BR-HD50 E HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-HD50 INSTRUCTION MANUAL For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. 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.
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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.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION PLAYBACK Remarks of usage...............................................4 Cassette tape......................................................5 HDV and DV format ............................................6 Regular maintenance..........................................8 Cleaning tape......................................................9 Condensation......................................................9 Playback settings .............................................
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.
Cassette tape BR-HD50 can record onto and playback standard DV and mini DV cassette tapes (for SP mode only). Use the following JVC cassettes with the B or A the logo. z Standard DV cassettes LA-DV276 LA-DV186 LA-DV124 Erasure prevention z Mini DV cassettes DV cassettes have a safety slide at the back to prevent accidental erasure. • To prevent accidental erasure of important records, push the slide to the “SAVE” position. • To record, push the slide to the “REC” position.
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.
HDV (720p) and DV format HDV 720p format Video signal *1 DV format 60Hz:720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60p 50Hz:720/25p, 576/50p U (NTSC) : 480/60i 1280 × 720 720 × 480 (480/60p) 720 × 576 (576/50p) U (NTSC) : 720 × 480 Aspect ratio 16:9 4:3 (16:9) Video compression format MPEG-2 Video (Profile & level: MP@H-14) DV Bit rate after compression About 19 Mbps About 25 Mbps Audio compression format MPEG1 Audio Layer II Linear PCM Audio channels 2CH (48 kHz,16 bit) 2CH (48 kHz,16 bit) 4CH (32 kHz,12 b
INTRODUCTION 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.
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.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel 2 1 3 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. (XPage 37) • When BR-HD50 is in the OPERATE OFF state and a cassette is loaded, it changes to the OPERATE ON state. • With a cassette loaded, the LED lights up in green. When a cassette is being loaded or ejected, the LED flashes.
[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. [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. • When BR-HD50 is in the STILL mode, press this button for frame advance playback.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel (continued) 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. Memo z Select to enable/disable operation with the REMOTE terminal, using REMOTE SEL 9P on the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.
8[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal switch [DVCAM] indicator light Set this switch according to the video format of the IEEE1394 input signal and playback signal. When the video format is HDV, a HDV indicator is lit. HDV : Use this setting when the video format is HDV (HDV indicator is lit). DV : Use this setting when the video format is DV (HDV indicator is off).
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Front panel (continued) e d f h g d[HOLD] button Pressing this button while stopped will engage the 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 button to return to the normal display.
[BLANK/P] button • 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 6 7 3 5 8 9 4 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”.
5[COMPONENT OUT] Component signal output terminal (BNC×3) Output terminal for component video signals (Y/PB/PR). Outputs analog HD/SD video. Connect this to an HD-compatible monitor with a COMPONENT IN terminal. • The video format to output from this terminal can be selected using OUT FORMAT [60]/[50] in the VIDEO Menu screen. (XPage 73, 74) • It displays the Menu setting screen, Date/ Time setting screen and warning information.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Rear panel (continued) 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. EE images are DV format signals (480i or 576i) (Only when IEEE1394 switch is set to DV).
e[SERIAL REMOTE] terminal (mini jack) This terminal is for connecting to the serial remote controller. To operate BR-HD50 with this terminal, perform the following settings. • Set REMOTE SEL SER in the REMOTE [1/ 2] Menu screen to “ON” or “LOC+REM”. : When the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL ON switch on the front panel is set to “REMOTE”, this terminal becomes effective. LOC+REM : This terminal is effective regardless of the setting of the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel.
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-screen information. Monitor VIDEO OUTPUT On-screen display Status display Event display Alarm display Description Operation Displays the setting status of the VCR Settings can be performed with DISoperation mode, date/time, counter. PLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen. ON : Always display.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Status display Status display: It displays the current settings and operating status. DV format HDV format 1 1 S P 2 0m i DV3 2 K CH – 1 / 2 n HDV – H D 3 0 P SP 2 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 06 / 10 / 05 11 : 20 : 00 No. 1 I NH I B I T S T ANDB Y -OF F T CR 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 06 / 10 / 05 11 : 20 : 00 Item S T ANDB Y -OF F T CR 0 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Description The 1 display contents differs between DV format and HDV format.
