JVC_Microcassette_Recorder

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For USA & Canada)

1.Read all of these instructions.

2.Save these instructions for later use.

3.All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

5.Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6.Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

7.Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may

fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.

Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer???s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combina-

tion to overturn. 8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventila-

tion, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from over- heating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should

never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

9.This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

10.This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

11.For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

12.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

13.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

14.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

15.Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous volt- age points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

16.Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan- gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17.Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the fol- lowing conditions:

a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b.If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

c.If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those con- trols that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controlsmay result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.

e.If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

18.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci- fied by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitu- tions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

19.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ???dangerous voltage??? within the product???s enclo- sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri- angle is intended to alert the user to the pres- ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accom- panying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This unit should be used with 120 V AC only.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

NOTE:

The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the rear of the unit.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC

COULD VOID USER???S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE

EQUIPMENT.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC

RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO

CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Le symbole de l?????clair ?? l???int??rieur d???un triangle ??quilat??ral est destin?? ?? alerter l???utilisateur sur la pr??sence d???une ???tension dangereuse??? non isol??e dans le bo??tier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer l?????lectrocution de personnes.

Le point d???exclamation ?? l???int??rieur d???un trian- gle ??quilat??ral est destin?? ?? alerter l???utilisateur sur la pr??sence d???op??rations d???entretien impor- tantes au sujet desquelles des renseigne- ments se trouvent dans le manuel d???instructions.

*Ces symboles ne sont utilis??s qu???aux Etats- Unis.

AVERTISSEMENT:

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D???INCENDIE

OU D???ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS

EXPOSER L???APPAREIL A L???HUMIDITE OU A

LA PLUIE.

Ce magn??toscope ne doit ??tre utilis?? que sur du courant alternatif en 120 V.

ATTENTION:

Afin d?????viter tout resque d???incendie ou d?????lectro- cution, ne pas utiliser d???autres sources d???alimen- tation ??lectrique.

REMARQUE:

La plaque d???identification (num??ro de s??rie) se trouve sur le panneau arri??re de l???appareil.

WARNING:

The battery used in the BR-HD50 must be replaced by a JVC authorized service dealer only.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)

RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil num??rique de la Class B est conforme ?? la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Supplement

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For Europe)

This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the following environments:

??Residential (including both of the location type class 1 and 2 found in IEC 1000-2-5)

??Commercial and light industrial (including, for example, theatres)

??Urban outdoors (based on the definition of location type class 6 in IEC 1000-2-5)

In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recom- mend to use cables not exceeding the following lengths:

The inrush current of this apparatus is 9.0 amperes.

Warning Notice

FOR YOUR SAFETY (Australia)

1.Insert this plug only into effectively earthed three-pin power outlet.

2.If any doubt exists regarding the earthing, consult a quali- fied electrician.

3.Extension cord, if used, must be three-core correctly wired.

IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom)

Mains Supply (AC 230 V C)

WARNING - THIS APPARATUS

MUST BE EARTHED

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol U or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or which is coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

POWER SYSTEM

Connection to the mains supply

This unit operates on voltage of 220 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Note:

The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.

The OPERATE button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on and off.

WARNING

It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre- recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast, or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work embodied therein.

Caution:

??Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV trans- mitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and sound may be disturbed. In such a case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be dis- posed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and elec- tronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.

By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please con- tact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.

Table of Contents

Thank you for purchasing our HD Video

Cassette Recorder BR-HD50

This instruction manual was made for the BR- HD50U and the BR-HD50E.

Items only applicable to BR-HD50U are labeled ???U model only??? or ???U only???.

Items only applicable to BR-HD50E are labeled ???E model only??? or ???E only???.

This is an HDV/DV format video cassette recorder. Video cas- settes with the Bor Alogo can be used with it.

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in the HDV/DV format.

MAIN FEATURES

zHDV 720p format

Records and plays back HD (High-Definition) video with 720 effective scanlines (progressive scan).

This unit records 720/24p/25p/30p, 480/60p, and 576/50p HDV signals from an IEEE1394 terminal. 24p video has the same frame count as movie film.

zCompatible with DV format

Compatible with DV format for digitally record- ing SD (Standard-Definition) video.

zCompatible mechanism for standard/mini DV cassettes

Records and plays back HDV or DV format on standard and mini size DV cassettes.

(SP mode only)

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in HDV or DV format.

Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played.

zEquipped with IEEE1394 terminal

Inputs and outputs HDV signals, DV signals, and digital audio. Capable of exchanging digi- tal signals with IEEE1394 compatible equip- ment.

zCompatible with 60Hz/50Hz HD signal for- mat

Compatible with both 60Hz and 50Hz HD sig- nal formats. Select this on the Menu screen.

HDV and are trademarks of the Sony Corporation and the Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

DVCAM is a trademark of the Sony Corporation.

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INTRODUCTION

Remarks of usage

??Maintaining the unit (Turn off the power before performing maintenance work.)

Wipe the unit with a soft cloth.

Do not wipe it with thinner or benzene as it may melt or tarnish the unit surface.

For stubborn stains, use water-diluted neutral detergent and then wipe it dry.

??Always use the supplied AC adapter.

Failure to do so can cause mechanical break- down or electric shock.

??Use the supplied power cord.

Using a different type or damaged cord may cause fire or electric shock.

??Do not use the supplied power cord for other models.

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 Athe logo.

zStandard DV cas- z Mini DV cassettes settes

Memo

zDVCAM cassette can be recorded in the HDV or DV format.

zTapes recorded in the DVCAM format can be played (SP Mode).

zM-DV80 cassettes (mini DV 80min tape) can- not be used with this unit.

??Erasure prevention

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??? posi- tion.

???To record, push the slide to the ???REC??? posi- tion.

Slide

REC

SAVE

Remarks on the use of tape

zDo not place heavy objects on the unit, like a monitor or TV.

zDo not insert foreign objects into the cas- sette slot.

zMind your finger when loading a cassette tape.

Be careful not to get your fingers clamped when loading the cassette to prevent injury.

zPlace this unit out of reach of young chil- dren to prevent injury as fingers may get clamped while a cassette tape is being loaded.

zDo not block the ventilation openings on the rear panel.

zAvoid strong impact to the unit. Do not drop the unit.

zRemove the cassette tape from the cas- sette slot when transporting the unit.

zRemove the AC adapter to save energy when the unit is not in use.

zWhen making an important recording, do not record within the two or three minutes at the beginning or end of the tape.

zRecorded video (sound) is meant for per- sonal entertainment only and must not be used for other purposes without the prior con- sent of the copyright owner.

zJVC shall not guarantee the quality of record- ing and playback should BR-HD50 fail to function normally due to defects, either of the unit itself or the video cassette tapes.

???Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period.

If videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may result in distortion of the tape. Also it may cause tape-to-tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended that videotapes be unspooled and rewound once a year for refreshing.

???When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on end.

Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust and ultraviolet. Keep tapes in cases and do not store them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pressure from other tapes can cause distortions and deformations of the tape edges.

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 cas- settes.

HDV format is a standard for recording HD (High-Definition) video onto DV cassettes or mini DV cas- settes.

The two HDV recording formats 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.

[IEEE1394] switch

?? HDV and DV signal input/output

HDV signals and DV signals are input/output from the IEEE1394 terminal. HDV signals from the IEEE1394 terminal are recorded in HDV format. DV signals from the IEEE1394 terminal are recorded in DV format.

Recorded HDV signals or DV signals are output from the IEEE1394 terminal during playback.

Digital audio is also input/output from the IEEE1394 terminal, together with HDV signals or DV signals. The front panel IEEE1394 switch must be set on the front panel, according to whether the input/output signal from the IEEE1394 terminal is in HDV format or DV format.

When the input signal or playback signal is in HDV format, the front panel HDV display is lit. Analog signal input is digitally converted and recorded in DV format.

?? HDV (720p) and DV format

*1 : For HDV/DV signals, the unit records the same signals as the input signals.

*2 : During analog audio input, only CH1/CH2 are recorded.

Viewing video signal display (Example)

720/30p: 720 effective scanlines, 30-frame progressive scan

480/60i: 480 effective scanlines, 60-field interlace scan

?? Recording time

The recording/playback speed for HDV format is SP mode only.

