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Thank you for purchasing our HD Video
Cassette Recorder BR-HD50
This instruction manual was made for the BR-
HD50U and the BR-HD50E.
Items only applicable to BR-HD50U are labeled
“U model only” or “U only”.
Items only applicable to BR-HD50E are labeled
“E model only” or “E only”.
z HDV 720p format
Records and plays back HD (High-Definition)
video with 720 effective scanlines (progressive
scan).
This unit records 720/24p/25p/30p, 480/60p,
and 576/50p HDV signals from an IEEE1394
terminal. 24p video has the same frame count
as movie film.
z Compatible with DV format
Compatible with DV format for digitally record-
ing SD (Standard-Definition) video.
z Compatible mechanism for standard/mini
DV cassettes
Records and plays back HDV or DV format on
standard and mini size DV cassettes.
(SP mode only)
DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in HDV or
DV format.
Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only
be played.
z Equipped with IEEE1394 terminal
Inputs and outputs HDV signals, DV signals,
and digital audio. Capable of exchanging digi-
tal signals with IEEE1394 compatible equip-
ment.
z Compatible with 60Hz/50Hz HD signal for-
mat
Compatible with both 60Hz and 50Hz HD sig-
nal formats. Select this on the Menu screen.
z Equipped with HDMI terminal
Outputs digital video and digital audio.
View HD video on monitors with an HDMI ter-
minal.
z Equipped with COMPONENT OUT terminal
Outputs HD/SD analog video.
View HD video on HD-compatible monitors
with a COMPONENT input terminal.
z Outputs cross-converted video
During HDV/DV signal input or playback, for-
mat converted video can be output from the
HDMI terminal or COMPONENT OUT termi-
nal. Select the output video on the Menu
screen.
z Equipped with composite and Y/C input/
output terminals
Inputs and outputs analog video. Analog video
is recorded in the DV format.
z RS-422A compatible
Connect this unit with the RS-422A compatible
RM-G820 edit controller, and use this unit as a
player.
This can also be connected to RS-422A com-
patible non-linear editing machines.
z Equipped with SERIAL REMOTE terminal
Connect to a wired remote controller for
remote operation of this unit. Or, connect with
afoot switch used for recording operations.
z Recording and playback of time codes
z Backup recording function
With the combined use of other DV machines,
long-time continuous recording is possible.
z Multi-cue up
Up to 5 points of the tape position can be reg-
istered and cued up.
z Index/blank search function
It can search for positions where index signals
are recorded and unrecorded parts.
z Repeat play function
There are 3 types of repeat function.
(INDEX/ V.END/ TAPE END)
This is an HDV/DV format video cassette recorder. Video cas-
settes with the Bor A logo can be used with it.
DVCAM cassettes can be recorded in the HDV/DV format.
MAIN FEATURES
HDV and are trademarks of the Sony
Corporation and the Victor Company of Japan,
Limited.
DVCAM is a trademark of the Sony Corporation.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Remarks of usage...............................................4
Cassette tape......................................................5
HDV and DV format............................................6
Regular maintenance..........................................8
Cleaning tape......................................................9
Condensation......................................................9
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Front panel........................................................10
Rear panel........................................................16
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
On-screen display.............................................20
Status display ...................................................21
Event/Alarm display..........................................24
CONNECTION
Connecting video signals..................................26
Connecting audio signals..................................28
Attaching the supplied ferrite core....................29
Connecting with SERIAL REMOTE terminals
...30
Connecting the AC adapter ..............................31
RECORDING/OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMAT
Inputting analog signal......................................32
Inputting digital signal.......................................33
Playback...........................................................34
PREPARATION
Turning on/off the power...................................35
Operation method (main unit/remote controller)
and OPERATION LOCK mode.........................36
Loading/Ejecting cassette.................................37
Setting/Displaying date and time......................38
Selecting HD signal format...............................40
RECORDING
Settings for analog signal input.........................41
Settings for digital signal input..........................42
Adjusting audio recording level.........................44
Recording procedure........................................46
Backup recording function................................47
Recording with SERIAL REMOTE terminals....48
PLAYBACK
Playback settings............................................. 49
Basic playback procedure................................ 51
Special playback functions............................... 52
Search function................................................ 54
Repeat playback.............................................. 55
Multi cue-up ..................................................... 56
TIME CODE
Displaying the time code.................................. 58
Presetting the time code.................................. 59
Recording the time code.................................. 60
Playing back the time code.............................. 62
EDIT
Using a non-linear editing system.................... 63
MENU SCREENS
Setting the menus............................................ 64
Structure of the Menu screens......................... 66
Description of the Menu screens ..................... 67
OTHERS
Warning display ............................................... 79
Troubleshooting............................................... 81
Checking the hour meter.................................. 83
Specifications................................................... 84
Supplement...................................................... 86