BR-DV6000U DV VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DV VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BR-DV6000U OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES REC LEVEL CH-1/3 CH-2/4 BR-DV6000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® ® is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Thailand LLT0033-001B-H A.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
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Thank you for purchasing our DV Video Cassette Recorder BR-DV6000. ● RS-422A and JVC bus interface supported RS-422A-compatible edit controller RM-G820 and JVC bus-compatible edit controller RM-G800/G805 can be used for editing. ● Optionally, the RS-232C interface can be used. ● Recording and playback of time codes ● Time code I/O terminal Slave lock is allowed if BR-DV6000 is connected to an external time code generator.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK Remarks of usage ......................................... 6 Setting ......................................................... 48 Regular maintenance .................................... 7 Basic playback procedure ........................... 49 Cleaning tape ................................................ 8 Special playback functions .......................... 50 Cassette tape ................................................ 8 Search function ...............
INTRODUCTION Remarks of usage Place of storage and use Avoid storing or using this VCR in the following places: ● Excessively hot or cold places beyond the allowable temperature for operation (5˚C – 40˚C). ● Humid or dry places beyond the allowable humidity range for operation (30% – 80% RH). ● Dusty or sandy places. ● Places exposed to oil, smoke or steam, such as the kitchen vicinity. ● Intensely vibrating or unstable places. ● Places prone to condensation.
Regular maintenance This unit uses consumables or components that will wear off. If a worn-out or deteriorated component continues to be used, it may cause the unit to break down. To prevent this, perform routine maintenance using the head-cleaning tape. With the head-cleaning tape alone, however, the entire tape-winding mechanism cannot be completely cleaned. Perform regular maintenance of the components as shown below.
INTRODUCTION Cleaning tape Use a JVC cleaning tape. Follow the instructions below for using the cleaning tape. 1. Run the tape for 10 seconds in the PLAY mode. (Thereafter, it stops automatically and enters the STOP mode.) • After loading the cleaning tape, press the PLAY button. 2. For a single cleaning session, it can be repeated up to 4 times. 3. Refer to the following table as a guide for cleaning.
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.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS – Front panel – 1 2 OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES REC LEVEL CH-1/3 CH-2/4 A.DUB REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF PROFESSIONAL BR-DV6000 1 Cassette loading slot/LED • For loading a cassette into or unloading it from the slot. Insert a standard DV cassette or a mini DV cassette. (☞ Page 38) • When BR-DV6000 is in the OPERATE OFF state and a cassette is loaded, it changes to the OPERATE ON state.
[STOP] button [PLAY] button/LED • Press this button to start playing back a tape. During playback, the green LED lights up. • When recording is paused, press this button to resume recording. • When audio dubbing is paused, press this button to resume audio dubbing. [PAUSE] button/LED • During recording, press this button to pause it. • In the PLAYBACK or STOP mode, press this button to enter the STILL mode. In the RECORDING PAUSE or STILL mode, the green LED lights up.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS – Front panel – (continued) OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES CH-2/4 REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF AUDIO INPUT COUNTER MONITOR OUTPUT SELECT CTL L CH-1/2 DV TC MIX MIX LINE R CH-3/4 Y/C UB (CPN) REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.DUB PROFESSIONAL BR-DV6000 4 [REMOTE/LOCAL] switch This switch is used to select how BR-DV6000 is to be operated.
Memo ● For the MIX setting, noise is sometimes generated. If it occurs, set it to CH-1/2 or CH-3/4. ● In the 48 K audio mode, it is fixed at channels CH1 and CH2 regardless of the setting of the switch. 7 [AUDIO MONITOR] switch Use this switch to select the audio channel for output signals from the headphone terminal and the AUDIO MONITOR terminal located on the rear panel. The output signal of the AUDIO MONITOR OUT terminal is monaural. L : For outputting the sound of CH1.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS $% * ^ – Front panel – (continued) & OPERATE Mini # MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES REC LEVEL CH-1/3 CH-2/4 A.DUB REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF PROFESSIONAL BR-DV6000 ! @ 0 0 [REC LEVEL] Volume for audio recording level for CH1/3 and CH2/4 Use the switch to adjust the audio recording level for CH1 and CH2. During audio dubbing, the audio recording level for CH3 and CH4 can be adjusted with this switch.
* Special functions/Setting buttons The following buttons have different functions depending on whether the normal screen or the setting screen is displayed. Setting screens: Menu, Date/Time setting, Time code preset and Multi Cue-up [DISP/8] button • During normal display, this button is used to enable/disable the LCD or select display style. When this button is pressed, the LCD display changes in the following manner.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 1 LINE 6 – Rear panel – 7 ! @ COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE2 Y/C 2 3 4 IN R-Y IN B-Y Y OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 OUT IN $ OUT MONITOR OUT SYNC IN IN OUT TIME CODE IN OUT OFF REC SIGNAL GND DV IN/OUT DC12V 5 8 0 PLAY TIMER SERIAL REMOTE 9 1 [VIDEO LINE IN] terminal (BNC) This is the input terminal for composite video signals. • To input video via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to “LINE”.