Though DV format recording and playback speed has SP and LP modes, this unit supports SP mode only.

The cassette recording time is the same for HDV and DV format.

?? HD signal format

This unit is compatible with both 60Hz and 50Hz HD signal formats. The HDV signal format must be set on this unit, according to whether the input/playback HD signal format is 60Hz or 50Hz.

(Set this using 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen.)

Menu settings on this unit can be checked by whether the front panel 60 or 50 indicator light is lit.

The field frequency for DV signals and analog signals is fixed by region. [U model: 60Hz (NTSC), E model: 50Hz (PAL)]

?? HD video output

HD video is output from the HDMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT OUT terminal. HDMI OUT terminal : Outputs HD/SD digital video and digital audio.

This is connected to a monitor with an HDMI terminal. (HDMI : High Definition Multimedia Interface)

COMPONENT OUT terminal: Outputs HD/SD analog video. Does not output audio.

This is connected to an HD-compatible monitor with COMPONENT input terminal.

zThe video format to output from the HDMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT OUT terminal can be selected using OUT FORMAT [60]/OUT FORMAT [50] in the VIDEO Menu screen.

Head drum

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 mainte- nance using the head-cleaning tape. With the head-cleaning tape alone, however, the entire tape-wind- ing mechanism cannot be completely cleaned.

Perform regular maintenance of the components as shown below.

??Regular maintenance

The tasks of maintenance involved are similar to that of replacing the engine oil or tire of a car. Depending on the number of usage hours, inspect or replace the components as follows:

Cleaning tape

Use a JVC cleaning tape.

Follow the instructions below for using the clean- ing 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.

Note

zUnder low humidity conditions, (10% RH to 30% RH), perform head cleaning at intervals of half of the periods stated in the table.

zIf an M-DV80 tape is used immediately after cleaning, the message, ???HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!??? may not disappear. It does only after the tape has run for some time.

zUse the cleaning tape at room temperature (10??C to 35??C).

zInstructions for using the cleaning tape stated on a sheet inside its storage case may be dif- ferent in part from those stated here.

Follow the instructions in this manual.

Condensation

??Head cleaning

???Recording or playing back with a dirty head will result in block noise or disrupted sound. Perform regular head cleaning to maintain superior image and sound quality.

Block Noise

???For information on how to use the head cleaning tape and the relevant remarks, refer to Xpage 9, ???Cleaning tape???.

???If the head is dusty, ???HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!??? will be displayed on the moni- tor when this unit plays a tape.

HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED!

???When this unit is moved from a cold to a warm place abruptly, the vapor in the warm air will come into contact with the head drum or the tape guides, which are not warmed enough. When chilled, the vapor turns into droplets of water. This state is known as condensation. When condensation occurs, the videotape adheres to the head drum or the tape guides and will be damaged.

???Condensation occurs on this unit in the fol- lowing circumstances:

* It is moved abruptly from a cold place to a warm place.

*It is used at a place of high humidity.

When a cassette tape is loaded, do not transport e.g., from a cold outdoor place to a warm room thus subjecting the unit to drastic temperature changes. After moving the unit, do not use it until the inner mechanism stabilizes.

???When condensation occurs, the monitor displays the following warning:

CONDENSATION ON DRUM

Leave the unit with the power ON and wait until the WARNING message disappears.

???Prevention of condensation

When transporting BR-HD50 from a cold to a warmer place abruptly, first remove the cassette tape. Then place BR-HD50 in a plastic bag and seal it before transporting.

Take out BR-HD50 from the sealed plastic bag only after it has the same temperature as the surroundings.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Front panel

??[STOP] button/LED

???Press this button to stop operation.

???When BR-HD50 is in the STANDBY-OFF mode, press this button to enter the STANDBY-ON mode.

???While stopped, the LED lights green.

Memo

There are two stop modes.

zSTANDBY-OFF: For protecting the tape and the drum, the drum does not rotate.

zSTANDBY-ON: The drum rotates so that it starts up faster after BR-HD50 moves into another mode.

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.

2[OPERATE] button/LED

???Press this button to turn on the power and BR- HD50 becomes ready for operation.

(OPERATE ON)

Press this button again when BR-HD50 is already on to turn off the power. (OPERATE OFF)

???OPERATE LED lights up as follows.

Memo

zIf DC IN MODE in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen is set to ???OPE ON???, and power is sup- plied to the DC IN terminal on the rear panel, power is turned on and the unit enters OPER- ATE ON mode without pressing this button.

zEven after the power is turned off with this but- ton, BR-HD50 is live with a small amount of electricity.

Therefore, if BR-HD50 is not to be used for a long period of time, please remove the AC adapter to save energy.

3[EJECT] button

??? Press this button to eject the cassette.

Memo

zIt takes about 6 seconds for the cassette to be ejected.

zThe cassette can be ejected even when BR- HD50 is in the OPERATE OFF mode. After the eject action is completed, BR-HD50 returns to the OPERATE OFF mode.

4Operation buttons

??[REC] button/LED

???Hold down this button and press the PLAY button to start recording. During recording, the red LED lights up.

???Hold down this button and press the PAUSE button to pause recording.

???If this button is pressed during recording, an index signal is recorded on the tape (when INDEX WRITE in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen is set to ON).

???When this button is pressed in the STOP mode, the time code generator value can be checked while the button is being held down. If TC DUPLI.: DV Menu is set to AUTO, the time code, date and time of the IEEE1394 terminal can be checked. (In DV mode only)

Memo

Still images or images in frame advance can be selected with STL/F.ADV: DV of the SYSTEM [1/ 2] Menu screen.

??[FF] button/LED

???When BR-HD50 enters the STOP mode, press this button to fast-forward the tape.

???When BR-HD50 is in the PLAYBACK or STILL mode, press this button for fast-for- ward playback. The fast forward playback speed can be changed by pressing the SEARCH+/S button h or the SEARCH???/ Q button (when ???Q, S??? KEY FUNC. in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen is set to VAR/RECV.

(XPage 53 ???Slow playback and Search mode???)

???During fast-forwarding or fast-forward play- back, the LED lights up in green.

??[REW] button/LED

???When BR-HD50 enters the STOP mode, press this button to rewind the tape.

???When BR-HD50 is in the PLAYBACK or STILL mode, press this button for reverse playback. The rewind playback speed can be changed by pressing the SEARCH+/S button h or the SEARCH???/Q button (when ???Q, S??? KEY FUNC. in the SYS- TEM [1/2] Menu screen is set to VAR/ RECV.

(XPage 53 ???Slow playback and Search mode???)

???During rewinding or rewind playback, the LED lights up in green.

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Front panel (continued)

8[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal switch

Set this switch according to the video format of the IEEE1394 input signal and playback sig- nal. When the video format is HDV, a HDV indicator is lit.

HDV : Use this setting when the video format is HDV (HDV indicator is lit).

DV : Use this setting when the video format is DV (HDV indicator is off).

Note

??[DVCAM] indicator light

Lights when playing a tape recorded in DVCAM format.

Only tapes recorded in SP mode can be played.

??[60] indicator light

Lights when 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen is set to 60.

The HD signal format on this unit is set to 60Hz.

??[50] indicator light

Lights when 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen is set to 50.

The HD signal format on this unit is set to 50Hz.

Memo

This switch is used to select how BR-HD50 is to be operated.

LOCAL : Use this setting if BR-HD50 is to

This switch is used to select input signals. HDV/DV : Inputs IEEE1394 terminal HDV sig-

nals or DV signals.

The field frequency for DV signals and analog signals are fixed by region.

(U model: 60Hz, E model: 50Hz)

be controlled with the key opera- tion of the unit.

REMOTE : Use this setting to control this unit using the REMOTE terminal, SERIAL REMOTE terminal, or IEEE1394 terminal.

Memo

zSelect to enable/disable operation with the REMOTE terminal, using REMOTE SEL 9P on the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.

zTo control BR-HD50 with the SERIAL REMOTE terminal or IEEE1394 terminal, this switch setting can be set up with REMOTE SEL SERIAL or REM SEL HDV/DV in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen. (XPage 70)

zIf it is set to REMOTE, the buttons that can be operated from the unit are selectable from LOCAL FUNCTION in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.

