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MENU SCREENS
OTHERS [1/2] Menu Screen
The OTHERS menu screen consists of two screens (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)
Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
OUTPUT CHAR. Selects whether to display the menu screen or the warning display on the monitor connected to the video signal out-
put connector.
ON: On-screen-display
OFF : No on-screen-display
LONG PAUSE TIME Selects the time (minutes) before the tape protect mode (drum head rotation stopped) is engaged when the record-
standby condition continues.
3MIN: 3 minutes
5MIN : 5 minutes
* When used in a cold environment or when the stopped or STILL status continues, the setting will be 3 minutes or
less regardless of the setting on the menu.
* Normally, set “3MIN” and use this to prevent head clogging and tape damage. 
ALARM VR LEVEL Selects whether or not alarm sound is emitted and the volume of the alarm sound.
The alarm sound is output through the monitoring loudspeaker and the PHONES jack.
OFF : Sound is not output.
LOW : Alarm sound is soft.
MIDDLE : Alarm sound is normal.
HIGH: Alarm sound is loud.
FRONT TALLY Selects the lighting method of the FRONT TALLY lamp during recording.
BLINK: The lamp blinks from when the REC/VTR trigger is pressed and until recording starts. The lamp lights
steadily during recording.
ON : The lamp lights only during recording.
OFF : The lamp is always off.
BACK TALLY Selects the lighting method of the BACK TALLY lamp during recording.
BLINK: The lamp blinks from when the REC/VTR trigger is pressed and until recording starts. The lamp lights
steadily during recording.
ON : The lamp lights only during recording.
OFF : The lamp is always off.
FORMAT LED Sets whether or not the [HDV/DV LED] h on page 15 lights for HDV format or DV format. 
ON:Lights.
OFF : Does not light. 
NEXT PAGE To display the OTHERS [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.
PAGE BACK The TOP MENU screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.
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MENU SCREENS
OTHERS [2/2] Menu Screen
* This is not displayed in VTR mode. 
Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
1394 REC TRIGGER* Sets how to control the REC trigger command output from the IEEE1394 connector. (Can be displayed and set in
camera mode)
Set this when recording a backup of the DV signal from this camcorder onto another device. 
OFF: Does not control the backup device. 
SYNCRO : Controls the backup device in conjunction with the recording start/stop mode status on the camcorder,
and if there is no videocassette or if no tape remains for recording, controls the backup device in con-
junction with the REC trigger button and the lens VTR button on the camcorder. 
SPLIT : The REC trigger button on the right panel of the camcorder controls the backup device recording start/
stop. Set this when you want to control the timing of the recording on the camcorder and the backup
device separately. 
SERIES : Automatically starts recording on a backup device that is on Pause when the tape on the camcorder has
less than 3 minutes remaining during shooting. 
MEMO
• If you use the backup recording function on the BR-HD50, set this item to OFF. 
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.
MENU ALL RESET Selects whether to reset the menu screen settings to initial settings.
The camera mode and VTR mode menu settings are reset. (The TC PRESET, UB PRESET, and CLOCK ADJUST
settings are not reset.)
CANCEL: The settings are not reset. 
EXECUTE : The settings are reset. 
MEMO
• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape. 
• If the current menu settings and the factory settings have different FRAME RATE settings, “REBOOT!” is dis-
played for 3 seconds, the camcorder automatically turns off and then turns on.
PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial once to return to the OTHERS [1/2] menu screen. 
DRUM HOUR Displays the drum usage time. 
Use as an estimate for regular maintenance. 
The cursor (K) does not move to this item. 
FAN HOUR Displays the fan motor usage time. 
Use as an estimate for regular maintenance. 
The cursor (K) does not move to this item. 
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MENU SCREENS
FILE MANAGE Menu Screen
You can perform the following operations in the FILE MAN-
AGE menu screen. 
• Settings corresponding to shooting conditions can be read
immediately with the following read-only files.
LIVE HD30P: Ideal setting for HD30P format
LIVE HD25P: Ideal setting for HD25P format
CINELIKE HD24P: Ideal setting for movie-quality shooting
* The read-only files listed above cannot be saved or reset.
• Save menu settings (Camcorder: CAM1, CAM2; SD mem-
ory card: EXT1, 2, 3, 4) to files. 
• Load saved files. 
• You can set a SUB NAME for the file to be saved. 
• Reset the menu settings to the factory settings. 
• Initialize (format) an SD memory card. 
• When you set CANCEL for the LOAD, STORE, RESET
and FORMAT SD CARD items, these operations are not
executed. 
• A message is displayed in the LCD monitor or the view-
finder. 
