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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

BR-DV600U

INSTRUCTIONS

BR-DV600E

INSTRUCTIONS

AUDIO

AUDIO

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

This instruction book is made from 100% recycled paper.

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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, caus- ing 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 mount- ing 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 combination to overturn. 8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, 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 ground- ing 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 dam- age 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 voltage 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 dangerous 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 following 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 controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may 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 specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions 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.

Supplement

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:

5residential area (in houses)

5commercial and light industry; e.g. office or theatres

5Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, 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.

5When the RM-G800U remote controller is used, the counter, etc. may malfunction due to interference generated by the peripheral equipment. In this case, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 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 bottom 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran- tee that interference 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:

???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

???Consult 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 OPERA- TION.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D???ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D???ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N???EST A REGLER PAR L???UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

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 triangle ??quilat??ral est destin?? ?? alerter l???utilisateur sur la pr??sence d???op??rations d???entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements 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?????lectrocution, ne pas utiliser d???autres sources d???alimentation ??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-DV600U must be replaced by a JVC authorized service dealer only.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled ???Digital Apparatus???, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil num??rique respecte les limites de bruits radio??lectriques applicables aux appareils num??riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat??riel brouilleur: ???Appareils Num??riques???, NMB-003 ??dict??e par le ministre des Communications.

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 qualified electrician.

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

POWER SYSTEM Connection to the mains supply This unit operates on voltage of 220 to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 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 bottom 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.

COPYRIGHT  2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. Printed in Japan

CONTENTS

For servicing

???See the service manual page 2-5 ???2.4 MAIN TENANCE AND INSPECTION OF MAJOR PARTS???.

1 INTRODUCTION

5 RS-232C interface (optionally available)

5 2-way power supply system (AC 120 V, DC 12 V) (U MODEL) (AC 220 ??? 240 V, DC 12 V) (E MODEL) 5 Audio dubbing function (32 kHz sampling rate)

5 Compact, lightweight design

5 SMPTE time code recording and playback (U MODEL) EBU time code recording and playback (E MODEL) 5 Sampling rate converter for 32 kHz, 12-bit or 48 kHz, 16-bit digital audio 5 External timer-start function

5 External sync signal input connectors

1-2 Maintenance

The video cassette recorder/player incorporates precision components. Continued use of the VCR without mainte- nance may lead to malfunctions. Regular maintenance is necessary to prevent malfunctions and maintain the performance level required for professional use.

???Maintenance: Just as regular oil changes, brake checks, and tune-ups are essential to keep your car running well over a long period, your VCR must be maintained regularly to ensure optimum long-term performance.

The information below will help you determine a mainte- nance schedule that will ensure optimum performance over a long period of time.

Maintenance consultation

Consult your local JVC dealer for more information about maintenance scheduling and costs.

Head cleaning

Recording and playback with clogged heads may result in block noise or sound interruption. In this case, clean the heads. Use an exclusive head cleaning tape to clean the tape running system. For cleaning procedures and handling precautions, refer to the instructions provided with the cleaning tape. After cleaning the heads, check that recording and play- back function properly before using the unit for any impor- tant operations.

Cleaning

Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet. Do not use benzene or thinner as these may melt or cloud the cabinet surface. To remove excessive dirt, clean the unit with a mild deter- gent diluted with water, then wipe it with a dry cloth.

1 INTRODUCTION

1-3 Precautions

Installation and storage

5 Avoid using the unit in places subject to the following conditions:

???Extreme heat or cold

???Strong magnetic field

???High humidity

???Dust and soil

???Vibrations

???Condensation

Condensation

5 Do not use this unit immediately after moving it from a cold place to a warm place or after switching on a heater in a cold room. This will cause water vapor to condense on the video head drum and tape guides and may damage the tape and the VCR. 5 When condensation occurs, the DEW indication appears on the tape counter display and the warning indication on the on-screen display. Leave the VCR in this state with the power on and wait until the warning message turns off.

Head drum

Video tape

Handling

5 Do not block the ventilation openings.

5 Do not place anything heavy on the unit.

5 Do not put any foreign materials into the cassette loading slot. 5 Operate the unit in a horizontal (flat) position only. 5 Avoid violent shocks to the unit.

Transportation

5 Remove the cassette tape from the unit prior to trans- portation.

Energy saving

5 When not using the unit, turn the power off to avoid unnecessary power consumption.

Cassette tape

5 Type Only cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark can be used with this VCR.

5 Handling

???Cassette tapes cannot be loaded upside-down.

???Rewind the tape to the beginning before storage.

???The number of times a tape can be reused is limited. If the tape is reused more than this, increased noise (such as dropouts) may result. Do not use dirty or damaged tapes. Doing so not only results in poorer performance, but may also shorten the service life of the rotary heads.

???It is possible that some distortion may occur at the beginning and end of tapes. This can vary depending on the tape. However, for best results, do not use these sections of the tape for any important recordings.

