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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LLT0088-001A-H
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to unsure the best possi-
ble performance.
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-HD50U/BR-HD50E
Serial No.
is a registered trademark owned by Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.
2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Printed in Thailand
LLT0088-001A-H
I
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For USA & Canada)
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 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:
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 OPERATION.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTRO-
CUTION 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 trian-
gle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur
sur la présence d'opérations d'entretien impor-
tantes au sujet desquelles des renseigne-
ments
se
trouvent
dans
le
manuel
d'instructions.
* Ces symboles ne sont utilisés 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 magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du
courant alternatif en 120 V.
ATTENTION:
Afin d'éviter tout resque d'incendie ou d'électro-
cution, ne pas utiliser d'autres sources d'alimen-
tation électrique.
REMARQUE:
La plaque d'identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le
panneau arrière 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 numérique de la Class B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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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:
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.
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.
Port
Cable
Length
AUDIO
SHIELDED CABLE
10 meters
LINE
COAXIAL CABLE
10 meters
COMPONENT
COAXIAL CABLE
10 meters
Y/C
COAXIAL CABLE
10 meters
IEEE1394
SHIELDED TWIST PAIR CABLE
4.5 meters
HDMI
SHIELDED TWIST PAIR CABLE
5 meters
REMOTE
SHIELDED TWIST PAIR CABLE
5 meters
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[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.
Attention:
This symbol is
only valid in
the European
Union.
IV
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For Europe)
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
the following code;
GREEN-and-YELLOW
: EARTH
BLUE
: NEUTRAL
BROWN
: LIVE
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 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.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
FOR U.K. ONLY
Not to be used in the U.K.
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your
socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropri-
ate one fitted.