Execute : Displayed for 3 seconds
Complete : Displayed for 3 seconds
Error : Flashes (Error displays XSee page 80.)
If there is an error: 
• Press the STATUS button → Return to the normal
screen. 
• Press the SHUTTER dial → Return to the FILE MAN-
AGE menu screen. 
• To exit the FILE MANAGE screen: 
Move the cursor (K) to PAGE BACK and press the SHUT-
TER dial
or
press the STATUS button. 
„Displaying the FILE MANAGE menu
screen
Select the FILE MANAGE.. item on the TOP MENU
screen. 
„Loading a menu settings file
Select the LOAD FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu
screen. 
1.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT
and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• The file name setting area flashes. 
2.Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to load and press
the SHUTTER dial. 
3.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the LOAD
item and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• EXECUTE flashes. 
4.With EXECUTE selected, press the SHUTTER dial to
read the menu settings in the selected file. 
If the current menu settings and the menu settings to be
loaded have different video format settings, “REBOOT!” is
displayed for 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off automat-
ically and then turns on. 
FILE MANAGE menu screen
Execute Complete
Error
Reboot displayFlashing
Error display
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MENU SCREENS
FILE MANAGE Menu Screen (Cont’d)
„Saving settings
Select the STORE FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu
screen. 
1.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT
and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• The file name setting area flashes. 
2.Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the file to save to, and
press the SHUTTER dial. 
„Setting a SUB NAME
If you do not want to set a SUB NAME, go to Step 5.. 
3.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SUB
NAME and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• The first character in the file name flashes. 
4.Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the character, and press
the SHUTTER dial. 
• The second character in the file name flashes. 
Repeat Step 4. up through the eighth character. 
5.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the
STORE item and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• EXECUTE (if the file already exists, “OVERWRITE”)
flashes. 
6.With EXECUTE selected, turn the SHUTTER dial to save
the menu settings to the selected file. 
„Error displays
• NO CARD:
No SD memory card is inserted. 
Insert an SD memory card. 
•NO FORMAT:
The SD memory card is not initialized (formatted). 
Initialize (format) the SD memory card. 
• NO ACCESS:
There is a problem with the SD memory card. 
Replace the SD memory card. 
•WRITE PROTECT:
The SD memory card may be write-protected. 
Check that write-protection is disabled. 
• CARD FULL:
The SD memory card does not have enough free space. 
Delete unwanted data or initialize (format) the card. 
• INVALID VIDEO FORMAT:
A settings file for a video format that is not supported was
called up. 
Settings files for video formats that are not supported can-
not be called up. 
• READ ONLY FILE:
Indicates a read-only file. 
Read-only files cannot be saved.
1. 2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
Settable Characters
Spa ce
Execute Complete
ErrorFlashing
Error display
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MENU SCREENS
„Resetting the menu settings to the fac-
tory settings
Select the RESET FILE.. item on the FILE MANAGE menu
screen. 
1.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to SELECT
and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• The file name setting area for the file to be reset
flashes. 
2.Turn the SHUTTER dial, select the name of the file to
reset, and press the SHUTTER dial. 
CAM1, CAM2, CURRENT (current settings)
3.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the
RESET item and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• EXECUTE flashes. 
4.With EXECUTE selected, turn the SHUTTER dial to reset
the settings.
If the current menu settings and the factory settings have
different video format settings, “REBOOT!” is displayed
for 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off automatically and
then turns on. 
When this happens, the SUB NAME initial value,
“[SCENE]” is displayed. 
MEMO
Even if CAM1 and CAM2 are reset, the current settings are
not reset. 
To reset the currently set values, select “CURRENT”. 
„Initializing (formatting) an SD memory
card 
Before initializing (formatting) a card:
1Insert and remove the SD memory card with the power
to the camcorder OFF. 
2Disable write-protection on the SD memory card. 
3Check that an SD memory card has been inserted into
the camcorder. 
1.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the FOR-
MAT SD CARD item and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• CANCEL flashes. 
2.Turn the SHUTTER dial, and when EXECUTE flashes,
press the SHUTTER dial to initialize (format) the card. 
If there is an error: 
Check items 2 and 3 in “Before initializing (formatting) a
card”. 
Execute Complete
Flashing
Error display Execute Complete
Reboot display
Error
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FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
How to Use Skin Detail
This function suppresses edge sharpening in the skin color
areas of the video signal, enabling velvety, smooth skin
tones. 
„Setting the skin detail function color and
range
1.
Display the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.
In menu setting procedure
TOP MENU screen → CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] →
CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] → Select ADVANCED PRO-
CESS item. 
2.Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the SKIN
COLOR ADJUST item and press the SHUTTER dial. 