Erasure prevention

MiniDV cassettes are provided with a safety slide on the side to prevent accidental erasure. Set it as required.

REC

SAVE

Safety slide

???Move the slide to SAVE to prevent erasure.

???Move the slide to REC to allow recording.

Power supply

5 This unit is provided with both AC and DC power supplies. For editing over an extended period, it is recommended that you use a stable AC power supply or DC power supply from an AC adapter. Using battery power is recommended only as a supplementary power source or for field use. 5 The AC and DC power supplies are switched automati- cally. When the AC power supply is switched to the DC power supply, the power turns off. When both power supplies are connected, the AC power supply has priority. Be sure to confirm which power supply is in use when plugging or unplugging the power supply.

2 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND DISPLAYS

2-4 LCD Display

???When search pictures or low-quality video signals are input, temporary distortion of picture or sound may occur. Clean up the signals with a TBC or

other processing device before inputting.

???The phase of the output signal cannot be adjusted for external sync signals. The sub carrier cannot be locked.

???Plugging and unplugging the external sync or video signal connector during operation causes distortion in the picture and sound for about 10 seconds.

???When signals input from the composite connector are output from the component connector, color may disappear in some parts of the left section of the monitor screen. This is not a malfunction.

???The set up is not applied to signals input to the [DV IN/OUT] connector and output in EE mode (compo- nent, Y/C, composite). Input signals are recorded as is.

???Use a video signal of less than 1 V(p-p) such as a black burst signal for external sync signal.

???When video signals are input to the DV IN/OUT connector, distortion may occur in the lower section of the picture in the EE mode. However, recording is performed normally.

???When the No. 003 <SYNC SELECT> menu switch is set to ???EXTERNAL??? and no signal is input to the [SYNC IN] connector, noise may appear in the

playback picture. This is not a malfunction.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-2 Audio system connections

3 CONNECTIONS

3-3 Other connections

OFF

Headphones

Mic

Monitor TV

Connection with a monitor TV The audio output from the [AUDIO MONITOR OUT] connector is monaural. Use the front panel [AUDIO MONITOR] switch to select the audio channels you want to monitor. The selected audio channel is shown in the table below. Adjust the audio volume level on the monitor.

Headphones jack Audio can be monitored in stereo using the headphones. Use the front panel [AUDIO OUTPUT] switch to select the audio channels you want to monitor. The selected audio channel is shown in the table below. Adjust the audio volume level with the front panel [PHONES] control.

Inputs

5 Analog inputs Audio connectors (CH1/3, CH2/4) Analog input connectors are only provided for 2 channels. It is not possible to record 4 channels simultaneously. Audio input from each connector is normally recorded on the CH1 and CH2 channels. Recording on the CH3 and CH4 can be performed in the Audio Dubbing mode with the No. 245 <SAMPLING RATE> menu switch set to ???32K???.

???Before connecting the RM-G800, be sure to turn the VCR OFF. Do not connect or disconnect the remote cable with the VCR ON.

Power sockets

2 types of power supply are available (AC, DC). DC power supply socket 4 Connect DC 12 V. AC power supply socket

5Connect AC 120 V (U MODEL), AC 220 ??? 240 V (E MODEL).

5 Selection of battery type Set the menu switch according to the type of battery that will be used.

* If the setting does not correspond to the battery type, the battery remaining time and battery alarm will not be correctly displayed.

Note:

??? Do not use this unit continuously when the battery indicator is displayed. The unit may not operate properly. Remove the battery to avoid over- discharge.



For audio dubbing, refer to ???Audio dubbing??? on page 24. 5 Digital inputs Digital signals conforming to IEEE 1394 can be input to the [DV IN/OUT] connector. In this case, the audio recording level cannot be adjusted. When audio signals are input to the [DV IN/OUT] connector, some noise will occur at the point where recording ends. To reduce this noise during playback, set the No. 214 <V. FADE> menu switch to ???ON???. 5 Mic input jack Connect a monaural microphone. The same audio is

MIX

CH3/4 CH1/2

MIX

CH3/4 CH1/2

See ???396 BATTERY SELECT??? on page 19.

???Used battery

The following batteries can be used with this unit.

???Flat shape type

???Anton Bauer Inc. : Trimpack 13 and 14 series

recorded on both channels.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-4 Editing system examples

The BR-DV600U can be used as a feeder for different video formats.

5 Simplified digital cut editing system Using an editing remote controller with JVC bus specifications such as the RM-G800, digital cut editing is possible with another MiniDV VCR. When the BR-DV600U is used as a recorder, the following editing operations cannot be performed.

???Preview

???Insert editing

???EE function (auto EE function)

???When used in an editing system with the RM-G800, the BR-DV600???s preroll operation is comparatively slow. This is normal and is not a malfunction.

???When editing, the input signal (picture from the playback VCR) can be monitored. The playback picture of the recorder VCR just before the edit-in point cannot be checked.