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 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 E-22 Item Date/time 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.
No. 3 Item Counter display Description Displays the CTL 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. The counter shows a 7-digit number (hour, minute, second and frame) with + or – and “CTL” at the beginning, e.g., CTL-9:30:20:10 • Time code : It will be displayed if the COUNTER switch is set to TC. The time code shows an 8-digit number (hour, minute, second and frame).
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.
z “B” display: Messages for incorrect operation are displayed for about 3 seconds. They are displayed when the DISPLAY mode is ON or AUTO. Display Description INVALID TAPE! Data tape for PCs or DVC PRO tape is used. The cassette tape will be automatically ejected. LP TAPE! The user attempted to play back a tape recorded in the LP mode. BR-HD50 cannot record or play in the LP mode. NO HDV/DV SIGNAL The user attempted to record without HDV or DV signal input.
CONNECTION Connecting video signals Video output, e.g., VCR/Camera Digital input HDV/DV Analog input Y/C Composite HDMI OUT HD/SD Digital HD monitor HD/SD Analog IEEE1394 Digital output HDV/DV COMPONENT OUT Monitor Y/C Composite Analog output Video input, e.g., VCR Turn off the power before making connections. Input signal The input video signal is selected with the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel. z To input analog video signals Use the LINE IN terminal or Y/C IN terminal.
Caution regarding video signals 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 z LINE OUT terminal Outputs composite video signals. Connect to a monitor using a BNC cable. In addition to the composite video signals, it also displays the on-screen status display and the menu settings screen. z Y/C OUT terminal Outputs Y/C separate video signals.
CONNECTION Connecting audio signals Audio output, e.g., VCR/Camera HD monitor input Analog audio Digital audio HDV/DV HDMI OUT Digital audio AUDIO IN Headphones IEEE1394 AUDIO OUT Monitor Analog audio Digital audio HDV/DV Analog audio output Audio input, e.g., VCR Input signal Output signal z Analog input AUDIO IN terminal (RCA×2) Connect an audio cable. There are analog input terminals for 2 channels. Four channels cannot be recorded simultaneously.
CONNECTION Attaching the supplied ferrite core 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. For BR-HD50 IEEE1394 terminal Supplied ferrite core Wrap the cable once around the ferrite core. For BR-HD50 DC IN terminal Supplied ferrite core Wrap the cord once around the ferrite core.
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 screen to “ON” or “LOC+REM.” (XPage 70) Operate BR-HD50 with the wired remote controller Connect the wired remote controller to the SERIAL REMOTE terminal. SERIAL REMOTE Wired remote controller Start/stop recording with an external switch, e.g., a foot switch. Connect an external switch, e.g.
CONNECTION Connecting the AC adapter Connect the supplied AC adapter to BR-HD50. 1. Clamp Screw 3. Clamp Supplied AC adapter DC IN terminal DC cord Supplied ferrite core 2. 4. Supplied power cord 5. OPERATE indicator OPERATE button Always attach the supplied ferrite core to the DC cord. (XPage 29) 1. Remove one screw on the back panel of the unit, and remove the DC cord clamp. 2. Connect the DC cord of the AC adapter to the DC IN terminal of BR-HD50. 3.
RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT Inputting analog signal Recording and output terminal video/audio signal format when inputting analog signal Input 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 Digital audio AUDIO IN Analog CH 1/3 CH 2/4 audio A/D conversion Digital EE audio Digital EE audio HDMI OUT Digital EE video D/A conversion SD Digital video (480i) (576i) Digital audio
RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT Inputting digital signal Recording and output terminal video/audio signal format when inputting digital signal Input terminal Output terminal Video signals Front panel IEEE1394 switch IEEE1394 Digital video Tape : HDV (720p, 480p, 576p) DV (480i, 576i) recording HDV format DV format Audio signals Digital video Digital audio Digital audio Digital EE video Digital EE audio MONITOR SELECT (HDMI[A]/OUT FRMT) HDMI OUT HD/SD Digital video (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) (576i
RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT Playback Output terminal video/audio signal format during playback Output terminal 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] COMPONENT OUT Cross converter (480I, 480P, 720P, 1080I) (576I, 576P, 720P, 1080I)
PREPARATION Turning on/off the power Turning on the power OPERATE indicator OPERATE button Press the OPERATE button when BRHD50 is in the OPERATE OFF mode (with the OPERATE indicator lit up in red) • The power is turned on and the OPERATE indicator lights up in green. BR-HD50 is ready for operation.