8 [SYNC IN] synchronization input terminal (BNC) # [CH1/3 AUDIO OUT] terminal (RCA) This is the terminal for inputting reference synchronization signals from an external source. For external synchronization signals, input composite video signals of 1V (p-p) or lower (e.g., black burst signal). (☞ Page 29 “Synchronization signal”) 9 [TIME CODE IN] terminal (BNC) This is the SMPTE-compliant time code input terminal. It is for connecting to an external time code generator.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS LINE COMPONENT VIDEO – Rear panel – (continued) REMOTE2 Y/C IN R-Y › IN B-Y Y OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 OUT fi IN OUT MONITOR OUT SYNC IN IN & OUT TIME CODE IN OUT OFF REC SIGNAL GND DC12V DV IN/OUT SERIAL REMOTE PLAY TIMER * ^ ( ⁄ ¤ ) ^ DC power input terminal (2-PIN) This terminal is for inputting DC 12 V. Connect the DC power cord of the supplied AC adapter.
¤ [SERIAL REMOTE OUT] terminal (mini jack) • This terminal is for direct through-output of serial commands of the serial remote input terminal. (Only with OPERATE ON) • If REPLICATION of the SYSTEM (2/2) Menu screen is set to SERIAL, this terminal outputs REC commands when BR-DV6000 begins playback. (REPLICATION mode)Use this function to connect BR-DV6000 to a dubbing device for dubbing its playback video or playback sound.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – On-screen display – Besides E-E images and playback images, the monitor connected to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal provides the following on-screen information. Press the DISPLAY button to display the same information on the LCD screen of BR-DV6000. DISP button Monitor OPERATE MENU Mini MIC DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES REC LEVEL CH-1/3 CH-2/4 A.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Status display – Status display: It displays the current settings and operating status. 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 A S S EM SP 0 0 0m i n WA RN I NG 7 0 0 1 D R UM MO T O R F A I L U R E REC I NH I B I T 03 / 04 / 03 11 : 20 : 00 No.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Status display – (continued) 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 A S S EM SP 0 0 0m i n WA RN I NG 7 0 0 1 D R UM MO T O R F A I L U R E REC 03 / 04 / 03 11 : 20 : 00 No. 3 I NH I B I T S T ANDB Y -OF F T CR 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Item Description Counter display Displays the CTR counter, time code or user’s bit. The displayed contents can be selected using the COUNTER switch. • CTL counter: It will be displayed if the COUNTER switch is set to CTL.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY No. – Status/Event display – Item Description 4 VCR operation mode Displays the VCR operation mode, including: PLAY, EJECT, FF, REW, STANDBY-ON, STANDBY-OFF, STILL, REC, REC PAUSE, A. DUB, A. DUB PAUSE, ASSEM EDIT, INSERT EDIT, SHTL (shuttle search), JOG, BLANK SRH (blank search), NO CASSETTE (cassette tape not loaded), OPERATE OFF. For SHTL and JOG, the speed is also displayed. • The display can be turned on/off with VTR MODE in the DISPLAY Menu screen.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – Alarm display – Alarm display : An alarm message is displayed at the following positions when there has been an operation error or when BR-DV6000 is not in good condition, e.g., dirty head. 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 A SP 0 0 0m i n H E A D C L E A N I NG R EQU I R E D ! B NO D V S I GN A L 03 / 04 / 03 11 : 20 : 00 S T ANDB Y -OF F T CR 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 ● “A” display : The state of BR-DV6000 is displayed. It continues to be displayed until the error state is corrected.
Display Description A. DUB INHIBIT (REC TAB) The user attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape that is not ready for recording (the rear switch is set to SAVE). A. DUB INHIBIT (48 K) This message is displayed when audio dubbing is attempted under the following conditions. • AUDIO MODE of the AUDIO Menu screen is set to 48 K. • The tape is recorded with a sampling frequency of 48kHz A. DUB INHIBIT (LP) The user attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. A.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY – LCD display – There are two display modes for the status display on the LCD of the unit. • Same character display mode as the monitor output • LCD display mode (enlarged display) DISPLAY button The LCD display mode changes in the following sequence whenever the DISPLAY button is pressed (with DISPLAY of the DISPLAY Menu screen set to ON or AUTO).
4 Drop/Non-drop display (for NTSC only) 0 Tape symbol display Displays the framing mode of the time code. NDF : Non-drop frame DF : Drop frame PAL : Displays when PB/DV IN in the SYSTEM (2/2) Menu screen is set to PAL. : This symbol is displayed when a cassette tape is loaded. It blinks during loading or ejecting of a cassette tape. If the rear switch of the cassette tape is set to SAVE, it is displayed in yellow. 5 Time code mode display Displays the time code mode set in the TC/UB/CLOCK Menu screen.
CONNECTION – Connecting video signals – Video output, e.g., VCR Synchronization signal generator BB signal Input Composite Y/C LINE DV Component COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE2 Y/C IN R-Y IN B-Y Y OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 OUT IN SYNC IN OUT MONITOR OUT SYNC IN IN TIME CODE IN OUT OUT OFF REC SIGNAL GND DC12V DV IN/OUT SERIAL REMOTE PLAY TIMER MONITOR OUT REMOTE1 Monitor Y/C Composite DV MONITOR OUT (Composite) Component Output Video output, e.g.
