOTE [1/2] Menu scr

E-71 REMOTE [2/2] Menu screenItem Setting DescriptionREM FF/REW MODE (0205)EFF/REW (00)SEARCH (01)For setting the action to be performed when the REM

E-72MENU SCREENSDescription of the Menu screens (continued)AUDIO Menu ScreenItem Setting DescriptionAUDIO MODE: DV (0300)32K (00)E48 K (01)For selecti

E-73VIDEO Menu ScreenItem Setting DescriptionSET UP [60]: DV (0400)OFF (00)EON (01)For enabling/disabling the application of setups to analog videosig

E-74MENU SCREENSDescription of the Menu screens (continued)VIDEO Menu screen (continued)Item Setting value DescriptionOUT FOR-MAT[50](0403)ENATIVE (00

E-75Item Setting value DescriptionUP CONV. MODE (0405)EFULL (00) SIDE P. (01)Up-converts DV/HDV-SD50p input signals or DV/DVCAM/HDV-SD50p recorded tap

E-4INTRODUCTION Place of storage and useAvoid storing or using this VCR in the followingplaces:z Excessively hot or cold places beyond theallowable t

E-76MENU SCREENSDescription of the Menu screens (continued)The TC/UB/CLOCK Menu consists of the following two screens. (1/2 and 2/2) TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2

E-77 TC/UB/CLOCK [2/2] Menu screenItem Setting DescriptionU-BIT [50] (0505)OFF (00)EON (01)For selecting whether to record user’s bit. (Only for E mo

E-78MENU SCREENSDescription of the Menu screens (continued)DISPLAY Menu screenItem Setting DescriptionDISPLAY (0600)OFF (00)EON (01)ON1 (02)ON2 (03)AU

E-79OTHERSWarning displayWhen an error occurs, BR-HD50 automatically self-diagnoses the cause and displays an error-codedwarning message on the monito

E-80OTHERSWarning display (continued) Warning display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode)When a warning display appears, BR-HD50 stops operat

E-81OTHERSTroubleshootingSymptom ActionNo power. Is the AC adapter correctly connected?Unable to record. Is the slide of the cassette tape turned to “

E-82OTHERSTroubleshooting (continued)Symptom ActionCannot record HDV signals from the IEEE1394 terminal.• Is the IEEE1394 switch on the front panel se

E-83OTHERSChecking the hour meterThis unit displays the drum usage time as the hour meter in DRUM HOUR METER in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen. Use it a

E-84OTHERSSpecifications GeneralPower requirements:DC 12 V W (from providedAC adapter)Power consumption:DC 12 V W 26.4 W 2.2 AUsable tape:Standard/

E-85 External dimensions (Unit: mm) 21232788For improvement, the specifications and external appearance may be changed without prior notice.

E-5BR-HD50 can record onto and playback standardDV and mini DV cassette tapes (for SP modeonly). Use the following JVC cassettes with the B orA the lo

E-86OTHERS Supplement  AC adapter sectionIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) F

BR-HD50 HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-HD50EHD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERINSTRUCTION MANUAL(A)LLT0088-001CThank you for purchasing this JVC product.Before