JVC GR-PD1 manual 52 EN, To use this camcorder as a player, To use this camcorder as a recorder

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DUBBING

Dubbing To Or From A VCR

Connector Cover***

To S/AV

S/AV/Editing cable (provided)

1 2 3 4 5

“Y/C”/“CVBS” Video

 

Cable Adapter*

Out Select Switch

 

 

 

 

TV

VCR

ANot required for connection.

BTo S-VIDEO** IN or OUT

CYellow to VIDEO IN or OUT

DWhite to AUDIO L IN or OUT

ERed to AUDIO R IN or OUT

*If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

**Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO IN/OUT connector. In this case, it is not necessary to connect the yellow video cable.

***When connecting the cable, open the cover.

NOTE:

Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:

Y/C: When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable.

CVBS: When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.

To use this camcorder as a player

1Following the illustrations, connect the camcorder and the VCR. Also refer to page 24.

2Set the camcorder’s Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”.

3Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “P” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

4Turn on the VCR’s power.

5Insert the source cassette in the camcorder.

6Insert the recording cassette in the VCR.

7Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes. Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR.

8Press 4·9 on the camcorder to start playback of the source tape.

9At the point you want to start dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record mode.

10To pause dubbing, engage the VCR’s Record- Pause mode and press 4·9 on the camcorder.

11Repeat steps 8 10 for additional editing. Stop the VCR and camcorder.

NOTES:

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack. ( pg. 11)

As the camcorder starts to play your footage, it will appear on your TV. This will confirm the connections and the AUX channel for dubbing purposes.

Before you start dubbing, make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV. If they do, they are being recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV...

Date/time

Set “DATE/TIME” to “AUTO”, “ON” or “OFF”. ( pg. 33, 40) Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control to turn on/off the date indication.

Time code

Set “TIME CODE” to “OFF” or “ON”. ( pg. 33, 40)

Indications other than date/time and time code Set “ON SCREEN” to “OFF”, “LCD” or “LCD/ TV”. ( pg. 33, 40)

Playback images recorded in HI-RES or PS50 mode with this camcorder will be converted to DV format (576i) image.

To use this camcorder as a recorder

1)Perform steps 1 to 3 in the left column.

2)Set “S/AV INPUT” to “A/V IN”. ( pg. 33, 39)

If your VCR has an S-VIDEO OUT connector, set “S/AV INPUT” to “S IN”.

3)Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP”. ( pg. 33, 34)

4)Insert the recording cassette in this camcorder.

5)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to engage the Record-Pause mode. The “ A/V IN ” or “ S IN ” indication appears on the screen.

6)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording. The indication rotates.

7)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to

stop recording. The indication stops rotating.

NOTES:

After dubbing, set “S/AV INPUT” back to “OFF”.

Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure.