Memo Caution on video signals ● If search images or video signals with a high level of jitter are input, images or sound may be distorted temporarily. Thus, input stable signals, e.g., those having gone through a TBC. ● A digital VCR requires that video signals for recording be delivered from a stable source. Video signals from an analog VCR must be run through a TBS or TBC. ● When a component output is executed for composite-input video, discoloration may occur on the left side of the screen.
CONNECTION – Connecting audio signals – Audio output of VCR Input Analog audio (2 channels) DV Slot cover for optional board Microphone LINE COMPONENT VIDEO Monaural REMOTE2 Y/C IN R-Y IN B-Y Y OUT AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 OUT Stereo Headphone IN OUT MONITOR OUT SYNC IN IN TIME CODE IN OUT OUT OFF REC SIGNAL GND DV IN/OUT DC12V SERIAL REMOTE PLAY MONITOR OUT TIMER REMOTE1 Monitor MONITOR OUT analog (monaural) DV Analog audio (2 channels) Output Audio input of VCR Output signa
Input signal ● Connecting to a monitor TV A monitor TV can be connected to the AUDIO MONITOR OUT terminal. The sound output from the AUDIO MONITOR OUT terminal is monaural. • The volume is adjusted through the monitor TV. • The output channel can be selected with the AUDIO MONITOR switch on the front panel (Refer to the following table).
CONNECTION – Connecting to editing sytem – BR-DV6000 is equipped with 2 remote terminals, for the JVC bus and RS-422A for editing purposes. When a JVC bus-compatible editing remote controller is used: For the editing remote controller, use RM-G800 or RM-G805. Example: BR-DV6000 as player and recorder for cut editing of digital signals. Monitor Monitor VIDEO MONITOR VIDEO MONITOR Synchronized signal generator SYNC IN B.B. B.B.
When an RS-422A-compatible remote controller is used: For the editing remote controller, use RM-G820. Example: use BR-DV6000 as player and recorder for cut editing of analog signals.
CONNECTION – Connection 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 screen to “ON” or “LOC+REM.
CONNECTION – Connecting the AC adapter – Connect the supplied AC adaptor to BR-DV6000. LINE COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE2 Y/C IN R-Y IN B-Y Y OUT Screw Supplied AC adaptor Clamp AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT SYNC IN IN TIME CODE IN OUT OUT OFF REC SIGNAL GND DC12V DV IN/OUT SERIAL REMOTE PLAY TIMER MONITOR OUT REMOTE1 DC IN terminal Supplied power cord DC cord OPERATE indicator OPERATE button OPERATE A.
PREPARATION – Turning on/off the power – Turning on the power OPERATE indicator OPERATE DISP RESET SET SEARCH+ BLANK REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF OPERATE button PROFESSIONAL CUE UP REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.
PREPARATION – Operation method (main unit/ remote controller) and operation lock mode – Selecting the operating method (main unit/remote controller) Whether to operate BR-DV6000 with its buttons or the remote controller can be selected with the REMOTE/LOCAL switch. OPERATE A.
PREPARATION – Loading/Ejecting cassette – Use standard DV cassette tapes or mini DV cassette tapes. Eject button Guide Cassette LED OPERATE Mini A.DUB MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP EJECT MIC PHONES OPERATE PLAY PAUSE REW STOP Mini BR-DV6000 CH-2/4 MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ AUDIO INPUT COUNTER MONITOR OUTPUT SELECT CTL L CH-1/2 DV TC MIX MIX LINE R CH-3/4 Y/C UB (CPN) REMOTE HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES LOCAL REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.
PREPARATION – Setting the LCD display – Selecting the LCD status display DISP button Mini MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP The contents of the status display for the LCD are selected with the DISP button located on the front panel. When the DISP button is pressed, the status display changes in the following sequence. Enlarged Image/enlarged character display character display No Image Image/ display display character display A.
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 date and time data that have been set are maintained even after the main power is turned off. The set date and time data are displayed on the monitor or the LCD display according to the settings in the Menu screen. Set DATE REC in the TC/UB/CLOCK (2/2) screen to ON if the date/time display is to be recorded on the tape as video signals.
Memo The seconds for the time cannot be set up. After the minute is set up, press the SET button in synchronization with the time signal. 4. Returning to the TOP MENU from TC/UB/CLOCK after com- – – – C LOCK AD J US T – – – DATE 03 / 04 / 03 T I ME 12 : 00 PAGE BACK pleting all settings • Press the ; button. Or Press the 8 or 9 button to bring the cursor to PAGE BACK and press the SET button. 5. Returning to the usual menu • Press the MENU button.
