Jvc GR-PD1 Manuale Utente

LYT1193-001AMaster Page: Cover1ENENGLISHGR-PD1GETTING STARTED 10VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK18DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Master Page: Left-start10 ENGETTING STARTEDThis camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use

EN 11Master Page: RightUsing AC Power1Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charg

12 ENMaster Page: Left1 Adjust the velcro strip.2 Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip.3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the

EN 13Master Page: RightNOTES:● When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select whether you use the LCD monitor and t

14 ENMaster Page: LeftTo turn on the camcorder, turn the Power Switch to align any operation mode except “OFF” to the Power Lamp while pressing down t

EN 15Master Page: RightThe date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 33, 40)1

16 ENMaster Page: LeftThe camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Loosen the grip strap.2 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the dir

EN 17Master Page: RightThe provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase.1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.

Master Page: Left-start18 ENVIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACKVIDEO RECORDINGNOTE:Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below:● Power (墌 pg. 10

EN 19Master Page: RightRecording ModeFollowing procedure is an example of the operation; to change the position of the Recording Mode Switch from “DV”

2 ENMaster Page: Left-Safety-DummyUsing This Instruction Manual● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ● Notes app

20 ENMaster Page: LeftTape Remaining TimeApproximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is calculating the re

EN 21Master Page: RightTime CodeDuring recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on t

22 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0VIDEO PLAYBACK1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”.3 Set the Power Switch to “P” whil

EN 23Master Page: RightShuttle SearchAllows high-speed search in either direction during video playback.1) During playback, press 5 for forward search

24 ENMaster Page: LeftTo Connect A Conventional TV or VCR* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.** Connect when your TV/V

EN 25Master Page: Right1 Make sure all units are turned off.2 Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration.If using a VCR, go to

Master Page: Left-start26 ENDIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACKD.S.C. RECORDINGYou can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera

EN 27Master Page: Right-Heading0D.S.C. PLAYBACKImages shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory

28 ENMaster Page: LeftYou can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a par

EN 29Master Page: RightThe Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files.1 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)2 Set the Playback Mode Switch t

EN 3Master Page: Right-SafetySOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENTThis equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international

30 ENMaster Page: LeftTo remove protection from all files stored in the memory card7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”, and press it. The PRO

EN 31Master Page: RightBy resetting the file name, a new folder will be made. The new files you are going to make will be stored in the new folder. It

32 ENMaster Page: LeftTo Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints1Perform steps 1 – 6 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)”

EN 33Master Page: Right-startADVANCED FEATURESMENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENTThis camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that

34 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0RECORDING MENUSCAMERARecording modeAllows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference.REC MOD

EN 35Master Page: RightMANUALOptical Image StabilisationTo compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.O

36 ENMaster Page: LeftWide modeDV WIDE (Factory-preset: OFF)OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen

EN 37Master Page: RightComponent video output settingWhen connecting the camcorder to a TV or video unit equipped with component video inputs (墌 pg. 2

38 ENMaster Page: LeftDSCPicture qualityThe Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FI

EN 39Master Page: Right-Heading0PLAYBACK MENUSVIDEOPlayback soundDuring tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was

4 ENMaster Page: Left-SafetySAFETY PRECAUTIONSDo not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as l

40 ENMaster Page: LeftSYSTEMEach setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 33) The parameters are the same

EN 41Master Page: Right-Heading0FEATURES FOR RECORDINGOnce the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural

42 ENMaster Page: Left This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.1 Set the Recording Mode Switch to “HI-RES”, “

EN 43Master Page: RightLike the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates

44 ENMaster Page: LeftChanging the shutter speed manually allows a fast-moving subject to be shot as if it is stationary, or to be intentionally blurr

EN 45Master Page: RightNOTE:If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have performed “Viewfinder Adjustment” (墌 pg. 13).1 Set the Power Swit

46 ENMaster Page: LeftThe white balance that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct,

EN 47Master Page: RightAdjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing do

48 ENMaster Page: LeftWipe/Fader effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.Wipe

EN 49Master Page: Right TWILIGHT: Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 46) is automatically set to “ ”, but can be changed to

EN 5Master Page: RightNOTES:● In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.

