R U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-DV600U R E VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS BR-DV600E OPERATE CH-1/3 OPERATE CH-1/3 ON/OFF ON/OFF VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-DV600U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-DV600E REC LEVEL EJECT MENU REC HOLD SHIFT SHIFT SELECT SET CH-1/2 MIX CH-3/4 PLAY REW STOP FF ADVANCE PRESET CH-2/4 HOLD SHIFT SHIFT SELECT SET REMOTE LOCAL MIC CTL TC UB PHONES AUDIO Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
U E 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 2U 2 5 residential area (in houses) 5 commercial and light industry; e.g. office or theatres Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use.
U SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
→ CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 7 PLAYBACK 1-1 Major Features ............................................. 5 1-2 Maintenance ................................................ 5 1-3 Precautions .................................................. 6 Front Panel .................................................. 7 Rear Panel ................................................... 8 On-Screen Display ....................................... 9 LCD Display ...............................................
2 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND DISPLAYS 1 INTRODUCTION 1-3 Precautions 2-1 Front Panel Installation and storage Cassette tape 5 Avoid using the unit in places subject to the following 5 Type conditions: – Extreme heat or cold – Strong magnetic field – High humidity – Dust and soil – Vibrations – Condensation # $ Only cassettes bearing the MiniDV mark can be used with this VCR.
2 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND DISPLAYS 2 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND DISPLAYS 2-2 Rear Panel 2-3 On-Screen Display ^ DV IN/OUT Y/C COMPONENT VIDEO LINE * ( The on-screen display can be viewed on a monitor connected to the rear panel’s [VIDEO MONITOR OUT] connector when the No. 500 menu switch is set to “ON”. Pressing the [MENU] button will bring up the menu switch display regardless of this setting. ) AUDIO CH 1/3 Five types of indication are available.
3 CONNECTIONS 2 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND DISPLAYS 2-4 LCD Display 6 5 3-1 Video system connections 40 30 20 10 H 3 NDF M HOLD S F 2 1 Counter display section Three types of indications can be displayed in the counter display section. (1) Tape counter Normally, the indication selected with the [COUNTER] switch is shown. When the No. 516 menu switch is set to “CLOCK”, the time and date are shown. See “Built-in clock setting” on page 22.
3 CONNECTIONS 3 CONNECTIONS 3-2 Audio system connections 3-3 Other connections Audio output from a VCR, etc.
3 CONNECTIONS 3 CONNECTIONS 3-4 Editing system examples 3-4 Editing system examples 5 Mixed S-VHS/VHS system 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.
For servicing See the service manual page 1-10 “1.6 SERVICE MENU”. → 4 MENU SWITCHES 3 CONNECTIONS 5 Edit adjust setting The No. 353 menu switch must be adjusted according to the configuration of the editing system being used. 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.
4 MENU SWITCHES 4 MENU SWITCHES 4-2 Menu switch details 4-2 Menu switch details For switch setting procedures, refer to “Menu switch setting procedure”. q: Factory setting (00): The number in the bracket shows the set value on the counter display. 002 OPERATION 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.
5 PREPARATION 4 MENU SWITCHES Preparing this unit for recording or playback. 4-2 Menu switch details q: Factory setting (00): The number in the bracket shows the set value on the counter display. 397 FAN 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.
6 RECORDING 5 PREPARATION Built-in clock setting Time data is recorded in the sub code area of the tape during recording. In the Play mode, this data is read out and can be shown on the on-screen display or the counter display. OPERATE CH-1/3 [Reference] Clock data is retained for about 60 hours after the 6-hour power supply is used up (Operate On mode). MENU [REC LEVEL] control ON/OFF VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-DV600U ADVANCE: Changes the value. PRESET: Enters the set value.
7 PLAYBACK 6 RECORDING [REC LEVEL] control OPERATE CH-1/3 OPERATE CH-1/3 ON/OFF ON/OFF REC LEVEL MENU SELECT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT A.
8 EXTERNAL TIMER-START FUNCTION 9 TIME CODE (AUTOMATIC START-UP WITH POWER SUPPLY) 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.
9 TIME CODE 9 TIME CODE 1 Set the menu switches. ( See page 20.) H H M M S S F F “PRESET”. 5 Set the No. 415 menu switch. Setting is not necessary for user bits. REC RUN: The time code is counted only during recording. FREE RUN: The time code is counted after the preset is complete. M S F ON/OFF VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER BR-DV600U REC LEVEL EJECT MENU ADVANCE PRESET REC CH-2/4 5 Set the No. 416 menu switch. H OPERATE CH-1/3 5 Set the No.
10 SUPER SCENE FINDER FUNCTION 11 RS-232C INTERFACE 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. 11-1 Command tables This section provides information on programming VCR operations via the RS-232C interface.
11 RS-232C INTERFACE 11 RS-232C INTERFACE 11-2 RS-232C specifications 11-3 RS-232C commands 9PIN D-Sub ASCII code table Use this table to express the values or alphabets on the RS-232C interface. 1 2 34 5 0 6 Pin NO. Signals 9 Operations Direction of signals 2 RXD Receive data VTR p PC 3 TXD Transmit data VTR [ PC VTR [ PC 4 DTR Data terminal ready 5 GND Signal ground 6 DSR Data set ready VTR p PC Note: PC means a controller such as a personal computer.
11 RS-232C INTERFACE 11 RS-232C INTERFACE Commands Description Setting (preset) commands B6 Shuttle reverse play. The search speed is specified by sending the speed code data after this command (see the table above). These commands activate various settings on the VCR. When a command is sent, the corresponding setting is activated. R-SHUTTLE C4 FULL EE ON Full EE mode ON C5 FULL EE OFF Full EE mode OFF CA REC Record. Transmit this command after transmitting REC DUB REQUEST.
11 RS-232C INTERFACE Contents of STATUS SENSE When the STATUS SENSE (D7H) command is sent, the following data (5 bytes) is returned. 11 RS-232C INTERFACE Fourth byte Bit No. Status 7 PLAY MODE 6 FF MODE First byte Bit No. Status 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Always 1 Always 0 SHORT FF/REW REC INHIBIT CASSETTE OUT SERVO LOCK Undefined ERROR When the bit is 1 During short FF or short REW Recording is inhibited. There is no cassette loaded. Servo is locked. Always 0 An error has occurred. Second byte Bit No.
11 RS-232C INTERFACE Menu switch setting command ED MEMORY SW PRESET Use this command to change the VCR’s menu switches. Transmit the data (3 bytes) corresponding to the menu switch to be changed, following this command. (e.g.) Set No. 108
For servicing → See the service manual page 1-16 “1.7 WARNIGN CODES”. 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12-1 Warning indicators On-screen display Error contents Operation Solution The supply reel rotation is abnormal. Operation stops. No operations are possible. 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. System controller reference signal failure. Operation stops. No operations are possible.
12 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 SPECIFICATIONS 12-2 Other problems General 5 Power requirements • The [REMOTE] switch is set to “REMOTE”. • The No. 002 menu switch is set to “ON”. • Set the [REMOTE] switch to “LOCAL”. • The monitor is not connected to the [MONITOR OUT] connector. • The No. 500 menu switch is set to “OFF”. • Connect the monitor to the [MONITOR OUT] connector. • Set the No. 500 menu switch to “ON”. Noise appears on parts of the playback picture.
Vorsichtshinweise für die Verwendung des Kopfreinigungsbandes 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).