The 8 IEEE1394 switch needs to be set, according to whether the video format is HDV or DV.

LINE : For inputting the composite images of the LINE IN terminal and analog audio signals.

Y/C : For inputting the Y/C separate video signal of the Y/C IN terminal and analog audio signals.

Note

zSwitching is invalid during recording.

zSwitching this switch during playback may briefly cut off the audio.

7[COUNTER] switch

Switches the displayed information on the 9 counter display and the monitor counter dis- play.

CTL : It displays the counter in hour, minute, second and frame based on CTL (con- trol signal).

TC : It displays the time code data.

UB : It displays the user???s bit (UB).

9Counter display

Displays the counter, menu settings, and oper- ation mode. (8 digits)

???Counter display

The displayed contents can be selected using the 7 COUNTER switch.

???For menu settings, menu code numbers are displayed.

0Audio level indicator

Displays the audio level for CH-1/3 and CH-2/ 4.

In RECORDING mode, audio recording level is displayed. In PLAY mode, audio playback level is displayed.

Only the audio recording level during analog input can be adjusted.

aIndicator lights

??[HDV] indicator light

Lights when the video format for the IEEE1394 terminal input signal or playback signal is HDV. When this indicator is lit, set the 8 IEEE1394 switch to HDV.

When this indicator is off, set the 8 IEEE1394 switch to DV.

??[REC INH] indicator light

Lights upon loading a cassette that cannot be recorded.

b[PHONES] terminal

This is the mini jack terminal for connecting to the headphone. (Stereo ??3.5)

???When playing back tapes recorded in 32kHz mode, the audio channel output from this terminal is selected using A.OUTPUT: DV on the AUDIO Menu screen.

c[PHONES] Headphone volume

Use this switch to adjust the output level of the PHONES terminal.

Both channels are adjusted at the same time.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Rear panel

5[COMPONENT OUT] Component sig- nal output terminal (BNC??3)

Output terminal for component video signals (Y/PB/PR). Outputs analog HD/SD video. Con- nect this to an HD-compatible monitor with a COMPONENT IN terminal.

???The video format to output from this termi- nal 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 informa- tion.

???If DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen is set to ???ON??? or ???AUTO???, information will be displayed on-screen, e.g., the operation mode, date/time and counter. (XPage 20)

9[CH2/4 AUDIO OUT] terminal (RCA)

Use this terminal to output analog audio sig- nals.

???In the 48kHz audio mode, it outputs the sound of CH2.

???The output audio channel during playback of tapes recorded in 32kHz audio mode, or the EE audio channel during DV signal input in 32kHz audio mode, can be selected using A.OUTPUT: DV in the AUDIO Menu screen. (XPage 72)

0[HDMI OUT] HDMI signal output termi- nal

Outputs HDMI signals. (HDMI : High Definition Multimedia Interface)

Outputs digital HD/SD video and digital audio. This is connected to a monitor with an HDMI

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???.

???When wide-screen ID signals are input, the wide-screen ID signal is recorded.

3[VIDEO LINE OUT] terminal (BNC)

This is the output terminal for composite video signals.

???It displays the Menu setting screen, Date/ Time setting screen and warning informa- tion.

???If DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen is set to ???ON??? or ???AUTO???, information will be displayed on-screen, e.g., the operation mode, date/time and counter. (XPage 20)

???When the input signal or playback signal is in HDV format, this terminal outputs video that is converted down to 480i or 576i.

Select the style for displaying down-con- verted video on a monitor screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, using DOWN CONV. MODE on the VIDEO Menu screen. (XPage 74)

This is the output terminal for Y/C separate video signals.

???It displays the Menu setting screen, Date/ Time setting screen and warning informa- tion.

???If DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen is set to ???ON??? or ???AUTO???, information will be displayed on-screen, e.g., the operation mode, date/time and counter. (XPage 20)

???When the input signal or playback signal is in HDV format, this terminal outputs video that is converted down to 480i or 576i.

Select the style for displaying down-con- verted video on a monitor screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, using DOWN CONV. MODE on the VIDEO Menu screen. (XPage 74)

???When tapes that have recorded wide- screen signals are played back, the wide- screen ID signal is output.

When playing back an HDV recorded tape, wide-screen ID signals are output according to the mode set using DOWN CONV. MODE in the VIDEO Menu screen.

Memo

Whether or not to enable SET UP for analog sig- nals (composite, Y/C separate and component signals) can be selected with SET UP [60]: DV in the VIDEO Menu screen (for U model only).

6[CH1 AUDIO IN] terminal (RCA)

Use this terminal to input analog audio signals. To enable audio input via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to ???LINE??? or ???Y/C???.

Analog signals are recorded on CH1.

7[CH2 AUDIO IN] terminal (RCA)

Use this terminal to input analog audio signals. To enable audio input via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to ???LINE??? or ???Y/C???.

Analog signals are recorded on CH2.

8[CH1/3 AUDIO OUT] terminal (RCA)

Use this terminal to output analog audio sig- nals.

???In the 48kHz audio mode, it outputs the sound of CH1.

terminal.

???The video format to output from this termi- nal can be selected using OUT FORMAT [60]/[50] and MONITOR SELECT in the VIDEO Menu screen. (XPage 73, 74)

???It displays the Menu setting screen, Date/ Time setting screen and warning informa- tion.

???If DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen is set to ???ON??? or ???AUTO???, information will be displayed on-screen, e.g., the operation mode, date/time and counter. (XPage 20)

Memo

zVideo is not displayed when the connected monitor does not support the video format selected using OUT FORMAT [60]/[50] in the VIDEO Menu screen.

If this occurs, set MONITOR SELECT to HDMI[A].

zIf the monitor has a DVI-D terminal that sup- ports HDCP, you can watch digital video by connecting an HDMI??DVI-D cable.

zWhen the video format of the IEEE1394 input signal differs from the IEEE1394 switch, or INPUT SELECT switch is set to HDV/DV and a signal is not input into the IEEE1394 terminal, no signal is output from the HDMI OUT termi- nal. ("no 1394" is displayed on the counter dis- play.) Similarly, no signal is output from the HDMI OUT terminal when a blank cassette tape is played. ("-------" is displayed on the counter display.)

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Rear panel (continued)

e[SERIAL REMOTE] terminal (mini jack)

c b a e

a[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 terminal (6P)

This is the input/output terminal for IEEE1394- compliant digital signals.

Inputs HDV signals or DV signals when recording. Digital audio is input simulta- neously.

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).

???This unit records and plays 720p format HDV signals.

720p HDV signals and DV signals from this terminal are recorded as is, without format conversion.

???To enable signal input via this terminal, set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to ???HDV/DV???.

???The IEEE1394 switch located on the front panel must be set to ???HDV??? or ???DV???, accord- ing to the input signal to this terminal or the video format of the playback tape.

???The audio mode (48kHz or 32kHz) cannot be changed for the input audio signal via this terminal. It will be recorded using the input signal audio mode. 4-channel record- ing is possible in the 32kHz audio mode.

???Power cannot be supplied via this terminal.

???To record a time code via this terminal, set TC DUPLI.: DV in the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen to AUTO or NONDROP. (In DV mode only)

???To control this unit via this terminal, set REM SEL HDV/DV in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen to ON or LOC/REM.

Note

If HDV/DV signals are not input/output when the IEEE1394 cable is connected, check whether the signal format matches the IEEE1394 switch set- ting on the front panel. If the settings match, either reconnect the IEEE1394 cable, or reset the power to the unit.

bDC power input terminal

This terminal is for inputting DC 12 V. Connect the DC power cord of the supplied AC adapter.

Memo

zWhen power is supplied to this terminal, the OPERATE indicator located on the front panel lights up. (The indicator turns red when BR- HD50 is in the OPERATE OFF state)

zWhether to set BR-HD50 to enter the OPER- ATE ON mode or OPERATE OFF mode when power is supplied to the terminal can be selected with DC IN MODE in the SYSTEM [2/ 2] Menu screen.

This terminal is for connecting to the serial remote controller.

To operate BR-HD50 with this terminal, per- form the following settings.

