Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
I IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all of these instructions.2. Save these instructions for later use.3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners...
Page 3 - II; CAUTION; ATTENTION
II SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For USA & Canada) CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an ...
Page 4 - Supplement; Port; Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment; [Other Countries outside the European Union]
III Supplement This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the correspondingEuropean Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used inthe following environments: Residential (including both of the location type class ...
Page 5 - IV; Caution for AC Mains Lead
IV SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For Europe) Warning Notice FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia) 1. Insert this plug only into effectively earthed three-pin power outlet. 2. If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a quali- fied electrician. 3. Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly wired. IM...
Page 6 - MAIN FEATURES; HDV and
E-2 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”.Items only applicable to BR-HD50E are labeled“E model only” or “E only”. z HDV 720p format Re...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
E-3 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Remarks of usage...............................................4Cassette tape......................................................5HDV and DV format ............................................6Regular maintenance..........................................8Cleaning...
Page 8 - INTRODUCTION; Place of storage and use; Dusty or sandy places.; Handling the unit; Remarks of usage
E-4 INTRODUCTION Place of storage and use Avoid storing or using this VCR in the followingplaces: z Excessively hot or cold places beyond theallowable temperature for operation(5°C –40°C). z Humid or dry places beyond the allowablehumidity range for operation (30% – 80%RH). z Dusty or sandy places...
Page 9 - Memo; Erasure prevention; Cassette tape; Mini DV cassettes; Remarks on the use of tape
E-5 BR-HD50 can record onto and playback standardDV and mini DV cassette tapes (for SP modeonly). Use the following JVC cassettes with the B or A the logo. Memo z DVCAM cassette can be recorded in the HDVor DV format. z Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can beplayed (SP Mode). z M-DV80 cassettes (m...
Page 10 - HDV and DV signal input/output; HDV and DV format
E-6 INTRODUCTION This unit records in HDV or DV format.DV format is a standard for recording SD (Standard-Definition) video onto DV cassettes or mini DV cas-settes.HDV format is a standard for recording HD (High-Definition) video onto DV cassettes or mini DV cas-settes.The two HDV recording formats ...
Page 12 - Usage Time; Head cleaning; Regular maintenance; Number of hours
E-8 INTRODUCTION This unit uses consumables or components that will wear off. If a worn-out or deteriorated componentcontinues to be used, it may cause the unit to break down. To prevent this, perform routine mainte-nance using the head-cleaning tape. With the head-cleaning tape alone, however, the ...
Page 13 - Frequency of cleaning; Condensation
E-9 Use 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 stops automaticallyand enters the STOP mode.) • After loading the cleaning tape, press the PLAY button. 2. For a single cleaning session, it can ber...
Page 14 - NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS; Front panel; Cassette loading slot/LED; Operation buttons
E-10 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel 1 Cassette loading slot/LED • For loading a cassette into or unloading it from the slot.Insert a standard DV cassette or a mini DVcassette. ( X Page 37) • When BR-HD50 is in the OPERATE OFF state and a cassette is loaded, it changes tothe OPERATE ON stat...
Page 16 - : Use this setting to control this unit; This switch is used to select input signals.; Note; Switching is invalid during recording.
E-12 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel (continued) 5 [REMOTE/LOCAL] switch This switch is used to select how BR-HD50 isto be operated. LOCAL : Use this setting if BR-HD50 is to be controlled with the key opera-tion of the unit. REMOTE : Use this setting to control this unit using the REMOTE t...
Page 17 - DV; : Use this setting when the video; Counter display; • For menu settings, menu code numbers are; Audio level indicator
E-13 8 [IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal switch Set this switch according to the video format ofthe IEEE1394 input signal and playback sig-nal. When the video format is HDV, a HDV indicator is lit. HDV : Use this setting when the video format is HDV (HDV indicator islit). DV : Use this setting when the v...
Page 18 - Special functions/Setting buttons
E-14 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel (continued) d [HOLD] button Pressing this button while stopped will engagethe time code and user’s bit PRESET mode.(When TCG SELECT in the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen is set to PRESET)In time code PRESET mode, press this buttonto return to the normal d...
Page 20 - Rear panel
E-16 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Rear panel 1 [VIDEO LINE IN] terminal (BNC) This is the input terminal for composite videosignals.• To input video via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the frontpanel to “LINE”. 2 [VIDEO Y/C IN] terminal (4-PIN) This is the input terminal for Y/...
