BR-HD50 E HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-HD50 INSTRUCTION MANUAL For Customer Use: This instruction manual is made from 100% recycled paper. Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to unsure the best possible performance. is a registered trademark owned by Victor Company of Japan, Limited. is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.
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Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing our HD Video Cassette Recorder BR-HD50 This instruction manual was made for the BRHD50U 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”. This is an HDV/DV format video cassette recorder. Video cassettes with the B or A logo can be used with it. DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in the HDV/DV format.
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.
INTRODUCTION HDV and DV format 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 cassettes. HDV format is a standard for recording HD (High-Definition) video onto DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes. The two HDV recording formats are HDV 720p and HDV 1080i. HDV 720p : 720p (720 effective scanlines, progressive scan) HDV 1080i : 1080i (1080 effective scanlines, interlace scan) This unit supports the HDV 720p format.
INTRODUCTION Regular maintenance Cleaning tape 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.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel 2 [PLAY] button/LED 1 3 • 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. [PAUSE] button/LED 4 1Cassette loading slot/LED • For loading a cassette into or unloading it from the slot. Insert a standard DV cassette or a mini DV cassette.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel (continued) 8[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal switch a b c 9 5[REMOTE/LOCAL] switch This switch is used to select how BR-HD50 is to be operated. LOCAL : Use this setting if BR-HD50 is to be controlled with the key operation of the unit. REMOTE : Use this setting to control this unit using the REMOTE terminal, SERIAL REMOTE terminal, or IEEE1394 terminal.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel (continued) e d h • When BR-HD50 is in the STOP mode, press this button to start blank search. It searches the unrecorded part of the tape and goes into the still mode. (XPage 54 “Blank search”) • During the STOP or REC mode, the audio recording level is decreased. (Pressing simultaneously with Q or S button) (When “Q, S” KEY FUNC.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Rear panel 2 1 5[COMPONENT OUT] Component signal output terminal (BNC×3) 6 7 4 3 5 8 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”. 2[VIDEO Y/C IN] terminal (4-PIN) This is the input terminal for Y/C separate video signals. • To input video via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to “Y/C”.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Rear panel (continued) e[SERIAL REMOTE] terminal (mini jack) g d c b a e a[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal (6P) This is the input/output terminal for IEEE1394compliant digital signals. Inputs HDV signals or DV signals when recording. Digital audio is input simultaneously. During playback, it outputs HDV signals, DV signals, and digital audio on the playback tape. Upon analog signal input, EE images and EE audio are output.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ON-SCREEN DISPLAY On-screen display Status 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-screen information. Status display: It displays the current settings and operating status.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Status display (continued) n 5 06 / 10 / 05 11 : 20 : 00 S T ANDB Y -OF F T CR 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 4 2 3 S P 2 0m i DV 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 No. 3 Item Counter display WA RN I NG 7 0 0 1 D R UM MO T O R F A I L U R E REC No. 2 Item I NH I B I T Description • It displays the date and time (HR:MM:SS). • When the unit is in the Analog/HDV Signal RECORDING Memo or STOP mode, it displays the data of the built-in clock.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Event/Alarm display Event display : When certain functions are in use, it is displayed at the following positions (with the DISPLAY mode ON or AUTO). z “A” display: displayed during operation DV 3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 SP 2 0m i n Display Description B L ANK S E ARCH BLANK SEARCH Blank search in progress. A B I NDE X DE T EC T ED INDEX +1 Index search in progress. The number indicates the index search position.
CONNECTION Connecting video signals Caution regarding video signals Video output, e.g., VCR/Camera Digital input HDV/DV Analog input Y/C Composite HDMI OUT HD/SD Digital HD monitor z If search images or analog video signals with a high level of jitter are input, video or sound may be distorted temporarily. Input stable signals, such as signals passed through a TBC. Output signal HD/SD Analog IEEE1394 Digital output HDV/DV COMPONENT OUT Monitor Y/C Composite Analog output Video input, e.g.
CONNECTION CONNECTION Connecting audio signals Attaching the supplied ferrite core Audio output, e.g., VCR/Camera HD monitor input Analog audio Digital audio HDV/DV HDMI OUT z Always attach the supplied ferrite core to the IEEE1394 cable and DC cord to decrease unnecessary wave radiation. z Attach the ferrite core close to the unit.
CONNECTION CONNECTION Connecting with SERIAL REMOTE terminals Connecting the AC adapter 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.” (XPage 70) Connect the supplied AC adapter to BR-HD50. 1. Clamp Screw Operate BR-HD50 with the wired remote controller 3. Clamp Connect the wired remote controller to the SERIAL REMOTE terminal.
RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT Inputting analog signal Inputting digital signal Recording and output terminal video/audio signal format when inputting analog signal Recording and output terminal video/audio signal format when inputting digital signal Input terminal Input terminal Output terminal Output terminal LINE IN Tape: DV recording (480i, 576i) Analog video A/D conversion Y/C IN Digital EE video Video signals Digital video Audio signals IEEE1394 Fr
RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT PREPARATION Playback Turning on/off the power Output terminal video/audio signal format during playback Turning on the power Output terminal OPERATE indicator Tape : HDV (720p, 480p, 576p)/ DV (480i, 576i)/DVCAM (480i, 576i) format Video signals Audio signals Playback Digital audio Digital video MONITOR SELECT (HDMI[A]/OUT FRMT) HDMI OUT HD/SD Digital video (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) (576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i) Digital audio MENU: OUT FORMAT[60] OUT FORMAT[50] COM
PREPARATION PREPARATION Operation method (main unit/remote controller) and OPERATION LOCK mode Loading/Ejecting cassette Use standard DV cassette tapes or mini DV cassette tapes. Selecting the operating method (main unit/remote controller) Cassette LED Whether to operate BR-HD50 with its buttons or the remote controller can be selected with the REMOTE/LOCAL switch.
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 according to the settings in the Menu screen. Date and time display information are recorded onto the tape. During IEEE1394 terminal DV signal input, internal clock data is not recorded.
PREPARATION RECORDING Selecting HD signal format Settings for analog signal input On this unit, 60Hz format or 50Hz format for the HD signal format can be selected using 60/50 SEL in the 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 IEEE1394 terminal. z Set to match the playback signal format when playing a tape recorded with HDV signals.
RECORDING Settings for digital signal input Selecting input signal etting related Menu screen etting SYSTEM Menu screen HDV indicator light Selecting digital input signal Set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to HDV/DV. Inputs IEEE1394 terminal HDV or DV digital video. For audio, digital audio is input from the IEEE1394 terminal. Settings for digital video format Set according to whether the IEEE1394 terminal input video format is HDV or DV.
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 level from the IEEE1394 terminal cannot be adjusted. Adjusting each channel separately (INDEPEND) Adjusting the CH1 channel Press the R or P button while holding down the Q button.
RECORDING RECORDING Recording procedure Backup recording function 2. REC button 2. 4. PLAY button 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 start recording, enabling long-hour recording. Backup unit: BR-HD50 3.
RECORDING PLAYBACK Recording with SERIAL REMOTE terminals Playback settings Recording can be turned ON/OFF with a serial remote controller or foot switch connected to the serial remote terminal located at the rear panel of BR-HD50. Video settings This unit plays back tapes recorded in HDV, DV, or DVCAM format.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Playback settings (continued) Basic playback procedure Audio settings Set audio settings using the AUDIO Menu screen. Setting AUDIO Menu screen Selecting output audio channel (DV only) z A.OUTPUT: DV To play back tapes recorded in the 32kHz mode, select the output audio channel for the AUDIO OUT terminal or the PHONES terminal. In the 48kHz mode or HDV format, the audio of CH1 and CH2 is output regardless of the setting of this menu item.
PLAYBACK Special playback functions SEARCH–/Q button SEARCH+/S button PAUSE button Frame-advance playback REW button FF button Slow playback and Search mode Setting STL/F. ADV: DV in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen The unit of frame advance and still images can be selected. (DV format 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 stops at the 2nd field. FRAME : Frame-by-frame advance.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Search function 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. Index search This function searches to the position where the index signal is recorded. Setting REPEAT MODE in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen OFF INDEX Set “Q, S” KEY FUNC in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen to INDEX.
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. R button Changing cue-up points 1Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to the cue-up point to be changed. Press the S button. RESET button SET button R button J The hour digits of the registered time code display blink. Press the S button to select the digit to be changed.
TIME CODE TIME CODE Displaying the time code Presetting the time code This unit records or plays back the time code and user’s bit. Whether to record the user’s bit can be selected with U-BIT in the TC/UB/CLOCK [2/2] Menu screen (only for E model). 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 Counter display.
TIME CODE Recording the time code Time codes can be recorded with the following ways. Whether to record user’s bit can be selected with U-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 the time code, which is input to the IEEE1394 terminal. (In DV mode only) Record preset time code data to the internal time code generator in the TIME CODE Preset screen.