??? Set REMOTE SEL SER in the REMOTE [1/ 2] Menu screen to ???ON??? or ???LOC+REM???.

ON : When the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel is set to ???REMOTE???, this terminal becomes effective.

LOC+REM : This terminal is effective regard- less of the setting of the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel.

Memo

To use this terminal as the foot switch input, set FOOT SW in the REMOTE [2/2] Menu screen. (XPage 71)

f[REMOTE] RS-422A terminal (D-SUB 9P)

This terminal is for connecting to an RS-422A serial interface-compatible editing remote con- troller (e.g. RM-G820).

With this terminal, BR-HD50 can be used as a player of an editing system.

To operate BR-HD50 with RS-422A, perform the following settings.

???Set REMOTE SEL 9P in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen to ???ON???.

???Set the 5 REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to ???REMOTE???.

Memo

Screws for securing connectors differ by region. U model : inch screws

E model : metric screws

gFan

This is a ventilation port for the fan motor. Do not place objects in this area.

hSlot cover for servicing

This is used for servicing the unit.

cDC power cord clamp

Use this clamp to fasten the DC power cord.

d[SIGNAL GND] terminal

This is the grounding terminal for signals.

CONNECTION

Connecting video signals

Video output, e.g., VCR/Camera

Video input, e.g., VCR

Caution regarding video signals

zIf search images or analog video signals with a high level of jitter are input, video or sound may be distorted temporarily. Input stable sig- nals, such as signals passed through a TBC.

??Output signal

zHDMI OUT terminal

Outputs HDMI signals.

Outputs digital video and digital audio signals. Connect to a monitor with an HDMI terminal using an HDMI cable.

Outputs digital HD video, SD video, and digital audio to the monitor.

When the monitor connection is a DVI termi- nal, use an HDMI-DVI cable.

Digital HD/SD video is output to a DVI terminal monitor. Does not output audio.

In addition to the video signals, it also displays the on-screen status display and the menu settings screen.

zIEEE1394 terminal

This is also an input terminal. Connect an IEEE1394 (6PIN) cable.

Outputs HDV signals or DV signals.

Digital audio signals are output with the video.

Turn off the power before making connec- tions.

??Input signal

The input video signal is selected with the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel.

zTo input analog video signals

Use the LINE IN terminal or Y/C IN terminal.

???LINE IN terminal:

Inputs composite video signals. Connect a BNC cable.

???Y/C IN terminal:

Inputs Y/C separate video signals. Connect an S video cable (4PIN).

When a wide screen ID signal is input, the ID signal is recorded.

zTo connect digital signals

Connect HDV signals or DV signals to the IEEE1394 terminal.

Connect an IEEE1394 (6PIN) cable.

HDV signals using 720p format can be input.

HDV 720p format:

720/30p, 720/24p, 480/60p 720/25p, 576/50p

???The IEEE1394 switch located on the front panel needs to be set, according to whether the video format is HDV or DV.

???Digital audio is also input from the IEEE1394 terminal.

???Power is not supplied via the IEEE1394 ter- minal.

???Attach the supplied filter to the IEEE1394 cable. (XPage 29)

???For more information on the IEEE1394 termi- nal, refer to page 18.

Memo

For more information on input/output terminal video formats, refer to pages 32 to 34.

CONNECTION

Connecting audio signals

AUDIO IN

CONNECTION

Attaching the supplied ferrite core

zAlways attach the supplied ferrite core to the IEEE1394 cable and DC cord to decrease unnecessary wave radiation.

zAttach the ferrite core close to the unit.

For BR-HD50 IEEE1394 terminal

Supplied ferrite core

Wrap the cable once around the ferrite core.

?? Input signal

zAnalog input

AUDIO IN terminal (RCA??2)

Connect an audio cable.

There are analog input terminals for 2 chan- nels.

Four channels cannot be recorded simulta- neously. Audio input from each terminal is recorded to CH1 and CH2.

zDigital input

IEEE1394 terminal (6P)

Connect an IEEE1394 (6PIN) cable. Inputs HDV signals or DV signals.

Digital audio signals are input with the video.

???The DV signal audio mode (48kHz or 32kHz) will match the input signal audio mode.

???During digital signal input, the recording level cannot be adjusted.

?? Output signal

zAUDIO OUT terminal (RCA??2)

Connect an audio cable. Analog audio is output.

For the DV format, tracks are available for 4 channels (in the 32kHz audio mode).

???In the 32kHz audio mode, the audio chan- nel to output can be selected from 4 chan- nels using A.OUTPUT: DV in the AUDIO Menu screen.

zPHONES terminal (Stereo ??3.5)

Connect headphones.

zIEEE1394 terminal (6P)

This is also an input terminal. Connect an IEEE1394 (6PIN) cable.

Digital audio signals are output with the video.

???Attach the supplied filter to the IEEE1394 cable. (XPage 29)

???For more information on the IEEE1394 termi- nal, refer to page 18.

For BR-HD50 DC IN terminal

Supplied ferrite core

Wrap the cord once around the ferrite core.

RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT

Playback

?? Output terminal video/audio signal format during playback

PREPARATION

Turning on/off the power

Turning on the power

OPERATE indicator

OPERATE button

Note

After the OPERATE button is pressed and BR- HD50 is turned on, if the green indicator blinks or the monitor displays ???UNPLUG MAIN POWER, PLUG BACK IN AFTER A WHILE???, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, leave it for a while before turning on the power again.

??Press the OPERATE button when BR- HD50 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. (OPERATE ON mode)

Memo

zIn the OPERATE OFF mode, if a cassette tape is inserted, the power is turned on and BR- HD50 goes into the OPERATE ON mode.

zWhether BR-HD50 goes into the OPERATE ON or OFF mode when the power is supplied to the DC IN terminal can be selected with DC IN MODE in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen.

*1 : Set using 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen.

*2 : Set using OUT FORMAT [60]/OUT FORMAT [50] in the VIDEO Menu screen.

Turning off the power

?? Turn off BR-HD50

1.Press the OPERATE button.

??? BR-HD50 enters the OPERATE OFF mode and the OPERATE indicator lights up in red.

2.If BR-HD50 is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the AC adapter.

To unplug the AC adapter, remove the power cord from the power outlet first.

PREPARATION

Operation method (main unit/remote controller) and OPERATION LOCK mode

Selecting the operating method (main unit/remote controller)

PREPARATION

Loading/Ejecting cassette

Use standard DV cassette tapes or mini DV cassette tapes.

Whether to operate BR-HD50 with its buttons or the remote con- troller can be selected with the REMOTE/LOCAL switch.

??Setting the REMOTE/LOCAL switch

???To operate with the buttons of BR-HD50, set it to ???LOCAL???.

???To operate BR-HD50 with RS-422A editing remote controller that is connected to the REMOTE terminal, set it to ???REMOTE???.

Memo

REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen

UB Y/C

LOCAL

With the REMOTE/LOCAL switch set to REMOTE, RS-422A can be enabled using REMOTE SEL 9P in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.

???The setting position of the REMOTE switch for operating BR- HD50 with the SERIAL REMOTE terminal can be selected using REMOTE SEL SER in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.

???The setting position of the REMOTE switch for operating BR- HD50 with the IEEE1394 terminal can be selected at REM SEL HDV/DV in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.

[XPage 70 ???REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen???]

Memo

If the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, the buttons that can be operated by the main unit can be selected with

LOCAL FUNCTION.

Standard DV tape

Loading the cassette tape

Mini DV tape

Switch

REC

SAVE

OPERATION LOCK mode

BR-HD50 comes with an operation lock function to prevent unauthorized or incorrect operation.

In the OPERATION LOCK mode, the operation buttons and slide switches of BR-HD50 are disabled. However, the OPERATE ON and MENU operations are effective.

The PHONES volume is always effective.

J When the cassette tape is loaded, the status display indi- cates ???STANDBY-ON???.

??Turning on the OPERATION LOCK mode

Set OPERATION LOCK in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen to ON.

???If the operation button of BR-HD50 is pressed while BR- HD50 is in the OPERATION LOCK mode, ???OPERATION LOCK??? is displayed on the monitor for about 3 seconds.