Page 22 - DC power input terminal; DC power cord clamp
E-18 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Rear panel (continued) a [IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal (6P) This is the input/output terminal for IEEE1394-compliant digital signals.Inputs HDV signals or DV signals whenrecording. Digital audio is input simulta-neously.During playback, it outputs HDV signals, DVsign...
Page 23 - ON; less of the setting of the; • Set the; Fan; This is used for servicing the unit.
E-19 e [SERIAL REMOTE] terminal (mini jack) This terminal is for connecting to the serialremote controller.To operate BR-HD50 with this terminal, per-form the following settings.• Set REMOTE SEL SER in the REMOTE [1/ 2] Menu screen to “ON” or “LOC+REM”. ON : When the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the fro...
Page 24 - onds during mode changes.
E-20 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY On-screen display Besides E-E images and playback images, the monitor connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT terminals(VIDEO LINE OUT, Y/C OUT, COMPONENT OUT and HDMI OUT) provides the following on-screeninformation. On-screen display Description Operation Status display Displays the s...
Page 25 - Status display; : It displays the current settings and operating status.; Item; DV format; HDV format; HDV format display; m i n; m i n
E-21 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Status display Status display : It displays the current settings and operating status. No. Item Description 1 The 1 display contents differs between DV format and HDV format. DV format Sampling frequency/audio output CH Memo If the counter display positionis set to the upp...
Page 26 - recorded on the tape is displayed.
E-22 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Status display (continued) 3 D V 2 K C H – 1 / 2 S P 2 0 m i n W A R N I N G 7 0 0 1 D R U M M O T O R F A I L U R E R E C I N H I B I T 0 6 / 1 0 / 0 5 S T A N D B Y - O F F 1 1 : 2 0 : 0 0 T C R 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 2 3 4 5 No. Item Description 2 Date/time Memo If the displ...
Page 27 - VCR operation mode
E-23 No. Item Description 3 Counter display Displays the CTL counter, time code or user’s bit. The dis-played contents can be selected using the COUNTER switch.• CTL counter: It will be displayed if the COUNTER switch is set to CTL. The counter shows a 7-digitnumber (hour, minute, second and frame)w...
Page 28 - Blank search in progress.
E-24 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Event/Alarm display Event display : When certain functions are in use, it is displayed at the following posi- tions (with the DISPLAY mode ON or AUTO). z “A” display: displayed during operation z “B” display: displayed for about 3 seconds Alarm display : An alarm message i...
Page 30 - CONNECTION; Connecting video signals; Input signal; To input analog video signals; Use the LINE IN terminal or Y/C IN terminal.; To connect digital signals; • Digital audio is also input from the; • Attach the supplied filter to the IEEE1394
E-26 CONNECTION Connecting video signals Input signal The input video signal is selected with theINPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. z To input analog video signals Use the LINE IN terminal or Y/C IN terminal. • LINE IN terminal: Inputs composite video signals.Connect a BNC cable. • Y/C IN ter...
Page 31 - Output signal; LINE OUT terminal; Caution regarding video signals
E-27 Output signal z LINE OUT terminal Outputs composite video signals.Connect to a monitor using a BNC cable.In addition to the composite video signals, italso displays the on-screen status display andthe menu settings screen. z Y/C OUT terminal Outputs Y/C separate video signals.Connect to a mon...
Page 32 - Connecting audio signals; kHz) will match the input signal audio mode.
E-28 CONNECTION Connecting audio signals Input signal z Analog inputAUDIO IN terminal (RCA×2) Connect an audio cable.There are analog input terminals for 2 chan-nels.Four channels cannot be recorded simulta-neously. Audio input from each terminal isrecorded to CH1 and CH2. z Digital inputIEEE1394 ...
Page 33 - Attaching the supplied ferrite core
E-29 CONNECTION Attaching the supplied ferrite core z Always attach the supplied ferrite core to the IEEE1394 cable and DC cord to decrease unnecessarywave radiation. z Attach the ferrite core close to the unit. For BR-HD50 IEEE1394 terminal Supplied ferrite core Wrap the cable once around the ferri...
Page 34 - Connecting with SERIAL REMOTE terminals; Operate BR-HD50 with the wired remote controller
E-30 CONNECTION Connecting with SERIAL REMOTE terminals The following describes examples of SERIAL REMOTE terminal connection. To use the SERIAL REMOTE terminals, set REMOTE SEL SER of the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screento “ON” or “LOC+REM.” ( X Page 70) Operate BR-HD50 with the wired remote controller C...