RECORDING – Setting – Settings of the AUDIO menu (☞ Page 78) ● AUDIO MODE OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES CH-2/4 REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF PROFESSIONAL REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.DUB BR-DV6000 AUDIO INPUT COUNTER MONITOR OUTPUT SELECT CTL L CH-1/2 DV TC MIX MIX LINE R CH-3/4 Y/C UB (CPN) REMOTE LOCAL INPUT SELECT switch Selecting input signal Select the signal with the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel.
RECORDING – Recording procedure – 3. REC button 3. 5 PLAY button OPERATE MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ Mini MIC HOLD PHONES BLANK REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF 4. PAUSE button CUE UP REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.DUB PROFESSIONAL BR-DV6000 CH-2/4 AUDIO INPUT COUNTER MONITOR OUTPUT SELECT CTL L CH-1/2 DV TC MIX MIX LINE R CH-3/4 Y/C UB (CPN) 2. REC LEVEL volume REMOTE LOCAL 6. STOP button 1. Load the cassette tape.
RECORDING – Audio dubbing – For tapes recorded in the 32 kHz audio mode, audio dubbing can be performed on CH3 and CH4 after the recording. (After-recording) Notes ● For tapes recorded in the 48 kHz audio mode, audio dubbing cannot be performed. ● Audio dubbing cannot be performed for DV input signals. A.DUB button PLAY button OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES CH-2/4 REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF PAUSE button REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.
RECORDING – Backup recording function – In combination with DV equipment, BR-DV6000 can perform continuous, long-hour recording. BR-DV6000 can be set as the backup unit connected to a DV camcorder (GY-DV300/DV500/DV550/ DV5000, etc.). When the recording tape of the source unit nears its end, BR-DV6000 can start Backup unit: BR-DV6000 recording, enabling long-hour recording. OPERATE OPERATE/WARNING LIGHT RESET MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP A.
RECORDING – Recording with serial remote terminals – Recording can be turned ON/OFF with a serial remote controller or foot switch connected to the SERIAL REMOTE IN terminal located at the rear panel of BR-DV6000. LINE COMPONENT VIDEO IN DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ Mini MIC HOLD PHONES BLANK A.
RECORDING – External timer recording – BR-DV6000 can start recording automatically when the power is supplied. Using a commercially available timer, recording can start at a pre-determined time. LINE COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE2 Y/C IN Timer, etc.
PLAYBACK – Setting – SYSTEM Menu screen (☞ Page 72) ● SYNC SELECT OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD PHONES BLANK REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF CUE UP REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.
PLAYBACK – Basic playback procedure – PLAY button OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK A.DUB REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF PROFESSIONAL PAUSE button CUE UP FF button PHONES REC LEVEL CH-1/3 CH-2/4 BR-DV6000 AUDIO INPUT COUNTER MONITOR OUTPUT SELECT CTL L CH-1/2 DV TC MIX MIX LINE R CH-3/4 Y/C UB (CPN) REW button Note Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played. The monitor displays an alarm message: “LP TAPE!” REMOTE LOCAL STOP button 1.
PLAYBACK – Special playback functions – SEARCH–/; button SEARCH+/: button OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES CH-2/4 REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF PROFESSIONAL PAUSE button REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.
Increasing the playback speed by 7% or decreasing the speed by 10% PLAY button Increasing the playback speed by 7% 1. Set BR-DV6000 to the PLAYBACK, STILL or STOP mode. 2. Press the FF button while holding down the PLAY button. OPERATE A.DUB REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF PROFESSIONAL BR-DV6000 AUDIO INPUT COUNTER MONITOR OUTPUT SELECT CTL L CH-1/2 DV TC MIX MIX LINE R CH-3/4 Y/C UB (CPN) While the buttons are held down, the playback speed is increased by 7%. 3.
PLAYBACK – Search function – Index search This function searches to the position where the index signal is recorded. :Setting: Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES Set “;, :” KEY FUNC in the SYSTEM (1/2) Menu screen to INDEX. PROFESSIONAL :Operation: REC LEVEL CH-1/3 CH-2/4 To search an index point in the forward direction from the current tape position: BR-DV6000 • Press the SEARCH + button.
PLAYBACK – Repeat playback – Three types of repeat playback are available for BR-DV6000. The repeat playback function can be set with REPEAT MODE in the SYSTEM (1/2) Menu screen. SYSTEM (1/2) menu screen :Setting: REPEAT MODE in the SYSTEM (1/2) Menu screen ———S Y S T E M [ 1 / 2 ] —————— SYNC SE L ECT AUTO S T L / F . A D V MOD E 2ND BACKUP REC T I ME OFF L ONG PAUSE T I ME 5M I N L ONG P A U S E MOD E F . ADV , KEY FUNC .
PLAYBACK – Multi cue-up – Using the time codes recorded on the tape, up to 5 points on the tape can be registered as cue-up points at the Multi Cue-up screen. The registered tape positions (cue-up points) can be searched. 8 button RESET button OPERATE MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP Mini SET button MIC PHONES REC LEVEL CH-1/3 9 button A.
SET button Changing cue-up points 1 Press 8 button Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES the 8 or 9 button to bring the cursor to the cue-up point to be changed. Press the : button. ¥ The hour digits of the registered time code display blink. Press the : button to select the digit to be changed. PROFESSIONAL 2 Press the 8 or 9 button again to change the time code. Press the 8 button to increase the time code data by 1 frame.