???This unit cannot be used for CTL editing. Use for the time code editing.

???During remote control operation, be sure to turn the jog dial slowly. Otherwise, the VCR may not be able to keep up with the operation.

???When this unit is operated with the remote control unit, audio cannot be checked if it is played back at a speed of less than 1x.

???If editing is started in the Pause mode (still) at the preroll point, editing accuracy may be degraded.

???Use the RM-G800 with the out-point return function OFF. Otherwise, it takes longer to stop editing.

???Use the RM-G800 with the Auto EE mode OFF. Otherwise, the IEEE 1394 ???EE inh??? error indication is

shown.

???See the service manual page 1-20 ???1.11 EDITING SYSTEM USING THE BR-DV600???.

3 CONNECTIONS

3-4 Editing system examples

5 Mixed S-VHS/VHS system This is an editing system which uses the BR-DV600U as a feeder/player with an RS-422A serial remote controller such as the RM-G820. In this case, the BR-DV600U cannot be used as a recorder VCR. The S-VHS/VHS VCR can be replaced with a D-9/Betacam VCR. The following editing operations are not available.

???Variable search

???Slow-motion editing

???CTL editing

Audio signal

OFF

Remote control

R M ??? G 8 2 0

RM-G820

Notes:

???Even during the time code editing, the editing accuracy of 0 frame cannot be obtained. Set the remote control???s sync grade to ??1 frame.

???During remote control operation, be sure to turn the jog dial slowly. Otherwise, the VCR may not be able to keep up with the operation.

???When this unit is operated with the remote control unit, audio cannot be checked if it is played back at a speed of less than 1x.

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For servicing

???See the service manual page 1-10 ???1.6 SERVICE MENU???.

4 MENU SWITCHES

You can set menu switches using either the on-screen display or the counter display. To set switches on the on-screen display, you will need to connect a monitor to the VCR???s [VIDEO MONITOR OUT] connector. This section explains how to set switches using the on-screen display. The same procedures apply to switch setting on the counter display, the only difference being that each menu switch item is indicated by numeric code rather than by name.

4-1 Menu switch organization

On-screen display

[SET]

STOP

TCR1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

[MENU] Menu switch group select screen

Menu switch group select screen

Pressing the [MENU] button with the normal screen displayed brings up the menu switch group select screen. Select the desired group with the [SHIFT +/???] button. The selected group number blinks. Press the [SELECT] button to go to the selected group

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[SELECT]

menu switch setting screen.

Menu switch setting screen

To access this screen, press the [SELECT] button on the menu switch group select screen. Press the [MENU] button to go to the menu switch group select screen.

Menu switch setting procedure

1 Press the [SHIFT ???/+] button on the menu switch set- ting screen to select the menu switch you want to set. [The selected menu switch number blinks.

2Press the [SELECT] button to change the set value.

3 Repeat steps 1and 2to change any other menu switches.

4 Press the [SET] button to end menu switch setting. [The set value is entered and the normal screen is restored. When entering the data, the indications shown on the left are displayed. If data has not been entered and menu switch setting is ended, ???Abort??? indication is shown.

To access another group menu switch setting screen without ending menu switch setting, press the [MENU] button.

Switching the setting screen [SHIFT] +/???: Item select

MENU ADVANCE PRESET

???When used as a recorder

Set the No. 108 <VIDEO INPUT SELECT> menu switch to ???IEEE 1394???.

???When controlled by another device via the [DV INPUT] connector

Set the No. 050 <REMOTE SELECT> menu switch to ???IEEE 1394???.

Menu switch display

002OPERATION LOCK

Details: Switches the operation lock ON/OFF. Setting:

qOFF (00): The operation lock is OFF: all operations are enabled.

ON (01): The operation lock is ON: all controls are disabled except for the [MENU] button.

003SYNC SELECT

Details: Selects the sync signal during play. Setting:

EXTERNAL (01): Synchronizes with the signal input

050REMOTE SELECT

Details: Selects the remote controller connected to the [REMOTE] connector on the rear panel. When the optional SA-K46 RS-232C interface board is installed at the [REMOTE 1] connector, some setting indications will change.

Setting:

108VIDEO INPUT SELECT

Details: Selects the input video signal. Setting:

qLINE (00): Selects video signals input to the

125SETUP (U MODEL)

Details: Sets whether or not the setup is applied to the analog video signals (composite, Y/C, component).

Setting:

OFF (00): Does not apply the setup.

qON (01): Applies the setup. Set to this position to play back a tape recorded on the GY- DV500.

Notes:

???This setting affects recording and playback of analog video signals.

???Picture hue and brightness can be affected if dubbing is repeated without applying a setup suitable to video signals.

212AUDIO OUT AT SEARCH

Details: Selects whether or not audio is output to the [AUDIO OUT] and [AUDIO MONITOR OUT] connectors and headphones jack during search at speeds above ??1x.