Page 35 - Connecting the AC adapter; Use the screw removed in step
E-31 CONNECTION Connecting the AC adapter Connect the supplied AC adapter to BR-HD50. Memo z Even in the OPERATE OFF mode, a smallamount of electricity will still flow into the unit. z When the unit is in the OPERATE OFF mode,no operation can be performed except that ofthe OPERATE buttons and casset...
Page 36 - RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT; Inputting analog signal
E-32 RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT Inputting analog signal Recording and output terminal video/audio signal format when inputting analogsignal Input video format Model Input signal Tape recording format IEEE1394 terminal HDMI OUT terminal COMPONENT OUT terminal LINE OUT terminal Y/C OUT terminal ...
Page 37 - Inputting digital signal
E-33 RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT Inputting digital signal Recording and output terminal video/audio signal format when inputting digital signal *1 : Set using 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen.*2 : Set using OUT FORMAT [60]/OUT FORMAT [50] in the VIDEO Menu screen. Input video format HD...
Page 38 - Playback; Output terminal video/audio signal format during playback
E-34 RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT Playback Output terminal video/audio signal format during playback *1 : Set using 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen.*2 : Set using OUT FORMAT [60]/OUT FORMAT [50] in the VIDEO Menu screen. Video format HD signal format (*1) Tape record- ing format IEEE13...
Page 39 - PREPARATION; Turning on/off the power; • The power is turned on and the OPERATE; Press the OPERATE button.; Turning on the power; Turning off the power
E-35 PREPARATION Turning on/off the power Note After the OPERATE button is pressed and BR-HD50 is turned on, if the green indicator blinks orthe monitor displays “UNPLUG MAIN POWER,PLUG BACK IN AFTER A WHILE”, unplug thepower cord from the power outlet, leave it for awhile before turning on the powe...
Page 40 - Setting the REMOTE/LOCAL switch; • The setting position of the REMOTE switch for operating BR-; Turning on the OPERATION LOCK mode; OPERATION LOCK mode
E-36 PREPARATION Operation method (main unit/remote controller) and OPERATION LOCK mode Whether to operate BR-HD50 with its buttons or the remote con-troller can be selected with the REMOTE/LOCAL switch. Setting the REMOTE/LOCAL switch • To operate with the buttons of BR-HD50, set it to “LOCAL”.• ...
Page 41 - Loading/Ejecting cassette; Check the cassette tape.; • Setting the rear switch.; Ensure that no cassette tape is loaded.; Loading the cassette tape
E-37 PREPARATION Loading/Ejecting cassette Use standard DV cassette tapes or mini DV cassette tapes. 1. Check the cassette tape. • Setting the rear switch. Push it to “REC” for recording. To prevent its contents from being erased accidentally, pushit to “SAVE”. • Ensure that the tape is not loosened...
Page 42 - Setting/Displaying date and time; Press the MENU button to display the TOP Menu screen.; Setting date and time
E-38 PREPARATION Setting/Displaying date and time This function sets up the date and time of the built-in clock. With the built-in chargeable battery, the dateand time data that have been set are maintained even after the main power is turned off. The set dateand time data are displayed on the monit...
Page 44 - Selecting HD signal format
E-40 PREPARATION Selecting HD signal format On this unit, 60Hz format or 50Hz format for the HD signal format can be selected using 60/50 SEL inthe SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen.This must be set in the following situations. z Set to match the input signal format when recording HDV signals from the IEEE13...
Page 45 - RECORDING; Settings for analog signal input; Selecting analog input signal; LINE; : Inputs composite video from the; Setting VIDEO Menu screen; Records onto CH1 and CH2.; Audio dubbing is not available on this unit.; Setting SYSTEM Menu screen; Setting Menu screens
E-41 RECORDING Settings for analog signal input Selecting analog input signal Set the INPUT SELECT switch located on thefront panel to LINE or Y/C. LINE : Inputs composite video from the LINE IN terminal, and analog audiosignals from the AUDIO IN terminal. Y/C : Inputs Y/C separate signals from th...
Page 46 - Settings for digital signal input; Selecting digital input signal; Page 40 “Selecting HD signal format”); Selecting input signal
E-42 RECORDING Settings for digital signal input Selecting digital input signal Set the INPUT SELECT switch located onthe front panel to HDV/DV. Inputs IEEE1394 terminal HDV or DV digitalvideo.For audio, digital audio is input from theIEEE1394 terminal. Settings for digital video format Set acco...