PREPARATION Operation method (main unit/remote controller) and OPERATION LOCK mode Selecting the operating method (main unit/remote controller) Whether to operate BR-HD50 with its buttons or the remote controller 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”. • To operate BR-HD50 with RS-422A editing remote controller that is connected to the REMOTE terminal, set it to “REMOTE”.
PREPARATION Loading/Ejecting cassette Use standard DV cassette tapes or mini DV cassette tapes. Cassette LED EJECT button Guide EJECT EJECT OPERATE OPERATE MENU DISP SEARCH SET RESET REC PLAY PAUSE REW STOP FF Mini MENU DISP SEARCH SET RESET REC PLAY PAUSE REW STOP FF Mini HOLD PHONES BLANK SEARCH DVCAM 60 50 REC INH.
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.
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 completing all settings • Press the Q button. Or • Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to PAGE BACK and press the SET button. – – – C L OCK AD J US T – – – D A T E ( D D / MM / Y Y ) 06 / 10 / 05 T I ME 12 : 00 PAGE BACK 5. Returning to the usual menu • Press the MENU button.
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 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 analog signal input INPUT SELECT switch Selecting analog input signal Set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to LINE or Y/C. LINE : Inputs composite video from the LINE IN terminal, and analog audio signals from the AUDIO IN terminal. Y/C : Inputs Y/C separate signals from the Y/C IN terminal, and analog audio signals from the AUDIO IN terminal. Setting Menu screens Setting SYSTEM Menu screen z REC LONG P.
RECORDING Settings for digital signal input Selecting input signal 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. Set the IEEE1394 switch on the front panel, according to the video format of the input signal.
Setting related Menu screen Setting SYSTEM Menu screen z REC LONG P. TIME This is for setting the time for BR-HD50 to enter the tape protection mode if there is a long recording pause. z INDEX WRITE: SYSTEM [2/2] Menu This is for selecting whether to record index signals automatically when recording starts. (SYSTEM menu details: XPage 67 to 69) Setting VIDEO Menu screen z OUT FORMAT [60]/[50] Select the EE image format output from the HDMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT OUT terminal.
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. Settings Set “Q, S” KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen to VAR/RECV. Select an adjustment method using A.REC VR.MD.: DV in the AUDIO Menu screen.
Adjusting each channel separately (INDEPEND) 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 increase the recording level. Press the P button to decrease the recording level.
RECORDING Recording procedure 2. REC button 2. 4. PLAY button 3. PAUSE button 5. STOP button 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 the PAUSE button. 4. Resume recording. • Press the PLAY button. 5. Stop recording. • Press the STOP button.
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 start recording, enabling long-hour recording.
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 terminal located at the rear panel of BR-HD50. REMOTE/LOCAL switch • • SERIAL REMOTE Serial remote controller Foot switch Connection The serial remote controller can be connected to the SERIAL REMOTE terminal located on the rear panel of BR-HD50.
PLAYBACK Playback settings Video settings This unit plays back tapes recorded in HDV, DV, or DVCAM format. (SP mode only) Setting VIDEO Menu screen Selecting video format for HDMI OUT terminal and COMPONENT OUT terminal z OUT FORMAT [60]/[50] Select the playback image format to output from the HDMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT OUT terminal.
PLAYBACK Playback settings (continued) 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 32 kHz mode, select the output audio channel for the AUDIO OUT terminal or the PHONES terminal. In the 48 kHz mode or HDV format, the audio of CH1 and CH2 is output regardless of the setting of this menu item.
