JVC LYT1193-001A, GR-PD1 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

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GETTING STARTED

10

Power

10

Grip Adjustment

12

Tripod Mounting

12

LCD Monitor And Viewfinder

12

Viewfinder Adjustment

13

Brightness Adjustment Of The Display

13

Operation Mode

14

Date/Time Settings

15

Loading A Cassette

 

/Unloading A Cassette

16

Loading A Memory Card

 

/Unloading A Memory Card

17

VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK

18

VIDEO RECORDING

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Basic Recording

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Recording Mode

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Tape Remaining Time

20

Zooming

20

Journalistic Shooting

20

Interface Shooting

20

Time Code

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Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

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VIDEO PLAYBACK

22

Normal Playback

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Still Playback

22

Frame-By-Frame Playback

22

Shuttle Search

23

Blank Search

23

Connections To A TV Or VCR

24

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING &

 

PLAYBACK

26

D.S.C. RECORDING

26

Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)

26

D.S.C. PLAYBACK

27

Normal Playback Of Images

27

Auto Playback Of Images

27

Index Playback Of Files

28

Viewing File Information

28

Removing On-Screen Display

28

Protecting Files

29

Deleting Files

30

Resetting The File Name

31

Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)

31

Initialising A Memory Card

32

ADVANCED FEATURES

33

MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

33

Changing The Menu Settings

33

RECORDING MENUS

34

PLAYBACK MENUS

39

FEATURES FOR RECORDING

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Self-Timer

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Snapshot (For Video Recording)

42

Exposure Control

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Iris Lock

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Backlight Compensation

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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

44

Manual Iris Adjustment

44

Auto Focus

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Manual Focus

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Manual Zooming

45

White Balance Adjustment

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Manual White Balance Adjustment

47

Wipe Or Fader Effects

48

Program AE

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Special Effects

49

NAVIGATION Function

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DUBBING

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Dubbing To Or From A VCR

52

Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With

 

An i.LINK Connector (Digital Dubbing)

53

Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To

 

A Memory Card

55

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

56

Audio Dubbing (DV only)

58

Insert Editing (DV only)

59

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] (DV only)