??Turning off the OPERATION LOCK mode

Set OPERATION LOCK in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen to OFF.

SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen

??? ??? ??? S Y S T E M [ 2 / 2 ] ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

*If the STANDBY-ON mode is left as is, it goes into the STANDBY- OFF mode.

In the STANDBY-OFF mode, press the STOP button to return to the STANDBY-ON mode.

Ejecting the cassette tape

1.Press the EJECT button of BR-HD50.

J While the cassette tape is being ejected, the status display flashes ???EJECT???.

2.Remove the cassette tape.

VCR mode status display

Memo

zThe cassette tape can be loaded/ejected even when BR-HD50 is in the OPER- ATE OFF mode.

zThe loading/ejecting action of the cassette tape takes about 6 seconds.

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.

Q button

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- pleting all settings

???Press the Qbutton. Or

???Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to PAGE BACK and press the SET button.

5.Returning to the usual menu

???Press the MENU button. Or

???Bring the cursor to EXIT of the TOP Menu and press the SET button.

SET button

Pbutton

Selecting date/time display

The date and time data can be displayed on the monitor on-screen display (status display). Setup can be performed at the DISPLAY Menu screen to turn on/off the date/time display and select the display style. (For setting procedure: XPage 64)

Setting date and time

The date and time are set up at the CLOCK ADJUST Menu screen.

The CLOCK ADJUST Menu screen is found under the TC/UB/ CLOCK [2/2] Menu.

Setting can be performed while checking the information shown on the monitor.

??Press the OPERATE button to turn on the power and set it to the STOP mode.

TC/UB/CLOCK [2/2] Menu screen

??? ??? ??? T C / U B / C L O C K [ 2 / 2 ] ??? ??? ???

Cursor

CLOCK ADJUST Menu screen

Date (MM/DD/YY)...U model Date (DD/MM/YY)...E model

?? DISPLAY Menu screen

zDATE STYLE : For selecting the date display style

YY/MM/DD : Year/month/day

MM/DD/YY : Month/day/year

DD/MM/YY : day/month/year

DISPLAY Menu screen

On-screen status display

Set DISPLAY to ON or AUTO in the DISPLAY Menu screen.

Memo

z In the Analog RECORDING or STOP mode : Displays the time of the built-in clock.

On-screen status display

Date/time display

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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.

zSet to match the input signal format when recording HDV signals from the IEEE1394 terminal.

zSet to match the playback signal format when playing a tape recorded with HDV signals.

RECORDING

Settings for analog signal input

Check settings

Current settings on this unit can be checked by whether the front panel 60 or 50 indicator light is lit.

60 indicator : The HD signal format is 60Hz.

50 indicator : The HD signal format is 50Hz.

INPUT SELECT switch

Setting the Menu screen

Set this using 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen. Perform setting while checking the monitor display.

??Press the OPERATE button to turn on the power, and set it to the STOP mode.

1.Press the MENU button to display the TOP Menu screen.

2.Display the SYSTEM Menu screen.

Press the R or P button to move the cursor to SYSTEM, then press SET or the Sbutton.

3.Display the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen.

Press the R or P button to move the cursor to NEXT PAGE, then press SET or the Sbutton.

4.Set 60/50 SEL.

1Press the R or P button to move the cursor to 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen, then press SET or the S button.

??? The setting value area flashes.

2Press the Ror P button to select the setting value. 60 : The HD signal format becomes 60Hz.

50 : The HD signal format becomes 50Hz.

3Press the SET or Sbutton confirm the setting value.

??The unit automatically restarts when the setting is confirmed.

Memo

SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen

??? ??? ??? S Y S T E M [ 2 / 2 ] ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

??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 VIDEO Menu screen

zSET UP [60]: DV (only for U model)

Set here according to the existence of the setup of analog video signals (composite and Y/C separate). If it exists, set here to ON. If it does not, OFF.

?? Setting AUDIO Menu screen

zAUDIO MODE: DV (In DV mode only)

Selects the audio sampling frequency for recording.

32k : Records in 12-bit 32kHz mode. DV format has up to four channels of recording tracks available, but this unit only records onto two chan- nels: CH1 and CH2.

48k : Records in 16-bit 48kHz mode. Records onto CH1 and CH2.

?? Setting SYSTEM Menu screen

zREC 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.

zINDEX 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)

??For settings when recording time codes, refer to pages 60 and 61.

Memo

Audio dubbing is not available on this unit.

: To input HDV format signals, set to this position. The HDV indicator on the front panel will light.

: To input DV format signals, set to this position. The HDV indicator on the front panel will turn off.

RECORDING

Settings for digital signal input

Selecting input signal

tting related Menu screen

etting SYSTEM Menu screen

EC LONG P. TIME

his is for setting the time for BR-HD50 to nter the tape protection mode if there is a ng recording pause.

DEX WRITE: SYSTEM [2/2] Menu

his is for selecting whether to record index gnals automatically when recording starts.

??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 termi- nal input video format is HDV or DV.

Set the IEEE1394 switch on the front panel, according to the video format of the input signal.

HDV

Memo

zDuring digital signal input, make sure the IEEE1394 switch setting matches the input signal video format. When the switch setting does not match the video format, no recording operation is available.

zDuring HDV signal input, match the HD signal format (60Hz or 50Hz) to the input signal for- mat.

(XPage 40 ???Selecting HD signal format???)

zRecording/output signal format during HDV or DV signal input: XPage 33

YSTEM menu details: XPage 67 to 69)

etting VIDEO Menu screen

UT FORMAT [60]/[50]

elect the EE image format output from the DMI OUT terminal and the COMPONENT UT terminal. (Cross converter video)

etting [60]: NATIVE/480I/480P/1080I/720P

etting [50]: NATIVE/576I/576P/1080I/720P

ONITOR SELECT

automatically match the EE image format utput from the HDMI terminal to the video for- at of the connected display, set this menu m to HDMI[A].

ettings: HDMI[A]/OUT FRMT]

OWN CONV. MODE

Memo

zAudio mode

During digital signal input, the audio mode is identical to the IEEE1394 terminal input signal

mode.

DV format : 48K, 44.1K, or 32K mode

HDV format : 48K mode

During digital signal input, the AUDIO MODE: DV setting in the AUDIO menu is invalid.

he HDV signal is a wide-screen video signal. hen HDV signals are input, the output from e LINE OUT terminal and Y/C OUT terminal ill be down-converted EE images (480i/576i). et the style for displaying the down-con- rted EE image on a display with a 4:3 aspect tio.

his will also apply to down-converted EE ages (480i/576i) output from the COMPO- ENT OUT terminal.

ettings: SQUEEZE/LETTER BOX/SIDE- UT]

P CONV. MODE

p-converts DV input signals or DV/DVCAM corded tape playback signals, and sets the deo mode for output from the COMPONENT UT terminal.

ettings: FULL/SIDE P.]

IDEO menu details: XPage 73 to 75)

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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 audio recording level

??Hide the Menu screen.

??This can be adjusted in the STOP or REC mode. Watching the audio level indicator on the front panel, adjust so that the far right LED is turned off.

Simultaneously adjusting both channels (BOTH)

?? Increasing the recording level

Press the Rbutton while holding down the Qor Sbutton. The audio recording level for both CH1 and CH2 increases.

?? Decreasing the recording level

Press the Pbutton while holding down the Qor Sbutton. The audio recording level for CH1 and CH2 decreases.

Adjusting each channel separately (INDEPEND)

?? Adjusting the CH1 channel

Press the Ror Pbutton while holding down the Qbutton.

Press the Rbutton to increase the recording level.

Press the Pbutton to decrease the recording level.

?? Adjusting the CH2 channel

Press the Ror Pbutton while holding down the Sbutton.

Press the Rbutton to increase the recording level.

Press the Pbutton to decrease the recording level.

Adjusting the audio recording level to the initial setting value (UNITY mode)

?? To set the audio recording level to the initial setting value, press the Q button and S button simulta- neously.

??? The audio recording level is fixed to the initial setting value.

RECORDING

Recording procedure

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.

Backup unit: BR-HD50

IEEE1394 cable

INPUT SELECT switch

REMOTE/LOCAL switch

Connection

Connect the DV terminal of the source unit to the IEEE1394 terminal of BR-HD50 with an IEEE1394

1.Load the cassette tape.