Page 47 - MONITOR SELECT; Settings for recording the time code; Audio mode; Setting related Menu screen
E-43 Setting SYSTEM Menu screen z REC LONG P. TIME This is for setting the time for BR-HD50 toenter the tape protection mode if there is along recording pause. z INDEX WRITE: SYSTEM [2/2] Menu This is for selecting whether to record indexsignals automatically when recording starts.(SYSTEM menu det...
Page 48 - Adjusting audio recording level; Set “; Settings; Simultaneously adjusting both channels (BOTH)
E-44 RECORDING Adjusting audio recording level The analog audio recording level can be adjusted on this unit. There are two adjustment methods,selected using A.REC VR.MD.: DV in the AUDIO Menu screen.The audio recording level can be set to the initial setting value. (UNITY mode) Memo Audio input lev...
Page 49 - Adjusting each channel separately (INDEPEND)
E-45 Adjusting the CH1 channel Press the R or P button while holding down the Q button. Press the R button to increase the recording level. Press the P button to decrease the recording level. Adjusting the CH2 channel Press the R or P button while holding down the S button. Press the R button to...
Page 50 - Recording procedure; Load the cassette tape.
E-46 RECORDING Recording procedure 1. Load the cassette tape. • Before loading the cassette tape, please ensure that the rear slide of the cassette tape is pushed to REC. The unit is turned on. 2. Start recording. • Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button. 3. Pause recording. • Press...
Page 51 - Backup recording function; Recording begins on the source unit.; * Ensure that recording starts from the begin-; Connection
E-47 RECORDING Backup recording function In combination with DV equipment, BR-HD50 can perform continuous, long-hour recording.BR-HD50 can be set as the backup unit connected to a DVcamcorder (GY-DV300/DV500/DV550/DV5000, etc.). When the recording tape of the source unit nears its end, BR-HD50 can s...
Page 52 - Recording with SERIAL REMOTE terminals; OFF
E-48 RECORDING Recording with SERIAL REMOTE terminals Recording can be turned ON/OFF with a serial remote controller or foot switch connected to the serialremote terminal located at the rear panel of BR-HD50. The serial remote controller can be connected to the SERIALREMOTE terminal located on the r...
Page 53 - PLAYBACK; Playback settings; Selecting playback video format; : Use this setting when the playback tape; Video settings
E-49 PLAYBACK Playback settings This unit plays back tapes recorded in HDV, DV,or DVCAM format. (SP mode only) When playing back tapes recorded in HDV orDVCAM format, the front panel HDV or DVCAMindicator is lit. Selecting playback video format Set whether to automatically detect the videoformat f...
Page 54 - AUDIO OUT LEVEL; Selecting still mode; LONG PAUSE TIME; Selecting; REPEAT MODE; Audio settings; Setting AUDIO Menu screen
E-50 PLAYBACK Playback settings (continued) Set audio settings using the AUDIO Menuscreen. Selecting output audio channel (DVonly) z A.OUTPUT: DV To play back tapes recorded in the 32 kHzmode, select the output audio channel for theAUDIO OUT terminal or the PHONES termi-nal. In the 48 kHz mode or ...
Page 55 - Basic playback procedure; Load a recorded cassette tape.; Press the PLAY button.
E-51 PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure 1. Load a recorded cassette tape. The power for BR-HD50 is turned on. 2. Start playback. Press the PLAY button. Playback starts.When playing back tapes recorded in HDV format, the frontpanel HDV indicator is lit.When the tape is recorded in DVCAM format, the DV...
Page 56 - Special playback functions; FIELD; • Does not frame-advance when playing back an HDV tape.; Press the PAUSE button to perform frame advance.; Frame-advance playback; Setting
E-52 PLAYBACK Special playback functions STL/F. ADV: DV in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen The unit of frame advance and still images can be selected. (DVformat only) FIELD : Field-by-field advance 1st FIELD : Frame-by-frame advance and stops at the 1st field. 2nd FIELD : Frame-by-frame advance and s...
Page 57 - Set BR-HD50 to the PLAYBACK or the STILL mode.; button to increase the; • Cannot perform slow playback when playing back an HDV; Slow playback and Search mode; Search speed; button; DV recorded tape playback
E-53 Set “ Q , S ” KEY FUNC in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen to VAR/RECV. 1. Set BR-HD50 to the PLAYBACK or the STILL mode. 2. Press the FF button to start fast-forward playback. Press the REW button to start reverse playback. Press the SEARCH+/ S button to increase the search speed. Every time y...
