JVC BR-DV6000U - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

BR-DV6000U

VIDEO

CASSETTE

RECORDER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DV VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

BR-DV6000

PROFESSIONAL

RESET

A.DUB

EJECT

COUNTER

AUDIO

INPUT

SELECT

MONITOR OUTPUT

REMOTE

LOCAL

CTL

MIX

CH-1/2

MIX

CH-3/4

LINE

Y/C

(CPN)

REW

STOP

REC

OPERATE

PLAY

PAUSE

DISP

SET

SEARCH+

BLANK

CUE UP

HOLD

PHONES

REC LEVEL

CH-1/3

CH-2/4

MIC

Mini

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.

Before operating this unit, please read the

instructions carefully to unsure the best

possible performance.

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.

LLT0033-001C-H

Printed in Thailand

LLT0033-001C-H

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is

located on the rear of cabinet. Retain

this information for future reference.

Model No.

BR-DV6000U

Serial No.

AC adapter section

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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 recepta-

cles, 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 com-

bination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods 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 moisture.

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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OTHERS

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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, 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

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 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

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:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

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.

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

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.

S3125A

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

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'éclair à l'intérieur d'un triangle

équilatéral est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur sur la

présence d'une "tension dangereuse" non isolée

dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante

pour provoquer l'électrocution de personnes.

Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle

équilatéral est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur sur la

présence d'opérations d'entretien importantes au

sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent

dans le manuel d'instructions.

*Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu'aux Etats-Unis.

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.

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 interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee 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.

NOTE:

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 INTERFER-

ENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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.

AVERTISSEMENT:

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES

D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE

PAS EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A

L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur

du courant alternatif en 120 V.

ATTENTION:

Afin d'éviter tout resque d'incendie ou

d'électrocution, ne pas utiliser d'autres

sources d'alimentation électrique.

REMARQUE:

La plaque d'identification (numéro de série) se

trouve sur le panneau arrière de l'appareil.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de

bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils

numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme

sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques",

NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communica-

tions.

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.

WARNING:

The battery used in the BR-DV6000U must be

replaced by a JVC authorized service dealer only.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Thank you for purchasing our

DV Video Cassette Recorder

BR-DV6000.

DV format

High picture and sound quality by digital technology.

Compatible mechanisms for standard/mini DV cas-

sette tapes

It records on and plays back DV cassette tapes of the

standard and mini size. (SP mode only)

Recording in the DV format can be performed on

DVCAM cassette tapes.

Only PAL/NTSC DVCAM tapes are detected auto-

matically in playback mode.

Equipped with composite, component and Y/C in-

put & output terminals.

Equipped with DV IN/OUT terminals. (IEEE1394)

It can exchange digital signals with IEEE1394-compat-

ible devices.

Both NTSC and PAL signals supported

BR-DV6000 can playback or record PAL tapes through

the DV input. For PAL, please set the PB/DV IN menu

item to PAL.

For analog signal input, only NTSC is supported.

RS-422A and JVC bus interface supported

RS-422A-compatible edit controller RM-G820 and JVC

bus-compatible edit controller RM-G800/G805 can be

used for editing.

Optionally, the RS-232C interface can be used.

Recording and playback of time codes

Time code I/O terminal

Slave lock is allowed if BR-DV6000 is connected to an

external time code generator.

SYNC IN terminal

External synchronization signals can be input.

Audio-dubbing function (after-recording)

If the sampling frequency is 32 kHz, audio dubbing can

be performed into CH3 and CH4 (except during DV in-

put).

Backup recording function

With the combined use of other DV machines, long-time

continuous recording is possible.

Using the SERIAL REMOTE OUT terminal or DV ter-

minal, dubbing with other recorders is possible only

with playback operation by BR-DV6000. (Replication

function)

Equipped with a 2.5-inch color LCD

Images, status display and menu display can be viewed.

Multi-cue up

Up to 5 points of the tape position can be registered

and cued up.

Index/blank search function

It can search for positions where index signals are re-

corded and unrecorded parts.

Repeat play function

There are 3 types of repeat function.

(INDEX/ VIDEO END/ TAPE END)

Recording/playback with an external timer

With the use of the network board SA-DV6000 (sold

separately), image and audio streaming data can be

recorded on a CF card, and with a LAN card, stream-

ing data can be transmitted to a PC.

With the XLR IN board SA-X61U or XLR OUT board

SA-X62U (sold separately), audio input/output via

the XLR terminal is possible.

As this is a DV-format video cassette recorder,

video cassettes with the

logo can

be used with it.

DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in the DV

format.

In order to prevent crumpling due to tape

slack, do not perform important recording

within the first and last 2 3 minute-run of

the tape.

Recorded video (sound) is meant for per-

sonal entertainment only and must not be

used for other purposes without the prior

consent of the copyright owner.

JVC shall not guarantee the quality of re-

cording and playback should BR-DV6000 fail

to function normally due to defects, either

of the unit itself or the video cassette tapes.

MAIN FEATURES

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INTRODUCTION

Remarks of usage ......................................... 6

Regular maintenance .................................... 7

Cleaning tape ................................................ 8

Cassette tape ................................................ 8

Condensation ................................................ 9

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Front panel .................................................. 10

Rear panel ................................................... 16

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

On-screen display ....................................... 20

Status display .............................................. 21

Status/Event display .................................... 23

Alarm display ............................................... 24

LCD display ................................................. 26

CONNECTION

Connecting video signals ............................ 28

Connecting audio signals ............................ 30

Connecting to editing system ...................... 32

Connecting with serial remote terminals ..... 34

Connecting the AC adapter ......................... 35

PREPARATION

Turning on/off the power .............................. 36

Operation method (main unit/remote

controller) and operation lock mode ............ 37

Loading/Ejecting cassette ........................... 38

Setting the LCD display ............................... 39

Setting/Displaying date and time ................. 40

RECORDING

Setting ......................................................... 42

Recording procedure ................................... 43

Audio dubbing ............................................. 44

Backup recording function ........................... 45

Recording with serial remote terminals ....... 46

External timer recording .............................. 47

PLAYBACK

Setting ......................................................... 48

Basic playback procedure ........................... 49

Special playback functions .......................... 50

Search function ........................................... 52

Repeat playback .......................................... 53

Multi cue-up ................................................. 54

External timer playback ............................... 56

Dubbing with another machine using the

SERIAL REMOTE OUT/DV terminals ......... 57

TIME CODE

Displaying the time code ............................. 58

Presetting the time code ............................. 59

Recording the time code ............................. 60

Playing back the time code ......................... 63

EDIT

Editing with an RS-422A/JVC bus edit

remote controller ......................................... 64

Using a non-linear editing system ............... 68

MENU SCREENS

Structure of the Menu screens .................... 69

Setting the menus ....................................... 70

Description of the Menu screens ................. 72

RS-232C INTERFACE

Command tables ......................................... 84

RS-232C specifications ............................... 85

RS-232C commands ................................... 86

OTHERS

Warning display ........................................... 97

Troubleshooting ........................................... 99

Checking the hour meter ........................... 100

Optional devices ........................................ 101

Installing SA-K46U RS-232C interface

board ......................................................... 102

Specifications ............................................ 103

Supplement ............................................... 105

Table of Contents

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