• The SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen is displayed. 
• The entire screen becomes black and white, and only
the areas recognized by the skin detail function are dis-
played in color. 
3.Move the cursor (K) to the SKIN COLOR DET. item, press
the SHUTTER dial and select EXECUTE to switch to skin
color detection mode. 
4.Shoot so that the color area you want to detect within the
detection area frame is input. 
To confirm the detection area, press the SHUTTER dial
and set SKIN COLOR DET. to STOP. 
• The frame on the screen is the detection area for the
skin detail function. 
• The color within the detection area is recognized as the
color that the skin detail function will use. 
• If the color within the detection area is not recognized
as the color that the skin detail function will use,
“ERROR” is displayed on the screen. 
5.If you want to change the range of colors recognized with
the skin color detection function, follow the steps below. 
1Turn the SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the
SKIN COLOR RANGE item and press the SHUTTER
dial. 
→ The setting area flashes and can be changed.
2Turn the SHUTTER dial up or down to widen or narrow
the color range.
• Set the range as you check the color display.
3To confirm the color range, press the SHUTTER dial.
• The setting returns to its lit state. 
6.To stop the SKIN COLOR ADJUST function, turn the
SHUTTER dial, bring the cursor (K) to the PAGE BACK
item and press the SHUTTER dial.
USER 3 USER 2 USER 1
STATUS MENUSHUTTER
2
1
OFF ND FILTER
WHT.BALAUTOAUTO
 
  
SHUTTER dial
STATUS button
Cursor
1.
CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen
2.
ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen
3. 4.
Detection
area
SKIN COLOR ADJUST menu screen
Black and
white
presenta-
tion
Color
presenta-
tion
SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen
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FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
„Using the Skin Detail Function
To use the skin detail function set on the SKIN COLOR
ADJUST screen, select “ON” for the SKIN DETECT item on
the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.
In addition, you can use the LEVEL item to set three levels of
suppression of skin color area detail enhancement in the
video signal. XSee page 65.
While the skin detail function operates, the “SD” indicator is
displayed on the STATUS 0 and STATUS 1 screen in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor.
„Confirming the color tone area adjusted
with the Skin Detail function
When you push the ZEBRA switch on the front panel to “SKIN
AREA”, the skin detail function turns ON, and the color area
adjusted with the skin detail function is displayed in color in
the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
MEMO
When COLOR GAIN item on the ADVANCED PROCESS
menu screen is set to “OFF”, only the portion the skin detail
function is working is displayed in skin color.
XSee page 67.
STATUS 0
ZEBRA switch“SD” display
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FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION
Outputting color bars
This camcorder can output three types of color bars, depend-
ing on the camera settings. 
To output color bars, make the following settings. 
1.Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”. 
2.Set the BARS item on the CAMERA OPERATION menu
screen to “ON”. XSeepage64.
• Color bars are output. 
„Outputting color bars using the USER buttons
1.Turn the FULL AUTO switch to “OFF”. 
2.Assign “BARS” to one of the USER1, 2 or 3 buttons.
XSee “SWITCH MODE Menu Screen” on page 69.
3.Press the USER button to which “BARS” was assigned. 
• Color bars are output. 
MEMO
• You can select whether to output an audio test signal dur-
ing color bar output using the TEST TONE item on the
AUDIO/MIC menu screen. XSee page 70.
• Color bars are not output when FULL AUTO mode is ON
or in VTR mode. 
FULL AUTO
switch
USER button
NTSC standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the
SMPTE standard.
PAL standard : Outputs color bars compliant with the
EBU standard.
16:9 screen : Outputs multi-format color bars.
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OTHERS
Warnings and Responses
Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or if
there is a problem on the VTR.
In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the
monitor speaker or PHONES jack.
MEMO
This camcorder uses microcomputers. It may not operate properly if there is external static or interference. If this happens, turn
the power off and then on again.
Display Status Action
60/30 24 INHIBIT 
CHANGE FRAME 
RATE MENUThe FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record-
ed in 60/30, 24 frame HDV format is played back or it is in-
put into the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. Sets the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu
screen to match the frames. 
XSee page 62.
60/30 INHIBIT 
CHANGE FRAME 
RATE MENUThe FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, and a tape record-
ed in 60/30 frame DV format is played back or it is input into
the IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. 
50/25 INHIBIT 
CHANGE FRAME 
RATE MENUThe FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re-
corded in 50/25 frame HDV/DV format or it is input into the
IEEE1394 port in VTR mode. 
24 INHIBIT CHANGE 
FRAME RATE MENUThe FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 and, a tape record-
ed in 24 frame DV format is played back or it is input into
the IEEE1394 port  in VTR mode. 