Setting:

OFF (00): No output. qON (01): Audio is output.

214V. FADE

Details: Switches the V. fade function ON/OFF. V.fade reduces audio noise at the tag recording during playback.

Setting:

OFF (00): The V. fade function is not activated. qON (01): Activates the V. fade function.

245SAMPLING RATE

Details: Selects the sampling rate frequency when recording audio digitally.

Setting:

32K (00): Records signals at a 32 kHz sampling frequency. Set to this position for audio dubbing on CH3 and CH4.

q48K (01): Records signals at a 48 kHz sampling frequency. Audio dubbing is not possible with this setting.

311AUTO PLAY

Details: Selects whether or not playback starts automatically after the tape is rewound to the beginning.

Setting:

qSHORT FF (00): The tape stops after short FF.

312AUTO REW

Details: Selects whether or not the tape is rewound automatically at tape end during recording or playback.

Setting:

qOFF (00):The tape is not rewound automatically. ON (01): The tape is rewound automatically.

Repeat playback is available when No. 311 <AUTO PLAY> menu switch is set to ???PLAY???.

353EDIT ADJUST

Details: When this unit is used with an editing controller and the edit-in point is shifted, this corrects the play start timing.

Switch setting differs depending on the configuration of the editing system. For details, refer to ???Edit adjust setting??? on page 16.

Setting:

q0F: No compensation.

360AUTO REW AT TIMER

Details: Selects whether or not the tape is automati- cally rewound when the VCR power is switched ON in the Timer Play or Recording Standby mode.

Setting:

qOFF (00): Playback or recording starts immedi- ately. The tape is not rewound.

ON (01): Playback or recording starts after the tape is rewound to the beginning.

363CONTROLLER SELECT

Details: Selects the setting according to the type of remote control unit connected via the RS- 422A interface.

Setting:

qTYPE 1 (00): For the RM-G820.

TYPE 2 (01): For a non-linear editing system.

TYPE 3 (02): Unused.

:

TYPE 8 (07)

396BATTERY SELECT

Details: When using DC power, set this switch according to the DC power supply and battery type.

Setting:

q12 V (00): Select this setting to use a DC power supply (AA-G10) or DC 12 V flat shape type battery.

13.2 V (01): Select this setting to use Anton Bauer Inc.???s Trimpack 13, ProPac 13. 14.4 V (02): Select this setting to use Anton Bauer Inc.???s Trimpack 14, ProPac 14 and IDX Corporation's NP-L46.

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For servicing See the service manual page 1-19 ???1.11 SET UP SW???. ???

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4 MENU SWITCHES

4-2 Menu switch details

q: Factory setting (00): The number in the bracket shows the set value on the counter display.

397FAN STOP SHUTDOWN

Details: Sets whether or not VCR operation continues if the fan motor stops.

Setting:

qENABLE (00): The power turns off about 1 minute

after the fan motor stops. DISABLE (01): The VCR continues operation even after the fan motor stops. When the fan motor stops, press the [OPERATE] button as soon as possible to turn the VCR???s power off. If not, a malfunction may occur due to overheating.

502CHARACTER V.POSITION

Details: Moves the display position of the tape counter on screen, etc. vertically.

Setting:

0 (00) The display position can be moved in

q1 (01) 12 steps from 0 to 11. When the No. 504

:<INFORMATION SELECT> menu switch is

11(11) set to ???MODE + TIME>, setting to ???0??? is not possible.

*The tape remaining time indication position on screen can be changed up and down with this switch.

5 PREPARATION

Preparing this unit for recording or playback.

414TCG SELECT

Details: Selects the time code generator mode. Setting:

qPRESET (00): Engages the Preset mode. REGEN (01): Engages the Regen mode.

415TCG MODE

Details: Selects the time code generator Run mode. Setting:

FREE RUN (00): Engages the Free Run mode. qREC RUN (01): Engages the Rec Run mode.

416NON DROP/DROP (U MODEL)

Details: Selects the time code generator Drop Frame mode.

Setting:

qDROP (00): Engages the Drop Frame

mode. NON DROP (01): Engages the Non-Drop Frame mode.

500ON SCREEN

Details: Selects whether or not the on-screen display is shown on the monitor.

Setting:

OFF (00): The display is not shown. qON (01): The display is shown.

501CHARACTER H.POSITION

Details: Moves the display position of the tape counter on screen, etc. horizontally.

Setting:

q0 (00) The display position can be moved in

:9 steps from 0 to 8. The factory setting is

qMODE+TIME (01): Time data and tape running mode are displayed.

505REMAIN ENABLE

Details: Selects whether or not the tape remaining time is shown on the on-screen display.

Setting:

qOFF (00): Remaining time is not shown. ON (01): Remaining time is shown.

516DISPLAY SELECT

Details: Selects the type of data displayed on the tape counter in the LCD display.