PLAYBACK Basic playback procedure PLAY button PAUSE button FF button REW button 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 front panel HDV indicator is lit. When the tape is recorded in DVCAM format, the DVCAM indicator is lit. 3. Pause the tape. Press the PAUSE button. A still image is output. Memo The still image selected with STL/F.
PLAYBACK Special playback functions PAUSE button Frame-advance playback 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. • Does not frame-advance when playing back an HDV tape. Operation 1. Set BR-HD50 to the STILL mode. 2.
SEARCH–/Q button SEARCH+/S button REW button FF button Slow playback and Search mode Memo Setting Set “Q, S” KEY FUNC in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen to VAR/RECV. Operation 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 you press this button, the speed increases more. Press the SEARCH–/Q button to decrease the search speed.
PLAYBACK Search function Index search This function searches to the position where the index signal is recorded. Setting Set “Q, S” KEY FUNC in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen to INDEX. Operation To search an index point in the forward direction from the current tape position: • Press the SEARCH+ button. The index position to be searched can be specified by the number of times this button is pressed.
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. SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen Setting REPEAT MODE in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen OFF INDEX : No repeat playback. : Repeat playback between positions where index signals are recorded. V. END : Repeat playback from the beginning of the tape to the position where recording of video signals ends.
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 RESET button SET button P button CUE UP button COUNTER swicth Registering cue-up points 1. Set the COUNTER switch to TC. 2. Load a tape with time codes recorded. 3. Press the CUE UP button. The MULTI CUE UP screen appears on the monitor. 4. Perform playback or search.
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. SET button R button The hour digits of the registered time code display blink. Press the S button to select the digit to be changed. 2Press the R or P button again to change the timecode. Press the R button to increase the time code data. Press the P button to decrease the time code data. 3Press the SET button to register the changed time code.
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 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 Presetting the time code Variable values can be set for the time code and the user’s bit for efficient material management and editing. SET button DISP/R button RESET button Q button HOLD button Setting P button S button COUNTER switch TC/UB/CLOCK[1/2] Menu screen ...TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen 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 only) NON-DROP: Enters non-drop frame mode.
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) 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-HD50 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. (Regeneration) TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen Setting Set the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu as follows. TCG SELECT NDF/DF [60] : REGEN : No setting required. The framing mode will match the tape.
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 data recorded on the tape is displayed on the monitor or the counter display. COUNTER switch 1. Select the time code data to display. Monitor (Status display) Set the COUNTER switch to “TC” or “UB”. 2. Press the PLAY button to go to the PLAYBACK mode. It displays the time code and the user’s bit on the monitor or the counter display.
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 contents are recorded on BR-HD50. Connection Analog video VIDEO OUT Analog audio AUDIO OUT RS-422A REMOTE Non-linear system IEEE1394 terminal IEEE1394 (image, audio, control) Control with RS-422A (Analog signals) Control with the IEEE1394 terminal (Digital signals) Setting Setting Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.
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 SET button Q button P button S button Perform the menu settings while viewing the display on the monitor. The counter display shows menu code numbers. Set BR-HD50 to the STOP or STILL mode. 1. Displaying the TOP MENU screen. Press the MENU button. TOP Menu screen – – –MENU – – – SYS T EM . .
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. 4. To return to the normal screen, do one of the following actions. • Press the MENU button. Or • Select EXIT in the TOP Menu screen and press the SET or S button.
MENU SCREENS Structure of the Menu screens The Menu screens are displayed on the monitor. They are structured with multiple layers. 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 . T I ME 5M I N L ONG P A U S E MOD E STBY - OFF “ , ” KEY FUNC .
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. TOP Menu screen Item Setting Description – Displays the menus related to the operating system of BR-HD50. 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..
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) 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.
SYSTEM [2/2] Menu Item DC IN MODE (0107) INDEX WRITE (0108) OPERATION LOCK (0109) 60/50 SEL (010A) Setting Description EOPE OFF (00) For selecting the action to perform when the power is supplied to OPE ON (01) the DC IN terminal: OPE OFF : Sets BR-HD50 to the OPERATE OFF mode. OPE ON : Sets BR-HD50 to the OPERATE ON mode. OFF (00) For enabling/disabling index signal recording. EON (01) OFF : No index signal ON : Select here to record index signals.