It is also possible to dub from another 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… Remote Control Unit Cleaning CassetteDC Cord Memory Card 8 MBHow To Attach The Core Filter How To Attach The StrapProcedure below is an example of winding cable once Types of core filters Size Cable Times toHow To Detach/Attach The Lens Hood How To Attach The Lens CapTo detach To attachHow To Use The Audio Cable How To Attach The HandleContents Power Charging The Battery PackUsing The Battery Pack 10 ENUsing AC Power About BatteriesCause a fire or explosion For other notes,  pgGrip Adjustment While using the LCD monitorWhile using the viewfinder 12 ENViewfinder Adjustment  pgPower-Linked Operation Operation Mode14 EN Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time SettingsRotate the Menu Wheel Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode 16 ENLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette 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 RES20 EN Tape Remaining TimeZooming Journalistic ShootingTime code cannot be reset When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeTo control the speaker volume… 22 ENNormal Playback Still PlaybackShuttle Search Slow-Motion PlaybackPlayback Zoom Blank Search24 EN Component Video ConnectorsTo Connect a Conventional TV or VCR If using a VCR, go to step If not, go to stepFor S-video or video connection 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 Protecting Files To Remove ProtectionTo protect the currently displayed file Card30 EN Deleting FilesTo delete the currently displayed file Memory card To delete all files stored in the memory cardResetting The File Name To cancel selectionTo Print All Still Images One Print For Each Folder and File namesTo Reset The Number Of Prints 32 ENInitialising a Memory Card 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 MenuSelf-Timer Maximum telephoto settingManual Menu Optical Image Stabilisation36 EN System MenuDisplay Menu 38 EN DSC MenuPicture quality Image sizeVideo Menu 40 EN Self-Timer Set SELF-TIMER to on .  pgTo end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step Press SnapshotMotor Drive Mode Press the Exposure Wheel in. Or, set the Power Switch to a42 EN Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation Iris LockTo return to automatic iris Control Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentTo return to automatic iris adjustment 44 ENManual Focus To reset to Auto FocusManual Zooming White Balance Adjustment Select Auto in . Or, set the Power Switch to a46 EN To return to automatic white balance…Manual White Balance Adjustment 48 EN Wipe Or Fader EffectsProgram AE SportsSpecial Effects To deactivate the selected effectTo cancel Navigation search midway 50 ENNavigation Function To make thumbnail images after video recording ManuallyBe corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted Mode, it will enter the playback pause modeSet the Playback Mode switch to Video During deletion. If the memory card becomes52 EN To use this camcorder as a playerTo use this camcorder as a recorder Date/timeSet this camcorder’s Power Switch to P Recorded in HI-RES or PS50 modeFormats, set i.LINK OUT to AUTO. In this Case, proceed to stepDV to DV dubbing 54 ENMPEG2 to MPEG2 dubbing If an image recorded on the tape using DV Dubbing Still Images Recorded OnCard is not loaded, the message Copying Failed is displayedInstalling The Batteries 56 ENBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsFrame-By-Frame Playback DV only Slow-Motion Playback DV onlyPlayback Zoom DV only 58 EN Audio Dubbing DV onlyPlayback Special Effects DV only To hear the sound during Audio DubbingDuring Insert Editing, set the Recording Mode Switch to DV Insert Editing DV onlyVCR Code List VCR Brand Name 60 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit DV only Set Remote/VCR CodeConnector… Pause connector but equipped with anEdit connector… Make Connections62 EN Select ScenesAutomatic Editing To VCR Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCRAdjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing 64 ENFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder TimingUsing USB cable Using i.LINK cableUsing USB cable Using i.LINK cable66 EN WebCamThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection You can also use the camcorder for videoItems Power Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action68 EN Video and D.S.C. RecordingVideo and D.S.C. Playback LCD monitor or Certain Wipe/Fader effectsViewfinder indications blink Certain modes of Program AE, OIS and other AE and OIS. pg70 EN Advanced featuresPress Back Light Camcorder When the LCD monitor’s Other problemsIs discharged Clean the viewfinder, please 72 ENOr Both Consult your nearest JVCAppears when no tape is loaded  pg Indications MeaningThan 1 hour until condensation disappears Compatible with this camcorder74 EN Meaning Link ConnectionSize that is not compatible with this camcorder Protected SD Memory Card loadedIndication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer Your nearest JVC dealerGeneral Battery Precautions Battery Packs76 EN CassettesMemory Cards LCD MonitorMain Unit Do NOT…How To Handle a CD-ROM 78 ENAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningCleaning The Camcorder After Use80 EN USB VTR82 EN Indicators ConnectorsControls Other Parts84 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recording Only During D.S.C. Recording OnlyDuring Video Playback 86 EN Wide Mode DV Wide Playback soundProgram AE Program AE Recording TimeGR-PD1 Software Installation How to handle a CD-ROMCPU System Requirements  For copying still image files to a PC For creating a DVD Video CPU For holding a video conference over the Internet HardwareSoftware MiscellaneousSoftware Installation Installation begins Input your information in all boxes, and then click NextClick Finish Serial numberOn the camcorder’s LCD monitor USB Mode appears ConnectionsUSB connection Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cableLink connection Driver Installation Hardware Update Wizard dialog box appearsDriver search 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 Disconnecting the USB Cable Select USB Mass Storage Device, and then click StopClick OK Camcorder turns offImporting MPEG-format Video Stream to a PC Make sure that the camcorder’s model name isDisplayed Click Import, and then click BrowseYou can view playback on the camcorder’s LCD monitor Start playback using control buttonsStart button Reinstalling the driver Reinstall the driver.  pgClick the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager Click OK Disconnect the i.LINK cable, and connect it againEnglish Caution When Loading a Cassette Deutsch Achtung Beim Einlegen von Kassetten beachtenFrançais Attention Lors de linsertion dune cassette Nederlands LET OP Wanneer u een cassette plaatstNorsk OBS Ved innsetting av kassett Deksel for kassettholder EtikettsidenFedél 카세트 홀더

GR-PD1, LYT1193-001A specifications

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