???Before loading the cassette tape, please ensure that the rear slide of the cassette tape is pushed to REC.

J 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.

Memo

zThe tape protection function enables BR-HD50 automati- cally to go into the STOP mode when there is a long recording pause. The time to go into the STOP mode can be set with REC LONG P. TIME in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen.

zWhen a home-use DV VCR is used to play tapes record- ed with BR-HD50, the sound level may be reduced.

cable.

Setting up BR-HD50

??Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel to ???HDV/DV???.

??Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to ???REMOTE???.

??Set BACKUP REC: DV in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen.

Use the following settings according to the tape length of the source unit.

*For DV or mini DV cassette tape:

Operation

1.Recording begins on the source unit.

*Ensure that recording starts from the begin- ning of the recording tape.

2.BR-HD50 begins recording when the tape of the source unit nears its end (about 5 min- utes before the end of the tape).

??? BR-HD50 begins recording when the record- ing time of the source unit reaches the time set by BACKUP REC: DV.

Memo

Recording index signals

If INDEX WRITE is set to ON in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen, an index signal is recorded at the recording starting position of the tape. In the PLAYBACK mode, the position where the index signal is recorded can be searched. (Index search)

??Press the REC button to record index signals during recording.

*It is not possible to record only index signals after the record- ing. Allow at least an interval of 1 minute between recordings of index.

*Index signals cannot be recorded with the REC button of the remote controller. Use the record button of BR-HD50.

Memo

zIf recording is performed right after the RECORDING PAUSE mode is exited, in- dex signals are not record- ed.

??Set the REM SEL HDV/DV in the RE- MOTE [1/2] Menu screen to ON or LOC+REM.

??Set TC DUPLI.: DV in the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen to OFF.

???It records the data of the built-in time code generator.

???When TC DUPLI.: DV is set to AUTO or NON DROP, the time code of the DV cam- corder will stop advancing. If the DV cable is disconnected, the time code of the backup recording will stop advancing.

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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.

PLAYBACK

Playback settings

Video settings

??Selecting video format for HDMI OUT terminal and COMPONENT OUT terminal

??? 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.

Setting

??To use the SERIAL REMOTE terminal, set REMOTE SEL SER in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen to ON or LOC+REM. Then, set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel accordingly.

zREMOTE SEL SER

ON : When the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set to REMOTE, operations can be performed via the SERIAL REMOTE terminal.

LOC+REM : With the REMOTE/LOCAL switch is set either way, operations can be performed via the SERIAL REMOTE terminal. With this setting, the buttons and switches of the unit can be used too.

??Set FOOT SW in the REMOTE [2/2] Menu screen accord- ing to how the SERIAL REMOTE terminal is used.

OFF : Set to OFF when the serial remote controller is used. The footswitch cannot be used.

L EDGE : Recording and recording pause is switched at the LOW edge of the footswitch signal.

H EDGE : Recording and recording pause is switched at the HIGH edge of the footswitch signal.

L LEVEL : Recording is performed at the LOW edge and paused at the HIGH edge of the footswitch signal.

Operation

REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen

Memo

zBesides recording, the serial remote controller can per- form other functions.

zIf the REMOTE SEL SER is set to ON, unit buttons that can be operated can be selected from LOCAL FUNCTION in the REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen.

REMOTE [2/2] Menu screen

??? ??? ??? R E M O T E [ 2 / 2 ] ??? ??? ???

Foot switch

When playing back tapes recorded in HDV or DVCAM format, the front panel HDV or DVCAM indicator is lit.

??Selecting playback video format

Set whether to automatically detect the video format for playback, or to select a specific for- mat, using PB TAPE FORMAT on the SYS- TEM [2/2] Menu screen.

[Settings: AUTO, DV, HDV, DVCAM]

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??Setting IEEE1394 terminal output video format

Set the IEEE1394 terminal output video format to HDV or DV.

Set the IEEE1394 switch on the front panel, according to the playback video format.

HDV : Use this setting when the playback tape video format is HDV.

DV : Use this setting when the playback tape video format is DV or DVCAM.

Memo

zWhen playing back a tape recorded in HDV format, match the unit HD signal format (60Hz or 50Hz) to the playback signal format.

(XPage 40 ???Selecting HD signal format???)

zPlayback output signal format: XPage 34

??Automatic selection of HDMI OUT ter- minal video output

zMONITOR SELECT

To automatically match the playback image format output from the HDMI OUT terminal to the video format of the connected display, set this menu item to HDMI[A].

[Settings: HDMI[A]/OUT FRMT]

??Screen display style for up/down-con- verter video

zDOWN CONV. MODE

The HDV signal is a wide-screen video signal. When playing a tape recorded in HDV format, the output from the LINE OUT terminal and Y/ C OUT terminal will be down-converted play- back images (480i/576i).

Set the style for displaying the down-con- verted playback image on a display with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

This will also apply to down-converted play- back images (480i/576i) output from the COM- PONENT OUT terminal.

[Settings: SQUEEZE/LETTER BOX/SIDECUT]

zUP CONV. MODE

Up-converts DV/DVCAM recorded tape play- back signals, and sets the video mode for out- put from the COMPONENT OUT terminal.

[Settings: FULL/SIDE P.]

Before using the foot switch, set BR-HD50 to the RECORDING or RECORDING PAUSE mode using the relevant buttons of the unit. (Only with L EDGE and H EDGE)

Memo

zThe foot switch can only be used to switch between RECORD- ING ON and OFF.

zThe foot switch can be operated regardless of the setting of the REMOTE/LOCAL switch.

Signal

Serial IN

terminal

L 400ms

Min

??Setting analog signal setup (U model only)

zSET UP [60]: DV

Set enabling or disabling the application of set- ups to analog video signals (composite, Y/C separate, and SD component).

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PLAYBACK

Playback settings (continued)

PLAYBACK

Basic playback procedure

Audio settings

Set audio settings using the AUDIO Menu screen.

Setting AUDIO Menu screen

??Selecting output audio channel (DV only)

Settings regarding playback function

Set various functions in the SYSTEM Menu screen.

Setting SYSTEM Menu screen

??Selecting still pictures or frame- advance playback (DV only)

PLAY button

??Selecting audio output during search (DV only)

zA. OUT AT SRH: DV

For selecting whether sound is output during variable speed playback. In HDV format, audio is not output during search, regardless of the setting of this menu item.

[Settings: ON, OFF]

??Selecting the standard audio output level

zAUDIO OUT LEVEL

Select the standard audio output level.

Set to ???12dB to playback tapes recorded at ???12dB on a home-use DV machine. [Settings: ???20dB, ???12dB]

?? Selecting V. fade function (DV only)

zV.FADE: DV

Select whether to fade the audio during play- back at jointed portions of recording. No fading occurs for HDV format.

[Settings: OFF, ON]

?? Selecting still mode

zLONG PAUSE TIME

For setting the time (minute) when BR-HD50 enters the tape protection mode if BR-HD50 is in the STILL mode for a long time.

[Settings: 5, 3, 2, 1 minute or 30 seconds]

zLONG PAUSE MODE

For selecting the state of BR-HD50 when it enters the tape protection mode after it stayed in the STILL mode for a prolonged period of time.

[Settings: F.ADV or STBY-OFF]

??Selecting Q, Sbutton functions z ???Q, S??? KEY FUNC.

Select whether to use the SEARCH+ (S) and SEARCH??? (Q) buttons for index search, or to change the search speed.

[Settings : INDEX, VAR/RECV]

??Selecting repeat playback function

zREPEAT MODE

This mode is for turning ON/OFF the REPEAT PLAYBACK function and selecting the type of REPEAT PLAYBACK. If REPEAT PLAYBACK is not performed, set it to OFF.

[Settings: OFF, INDEX, V. END, TAPE END]

1.Load a recorded cassette tape.

J The power for BR-HD50 is turned on.

2.Start playback.

Press the PLAY button. J 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. J A still image is output.

Memo

The still image selected with STL/F.ADV: DV in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen is output. (1st field image/ 2nd field image/ frame image)

Playback of HDV format tapes is always in frame image output.

