Introduction; Remarks Of Usage; Cassette Tape - JVC BR-HD50 Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Remarks of usage

Place of storage and use
Avoid storing or using this VCR in the following
places:
Excessively hot or cold places beyond the
allowable temperature for operation(5°C –
40°C).
Humid or dry places beyond the allowable
humidity range for operation (30% – 80%
RH).
Dusty or sandy places.
Places exposed to oil, smoke or steam,
such as the kitchen vicinity.
Intensely vibrating or unstable places.
Places prone to condensation.
Places that generate strong magnetic fields,
e.g., near a transformer or motor.
Places near devices that generate electric
waves, e.g., a transceiver or mobile phone.
Places that generate X-ray radiation or cor-
rosive gases.
Also do not leave the unit for long hours in a
parked car under direct sunlight or near room
heating equipment.
Handling the unit
Do not place heavy objects on the unit, like
a monitor or TV.
Do not insert foreign objects into the cas-
sette slot.
Mind your finger when loading a cassette
tape.
Be careful not to get your fingers clamped
when loading the cassette to prevent injury.
Place this unit out of reach of young chil-
dren to prevent injury as fingers may get
clamped while a cassette tape is being
loaded.
Do not block the ventilation openings on the
rear panel.
Avoid strong impact to the unit. Do not drop
the unit.
Remove the cassette tape from the cas-
sette slot when transporting the unit.
Remove the AC adapter to save energy
when the unit is not in use.
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Maintaining the unit (Turn off the power
before performing maintenance work.)
Wipe the unit with a soft cloth.
Do not wipe it with thinner or benzene as it
may melt or tarnish the unit surface.
For stubborn stains, use water-diluted neutral
detergent and then wipe it dry.
Always use the supplied AC adapter.
Failure to do so can cause mechanical break-
down or electric shock.
Use the supplied power cord.
Using a different type or damaged cord may
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the supplied power cord
for other models.
When making an important recording, do not
record within the two or three minutes at the
beginning or end of the tape.
Recorded video (sound) is meant for per-
sonal entertainment only and must not be
used for other purposes without the prior con-
sent of the copyright owner.
JVC shall not guarantee the quality of record-
ing and playback should BR-HD50 fail to
function normally due to defects, either of the
unit itself or the video cassette tapes.

Cassette tape

BR-HD50 can record onto and playback standard
DV and mini DV cassette tapes (for SP mode
only).
Use the following JVC cassettes with the B or
A the logo.
Standard DV cas- Mini DV cassettes
settes
LA-DV276 M-DV63PRO
LA-DV186 M-DV63HD
LA-DV124
Memo
DVCAM cassette can be recorded in the HDV
or DV format.
Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can be
played (SP Mode).
M-DV80 cassettes (mini DV 80min tape) can-
not be used with this unit.
Remarks on the use of tape
Do not load the videotape in the wrong direction.
Store the tape only after it has been fully rewound, so as to avoid damaging the tape.
Store the cassette in places low in humidity, well-ventilated and fungus-proof.
When a cassette tape is used repeatedly, noise may increase due to e.g., dropout, etc. hence
affecting its performance. Do not use dirty or damaged tapes as they will shorten the life span of the
rotation head.
For recording and storing videotapes in the best condition
Observe the following instructions for the best recording and storage of videotapes.
• Take care of the conditions of handling videotapes.
It is recommended that you record and store videotapes in the environment below.
Recording
Temperature 17°C to 25°C
Humidity 30% to 70%
Hourly temperature change Less than 10°C
Hourly humidity change Less than 10%
• Do not leave the videotapes neglected for a long period.
If videotapes are left wound for a long period of time, it may result in distortion of the tape. Also it
may cause tape-to-tape adhesion (known as blocking). It is recommended that videotapes be
unspooled and rewound once a year for refreshing.
• When tapes are not in use, store them in cases and on end.
Storage cases protect videotapes from humidity, dust and ultraviolet. Keep tapes in cases and do
not store them lying flat. When housed in a horizontal position, pressure from other tapes can
cause distortions and deformations of the tape edges.
Erasure prevention
DV cassettes have a safety slide at the back to
prevent accidental erasure.
• To prevent accidental erasure of important
records, push the slide to the "SAVE" posi-
tion.
• To record, push the slide to the "REC" posi-
tion.
Slide
REC
SAVE
Storage
Short period Long period
(Up to 10 years) (Over 10 years)
15°C to 23°C 15°C to 19°C
40% to 55% 25% to 35%
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