JVC GR-PD1, LYT1193-001A manual 26 EN, Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot

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D.S.C. RECORDING

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images are stored in the memory card.

NOTE:

Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:

Power ( pg. 10)

Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 17)

Recording Mode

MEMORY Switch

PUSH

OPEN

SNAPSHOT Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

1Remove the lens cap.

2Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.

3Set the Recording Mode Switch to “MEMORY”.

4Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

5Press SNAPSHOT. The “O” indication appears while the snapshot is being taken.

To check how the image looks before recording it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT halfway and hold. The “ ” indicator appears and stops blinking when the captured image is focused. To cancel the

recording, release SNAPSHOT. To record it in the memory card, press SNAPSHOT fully.

Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame. There is the sound of a shutter closing.

To delete unwanted still images, refer to “Deleting Files” ( pg. 30).

When you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set “BEEP” to “OFF”. ( pg. 33, 36)

To change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg. 33, 38.

AImage Size ( pg. 38, 84)

BFocus Icon ( pg. 84)

CShooting Icon ( pg. 84)

DCard Icon ( pg. 84)

EPicture Quality ( pg. 38, 84)

FRemaining Number Of Shots ( pg. 84)

NOTES:

Even if “OIS” is set to “ON” ( pg. 35), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

If Special Effects ( pg. 49) is engaged, certain modes are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a case, the icon blinks.

If shooting is not performed for approx. 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M” and power is supplied from the battery pack, the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power. To perform shooting again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

The Motor Drive mode ( pg. 42) is disabled when the Recording Mode Switch is set to “MEMORY”.

When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it is recorded onto the tape.

Still images taken are compliant to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF.

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Contents GR-PD1 It is recommended that you… Important for owners in the U.KDear Customer 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  pg14 EN Operation ModePower-Linked Operation Rotate the Menu Wheel Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery 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…To prevent valuable recordings from data dropouts… 18 ENBasic Recording 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 SearchTo Connect a Conventional TV or VCR Component Video Connectors24 EN For S-video or video connection If using a VCR, go to stepIf not, go to step For component video connectionTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg 26 ENBasic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot Available only with the remote control provided.  pg Auto Playback Of ImagesViewing File Information 28 ENIndex Playback Of Files 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 D.S.C. Playback Menus For Video and D.S.C. Recording MenusFor Video 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 ControlTo return to automatic iris Control Iris LockBacklight Compensation To return to automatic iris adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Shutter Speed Adjustment 44 ENManual Zooming To reset to Auto FocusManual Focus 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 stepMPEG2 to MPEG2 dubbing 54 ENDV to DV 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 FunctionsPlayback Zoom DV only Slow-Motion Playback DV onlyFrame-By-Frame Playback 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. pgPress Back Light Advanced features70 EN Is discharged Other problemsCamcorder When the LCD monitor’s 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 appearsBrowse Click the next three items in the order belowClick Next Click Continue Anyway Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card To print a still image Copying Still Images to a PCStill Images Playback 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 BrowseStart button Start playback using control buttonsYou can view playback on the camcorder’s LCD monitor 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

The JVC LYT1193-001A, GR-PD1 is a compact and innovative camcorder that embodies the convergence of advanced technology and user-friendly design. Known for its robust build and high-quality video recording capabilities, this device has gained popularity among amateur filmmakers and casual videographers alike.

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