TIME CODE EDIT Playing back the time code Using a non-linear editing system BR-HD50 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 counter display. Tape contents of BR-HD50 are captured by a non-linear editing system and the non-linear edited contents are recorded on BR-HD50. Connection Analog video VIDEO OUT Analog audio AUDIO OUT RS-422A COUNTER switch 1. Select the time code data to display.
MENU SCREENS Setting the menus The functions of BR-HD50 are configured in the Menu screens. The configured settings are saved in the memory of BR-HD50 and retained even after power off. MENU button R button To display the Menu screen at the next level, bring the cursor to NEXT PAGE and press the SET or S button. To return to the previous Menu screen, do one of the following actions. • Press the S button. Or • Select PAGE BACK and press the SET or S button. SET button Q button 4.
MENU SCREENS MENU SCREENS Structure of the Menu screens Description of the Menu screens The Menu screens are displayed on the monitor. They are structured with multiple layers. 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. SYSTEM [1/2] menu – – – SYS T EM [ 1 / 2 ] – – – – – – ST L / F . ADV : DV 2ND BACKUP REC : DV OFF LONG PAUSE T I ME 3 0SEC REC LONG P .
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) SYSTEM [2/2] Menu SYSTEM Menu screens (continued) Item LONG PAUSE TIME (0102) Setting E30SEC (00) 1MIN (01) 2MIN (02) 3MIN (03) 5MIN (04) Description Select the time when BR-HD50 enters the TAPE PROTECTION mode if the unit has stayed at still or stop for a prolonged period of time.
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) REMOTE [2/2] Menu screen REMOTE Menu screens The REMOTE Menu consists of the following two screens (1/2 and 2/2). REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen Item Setting Description REMOTE SEL 9P (0200) OFF (00) EON (01) REMOTE SEL SER (0201) OFF (00) For enabling/disabling control via the SERIAL REMOTE terminal. EON (01) OFF : Control disabled regardless of the settings of the REMOTE/LOCAL switch.
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) AUDIO Menu Screen Item AUDIO MODE : DV (0300) VIDEO Menu Screen Setting 32K (00) E48 K (01) Description For selecting the audio sampling frequency for analog audio recording. 32 K : Records at 32 kHz. Up to four channels of recording tracks are available, but this unit only records onto two of these channels. 48 K : Records at 48 kHz. It records in the 2-channel stereo mode.
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) VIDEO Menu screen (continued) Item Setting value OUT FORMAT[50] (0403) ENATIVE (00) 576I (01) 576P (02) 1080I (03) 720P (04) Description Sets the video output format to output from COMPONENT OUT terminal or HDMI OUT terminal during HDV/DV signal input or playback. (Cross converter video) * During HDV signal input or playback of a tape recorded with HDV signals, this menu item is valid when 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen is set to 50.
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) TC/UB/CLOCK [2/2] Menu screen 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 Setting OFF (00) EON (01) Description TCG SELECT (0500) PRESET (00) For selecting the time code generator mode. EREGEN (01) PRESET : PRESET mode REGEN : REGENERATION mode NDF/DF [60] (0501) NON DROP (00) For selecting the framing mode of the time code generator.
MENU SCREENS OTHERS Description of the Menu screens (continued) Warning display DISPLAY Menu screen Item DISPLAY (0600) COUNTER POSI. (0601) Setting OFF (00) EON (01) AUTO (02) Description For turning on/off on-screen status display on the monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal. OFF : No on-screen status display. Only video is displayed. ON : Always shows on-screen status display. AUTO : Shows on-screen status display for about 4 seconds during mode changes.
OTHERS OTHERS Warning display (continued) Troubleshooting Warning display (Displayed regardless of the DISPLAY mode) When a warning display appears, BR-HD50 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 Status Condensation. Leave the power on and wait for the display to disappear. WARNING 3200 LOADING FAILURE Unable to load tape.
OTHERS OTHERS Troubleshooting (continued) Checking the hour meter Symptom Cannot record HDV signals from the IEEE1394 terminal. Action • 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] Menu screen to the input HDV signal format. (XPage 40) This unit displays the drum usage time as the hour meter in DRUM HOUR METER in the SYSTEM [2/ 2] Menu screen.
OTHERS Specifications Connectors 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-DV63PROHD tape) External dimension:212 mm (W) × 88 mm (H) × 327 mm (D) (Excluding protruding parts) Weight :Approx. 3.
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 accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.