4.Resume playback.

Press the PLAY button.

5.Stop playback.

Press the STOP button.

Fast forward/rewind

??When BR-HD50 is in the STOP mode, press the FF button to fast-forward the tape.

??When BR-HD50 is in the STOP mode, press the REW button to rewind the tape.

Note

Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played. The monitor displays an alarm message: ???LP TAPE!???

Memo

zPress the DISPLAY button during PLAY mode to dis- play the playback video for- mat on the counter display.

zWhen output of still image continues for a prolonged period, BR-HD50 enters the tape protection mode.

Playback of tapes recorded in HDV format

Set 60/50 SEL in the SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen, according to the HD signal format. (60Hz or 50Hz)

IEEE1394 terminal output signal

To use the IEEE1394 terminal output signal, set the front panel IEEE1394 switch accord- ing to the video format of the playback tape. (HDV or DV)

PLAYBACK

Special playback functions

PAUSE button

Frame-advance playback

Setting

REW button FF button

Slow playback and Search mode

??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.

SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen

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.

Memo

Operation

1.Set BR-HD50 to the STILL mode.

2.Press the PAUSE button to perform frame advance.

Search speed

SEARCH+/Sbutton ?? (Fast) (Slow) ?? SEARCH???/Qbutton

??DV recorded tape playback

?????20?????????9 (U)/ ???10(E)?????????5?????????2?????????1?????????0.5?????????0.33???? ?????0.2?????????0.1????STILL??????0.1??????0.2??????0.33??????0.5??????1(PLAY)???? ??2??????5??????9 (U)/10 (E)??????20

(U): U model

(E): E model

*The maximum speed in the DVCAM mode is 15??.

??HDV recorded tape playback

?????16?????????6.5?????????4.5?????????2.5?????????1.5????STILL??????1(PLAY)????

??2.5??????5.5??????8.5??????18

???Cannot perform slow playback when playing back an HDV tape.

PLAYBACK

Search function

Index search

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.

This function searches to the position where the index signal is recorded.

Setting

SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen

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. (Max: 99)

??To search an index point in the reverse 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. (Max: 99)

??When the SEARCH+ or SEARCH??? button is pressed, the unit fast-forwards or rewinds to the specified indexed position and start playing.

Memo

zIf the interval between index signals is less than one minute, the function may not work well.

zThe specifications for index signal recording varies with the device used.

Monitor screen

INDEX+1

Index search progressing: displayed on the screen

(The number denotes the corre- sponding index position.)

??REPEAT MODE in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen

OFF : No repeat playback.

INDEX : 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.

TAPE END : Repeat playback from the beginning to the end of the tape.

Operation

1.Press the REW button to rewind the tape to the beginning.

2.Press the PLAY button to start playback.

J When it reaches the position set at REPEAT MODE, the tape starts rewinding and plays back again.

??To abort the repeat playback function, press the STOP button.

Repeat operation

INDEX repeat playback

zIf no index signal is detected during playback, the tape will run until the end. If no index signal is detected during rewind, the tape will rewind until the beginning.

zIf the interval between index signals is less than one minute, the function may not work well.

Memo

If the head is dirty, repeat play- back may not work well.

Blank search

This function searches unrecorded parts of the tape.

??In the STOP mode, press the BLANK button.

J ??? If the current position is at a recorded part of the tape, BR- HD50 fast-forwards until an unrecorded part is reached and stops there.

???If the current position is an unrecorded part of the tape, BR-HD50 will first advance the tape in the forward direc- tion for confirmation and thereafter rewind and go into the STILL mode at the last recorded position.

???During a blank search, ???BLANK SEARCH??? is displayed on the monitor.

Monitor screen

BLANK SEARCH

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.

Changing cue-up points

1Press the Ror Pbutton to bring the cursor to the cue-up point to be changed. Press the Sbutton.

JThe hour digits of the registered time code display blink. Press the Sbutton to select the digit to be changed.

2Press the Ror Pbutton again to change the time- code.

Press the Rbutton to increase the time code data. Press the Pbutton to decrease the time code data.

3Press the SET button to register the changed time code.

If no time code is to be registered, do not press the SET button. Instead, press the Qbutton to make the blinking time code dis-

SET button

Rbutton

Memo

If the COUNTER switch is set

Registering cue-up points

Memo

For details on time code setting and recording:

play disappear.

Exiting the Multi Cue-up screen

Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to EXIT. Press the SET button.

J The display of the monitor returns to the normal screen.

to CTL or UB while the Multi Cue-up screen is being dis- played, the display returns to the normal screen.

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Cursor

Cue-up point

??? ??? ??? M U L T I C U E U P ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

Searching cue-up points

1.Set the COUNTER switch to TC.

2.Press the CUE UP button when the normal screen is dis- played.

J The Multi Cue-up screen appears on the monitor.

3.Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to the cue- up point to be searched.

4.Press the CUE UP button.

J The cue-up operation for the selected point is performed.

Rbutton

Clearing registered cue-up points

??? R E S E T ??? : C L E A R C U E D A T A

??? C U E U P ??? : E X E C U T E C U E U P

Cue-up point

Pbutton

CUE UP button

Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to the cue-up point to be cleared. Press the RESET button.

J After a cue-up point is cleared, ?????? ?????? is displayed.

MULTI CUE UP screen

??? ??? ??? M U L T I C U E U P ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

??? R E S E T ??? : C L E A R C U E D A T A

??? C U E U P ??? : E X E C U T E C U E U P

??? ??? ??? M U L T I C U E U P ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

??? R E S E T ??? : C L E A R C U E D A T A

??? C U E U P ??? : E X E C U T E C U E U P

While searching is being per- formed, the cue-up point to be searched flashes on the moni- tor.

Memo

zFor cue-up operation, use tapes with continuous time codes recorded.

zIf the COUNTER switch is set to CTL or UB while the Multi Cue-up screen is being displayed, the COUNTER mode does not change.

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/Rbutton RESET button

DTCG : Input time code data from

Status display (Monitor)

Framing mode

(for NTSC only)

: (colon) : Non-drop frame

DUBG : User???s bit input data from the IEEE1394 terminal

. (dot) : Drop frame

Setting ...TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen

TC/UB/CLOCK[1/2] Menu screen

??? ??? ??? T C / U B / C L O C K [ 1 / 2 ] ??? ??? ???

Time code/User???s bit display

During recording and stop mode: Data of time code generator

when emphasizing the frame count.

DROP : Enters drop-frame mode. Use this setting when emphasizing the recording time.

??To display the time code/ user???s bit, perform the fol- lowing settings.

???Set DISPLAY in the DISPLAY Menu screen to ON or AUTO. J The status is displayed on the monitor.

???Set TIME CODE in the DISPLAY Menu screen to ON.

J The time code, user???s bit or CTL counter is displayed at the counter display section of the status display.

???Select the counter display mode with the COUNTER switch on the front panel.

To display the time code, select TC. To display the user???s bit, select UB.

Checking the data of time code generator

When it is in the STOP mode, press the REC button and the data of the time code generator will be displayed while the button is held down.

DISPLAY Menu screen

The display position can be selected.

Operation ...Perform setting while checking the Counter display.

This section describes the setting of the time code. The setting of the user???s bit is the same. Values that can be used to configure the user???s bit are hexadecimal numeral from 0 - F.

1.Set the COUNTER switch to TC.

(For user???s bit, set the switch to UB.)

2.In the STOP mode, press the HOLD button.

J The hour digit of the counter starts blinking.

3.Press the Ror Pbutton to change the value.

4.Press the S or Q button to move blinking to the next digit.

5.Press the Ror Pbutton to change the value of the blink- ing digit.

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 to perform the necessary settings.

7.Press the SET button to confirm the setting value and blinking of the counter stops.

J The setting is preset to the time code generator.

Memo

zTo stop the setting, press the HOLD button to return to the normal screen.

zTo preset all digits to 0, press the RESET button when any of the digits is blinking.

zWhen the hour digit is blink- ing, the frame digit starts blinking when the Q button is pressed.

zIf a user???s bit is input with its all digits set as ???F???, BR-HD50 converts FFFFFFFF to FFFFFFFE before recording.

