JVC GR-PD1 68 EN, Power, Video and D.S.C. Recording, Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

Power

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. No power is supplied.

1. •The power is not connected

1.

•Connect the AC Power

 

properly.

 

Adapter/Charger securely.

 

•The battery is dead.

 

( pg. 11)

 

•The LCD monitor is not open

 

•Replace the dead battery

 

fully or the viewfinder is not

 

with a fully charged one.

 

pulled out when recording.

 

( pg. 10, 11)

 

 

 

•Open the LCD monitor fully

 

 

 

or pull out the viewfinder.

 

 

 

 

Video and D.S.C. Recording

 

SYMPTOM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

2.

Recording cannot be

2. •The Power Switch is set to

2. •Set the Power Switch to “A”

 

performed.

 

“P” or “OFF”.

or “M”. ( pg. 18, 26)

 

 

 

— For Video Recording —

— For Video Recording —

 

 

 

•The tape’s erase protection

•Set the tape’s erase

 

 

 

tab is set to “SAVE”.

protection tab to “REC”.

 

 

 

•The Recording Mode Switch

( pg. 16)

 

 

 

is set to “MEMORY”.

•Set the Recording Mode

 

 

 

•“TAPE END” appears.

Switch to “VIDEO”.

 

 

 

•The cassette holder cover is

•Replace with new cassette.

 

 

 

open.

( pg. 16)

 

 

 

— For D.S.C. Recording —

•Close the cassette holder

 

 

 

•The Recording Mode Switch

cover.

 

 

 

is not set to “MEMORY”.

— For D.S.C. Recording —

 

 

 

 

•Set the Recording Mode

 

 

 

 

Switch to “MEMORY”.

 

 

 

3. When shooting a subject

3. •This is a result of exceedingly

3.

 

illuminated by bright light,

 

high contrast, and is not a

—

 

vertical lines appear.

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

4. When the screen is under

4.

•This is not a malfunction.

4.

 

direct sunlight during shooting,

 

 

—

 

the screen becomes red or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

black for an instant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. During recording, the date/

5.

•“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF”.

5. •Set “DATE/TIME” to “ON”.

 

time does not appear.

 

 

( pg. 33, 37)

 

 

 

 

6.

During recording, sound

6. •The optional headphones are

6. •Connect the optional

 

cannot be heard.

 

not connected to the

headphones to the

 

 

 

headphones connector.

headphone connector.

 

 

 

 

( pg. 83)

 

 

 

 

 

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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… 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  pg14 EN Operation ModePower-Linked Operation Rotate the Menu Wheel Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery 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…To prevent valuable recordings from data dropouts… 18 ENBasic Recording 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 SearchTo Connect a Conventional TV or VCR Component Video Connectors24 EN If using a VCR, go to step If not, go to stepFor S-video or video connection 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 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 D.S.C. Playback Menus For Video and D.S.C. Recording MenusFor Video 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 ControlTo return to automatic iris Control Iris LockBacklight Compensation Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentTo return to automatic iris adjustment 44 ENManual Zooming To reset to Auto FocusManual Focus 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 stepMPEG2 to MPEG2 dubbing 54 ENDV to DV 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 FunctionsPlayback Zoom DV only Slow-Motion Playback DV onlyFrame-By-Frame Playback 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. pgPress Back Light Advanced features70 EN Is discharged Other problemsCamcorder When the LCD monitor’s 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 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 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 BrowseStart button Start playback using control buttonsYou can view playback on the camcorder’s LCD monitor 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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