Setting:

qTC (00): Shows the time code data. CLOCK (01): Shows the date and time. You can

switch between date and time with the [COUNTER] switch.

Loading/unloading a cassette

Insert the cassette into the cassette loading slot with the window facing up. Push the cassette in slowly until the loading mechanism starts automatic loading.

[The VCR enters the Stop mode and the cassette indicator ( ) lights.

Press the [EJECT] button to eject the cassette. [ The cassette tape is ejected.

Audio monitor selection

Use the [AUDIO MONITOR] switch to select the audio channel to monitor (via the [AUDIO MONITOR OUT] connectors).

6 RECORDING

[REC LEVEL] control

CH-2/4

MENU ADVANCE PRESET

HOLD: Start SHIFT: Digit shift

Time and date display

PHONES

MONITOR OUTPUT COUNTER

CH 1/3 OVER AUTO OFF DEW

[REC] button

[PLAY] button [PAUSE] button [STOP] button

???Clock setting: ???00:00:00???

???Date setting: ???01:01:2000???

5 Shift the digit. Press the [SHIFT] button.

???Clock setting: Each time the [SHIFT] button is pressed, the blinking cursor moves in the order of hours [ minutes [ seconds.

???Date setting: Each time the [SHIFT] button is pressed, the blinking cursor moves in the order of month [ day [year (U MODEL), day [month [year (E MODEL). Repeat steps 4 to 5 to change the values for each digit.

6 Enter the set data. Press the [PRESET] button to enter the set data.

Recording

1 Press the [PLAY] button while holding down the [REC] button. [Recording starts.

2Press the [PAUSE] button to temporarily stop recording. To restart recording, press the [PLAY] button. To stop recording, press the [STOP] button.

Notes:

5If the unit remains in the Pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the Stop mode is automatically engaged to prevent the tape from being damaged. If tape remaining time is less than 3 minutes or the unit is being used in a low-temperature environment, the Stop mode is engaged within about 3 minutes.

5When a tape recorded on this unit is played back on a consumer MiniDV VCR, the sound level may be low.

5During recording, the upper section of the picture may be distorted or deflect. This is not a malfunc- tion.

[OPERATE] button

CH-2/4

PHONES

Audio dubbing

Signals can only be recorded on CH3 and CH4.

1 Set the No. 245 <SAMPLING RATE> menu switch to ???32K???. Set the No. 108 <VIDEO INPUT SELECT> menu switch to any position except ???IEEE 1394???. (Audio dubbing is not possible with digital audio input.)

2 Press the [PLAY] button to play back the tape.

3 Press the [PAUSE] button at the position from which you want to start recording audio. While holding the [PAUSE] button, press the [A.DUB] button. The Audio Dubbing Pause mode cannot be engaged unless the VCR is in the Stop mode. First engage the Stop mode. Then, while holding down the [PAUSE] button, press the [A. DUB] button. ??? Audio dubbing If audio dubbing is disabled for any reason ??? for example, if a section of tape recorded using 48 kHz sampling is backspaced in the Pause mode ??? the ???Aud inh??? indication is shown and the VCR enters the Stop mode.

4 Adjust the audio recording level with the [REC LEVEL] control.

5 Press the [PLAY] button to start audio dubbing. [Audio signals are recorded on CH3 and CH4. To stop audio dubbing temporarily, press the [PAUSE] button.

6 To end audio dubbing, press the [STOP] button.

Notes:

5Audio dubbing is not possible on tapes recorded with 48 kHz sampling frequency.

5If audio dubbing is performed repeatedly on a short section of the tape, there may be some noise when this section is played back.

5For audio dubbing, use a tape recorded with this unit. If another tape is used, first dub it to a tape on this unit. When audio is dubbed on a tape recorded on another VCR (including another BR-DV600), sound and picture may be distorted.

5During audio dubbing, noise might be visible on the playback picture. But it is not a trouble of BR-DV600. Audio dubbing itself is proceeded normally.

5It is not possible to use the audio dubbing function to record the CH1/2 playback signal on CH3/4 (sound- on-sound) .

Playback preparation

1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the power ON.

2 Insert the cassette into the cassette loading slot.

3 Select the audio output channel.

Select the signals output from the [AUDIO OUT] connec- tors with the [AUDIO OUTPUT] switch.  See ???Audio system connections??? on page 12.

Playback

1 Press the [PLAY] button. Video and audio signals are output from each output connector. Other data recorded on the tape is read out (time code, user bits, etc.)

2 To stop playback, press the [STOP] button.

3 To temporarily stop playback, press the [PAUSE] button.

???For fast-forward playback, press the [FF] button during playback.

???For fast reverse playback, press the [REW] button during playback.

???You can select whether or not to play sound during fast-forward playback or fast reverse playback with the No. 212 <AUDIO OUT AT SEARCH> ON/OFF setting.

