
1INTRODUCTION
1・IABOUTTHIS MANUAL
This manual introduces you to the BR‑S800U S‑VHS
Recorder and the BR‑S500U S‑VHSPlayer. The BR‑
S500U is aplayback‑only VCR. It does not have the
recording capability of the BR‑SBOOU. Readthis
manual carefully before setting upand operating the
BR‑S800U/BR‑S500U. This manual consists of the
following sections
Section 1 INTRODUCTfON
This section describes the organization of this
manual andexplains the main features andthe
precautions you should take whenoperating the
BRS800U厄RS500U.
S
田tlon 2 CONTROLS,CONNECTORS,AND
DISPLAYS
Abasic description of all controls, connectors, and
displays. If you are already familiar with
professional editing techniques and knowhowto
useaprofess旧nal VCR,you will probably beable
to sta刊operating your VCRafter you read this
section.
Section 3 CONNECTIONS
This section describes howto connect the BR
S800U/BR‑S500Uto other units
SectI
。n4 MENUSWITCHSETTfNG
TheBRSBOOU/BR S500Uinco巾orate aMenu
Switch" function which lets you customize the VCR
according to your requirements with avariety of
settings onscreen. Setting procedures and setting
items are described in this section
11 ・2MAIN FE町URES
• TheBR‑SBOOU/8円− S500U offer the performance
andfunctions required of professional VCRs
• Ruggedconstruction with DD(Direct Drive) motor
andaluminum diecast chassis for professional use
• Asimple, low‑cost editing sys回mcan be configured
by combining the BR‑S800U and BR‑S500U with
the optional RM‑GBOOU editing controller
Section 5 LOADING/UNLOADING
This section describes howto load or unload video
cassettes
Section 6 PLAYBACK
This section describes preparati旧ns and settings
for playback.
Section 7 RECORDING
This section describes preparations and settings
for recording. This section can beon
叫tted by BR‑
S500Uusers.
Section 8 EDITING WITHRM‑GBOOU(option)
This secti旧noutlines editing procedures when
using the BR
司S800U/自 H‑S500U in combination
with the optional editing controller RM‑GBOOU
Refertothe RM‑GBOOUsmanual for details
Section 9 IN CASEOFDIFFfCUL
TY
This section suggests waysto respond to potential
difficulties or malfunctions of your VCR
SectI
。n10 OPTIONALACCESSORIES
Optional boards andaccessories are shown in th 旧
section
Section 11 APPENDIX
This sections explains the terms which are used in
this π1anual.
Section 12 SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications of the BR‑SBOOU and BR‑S500U
are shown in this secti旧n
Anydescription in this manual indicated as ' BR‑
SBOOU onlyrefers to instructions applicable only to
the BR‑SBOOU. All VCRillustrations used in this
manual are of the BRS800U
• Abuilt‑in CTLtime code generatoげreader permits
accurate editing is possible in combination with the
RMGBOOU. (CTLtime code setting is only possible
with the RM‑GBOOU.)
• Easysystem upgradeability with avariety of
opt旧nal boards
AV
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1INTRODUCTION
1‑3 PRECAUTIONS I
VCR
・DONOTuse the recorder in places subject to the
following conditions:
extreme heat, cold, or humidity,
‑dust,
‑nearappliances generating strong magnetic
fields,
vibrations, or
‑poorventilation
• Beca
陪fulofmo陪ture condensation
DONOTuse the recorder immediately after
moving it from acold place to awarmplace. This
will causewater vapor to condense on the still cold
video head drumandtape guides and
町、
ay
damagethe tape and the recorder.
If condensation occurs, the warning code021
appears onthe counter and the cassette is
ejected. (エョ cp.47) Thedrum will sta同rotating to dry
the head drums. Keepthe VCRpoweron until the
warning code turns off
「一− Head drum
t司、、、− • OJ
L一一一 Vdeotape
• Handle the recorder carefully
• DONOTblock the ventilati旧nopenings
• DONOTplace anything heavy on the recorder
• DONOTplace liquids onthe top of the recorder
• Usein horizontal (flat) position only
・During transportation,
• Avoid excessive shocks to the recorder during
packing and transportation.
• Before packing, be sure to remove the cassette
from the recorder
• Proper maintenance such as cleaning dust, adding
oil, or replacing parts are necessary to obtain
optimum pe什ormanceand alonger se刊ice life
Werecommend you domaintenance on aregular
basis (once every 500 hours). Total drum rotation
hours can bechecked via on‑screen display
(,,p.17)
VIDEOCASSETTES
• This recorder uses S‑VHSand VHScassettes
S‑VHS: ST‑120 for 120minutes, ST‑90for 90
minutes, ST60for 60 minutes, a
内dST30lo『30
minutes.
VHS:T‑120 for 120 minutes, T‑90 for 90minutes,
T60for 60minutes, andT‑30 for 30minutes
Anoptional cassette adapter (SA‑CP11U) is
required whenusing C
一日 ze cassettes. UseST‑
C30/C20or T‑C30/20 cassettes
Donot use T‑210 (210 minutes) cassettes or
anything longer.
• DONOTexposethe cassettes to direct sunlight
Keepthem awayfrom heaters.
• DONOTexpose the cassettes to extreme
humidity, violent vibrations or shocks』strong
magnetic fields (near amotor, transformer or
magnet), or excessive dust.
• Place the cassettes in cassette cases and position
vertically.
• Toprevent accidental erasure, removethe
cassette's safety tab. Torecord on acassette
whose safety tab has been removed, cover the
hole with adhesive tape
WARNING
II should be noted lhal 11 may be unlawful to re record pre
同co,dedlapes. records, or discs 刷thocttee cons聞tol 山eowner
of copydght in the sound o, video rncmding broadcasl °' cable
prng,am and ;n any h
同日叩 d,amatic mus児剖, or a巾sHc wo,k
erntod,erl tt,e,e,n
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