PLAYBACK – External timer playback – The unit can start playing automatically when the power is supplied. Using a commercially available timer, playback can start at a pre-determined time.
PLAYBACK – Dubbing with another machine using the SERIAL REMOTE OUT/DV terminals – When the REPLICATION function is turned ON and BR-DV6000 is set to the PLAYBACK mode, the REC command will output from the SERIAL REMOTE OUT terminal or the DV terminal. With this function, the video and sound being played back on BR-DV6000 can be dubbed by another machine by simply pressing the PLAY button. For recording analog video and audio signal, use the SERIAL REMOTE OUT terminal.
TIME CODE – Displaying the time code – BR-DV6000 can record and play back SMPTE-compliant time code and user’s bit. With the time code function, accurate positions of the tape contents can be specified to enhance editing precision and operation efficiency. During recording or playback, the time code and user’s bit are displayed on the monitor or the LCD.
TIME CODE – Presetting the time code – Variable values can be set for the time code and the user’s bit for efficient material management and editing.
TIME CODE – Recording the time code – Time codes can be recorded with the following ways. • Record it from preset data. • Record it following the one last recorded on the tape. • Record the time code, which is input to the DV IN/OUT terminal. • Record the time code from an external time code generator. Recording from preset data Record preset time code data to the internal time code generator in the TIME CODE Preset screen.
Recording time code following the one last recorded on the tape BR-DV6000 is equipped with a time code reader. When it enters the RECORD mode from the RECORDING PAUSE mode, it reads the time code data already recorded on the tape and continues recording time code from that value.
TIME CODE – Recording the time code – (continued) Record time codes from an external time code generator Synchronize the internal time code generator with the SMPTE-compliant LTC time code, which is input from the TC IN terminal. After synchronization (slave lock), the internal time code generator continues to run even if external time code signals are not input.
TIME CODE – Playing back the time code – BR-DV6000 is also equipped with a time code reader. During playback, the time code or user’s bit data recorded on the tape is displayed on the monitor or the LCD. LINE COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE2 Y/C OPERATE IN DISP RESET SET SEARCH+ BLANK CUE UP A.
EDIT – Editing with an RS-422A/JVC bus edit remote controller – BR-DV6000 is designed to be capable to make tape-to-tape editing by RM-G800/G805 JVC bus remote controller or RM-G820 as well as other equivalent RS-422A remote controller. Of course, it can be applied to feeder player. • +/– 0 frame editing accuracy with time code, capstan bump (for both recorder and player) and external sync by RS-422A editing controller. • Ready for A/B roll editing. • Digital editing via DV interface.
3) Editing over recorded tape with 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz audio in DV interface Edit mode Mode select ASSEM VIDEO VIDEO AUD-1 AUD-2 AUD-1 AUD-2 VIDEO AUD-1 VIDEO AUD-2 AUD-1 AUD-2 TC OSD DV editing 48 kHz/44.1 kHz mode ASSEM INS V Yes Yes INS VA Yes INS A Yes INS VA1 No * INS VA2 No * INS A1 INS A2 INS TC No * No * No * : In this mode, even when you start auto edit, editing will automatically stop and warning message will appear. But, preview edit will be performed without any warning message.
EDIT – Editing with an RS-422A/JVC bus edit remote controller – (continued) Editing procedure with BR-DV6000 :Connection: For details on connection, refer to pages 32 and 33. :Setting: Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. SYSTEM (1/2) Menu screen SYNC SELECT : If there is no input of synchronization signals to the SYNC IN terminal, set this item of the recorder to AUTO. During playback, it synchronizes with the input video signal.
Setting the TIME CODE mode (used as editing recorder) It is necessary to set time code parameters (when it is used as a recorder) and time code recording mode in accordance with system. • INTERNAL-REGEN (Regeneration mode) Time code will be continued to time code information of the prerecorded tape. This is the factory’s default setting. This mode is especially intended for the following situations: • When using the JVC bus remote controller. • When not interfacing with external sync.
EDIT – Using a non-linear editing system – Tape contents of BR-DV6000 are captured by a non-linear editing system and the non-linear edited contents are recorded on BR-DV6000.
MENU SCREENS – Structure of the Menu screens – The Menu screens are displayed on the monitor or the LCD. They are structured with multiple layers. SYSTEM (1/2) menu – – – SYS T EM [ 1 / 2 ] – – – – – – SYNC SE L ECT AUTO S T L / F . A D V MOD E 2ND BACKUP REC T I ME OFF LONG PAUSE T I ME 5M I N L ONG P A U S E MOD E F . ADV “ , ” KEY FUNC .
MENU SCREENS – Setting the menus – The functions of BR-DV6000 are configured in the Menu screens. The configured settings are saved in the memory of BR-DV6000 and retained even after power off. 1.4. 2. -1, 3. -1, 3 MENU button 8 button 2. -2, 3. -2, 4 OPERATE SET button Mini ; button MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES CH-2/4 REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF PROFESSIONAL REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.