COUNTER switch

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)

zRecord it from preset data.

zRecord it following the one last recorded on the tape.

zRecord the time code, which is input to the IEEE1394 terminal. (In DV mode only)

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 RECORD- ING PAUSE mode, it reads the time code data already recorded on the tape and continues recording time code from that value. (Regeneration)

Recording from preset data

Record preset time code data to the internal time code generator in the TIME CODE Preset screen.

Setting

TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen

??? ??? ??? T C / U B / C L O C K [ 1 / 2 ] ??? ??? ???

Setting

??Set the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu as follows.

TCG SELECT : PRESET

The time code advance mode is REC-RUN mode. NDF/DF [60] : NON DROP or DROP (U model only)

Operation

TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen

??? ??? ??? T C / U B / C L O C K [ 1 / 2 ] ??? ??? ???

REC button

Operation

1.Insert a tape with time codes recorded.

2.Set BR-HD50 to the RECORDING PAUSE mode at the posi- tion where time codes are to be recorded again.

3.Press the PLAY button to go to the RECORDING mode.

J Time codes will be recorded on the tape, starting from where it stopped at last recording.

The counter mode display shows either TCR or UBR.

Recording time code, input to the IEEE1394 terminal (In DV mode only)

Preset time code

Stopping the power supply to the DV IN terminal of BR-HD50 can- cels the preset value of the time code generator.

COUNTER switch

Setting

??Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the front panel to HDV/DV.

??Set TC DUPLI.: DV in the TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen to AUTO.

*To record the time code from a BR-DV600 or GY-DV500 in non-drop frame mode, set TC DUPLI.: DV to NON DROP. (U model only)

Operation

1.Check the time code of the IEEE1394 terminal.

Press the REC button when BR-HD50 is in the STOP mode to display the time code on the monitor. It will be displayed while the button is held down.

The counter mode display shows DTCG or DUBG.

2.Select the RECORDING mode.

J Record time codes from the IEEE1394 terminal.

Memo

For date/time also, data from the IEEE1394 terminal are recorded.

TC/UB/CLOCK [1/2] Menu screen

??? ??? ??? T C / U B / C L O C K [ 1 / 2 ] ??? ??? ???

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.

EDIT

Using a non-linear editing system

Tape contents of BR-HD50 are captured by a non-linear editing system and the non-linear edited con- tents are recorded on BR-HD50.

Set the COUNTER switch to ???TC??? or ???UB???.

2.Press the PLAY button to go to the PLAYBACK mode.

J It displays the time code and the user???s bit on the monitor or the counter display. The counter display mode becomes TCR or UBR.

Caution on time code playback

zDuring playback, if a portion of tape without recorded time code runs through, the time code stops running. Playback con- tinues.

zIf tapes without recorded user???s bit, e.g. those recorded with a home-use DV VCR, are played back on BR-HD50, ?????? ?????? is dis- played.

Time code or user???s bit

Control with RS-422A (Analog signals)

Setting

??Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to REMOTE.

??REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen

??? Set REMOTE SEL 9-PIN to ???ON???.

??REMOTE [2/2] Menu screen

zREMOTE FF/REW MODE:

Use this item to select the operation to be per- formed if the FF or REW command is received during playback. (FF/REW or Search)

If the search operation is not performed prop- erly, set it to ???SEARCH???.

zCONTROLLER TYPE (in the REMOTE [2/2] Menu screen):

Set this item to ???TYPE1???.

Control with the IEEE1394 ter- minal (Digital signals)

Setting

??Set the INPUT SELECT switch located on the front panel to HDV/DV.

??Set the IEEE1394 switch located on the front panel to match the video for- mat.

???Set to DV position for DV mode, and to HDV position for HDV mode.

??Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel to the position matching the REMOTE menu below.

??REMOTE [1/2] Menu screen

???Set REM SEL HDV/DV to ON or LOC+REM. Set this item to ON if it is to become enabled only when the REMOTE/LOCAL switch on the front panel is set to REMOTE. Set this item to LOC+REM if it is to become enabled regardless of the position of the REMOTE/LOCAL switch.

Memo

zIf the time code of BR-HD50 is not displayed correctly when the non-linear side moves one frame forward or backward, set the STL/F.ADV: DV in the SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen to ???FRAME.??? (In DV mode only)

zWhen controlling with RS-422A using the HDV format, only the capture operation is supported.

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.

SET button

Qbutton

Pbutton Sbutton

??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 Sbutton. Or

???Select PAGE BACK and press the SET or Sbutton.

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 Sbutton.

Menu screen on counter display

SYSTEM [1/2] Menu screen

Perform the menu settings while viewing the display on the moni- tor.

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.

2.Displaying the Menu screen items for setting.

1Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to the Menu screen item for setting.

2Press SET or the Sbutton.

Select EXIT of the TOP Menu screen to return to the normal screen.

3.Setting the Menu item for setting.

1Press the R or P button to bring the cursor to the Menu screen item for setting.

2Press SET or the Sbutton.

J The selected setting value blinks and becomes available for changing.

3Press the Ror P button to change the value.

4Press the SET button to confirm the change.

J Blinking stops and the new value is confirmed.

5Repeat steps 1 - 4 and continue setting as necessary.

TOP Menu screen

??? ??? ??? M E N U ??? ??? ???

S Y S T E M . . R E M O T E . . A U D I O . .

V I D E O . .

T C / U B / C L O C K . .

D I S P L A Y S E T . .

E X I T

CursorMenu Items

The counter display shows menu code numbers when setting menus.

SYSTEM [2/2] Menu screen

Audio Audio inputs Line

Audio outputs Line Headphones

OTHERS

Specifications

?? General

Power requirements:DC 12 V W (from provided

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 pro- truding parts)

Weight :Approx. 3.9 k??

(Not including AC Adapter)

Allowable operating temperature

:5??C to 40??C

Allowable storage temperature

:???20??C to 60??C

Allowable operating humidity

:30% RH to 80% RH

Allowable storage humidity

:85% RH or less

?? Video

Recording format :720/24p, 720/25p, 720/30p, 576/50p, 480/60p (BR-HD50U/HD50E),

480/60i (BR-HD50U), 576/50i (BR-HD50E)

Video format :

[HDV]

Video signal recording format

:HDV720p format, 8-bit, 19.7 Mbps

Compression :MPEG-2 video (profile & level: MP@H-14)

[DV]

Video signal recording format

:DV format, 8-bit, 25 Mbps Compression :DV format, 4:1:1 (NTSC)/

4:2:0 (PAL)

?? Audio

[HDV]

Audio signal recording format

:MPEG1 Audio Layer II

[DV]

Audio signal recording format

:16-bit (locked audio), 48 kHz PCM for 2 channels or 12-bit, 32 kHz PCM for 4 channels

?? Connectors

Video [HDV]

Video outputs Analog component

Y :1.0 V (p-p), 75 : (BNC)

PB/PR :0.7 V (p-p), 75 : (BNC)

[DV]

Video inputs

Analog composite:1.0 V (p-p), 75 : (BNC)

Analog Y/C

Y :1.0 V (p-p), 75 :

C:0.286 V (NTSC)/0.3 V (PAL) (p-p), 75 : (4-pin)

Video outputs

Analog composiye:1.0 V (p-p), 75 : (BNC)

Analog Y/C

Y :1.0 V (p-p), 75 :

C:0.286 V (NTSC)/0.3 V (PAL) (p-p), 75 : (4-pin)

Analog component

Y :1.0 V (p-p), 75 : (BNC)

PB/PR :0.7 V (p-p), 75 : (BNC)

:???8 dBs, 10 k: unbalanced (RCA)

:???8 dBs, 1 k: unbalanced (RCA)

:??? ?? to ??? 15 dBs, 8 : (Stereo mini Jack)

HDMI output :Type A (19-pin)

IEEE1394 interface:6-pin RS-422 interface :D-sub-9pin Serial remote interface:Mini jack

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?? External dimensions (Unit: mm)

327

For improvement, the specifications and external appearance may be changed without prior notice.

OTHERS

Supplement

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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.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combina- tion to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long peri- ods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING ??? To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or mois- ture.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION ??? These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operat- ing instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

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