60

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

65

Connection To A Personal Computer

65

Using The Camcorder As A WebCam

66

REFERENCES

67

DETAILS

67

TROUBLESHOOTING

68

CAUTIONS

76

USER MAINTENANCE

79

SPECIFICATIONS

80

INDEX

82

TERMS

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Contents GR-PD1 Important for owners in the U.K Dear CustomerIt is recommended that you… Above ALL Some DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of EquipmentBefore recording an important scene… Cleaning Cassette Remote Control UnitDC Cord Memory Card 8 MBHow To Attach The Strap How To Attach The Core FilterProcedure below is an example of winding cable once Types of core filters Size Cable Times toHow To Attach The Lens Cap How To Detach/Attach The Lens HoodTo detach To attachHow To Attach The Handle How To Use The Audio CableContents Charging The Battery Pack PowerUsing The Battery Pack 10 ENAbout Batteries Using AC PowerCause a fire or explosion For other notes,  pgWhile using the LCD monitor Grip AdjustmentWhile using the viewfinder 12 EN pg Viewfinder AdjustmentOperation Mode Power-Linked Operation14 EN Date/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium BatteryRotate the Menu Wheel 16 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette To protect valuable recordings…To protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… Loading a Memory Card /Unloading a Memory Card18 EN Basic RecordingTo prevent valuable recordings from data dropouts… RES Recording ModeTape Remaining Time 20 ENZooming Journalistic ShootingWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code cannot be resetTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a Tape22 EN To control the speaker volume…Normal Playback Still PlaybackSlow-Motion Playback Shuttle SearchPlayback Zoom Blank SearchComponent Video Connectors 24 ENTo Connect a Conventional TV or VCR If not, go to step If using a VCR, go to stepFor S-video or video connection For component video connection26 EN Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg Auto Playback Of Images Available only with the remote control provided.  pg28 EN Index Playback Of FilesViewing File Information To Remove Protection Protecting FilesTo protect the currently displayed file CardDeleting Files 30 ENTo delete the currently displayed file Memory card To delete all files stored in the memory cardTo cancel selection Resetting The File NameTo Print All Still Images One Print For Each Folder and File names32 EN To Reset The Number Of PrintsInitialising a Memory Card To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of PrintsFor Video and D.S.C. Recording Menus For Video Playback MenusFor D.S.C. Playback Menus Camera Menu 34 ENMaximum telephoto setting Self-TimerManual Menu Optical Image StabilisationSystem Menu 36 ENDisplay Menu DSC Menu 38 ENPicture quality Image sizeVideo Menu 40 EN Set SELF-TIMER to on .  pg Self-TimerTo end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in step Press SnapshotPress the Exposure Wheel in. Or, set the Power Switch to a Motor Drive Mode42 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock Backlight CompensationTo return to automatic iris Control Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentTo return to automatic iris adjustment 44 ENTo reset to Auto Focus Manual FocusManual Zooming Select Auto in . Or, set the Power Switch to a White Balance Adjustment46 EN To return to automatic white balance…Manual White Balance Adjustment Wipe Or Fader Effects 48 ENProgram AE SportsTo deactivate the selected effect Special Effects50 EN To cancel Navigation search midwayNavigation Function To make thumbnail images after video recording ManuallyMode, it will enter the playback pause mode Be corrupted if the battery becomes exhaustedSet the Playback Mode switch to Video During deletion. If the memory card becomesTo use this camcorder as a player 52 ENTo use this camcorder as a recorder Date/timeRecorded in HI-RES or PS50 mode Set this camcorder’s Power Switch to PFormats, set i.LINK OUT to AUTO. In this Case, proceed to step54 EN DV to DV dubbingMPEG2 to MPEG2 dubbing Dubbing Still Images Recorded On If an image recorded on the tape using DVCard is not loaded, the message Copying Failed is displayed56 EN Installing The BatteriesBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsSlow-Motion Playback DV only Frame-By-Frame Playback DV onlyPlayback Zoom DV only Audio Dubbing DV only 58 ENPlayback Special Effects DV only To hear the sound during Audio DubbingInsert Editing DV only During Insert Editing, set the Recording Mode Switch to DV60 EN VCR Code List VCR Brand NameRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit DV only Set Remote/VCR CodePause connector but equipped with an Connector…Edit connector… Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes 62 ENEngage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR Automatic Editing To VCR64 EN Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/Camcorder TimingUsing i.LINK cable Using USB cableUsing USB cable Using i.LINK cableWebCam 66 ENThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection You can also use the camcorder for videoItems Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Power68 EN Video and D.S.C. RecordingLCD monitor or Certain Wipe/Fader effects Video and D.S.C. PlaybackViewfinder indications blink Certain modes of Program AE, OIS and other AE and OIS. pgAdvanced features 70 ENPress Back Light Other problems Camcorder When the LCD monitor’sIs discharged 72 EN Clean the viewfinder, pleaseOr Both Consult your nearest JVCIndications Meaning Appears when no tape is loaded  pgThan 1 hour until condensation disappears Compatible with this camcorderMeaning Link Connection 74 ENProtected SD Memory Card loaded Size that is not compatible with this camcorderIndication remains, consult your nearest JVC dealer Your nearest JVC dealerBattery Packs General Battery Precautions76 EN CassettesLCD Monitor Memory CardsMain Unit Do NOT…78 EN How To Handle a CD-ROMAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder80 EN VTR USB82 EN Connectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications 84 ENDuring Video Recording Only During D.S.C. Recording OnlyDuring Video Playback 86 EN Playback sound Wide Mode DV WideProgram AE Program AE Recording TimeGR-PD1 How to handle a CD-ROM Software InstallationCPU  For copying still image files to a PC System Requirements For creating a DVD Video CPUHardware  For holding a video conference over the InternetSoftware MiscellaneousSoftware Installation Input your information in all boxes, and then click Next Installation beginsClick Finish Serial numberConnections On the camcorder’s LCD monitor USB Mode appearsUSB connection Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cableLink connection Hardware Update Wizard dialog box appears Driver InstallationDriver search dialog box appears Dialog box to select the manufacture and model appearsClick the next three items in the order below Click Next Click Continue AnywayBrowse Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Copying Still Images to a PC Still Images PlaybackTo print a still image Select USB Mass Storage Device, and then click Stop Disconnecting the USB CableClick OK Camcorder turns offMake sure that the camcorder’s model name is Importing MPEG-format Video Stream to a PCDisplayed Click Import, and then click BrowseStart playback using control buttons You can view playback on the camcorder’s LCD monitorStart button Reinstall the driver.  pg Reinstalling the driverClick the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager Click OK Disconnect the i.LINK cable, and connect it againDeutsch Achtung Beim Einlegen von Kassetten beachten English Caution When Loading a CassetteFrançais Attention Lors de linsertion dune cassette Nederlands LET OP Wanneer u een cassette plaatstDeksel for kassettholder Etikettsiden Norsk OBS Ved innsetting av kassettFedél 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.

One of the main features of the GR-PD1 is its ability to record high-resolution video in various formats. With its progressive scan technology, it captures smooth and detailed footage that rivals more expensive models in the market. This camcorder supports various recording modes, allowing users to choose between standard, high-definition, or even specific frame rates to suit their filming needs.

The camcorder's optical zoom capability is another standout characteristic. Equipped with a high-quality lens, the GR-PD1 offers impressive zoom range while maintaining clarity and detail. This allows users to film subjects from a distance without compromising on image quality. The lens is complemented by a digital stabilizer that helps to reduce the effects of shake, providing steady shots even in challenging conditions.

An intuitive LCD touchscreen interface adds to the user-friendliness of the JVC LYT1193-001A. The screen allows for easy navigation through menu settings, making it simple to adjust various parameters on the fly. This is crucial for those who need to make quick changes while shooting, ensuring that they capture the perfect moment without technical delays.

In terms of connectivity, the GR-PD1 is designed to interface seamlessly with other devices. It includes USB and HDMI outputs, allowing for quick transfer of videos to computers or direct streaming to televisions. This versatility enables users to edit and share their content with ease, enhancing the overall experience of digital content creation.

Battery life is another essential aspect of the GR-PD1, and JVC has equipped this model with a long-lasting power source. This feature ensures that users can shoot for extended periods without worrying about frequent recharging, making it ideal for events, travels, and spontaneous filming opportunities.

Overall, the JVC LYT1193-001A, GR-PD1 is a remarkable camcorder that combines advanced technologies with ease of use, making it suitable for both novices and experienced videographers. Its blend of image quality, zoom capabilities, user interface, connectivity options, and battery life makes it a versatile choice for anyone looking to capture high-quality video.