To display the Menu screen at the next level, bring the cursor to NEXT PAGE and press the SET or t button. SYSTEM (1/2) Menu screen – – – SYS T EM [ 1 / 2 ] – – – – – – SYNC SE L ECT AUTO S T L / F . A D V MOD E 2ND BACKUP REC T I ME OFF LONG PAUSE T I ME 5M I N L ONG P A U S E MOD E F . ADV “ , ” KEY FUNC . I NDEX R E P E A T MOD E OFF NEXT PAGE PAGE BACK To return to the previous Menu screen, do one of the following actions. • Press the 8 button. Or Select PAGE BACK and press the SET or : button.
MENU SCREENS – Description of the Menu screens – In the following description of the Menus, indicates factory settings. TOP MENU screen Item Setting Description SYSTEM — Displays the menus related to the operating system of BR-DV6000. It also displays factory setting and the drum hour meter. REMOTE — Displays the menus related to the remote controller. AUDIO — Displays the menus related to the audio. VIDEO — Displays the menus related to the video.
SYSTEM Menu screens (continued) Item BACKUP REC TIME Setting OFF 25MIN 55MIN 75MIN 115MIN 175MIN 265MIN Description For setting backup recording time with DV input signals according to the tape length of the source unit: OFF : No backup recording 25MIN : For a 30-minute source unit recording tape 55MIN : For a 60-minute source unit recording tape 75MIN : For a 80-minute source unit recording tape 115MIN : For a 120-minute source unit recording tape 175MIN : For a 180-minute source unit recording tape 26
MENU SCREENS – Description of the Menu screens – (continued) SYSTEM (2/2) Menu Item DC IN MODE Setting OPE OFF OPE ON Description For selecting the action to perform when the power is supplied to the DC IN terminal: OPE OFF : Sets BR-DV6000 to the OPERATE OFF mode. OPE ON : Sets BR-DV6000 to the OPERATE ON mode. Memo INDEX WRITE OFF ON REPLICATION OFF SERIAL DV When the TIMER switch is set to REC or PLAY, the OPERATE ON mode becomes effective regardless of the setting of this item.
REMOTE Menu screens The REMOTE Menu consists of the following two screens (1/2 and 2/2). REMOTE (1/2) Menu screen Item REMOTE SEL 9P Setting Description For enabling/disabling the REMOTE1 (9-PIN) terminal when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel is set to REMOTE. OFF : Control through RS-422A disabled ON : Control through RS-422A enabled OFF ON Memo When the RS-232C board SA-K46U (sold separately) is installed, the name of this item changes to REMOTE SEL 232.
MENU SCREENS – Description of the Menu screens – (continued) REMOTE Menu screens (continued) REMOTE (1/2) Menu screen (continued) Item LOCAL FUNCTION Setting NO KEY EJECT STP + EJT ALL KEYS Description For selecting the buttons of BR-DV6000 to be enabled in remotecontrolling it with the REMOTE (1/2) terminals or the SERIAL REMOTE terminal: NO KEY : No button enabled. EJECT : Only the EJECT button enabled. STP + EJT : Only the STOP button and the EJECT button are enabled.
REMOTE (2/2) Menu screen (continued) Items menuSetting REMOTE Description PB START DELAY 0F | 15F For adjusting the edit timing. With the remote controller in use, if the start points of edit are not concurrent, adjust the playback startup timing: 0F : No correction. 1F to 15F : Delays the timing by the number of frames set by the user. When BR-DV6000 is connected to an editing remote controller with no bump function, use this setting to adjust the editing precision.
MENU SCREENS – Description of the Menu screens – (continued) AUDIO Menu screen Item AUDIO MODE Setting 48 K 32 K Description For selecting the audio sampling frequency for recording. 48 K : Records at 48 kHz. It records in the 2-channel stereo mode. No audio dubbing allowed. 32 K : Records at 32 kHz. It records in the 4-channel mode. To perform audio dubbing on CH3 and CH4 later, use this setting. Memo Setting of this item is not required for DV signal input. A.
VIDEO Menu screen Item Setting Description VIDEO INPUT SEL Y/C COMPONENT For selecting the input video signals when the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel is set to Y/C (CPN). Y/C : YC separate signals COMPONENT : Component video signals SET UP (NTSC) OFF ON For enabling/disabling the application of setups to analog video signals (composite, Y/C and component). (During recording and playback) OFF : Does not apply setups. ON : Applies setups.
MENU SCREENS – Description of the Menu screens – (continued) TC/UB/CLOCK Menu screens The TC/UB/CLOCK Menu consists of the following two screens. (1/2 and 2/2) TC/UB/CLOCK (1/2) Menu screen Item Setting Description TCG SOURCE INTERNAL EXTERNAL For selecting the source of the time code generator. INTERNAL : BR-DV6000 built-in time code generator EXTERNAL : Time code generator connected to the TIME CODE IN terminal TCG SELECT PRESET REGEN For selecting the time code generator mode.