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) 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) For enabling/disabling the REMOTE 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.
REMOTE [2/2] Menu screen Item REM FF/REW MODE (0205) Setting Description EFF/REW (00) For setting the action to be performed when the REMOTE termiSEARCH (01) nal or IEEE1394 terminal received an FF/REW command: FF/REW : Sets BR-HD50 to perform FF/REW when an FF/REW command is received. Normal setting. SEARCH : Sets BR-HD50 to perform searching when an FF/ REW command is received. Use this setting if the search (cue up) function does not work properly.
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) AUDIO Menu Screen Item AUDIO MODE : DV (0300) 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. Memo Setting this item is not required for DV signal or HDV signal input.
VIDEO Menu Screen Item Setting SET UP [60]: DV OFF (00) (0400) EON (01) Description For enabling/disabling the application of setups to analog video signals (composite, Y/C and SD component). (During recording and playback) (Only for U model) OFF : Does not apply setups. ON : Applies setups. Memo The application of setups on playback or recorded video signals must match the setting of SET UP. Otherwise, if dubbing is repeatedly performed, the hue and brightness of the video may not appear normal.
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) VIDEO Menu screen (continued) Item Setting value Description OUT FORMAT[50] (0403) ENATIVE (00) 576I (01) 576P (02) 1080I (03) 720P (04) 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.
Item Setting value Description UP CONV. MODE (0405) EFULL (00) SIDE P. (01) Up-converts DV input signals or DV/DVCAM recorded tape playback signals, and sets the video mode for output from the COMPONENT OUT terminal. FULL : The 4:3 angle of view is stretched to 16:9 and displayed. Set here to up-convert tapes recorded in 16:9. SIDE P:The 4:3 angle of view remains, with both sides in black. Set here to up-convert tapes recorded in 4:3.
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 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. EDROP (01) (Only for U model) * Select here in the PRESET mode.
TC/UB/CLOCK [2/2] Menu screen Item Setting U-BIT [50] (0505) OFF (00) EON (01) CLOCK ADJUST.. (0506) Description For selecting whether to record user’s bit. (Only for E model) * Functions in DV format mode only. OFF : No recording ON : Recording For displaying the CLOCK ADJUST screen For setting, refer to page 38 “Setting date and time”. DATE [MM/DD/YY] (0507) Sets the date. The item name differs by model. U model: DATE [MM/DD/YY], E model: DATE [DD/MM/YY] TIME (0508) Sets the time.
MENU SCREENS Description of the Menu screens (continued) DISPLAY Menu screen Item Setting Description DISPLAY (0600) OFF (00) EON (01) AUTO (02) 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. COUNTER POSI.
OTHERS Warning display When an error occurs, BR-HD50 automatically self-diagnoses the cause and displays an error-coded warning 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 on the monitor.
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 operation command. When TAPE DEFECTIVE (5605 - 5609) is displayed, the unit similarly stops all operations except EJECT operation. Display Status Action WARNING 0201 CONDENSATION ON DRUM Condensation. Leave the power on and wait for the display to disappear. WARNING 3200 LOADING FAILURE Unable to load tape.
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 Is OPERATION LOCK of the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu set to ON? do not work. 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 Troubleshooting (continued) 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) Cannot record DV signals from the Is the IEEE1394 switch on the front panel set correctly? IEEE1394 terminal. To record DV signals, set this to DV.
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. (XPage 8) Use standard DV cassette tapes or mini DV cassette tapes. MENU button R button SET button P button S button Operation Set BR-HD50 to the STOP mode: 1. Press the MENU button to display the TOP Menu screen. 2. Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to SYSTEM. Press SET or the S button.
OTHERS Specifications General 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.
327 External dimensions (Unit: mm) 88 212 For improvement, the specifications and external appearance may be changed without prior notice.
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.
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