Repeat play

1 Set the No. 311 <AUTO PLAY> and No. 312 <AUTO REW> menu switches to ???ON???.  See No. <311 AUTO PLAY> and No. 312 <AUTO REW> on page 19.

2 Press the [PLAY] button to start playback. At tape end, the tape is rewound automatically and playback starts again. This operation repeats each time the tape ends.

3 To stop Repeat Play, press the [STOP] button.

Notes:

5If audio dubbing is performed repeatedly on a short section of the tape, there may be some noise when this section is played back.

5When a tape recorded on a consumer MiniDV VCR is played back on this unit, the sound level may be low.

5When the Pause mode continues for more than

5 minutes, the Stop mode is automatically engaged to protect the tape. If tape remaining time is less than 3 minutes or the unit is being used in a low- temperature environment, the Stop mode is engaged within about 3 minutes. The Stop mode is also engaged automatically if slow playback continues for more than 1 minute with the remote controller or reverse slow playback continues for more than 20 seconds.

9 TIME CODE

The time code is recorded frame by frame together with the materials to be recorded on the tape. With this time code, the position of the materials can be precisely specified, improving the editing accuracy and working efficiency. (The editing accuracy of 0 frame may not be obtained even though the time code is used, depending on the performance of the VCR and editing controller and influence of editing system.) With this system, the time code can be recorded and played back.

On-screen display

Display

Time code can be shown on the counter display and on the on-screen display during playback and recording.

1 To display time code data on the on-screen display, set the No. 514 <TIME DISPLAY SELECT> menu switch to ???TC???.  See No. 514 <TIME DISPLAY SELECT> on page 20.

2To display time code data on the counter display, set the No. 516 <DISPLAY SELECT> menu switch to ???TC???.  See No. 516 <DISPLAY SELECT> on page 20.

3 Set the [COUNTER] switch to ???TC??? or ???UB???. TC: Shows the time code data display. UB: Shows the user bits display. All time code data including time code generator/reader, drop/non-drop frame (U MODEL), CTL interpolation, etc. are shown on the on-screen display

Playback

Recording

1 Connect the power cable. To turn this unit ON with a commercially available timer, connect the power cable plug to the timer???s power output socket. Set the front panel???s [REMOTE/LOCAL] switch to ???LOCAL???.

2 Insert a cassette.

3 Set the rear panel???s [TIMER] switch to ???PLAY???.

4 When power is supplied, playback starts automati- cally. Repeat playback can be set with menu switch setting.  See No. <311 AUTO PLAY> and No. 312 <AUTO REW> on page 19. With the menu switches set appropriately, the tape can be rewound to the beginning before starting playback.  See No. 360 <AUTO REW AT TIMER> on page 19.

5 Stop playback. Press the [STOP] button.

1 Connect the power cable. To turn this unit ON with a commercially available timer, connect the power cable plug to the timer???s power output socket. Set the front panel???s [REMOTE/LOCAL] switch to ???LOCAL???.

2 Select the video input.

3 Adjust the audio recording level.

4 Insert a cassette.

5 Set the rear panel???s [TIMER] switch to ???REC???.

6 When power is supplied, the VCR automatically enters the Record mode. Using the menu switches, you can set the VCR to start recording after rewinding the tape to the beginning. See No. 360 <AUTO REW AT TIMER> on page 19.

7 Stop recording. Press the [STOP] button.

Note:

5External timer control should only be used to start VCR operation. Do not use an external timer to turn the VCR power off while the tape is running. Doing so could damage this unit or the tape.

Preset

To give you more control over your material in editing and recording, you can specify a preset time code value while referring to the counter display indications. Determine the required time code value beforehand.

???Set the [COUNTER] switch to ???TC??? so that the counter display shows the time code.

???Set the [COUNTER] switch to ???UB??? to show the user bits on the counter display.

Time code presetting is described below. The same procedure is used to preset the user bits, except that user bit values are hexadecimal (0 to F ).

9 TIME CODE

[STOP] button [PLAY] button

???Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ADVANCE] button to reset all digits to ???0???.

Recording

Time code can be recorded in the following ways. 5 Time code recording starts from the preset data.

5 Time code recording follows the time code already recorded on the tape.

4 Press the [SHIFT] button to change the digit. [The blinking cursor on the digit moves to the right.

5 To change the digit, repeat steps 3 to 4.

6 Press the [PRESET] button to enter the value.

[The time code setting mode is released and the normal display is restored.

7 To check the preset time code, press the [REC] button in the Stop mode.

5 Time code recording starts from the preset data. Menu switch setting

No. 414 <TCG SELECT> ???PRESET??? No. 415 <TCG MODE> ???REC RUN??? or ???FREE RUN??? No. 416 <NON DROP/DROP> ???NON DROP??? or ???DROP??? (U MODEL)

Operation

1 Check the preset value. Set the [COUNTER] switch to ???TC??? or ???UB???. In the Stop mode, press the [REC] button. [Time code data is shown on the on-screen display and counter display. On the on-screen display, the counter mode is shown as ???TCG??? or ???UBG???. Release your finger from the [REC] button to restore the previous display.