Page 58 - Search function; • Press the SEARCH– button.; This function searches unrecorded parts of the tape.; In the STOP mode, press the BLANK button.; • If the current position is at a recorded part of the tape, BR-; Index search; Blank search
E-54 PLAYBACK Search function This function searches to the position where the index signal is recorded. Set “ Q , S ” KEY FUNC in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen to INDEX. To search an index point in the forward directionfrom the current tape position: • Press the SEARCH+ button. The index position ...
Page 59 - Repeat playback; Repeat operation
E-55 PLAYBACK Repeat playback Three types of repeat playback are available for BR-HD50.The repeat playback function can be set with REPEAT MODE in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen. REPEAT MODE in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen OFF : No repeat playback. INDEX : Repeat playback between positions where ind...
Page 60 - The MULTI CUE UP screen appears on the monitor.; Registering cue-up points
E-56 PLAYBACK Multi cue-up Using 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 screen. The registered tape positions (cue-up points) can be searched. 1. Set the COUNTER switch to TC. 2. Load a tape with time codes recorded. 3. P...
Page 62 - TIME CODE; Displaying the time code; Checking the data of time code generator
E-58 TIME CODE Displaying the time code This unit records or plays back the time code and user’s bit. Whether to record the user’s bit can beselected with U-BIT in the TC/UB/CLOCK [2/2] Menu screen (only for E model). With the time codefunction, accurate positions of the tape contents can be specifi...
Page 63 - Presetting the time code; Set TCG SELECT to “PRESET”.
E-59 TIME CODE Presetting the time code Variable values can be set for the time code and the user’s bit for efficient material management andediting. Set TCG SELECT to “PRESET”. The time code advance mode is REC-RUN mode.REC-RUN : The time code runs only during recording. NDF/DF [60] (U model on...
Page 64 - Recording the time code; TCG SELECT; The time code advance mode is REC-RUN mode.; Check the preset time code.; Press the PLAY button while holding down the REC button.; Recording from preset data; Preset time code
E-60 TIME CODE Recording the time code Time codes can be recorded with the following ways. Whether to record user’s bit can be selected withU-BIT in the TC/UB/CLOCK [2/2] Menu screen. (Only for E model) z Record it from preset data. z Record it following the one last recorded on the tape. z Record t...
Page 65 - : No setting required. The framing mode will; Insert a tape with time codes recorded.; Record time codes from the IEEE1394 terminal.; For date/time also, data from the IEEE1394 terminal are recorded.; Recording time code following the one last recorded on the tape; Recording time code, input to the IEEE1394 terminal (In DV mode only)
E-61 BR-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 recorded on the tape and continues recordingtime code from that value. (Regeneration) Set the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu as follows. TCG SELECT : REGEN N...
Page 66 - Playing back the time code; Select the time code data to display.; Set the COUNTER switch to “TC” or “UB”.; Press the PLAY button to go to the PLAYBACK mode.
E-62 TIME CODE Playing back the time code BR-HD50 is also equipped with a time code reader. During playback, the time code or user’s bit datarecorded on the tape is displayed on the monitor or the counter display. 1. Select the time code data to display. Set the COUNTER switch to “TC” or “UB”. 2. Pr...
Page 67 - EDIT; Using a non-linear editing system
E-63 EDIT Using a non-linear editing system Tape contents of BR-HD50 are captured by a non-linear editing system and the non-linear edited con-tents are recorded on BR-HD50. Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on thefront panel to REMOTE. REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen • Set REMOTE SEL 9-PIN to “ON”. REMOTE...
Page 68 - MENU SCREENS; Setting the menus; Displaying the TOP MENU screen.
E-64 MENU SCREENS Setting the menus The functions of BR-HD50 are configured in the Menu screens. The configured settings are saved inthe memory of BR-HD50 and retained even after power off. Perform the menu settings while viewing the display on the moni-tor.The counter display shows menu code number...
Page 69 - Menu screen on counter display
E-65 To display the Menu screen at the next level, bringthe cursor to NEXT PAGE and press the SET or S button. To return to the previous Menu screen, do one of thefollowing actions. • Press the S button. Or • Select PAGE BACK and press the SET or S button. 4. To return to the normal screen, do o...
Page 70 - Structure of the Menu screens
E-66 MENU SCREENS Structure of the Menu screens The Menu screens are displayed on the monitor. They are structured with multiple layers. – – – M E N U – – – S Y S T E M . . R E M O T E . . A U D I O . . V I D E O . . T C / U B / C L O C K . . D I S P L A Y S E T . . E X I T – – – S Y S T E M [ 1 / 2...