TC/UB/CLOCK (2/2) Menu screen Item Setting Description U-BIT (PAL) OFF ON For selecting whether to record user’s bit. (Only for E model) OFF : No recording ON : Recording DATE REC OFF ON For selecting whether to record date/time data on the tape. OFF : No recording ON : Recording date/time on-screen display description. For this to be enabled, the following settings are required. • Set DISPLAY in the DISPLAY (1/2) Menu screen to ON.
MENU SCREENS – Description of the Menu screens – (continued) DISPLAY Menu screens The DISPLAY menu consists of 2 screens (1/2 and 2/2) DISPLAY (1/2) Menu screen Item LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD CHROMA LCD CONTRAST LCD AUTO OFF Setting Description MAX +4 +3 +2 +1 0 –1 –2 –3 –4 MIN For adjusting the brightness of the LCD. A bigger value increases brightness. OFF 30MIN 1HOUR 2HOUR For selecting whether to turn off the LCD display automatically when it is not to be used for a long time.
DISPLAY (2/2) Menu screen Item Setting Description TIME CODE OFF ON For enabling/disabling the time code display on the monitor or the LCD. OFF : No display ON : Display VTR MODE OFF ON For enabling/disabling the VCR mode on the monitor or the LCD. OFF : No display ON : Display TAPE REMAIN OFF ON For enabling/disabling the display of the remaining time of the tape on the monitor or the LCD.
RS-232C INTERFACE – Command tables – This section provides information on programming VCR operations via the RS-232C interface. BASIC TABLE High Low 0 0 1 2 3 Complete Error Cassette Out 4 5 6 7 8 9 Not Target A B ACK NAK C D E F 1 2 3 CueUp In Shift with Data + In Entry Out Entry In Flag Out Flag In Flag Out Flag Clear Reset Reset Recall Recall 4 Enter 5 Clear Error 6 Fwd Shtl Fwd Shtl Fwd Shtl Play x2 x0.
RS-232C INTERFACE – RS-232C specifications – 9PIN D-Sub 1 5 6 9 Mode : Non-synchronous Character length : 8 bits Parity check Pin No. Signal 2 3 4 5 6 RxD TxD DTR GND DSR Operation Direction of signal Receive data VCR©PC Transmit data VCR†PC Data terminal ready VCR†PC Signal grounding Data set ready VCR©PC Memo :“PC” means a controller such as a personal computer.
RS-232C INTERFACE – RS-232C commands – An optional RS-232C interface board SA-K46U can be installed to BR-DV6000 and connected to a personal computer. Data transmitted and received via the RS-232C interface enables the PC to control the VCR and gather status and operating information. Preparation To control the VCR by the RS-232C interface, the following settings are required. • Set REMOTE SEL 232 in the REMOTE (1/2) Menu screen to ON. • Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.
Table Command J1 B0 J1 B1 B B2 J1 B2 Description VISS FORWARD : Index search in the forward direction. For the index search position, enter a 3-digit number (001-099) following the command. When a 3-digit number has been entered, index search starts. If ENTER (40H) is transmitted before all three digits are entered, the remaining digit(s) are considered as “0” (30H), and index search starts. VISS REV : Index search in the reverse direction.
RS-232C INTERFACE Table Command B C2 B C4 C5 C8 B C9 CA CB CC CD E2 FA Description REVIEW KEY : Review with the VCR • It is required that [C0: Auto Edit] is complete. • Preroll time can be set with [E6: Preroll Time Preset]. Without this setting, the VCR menu switch settings are followed. • Upon the completion of review, the VCR returns [01: Complete]. Full EE mode ON Full EE mode OFF SELECT EE ON : Input signal check for the editing channel selected in [E5: Edit Preset].
❈ Example of CLEAR ERROR Specify the cue-up point at 1:10:10:25. The specified data after the CUE UP WITH DATA command is invalid. Correct it with the CLEAR ERROR command. Input error 01 TxD RxD B2 10 30 0A 31 0A 31 0A 10 30 0A 31 0A 25 30 0A 33 0A 41 0A 32 0A 35 0A 0A CLEAR ERROR ● Information gathering (sense) commands These commands are used to check the VCR operation status.
RS-232C INTERFACE – RS-232C commands – (continued) D7: STATUS SENSE This section describes 5-byte data that are returned when the STATUS SENSE (D7H) command is sent. ● First byte Bit No. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 ● Fifth byte Status: If the bit is 1 Always 1 Always 0 SHORT FF/REW REC INHIBIT CASSETTE OUT SERO LOCK Undefined ERROR : In short FF or short REW : Recording prohibited : No cassette tape loaded : Servo locked : Always 0 : Error occurring ● Second byte Bit No.
DD: JVC STATUS SENSE This section describes 4-byte data that are returned when the STATUS SENSE command is sent. First byte Bit No. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Status: If the bit is 1 Always 1 Always 0 Unused DMF Unused JVC TABLE2 JVC TABLE1 LOCAL 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 These commands are for setting various types of VCR data. The commands corresponding to the settings can be transmitted. Table Command Description B E0 B E1 TC DATA PRESET : For presetting the time code data.