2Start recording. While pressing the [REC] button, press the [PLAY] button. [Time code and user bits are recorded. To stop recording, press the [STOP] button.

Playback

Operation

1 Select the time code data to be displayed. Set the [COUNTER] switch to ???TC??? or ???UB???. [The counter display shows the time code or user bits.

2Press the [PLAY] button to play back the time code and user bits. LTC time code is output from the rear panel???s [TIME CODE OUT] connector. VITC time code is not output. The time code data is shown on the on-screen display and counter display. On the on-screen display, the counter mode is shown as ???TCR??? or ???UBR???. To stop playback, press the [STOP] button.

5 Time code recording follows the time code already recorded on the tape.

Menu switch setting

No. 414 <TCG SELECT> ???REGEN??? No. 415 <TCG MODE> ???REC RUN??? or ???FREE RUN??? No. 416 <NON DROP/DROP> ???NON DROP??? or ???DROP??? (U MODEL)

Operation

1 Start recording. While pressing the [REC] button, press the [PLAY] button. [The time code and user bits are recorded following the data recorded on the tape. The time code data is shown on the on-screen display and counter display. On the on-screen display, the counter mode is shown as ???TCR??? or ???UBR???. To stop recording, press the [STOP] button.

Reference

Playback time code

Time code data is recorded in the sub code area of the tape. During playback, the data in the sub code area is processed in the LTC time code format and output to the [TIME CODE OUT] connector.

Note on time code playback without user bits

5When you play back a tape that has no user bits recorded (for example, a tape recorded on a consumer MiniDV VCR), the user bits that were played back last will be displayed.

10 SUPER SCENE FINDER FUNCTION

The SSF data recorded on the tape with the GY-DV500U???s Super Scene Finder function can be read out by installing the optional SA-K46 RS-232C interface board. Consult your JVC dealer for details on installation of the SA-K46 RS-232C interface board.

Super Scene Finder (SSF) data

SSF data includes the following items.

SSF data

1.Model ID data

Unique identification code of the recording VCR

2.Reel No.

Cassette tape number

3.Mark in point data

Time code data at the start point specified by pressing the [TAKE] button during shooting in the Mark mode on the GY-DV500

4.Mark out point data

Time code data at the end point specified by pressing the [TAKE] button during shooting in the Mark mode on the GY-DV500

5.Cue point data

Time code data at the cue points the GY-DV500 starts and ends recording and the cue point specified by pressing the [TAKE] button during shooting in the Cue mode.

Usage example

You can use SSF data to build a database that will enable you to manage your library of original recordings more efficiently.

1 By creating a table linking the model ID and reel No. to the recording???s title, you can easily search and retrieve a tape.

Note:

5When a tape is recorded from the beginning in this unit, recorded SSF data is erased.

11 RS-232C INTERFACE

Contents of JVC STATUS SENSE

When the STATUS SENSE (DDH) command is sent, the following data (4 bytes) is returned.

Error-related commands

This command is returned when transmitted data cannot be received normally by the VCR. A command to release the error status is also available.

3AUD 2 INSERT

LED

2AUD 1 INSERT

LED

1VIDEO INSERT

LED

When the bit is 1

Always 0 Always 0 Always 0 JVC TABLE 2 is effective. JVC TABLE 1 is effective. The [REMOTE] switch is set to ???LOCAL???.

When the bit is 1 The time code generator is in the TCG mode. The counter mode is set to the UB mode. The counter mode is set to the TC mode. The counter mode is set to the CTL mode. Always 0

The current time code is set to the Drop Frame mode (U MODEL). Always 0 (E MODEL) Always 0

When the bit is 1 The TCG is set to the Rec Run mode. The TCG is set to the REGEN mode. Always 0 Always 0

Always 0

Always 0

Always 0

Assemble mode

When the bit is 1

Always 1

Always 1

Always 0

Always 0

Always 0

Always 0

Always 0

Always 0

Command Description

02ERROR: Returned when the VCR receives an invalid command after the second byte of the transmitted command. In this case, even though commands are sent continuously, no commands can be accepted except STATUS SENSE. To release this error mode, send the following commands.

41CLEAR ERROR: Clears the last transmitted byte. Use this to release the error mode as well.

56CLEAR: All commands are canceled. This is also used to release the error mode.

12 TROUBLESHOOTING

On-screen display Counter display

SUP REEL FAILURE ERR7202~ 7203

TAKE UP REEL FAILURE ERR7302~ 7303 SYSCON REF ERROR ERR8400

Error contents

The supply reel rotation is abnormal.

The takeup reel rotation is abnormal.

System controller reference signal failure.

Operation

Operation stops. No operations are possible.

Operation stops. No operations are possible.

Solution

Turn the power on again. In some cases, the tape may be damaged, so use a different tape. If the problem persists, consult your JVC dealer.

