JVC GR-PD1 manual 10 EN, Power, Charging The Battery Pack, Using The Battery Pack, Information

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10 EN

Power

This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.

If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.

Please purchase a new one.

For other notes,  pg. 67.

Charging The Battery Pack

Battery pack

BN-V416U or

BN-V428U

To AC outlet

POWER indicator

AC Power Adapter/

Charger

CHARGE indicator DC OUT connector

1Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.

2Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.

3Attach the battery pack with the YZ mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter/Charger. The CHARGE indicator begins blinking to indicate charging has started.

4When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit, charging is finished. Remove the battery pack.

5Unplug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord from the AC outlet.

Battery pack

Charging time

 

 

BN-V416U

Approx. 2 hr.

 

 

BN-V428U*

Approx. 3 hr. 20 min.

 

 

* Provided

 

NOTES:

If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first.

If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.

Charging is not possible if the wrong type of battery is used.

When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light. In this case, remove the

Using The Battery Pack

Power Switch

Arrow

Lock Button

BATT.RELEASE Switch

1With the arrow on the battery pack pointing upward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount a.

2Slide up the battery pack until it locks in place b.

To detach the battery pack...

Slide the battery pack down slightly while sliding BATT. RELEASE to detach it.

NOTES:

Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions:

Zoom or Record-Standby mode is engaged repeatedly.

The LCD monitor is used repeatedly.

The playback mode is engaged repeatedly.

Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time.

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

INFORMATION:

The optional extended-use battery pack kit is a set composed of a battery pack and AC Power Adapter/ Charger:

VU-V840 KIT: BN-V840U battery pack & AA- V15EG or AA-V15EK AC Power Adapter/Charger VU-V856 KIT: BN-V856U battery pack & AA- V80EG or AA-V80EK AC Power Adapter/Charger Read the kit’s instruction manual before using. Also, by using the optional JVC VC-VBN856U DC Cord, it will be possible to connect BN-V840U or BN-V856U battery packs to the camcorder and supply power directly to the camcorder.