DV-60I INVALID! 
DV-24P INVALID! 
DV-24PA INVALID!A tape recorded in DV-60I, DV-24P, or DV-24PA format
was played back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in
VTR mode on the E model. The E model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-60I,
DV-24P or DV-24PA format or input into the IEEE1394 con-
nector in VTR mode.
DV-50I INVALID! 
DV-25P INVALID!A tape recorded in DV-50I or DV-25P format was played
back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode on
the U model. The U model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-50I or
DV-25P format or input into the IEEE1394 connector in
VTR mode.
INVALID TAPE! A computer data tape or a DVC PRO cassette was used.  Use a MiniDV videocassette. 
LP TAPE INVALID! Tried to play back a tape recorded in LP mode. This camcorder cannot record or play back in LP mode. 
NO DV SIGNAL DV signal was not input.  Set the IEEE1394 switch to DV and input a DV signal. 
NO HDV SIGNAL HDV signal was not input.  Set the IEEE1394 switch to HDV and input an HDV signal. 
COPY INHIBIT Tried to record a copyguarded signal.  Cannot record a copyguarded signal. 
REC  INHIBIT A tape that cannot be recorded (back switch is set to SAVE)
was inserted. Set the switch on the back of the cassette tape to REC. 
NO TAPE No videocassette tape is inserted.  Insert a cassette tape. 
LOW VOLTAGE Battery is low.  Charge the battery pack or replace it. 
TAPE NEAR END There are less than 3 minutes remaining on the tape (flash-
es only when recording).To continue shooting, find a new tape or replace the tape. 
TAPE END Displayed when the tape ends.  Replace the tape. 
CHANGE 1394 
SWITCHRecording or playback video format and the IEEE1394 set-
ting is different when connected to the IEEE1394 port.Set the IEEE1394 switch correctly, turn the power off and
then on again. 
SWITCH TO VTR 
MODETried to use the FF or REW button in camera mode.  Press the CAM/VTR button to set VTR mode. 
HEAD CLEANING 
REQUIREDDisplayed when the video head is dirty. (Head clogging was
detected during an edit search in shooting mode as well as
during playback and displayed.)Clean with a special head cleaning tape. 
XSee page 7.
CLEANING TAPE! Displayed when a head cleaning tape is inserted.  The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re-
moved.
COPY GUARD! Tried to play back a copyguarded tape.  Cannot play back a copyguarded tape. 
FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time.  Please contact your local dealer or JVC.
PUSH CASSETTE 
COVERThe videocassette cover is not firmly shut.  Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover.
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OTHERS
Warnings and Responses (Cont’d)
• Warning Indications for VTR Abnormalities
Should malfunctions occur during VTR operation, the unit
self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnose together
with an error code on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.Error code
Warning
Error Code Error Details GY-HD100 Operation Remedy
0201 
CONDENSATION ON DRUMIndicates dew formation (condensa-
tion).Operation stops. All opera-
tions are rejected.Leave the unit with the power ON, until
the indication disappears.
3200 
LOADING FAILURETape cannot be loaded. Switch the power OFF and then switch
it back ON. However, the tape may be
damaged depending on the circum-
stances. Please consult the person in
charge of professional video equip-
ment at your nearest JVC-authorized
service agent. 3300 
UNLOADING FAILURETape cannot be unloaded.
4100 
CASSETTE EJECT FAILUREIrregularity with eject operation.
5605 - 5609 
DEFECTIVE TAPETape  is  cut. Operation  stops. Press the EJECT button to take out the
cassette.
5702 
TAPE END DET. ERRORTape end sensor error. Operation  stops.  All  opera-
tions are rejected.Switch the power OFF and then switch
it back ON. However, the tape may be
damaged depending on the circum-
stances. Please consult the person in
charge of professional video equip-
ment at your nearest JVC-authorized
service agent. 5802 
TAPE BEGIN DET. ERRORTape beginning sensor error.
7001 
DRUM MOTOR FAILUREDrum rotation error.
7101 
CAP MOTOR FAILURECapstan rotation error.
7202 - 7203 
SUPPLY REEL FAILURESupply reel rotation error.
7302 - 7303 
TAKE UP REEL FAILURETake up reel rotation error.
7305 
TAKE UP REEL FAILURETake up reel rotation error when un-
loading.
8000 
EMERGENCY TAPE!Tape problem detected.
TURN POWER OFF. 
TURN BACK ON LATER.System error when power is turned on. HDV/DV  LED,  VTR  indicator
and TALLY lamp flash. Only
POWER switch operation is
accepted.Turn off the power and let the unit sit
for sometime before turning it back on.
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