Turn the power on again.

CONDENSATION ON DRUM

The [DEW] indicator lights.

FAILURE LOADING

ERR3200

Wait for the drum to stop rotating, then load a cassette.

Do not use the unit until the AUTO OFF mode is disengaged.

Turn the power on again. In some cases, the tape may be damaged, so use a different tape. If the problem persists, consult your JVC dealer.

PC TAPE INHIBIT

Pc7APE

LP INHIBIT

LPiNh

REC INHIBIT

REciNh

1394 INHIBIT

A data tape for personal computer is used.

A tape recorded in the LP mode is played back.

The cassette???s safety slide is set to ???SAVE???. Copy-guarded signals are input.

No signal is input to the [DV IN/OUT] connector.

Operation continues.

Operation stops.

Operation stops.

Operation stops.

Use a tape on which NTSC (U MODEL), PAL (E MODEL) signals are recorded.

Use a tape recorded in the SP mode.

Set the safety slide to ???REC???. Copy-guarded signals cannot be recorded.

Input signals to the [DV IN/ OUT] connector.

FAILURE UNLOADING ERR3300 CASSETTE EJECT FAILURE ERR4100 HOUSING FAILURE ERR4200 TAPE DEFECTIVE ERR5605 TAPE DEFECTIVE ERR5607 END LEADER DETECTION ERR5702

BEGIN LEADER DETECTION ERR5802 DRUM MOTOR FAILURE

???Tape cannot be unloaded.

???Tape is jammed.

The eject operation is abnormal.

The cassette housing is abnormal.

The tape ends.

The tape is slack.

The tape end sensor is abnormal.

The tape beginning sensor is abnormal.

The drum rotation stops.

1394iNh

EE CHECK INHIBIT

EEiNh

AUDIO DUB INHIBIT

ADBiNh

SSF INHIBIT SSFiNh FAN MOTOR FAILURE FAN STOP

Copy-guarded signals are input.

When the IEEE 1394 input is selected, the EE check is performed.

The cassette???s safety slide is set to ???SAVE???. The tape was recorded with the 48 kHz sampling rate. The No. 245 <SAMPLING RATE> menu switch is set to ???48K???. Audio dubbing was attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode.

SSF data error occurs.

The fan motor stops.

Operation continues.

Operation stops.

Operation continues.

Operation stops about 60 seconds after the fan motor stops (with the No. 397 <FAN STOP SHUTDOWN> menu switch set to ???ENABLE???).

Copy-guarded signals cannot be recorded.

When the IEEE 1394 input is selected, the EE check cannot be performed.

Set the safety slide to ???REC???. Use a tape recorded at the 32 kHz sampling rate. Set the No. 245 <SAMPLING RATE> menu switch to ???32K???. Audio dubbing cannot be performed on tapes recorded in the LP mode.

Use a tape on which SSF data has been properly recorded.

Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

ERR7001

CAP MOTOR FAILURE ERR7101

The capstan rotation stops.

The operation continues.

Clean with a dedicated head cleaning tape. Refer to the separate enclosure, ???Notes on the use of a cleaning tape???.

325

51

Note: (U MODEL)

When setting menu switch No.108 [VIDEO INPUT SELECT] to IEEE1394 even if menu switch No.125 [SET UP] is set to on position, set up signals will not be provided to DV output and analog output. If you would like to provide set up signals when playback, set menu switch No.108[VIDEO INPUT SELECT] to LINE or Y/C or COMPONENT position (except IEEE1394).

PRX47531

1.The tape runs for 10 seconds at a time in the PLAY mode. (The tape stops automatically.) Press the PLAY button after the cleaning tape is fully loaded.

2.Do not use the tape more than four times at the most for each cleaning.

3.The cleaning tape can be used four times.

One time: One tape transport from the start of the rewound tape to the end of the tape.

1.Das Band l??uft jeweils 10 Sekunden lang in Wiedergabemodus (PLAY). (Das Band h??lt automatisch an.)

Dr??cken Sie die Taste PLAY, nachdem das Reinigungsband vollkommen geladen worden ist.

2.Verwenden Sie das Band nicht mehr als maximal viermal f??r jede Reinigung.

3.Das Reinigungsband kann viermal verwendet werden.

Einmal: Ein Bandtransport vom Anfang des zur??ckgespulten Bandes zum Bandende.

1.La cassette d??file pendant 10 secondes chaque fois en mode de lecture. (La bande s???arr??te automatiquement.)

Appuyez sur la touche de lecture (PLAY) apr??s avoir ins??r?? la cassette de nettoyage.

2.N???utilisez pas la cassette plus de quatre fois pour un nettoyage.

3.La bande de la cassette de nettoyage peut ??tre utilis??e quatre fois.

Une fois correspond au d??filement de la bande depuis le d??but de la bande rebobin?? jusqu????? la fin de la bande.