RS-232C INTERFACE Table Menu switch setup command Command Description E7 TIMER MODE SELECT : For selecting the counter mode. Following this command, send 1-byte data corresponding to the counter mode. High 3 (Fixed) 8E 8F Low – RS-232C commands – (continued) Counter mode 1 TC 2 CTL 5 UB DATA SELECT : For setting the date. Following this command, send 6-byte numeric data. Specify month, date and year (in this sequence) with two digits for each. TIME SELECT : For setting the time.
SYSTEM Menus DATA 0 D1/D2 SYNC SELECT 01 D2 “ , ”KEY FUNC. 95 D1 STL/F.
RS-232C INTERFACE – RS-232C commands – (continued) 䡵 REMOTE Menus ❈ With RS-232C, REMOTE SEL 9P and REMOTE SEL 232 cannot be set.
AUDIO Menus DATA 0 D1/D2 AUDIO MODE 03 D2 A.OUT AT SEARCH 05 D1 AUDIO INPUT SEL 30 D2 AUDIO OUT LEV 30 D1 V.
RS-232C INTERFACE – RS-232C commands – (continued) 䡵 DISPLAY Menus Menu LCD BRIGHTNESS DATA 0 D1/D2 F1 D1 Corresponding bit values (D1/D2) Set value 7 6 5 4 MAX(5) 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 – 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 to 0 to LCD CHROMA F1 D1 MIN(–5) MAX(5) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 to 0 to LCD CONTRAST F1 D2 MIN(–5) MAX(5) to 0 to LCD AUTO OFF F1 D2 DISPLAY 01 D1 72 D1 COUNTER POSI.
OTHERS – Warning display – When an error occurs, BR-DV6000 automatically self-diagnoses the cause and displays an errorcoded warning message on the monitor. If BR-DV6000 is not in good order, or if an operation error has occurred, an alarm display will be shown on the monitor or the LCD.
OTHERS – Warning display – (continued) Warning display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode) When a warning display appears, BR-DV6000 stops operation and ceases to accept any operation command. When TAPE DEFECTIVE (5605 - 5609) is displayed, the unit similarly stops all operations except EJECT operation. Display WARNING 0201 CONDENSATION ON DRUM WARNING 3200 LOADING FAILURE WARNING 3300 UNLOADING FAILURE WARNING 4100 CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE DEFECTIVE TAPE! 5605 - 5609 WARNING 5702 TAPE END DET.
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 BRDV6000 do not work. Is OPERATION LOCK of the SYSTEM (2/2) menu set to ON? Set it to OFF if the operation buttons are to be used. For REMOTE, select the buttons that can be operated with the LOCAL FUNCTION Menu.
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. (☞ Page 7) MENU button 8 button OPERATE Mini SET button MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES REC LEVEL CH-1/3 CH-2/4 9 button TOP MENU screen A.
OTHERS – Optional devices – LINE COMPONENT VIDEO C REMOTE2 Y/C IN R-Y IN B-Y Y OUT B AUDIO CH 1/3 CH 2/4 OUT IN OUT MONITOR OUT SYNC IN IN TIME CODE IN OUT OUT OFF REC SIGNAL GND DC12V DV IN/OUT SERIAL REMOTE PLAY TIMER MONITOR OUT C REMOTE1 A Memo Install an optional board, SA-DV6000, SAX61U, or SA-X62U to B as shown in the diagram above. RS-232C interface board: SA-K46U This is an interface board for controlling BRDV6000 with the RS-232C interface.
OTHERS – Installing SA-K46U RS-232C interface board – The RS-422A REMOTE 1 terminal of BR-DV6000 can be replaced with SA-K46U RS-232C interface board. Use the plate for the RS-422A REMOTE 1 terminal for installing SA-K46U RS-232C interface board. The replacement procedure is described below. However, to prevent electrical shock or injury, the work should be performed only by a qualified personnel or a JVC authorized service agent.
OTHERS – Specifications – General Recording system : DV system (SP mode only) Signal system : NTSC/PAL (PAL for playback and DV input only) Cassette tape : Standard/ mini DV cassette tape Tape width : 6.35mm Tape speed : 18.812mm/s (NTSC) 18.
OTHERS – Specifications – (continued) 327 External dimensions (Unit: mm) 88 212 OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD PHONES BLANK REC PLAY PAUSE EJECT REW STOP FF CUE UP REC LEVEL CH-1/3 A.DUB PROFESSIONAL CH-2/4 BR-DV6000 AUDIO INPUT COUNTER MONITOR OUTPUT SELECT CTL L CH-1/2 DV TC MIX MIX LINE R CH-3/4 Y/C UB (CPN) REMOTE LOCAL For improvement, the specifications and external appearance may be changed without prior notice. 104 DV6000U_72-104_Eng.
OTHERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
BR-DV6000U DV VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER DV VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BR-DV6000U OPERATE Mini MIC MENU DISP RESET SEARCH– SET SEARCH+ HOLD BLANK CUE UP PHONES REC LEVEL CH-1/3 CH-2/4 BR-DV6000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED ® ® is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Thailand LLT0033-001B-H A.