JVC BR-HD50 - Manual (Page 9)

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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.
Memo
z DVCAM cassette can be recorded in the HDV
or DV format.
z Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can be
played (SP Mode).
z M-DV80 cassettes (mini DV 80min tape) can-
not be used with this unit.
„ 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.
„ 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.
• 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.
Cassette tape
z Standard DV cas-
settes z Mini DV cassettes
LA-DV276
LA-DV186
LA-DV124 M-DV63PRO
M-DV63HD
REC
SAVE
Slide
Remarks on the use of tape
z Do not load the videotape in the wrong direction.
z Store the tape only after it has been fully rewound, so as to avoid damaging the tape.
z Store the cassette in places low in humidity, well-ventilated and fungus-proof.
z 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.
Recording
Storage
Short period
(Up to 10 years) Long period
(Over 10 years)
Temperature 17°C to 25°C 15°C to 23°C 15°C to 19°C
Humidity 30% to 70% 40% to 55% 25% to 35%
Hourly temperature change Less than 10°C - -
Hourly humidity change Less than 10% - -