Page 71 - Description of the Menu screens
E-67 MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens In the following description of the Menus, E indicates factory settings. Numbers in parentheses by items and settings are the code number shown on the counter display. The SYSTEM Menu consists of the following two screens (1/2 and 2/2). SYSTEM [1/2...
Page 72 - Description of the Menu screens (continued)
E-68 MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) SYSTEM Menu screens (continued) Item Setting Description LONG PAUSE TIME (0102) E 30SEC (00)1MIN (01)2MIN (02)3MIN (03)5MIN (04) Select the time when BR-HD50 enters the TAPE PROTECTIONmode if the unit has stayed at still or stop for a pro...
Page 74 - REMOTE Menu screens
E-70 MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) The REMOTE Menu consists of the following two screens (1/2 and 2/2). REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen REMOTE Menu screens Item Setting Description REMOTE SEL 9P (0200) OFF (00) E ON (01) For enabling/disabling the REMOTE terminal when the REMOT...
Page 76 - AUDIO Menu Screen; : Records at 32 kHz. Up to four channels of recording tracks; For selecting the level for playback audio output.; For returning to the TOP Menu screen.
E-72 MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) AUDIO Menu Screen Item Setting Description AUDIO MODE: DV (0300) 32K (00) E 48 K (01) For selecting the audio sampling frequency for analog audiorecording. 32 K : Records at 32 kHz. Up to four channels of recording tracks are available, b...
Page 77 - : Automatically outputs video to match the video for-
E-73 VIDEO Menu Screen Item Setting Description SET UP [60]: DV (0400) OFF (00) E ON (01) For enabling/disabling the application of setups to analog videosignals (composite, Y/C and SD component).(During recording and playback) (Only for U model) OFF : Does not apply setups. ON : Applies setups. Mem...
Page 83 - OTHERS; Warning display; Alarm display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode); Display; Check the power voltage.
E-79 OTHERS Warning display When an error occurs, BR-HD50 automatically self-diagnoses the cause and displays an error-codedwarning message on the monitor.If BR-HD50 is not in good order, or if an operation error has occurred, an alarm display will be shown onthe monitor. Alarm display (Displayed ...
Page 84 - Warning display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode)
E-80 OTHERS Warning display (continued) Warning display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode) When a warning display appears, BR-HD50 stops operation and ceases to accept any operationcommand. When TAPE DEFECTIVE (5605 - 5609) is displayed, the unit similarly stops all opera-tions except EJEC...
Page 85 - Troubleshooting; Symptom; Is the AC adapter correctly connected?
E-81 OTHERS Troubleshooting Symptom Action No power. Is the AC adapter correctly connected? Unable to record. Is the slide of the cassette tape turned to “REC”?Set it to “REC” if it is at the “SAVE” position. The operation buttons of BR-HD50 do not work. Is OPERATION LOCK of the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu se...
Page 86 - • Is the IEEE1394 switch on the front panel set correctly?
E-82 OTHERS Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Action Cannot record HDV signals from the IEEE1394 terminal. • Is the IEEE1394 switch on the front panel set correctly? To record HDV signals, set this to HDV. • Is the HD signal format set correctly? Match the 60/50 SEL setting in the SYSTEM [2/2] Men...
Page 87 - Checking the hour meter; Operation
E-83 OTHERS Checking the hour meter This unit displays the drum usage time as the hour meter in DRUM HOUR METER in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen. Use it as a guide for regular maintenance. ( X Page 8) Use standard DV cassette tapes or mini DV cassette tapes. Set BR-HD50 to the STOP mode: 1. Press t...
Page 88 - Specifications
E-84 OTHERS Specifications General Power requirements :DC 12 V W (from provided AC adapter) Power consumption :DC 12 V W 26.4 W 2.2 A Usable tape : Standard/ mini DV cassette tape Tape speed : 18.8 mm/s Record/play time : 276 minutes (with LA-DV276PRO tape)63 minutes (with M-DV63PROHDtape) Externa...
Page 90 - AC adapter section; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING
E-86 OTHERS Supplement AC adapter section IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this apparatus near water.6) Clean only with dry cloth.7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in ac...
Page 92 - HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER; INSTRUCTION MANUAL; Model No. BR-HD50U
BR-HD5 0 H D V IDEO CA S S E T T E RECORDE R BR-HD50 E HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL LLT0088-001A-H Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to unsure the best possi-ble performance. For Customer Use: Enter below the...