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Contents GR-PD1 Dear Customer Important for owners in the U.KIt is recommended that you… Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Above ALLBefore recording an important scene… DC Cord Remote Control UnitCleaning Cassette Memory Card 8 MBProcedure below is an example of winding cable once How To Attach The Core FilterHow To Attach The Strap Types of core filters Size Cable Times toTo detach How To Detach/Attach The Lens HoodHow To Attach The Lens Cap To attachHow To Use The Audio Cable How To Attach The HandleContents Using The Battery Pack PowerCharging The Battery Pack 10 ENCause a fire or explosion Using AC PowerAbout Batteries For other notes,  pgWhile using the viewfinder Grip AdjustmentWhile using the LCD monitor 12 ENViewfinder Adjustment  pgPower-Linked Operation Operation Mode14 EN Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time SettingsRotate the Menu Wheel Loading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode16 EN To protect valuable recordings…Loading a Memory Card /Unloading a Memory Card To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card…Basic Recording 18 ENTo prevent valuable recordings from data dropouts… Recording Mode RESZooming 20 ENTape Remaining Time Journalistic ShootingTime Code Time code cannot be resetWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Recording From The Middle Of a TapeNormal Playback To control the speaker volume…22 EN Still PlaybackPlayback Zoom Shuttle SearchSlow-Motion Playback Blank Search24 EN Component Video ConnectorsTo Connect a Conventional TV or VCR For S-video or video connection If using a VCR, go to stepIf not, go to step For component video connectionBasic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot 26 ENTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg Available only with the remote control provided.  pg Auto Playback Of ImagesIndex Playback Of Files 28 ENViewing File Information To protect the currently displayed file Protecting FilesTo Remove Protection CardTo delete the currently displayed file Memory card 30 ENDeleting Files To delete all files stored in the memory cardTo Print All Still Images One Print For Each Resetting The File NameTo cancel selection Folder and File namesInitialising a Memory Card To Reset The Number Of Prints32 EN To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of PrintsFor Video Playback Menus For Video and D.S.C. Recording MenusFor D.S.C. Playback Menus 34 EN Camera MenuManual Menu Self-TimerMaximum telephoto setting Optical Image Stabilisation36 EN System MenuDisplay Menu Picture quality 38 ENDSC Menu Image sizeVideo Menu 40 EN To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step Self-TimerSet SELF-TIMER to on .  pg Press Snapshot42 EN Motor Drive ModePress the Exposure Wheel in. Or, set the Power Switch to a Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation Iris LockTo return to automatic iris Control To return to automatic iris adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Shutter Speed Adjustment 44 ENManual Focus To reset to Auto FocusManual Zooming 46 EN White Balance AdjustmentSelect Auto in . Or, set the Power Switch to a To return to automatic white balance…Manual White Balance Adjustment Program AE 48 ENWipe Or Fader Effects SportsSpecial Effects To deactivate the selected effectNavigation Function To cancel Navigation search midway50 EN To make thumbnail images after video recording ManuallySet the Playback Mode switch to Video Be corrupted if the battery becomes exhaustedMode, it will enter the playback pause mode During deletion. If the memory card becomesTo use this camcorder as a recorder 52 ENTo use this camcorder as a player Date/timeFormats, set i.LINK OUT to AUTO. In this Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to PRecorded in HI-RES or PS50 mode Case, proceed to stepDV to DV dubbing 54 ENMPEG2 to MPEG2 dubbing Card is not loaded, the message Copying If an image recorded on the tape using DVDubbing Still Images Recorded On Failed is displayedBeam Effective Area indoor use Installing The Batteries56 EN Buttons And FunctionsFrame-By-Frame Playback DV only Slow-Motion Playback DV onlyPlayback Zoom DV only Playback Special Effects DV only 58 ENAudio Dubbing DV only To hear the sound during Audio DubbingDuring Insert Editing, set the Recording Mode Switch to DV Insert Editing DV onlyRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit DV only VCR Code List VCR Brand Name60 EN Set Remote/VCR CodeEdit connector… Connector…Pause connector but equipped with an Make Connections62 EN Select ScenesAutomatic Editing To VCR Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCRFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing64 EN Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder TimingUsing USB cable Using USB cableUsing i.LINK cable Using i.LINK cableThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection 66 ENWebCam You can also use the camcorder for videoItems 68 EN PowerSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Video and D.S.C. RecordingViewfinder indications blink Certain modes of Program Video and D.S.C. PlaybackLCD monitor or Certain Wipe/Fader effects AE, OIS and other AE and OIS. pg70 EN Advanced featuresPress Back Light Camcorder When the LCD monitor’s Other problemsIs discharged Or Both Clean the viewfinder, please72 EN Consult your nearest JVCThan 1 hour until condensation disappears Appears when no tape is loaded  pgIndications Meaning Compatible with this camcorder74 EN Meaning Link ConnectionIndication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer Size that is not compatible with this camcorderProtected SD Memory Card loaded Your nearest JVC dealer76 EN General Battery PrecautionsBattery Packs CassettesMain Unit Memory CardsLCD Monitor Do NOT…About moisture condensation How To Handle a CD-ROM78 EN Serious malfunctioningCleaning The Camcorder After Use80 EN USB VTR82 EN Controls IndicatorsConnectors Other PartsDuring Video Recording Only 84 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording OnlyDuring Video Playback 86 EN Program AE Program AE Wide Mode DV WidePlayback sound Recording TimeGR-PD1 Software Installation How to handle a CD-ROMCPU  For creating a DVD Video System Requirements For copying still image files to a PC CPUSoftware  For holding a video conference over the InternetHardware MiscellaneousSoftware Installation Click Finish Installation beginsInput your information in all boxes, and then click Next Serial numberUSB connection On the camcorder’s LCD monitor USB Mode appearsConnections Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cableLink connection Driver search dialog box appears Driver InstallationHardware Update Wizard dialog box appears Dialog box to select the manufacture and model appearsClick Next Click Continue Anyway Click the next three items in the order belowBrowse Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Still Images Playback Copying Still Images to a PCTo print a still image Click OK Disconnecting the USB CableSelect USB Mass Storage Device, and then click Stop Camcorder turns offDisplayed Importing MPEG-format Video Stream to a PCMake sure that the camcorder’s model name is Click Import, and then click BrowseYou can view playback on the camcorder’s LCD monitor Start playback using control buttonsStart button Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager Reinstalling the driverReinstall the driver.  pg Click OK Disconnect the i.LINK cable, and connect it againFrançais Attention Lors de linsertion dune cassette English Caution When Loading a CassetteDeutsch Achtung Beim Einlegen von Kassetten beachten Nederlands LET OP Wanneer u een cassette plaatstFedél Norsk OBS Ved innsetting av kassettDeksel for kassettholder Etikettsiden 카세트 홀더

GR-PD1, LYT1193-001A specifications

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