50 ENMaster Page: LeftThe Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card.To make thumbnail images durin

EN 51Master Page: RightTo add thumbnail images during video playback1Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATIO

52 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0DUBBING* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.** Connect when your TV/VCR has an S-VIDEO I

EN 53Master Page: Right● Depending on the tape source input, images may appear with horizontal jitter on the camcorder’s LCD monitor and viewfinder du

54 ENMaster Page: LeftTo use this camcorder as a recorderDubbing from other devices in MPEG2 format is possible if the connected device is another sam

EN 55Master Page: RightStill images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.1 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 16)2 Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 17)3 Set the

56 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNITThe Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well a

EN 57Master Page: Right.Slow-Motion Playback (DV only)Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback.During normal video playback,

58 ENMaster Page: LeftPlayback Special Effects (DV only)Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image that was recorded in DV mode.Th

EN 59Master Page: RightNOTES:● When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12-bit, the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately.● If you dub

6 ENMaster Page: LeftHow To Attach The Core FilterAttach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference.Types of core filters* O

60 ENMaster Page: LeftCreate edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in a

EN 61Master Page: RightMake ConnectionsAlso refer to page 24.* If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.** Connect when your

62 ENMaster Page: LeftSelect Scenes6 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control.The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.7 If

EN 63Master Page: RightPicture Wipe And Dissolve Menu (available only for Random Assemble Editing)You can use not only the wipe/fader effects on page

64 ENMaster Page: LeftFor More Accurate EditingSome VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin ed

EN 65Master Page: Right-Heading0SYSTEM CONNECTIONS[A] Using USB cableIt is possible to do the following things:● Transfer still images stored on a mem

66 ENMaster Page: LeftThis camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection.* When connecting the cable, open the cover.1 Make sure all necessary

Master Page: Left-startEN 67REFERENCESDETAILSITEMS NOTESV Power (墌 pg. 10) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to

68 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0TROUBLESHOOTINGIf, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest

EN 69Master Page: RightVideo and D.S.C. Playback7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink.7. •Certain Wipe/Fader effects, certain modes of Pr

EN 7Master Page: RightHow To Detach/Attach The Lens HoodThe provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way

70 ENMaster Page: LeftAdvanced featuresSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION15. The focus does not adjust automatically.15. •Focus is set to the M

EN 71Master Page: RightOther problemsSYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION26. The CHARGE indicator on the AC Power Adapter/Charger does not light.

72 ENMaster Page: Left35. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.35. •The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made wit

EN 73Master Page: RightWarning IndicationsIndications MeaningDisplays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: e

74 ENMaster Page: LeftWarning IndicationsIndications MeaningCAN NOT DISPLAY ON LCD MONITOR AND VIEWFINDER IN THIS MODEAppears when dubbing a scene rec

EN 75Master Page: RightWarning IndicationsIndications MeaningMEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible

76 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0CAUTIONSGeneral Battery PrecautionsIf the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the

EN 77Master Page: RightMemory CardsTo properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:1. During use…... make sure the

78 ENMaster Page: Left5. Dirty heads can cause the following problems:•No picture during playback.•Blocks of noise appear during playback.•During reco

EN 79Master Page: Right-Heading0USER MAINTENANCE1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Loosen the grip strap.3 Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the a

8 ENMaster Page: LeftHow To Use The Audio CableWhen using optional headphones or external microphone, connect to the provided audio cable (with a core

80 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0SPECIFICATIONSCamcorderFor GeneralPower supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger)DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack)

EN 81Master Page: RightSpecifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change witho

Master Page: Left-start82 ENINDEXINDEX Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsGR-PD1PAL.book Page 82 Tuesday, June 17, 2003 7:31 PM

EN 83Master Page: RightControlsa Power Switch [A, M, P, OFF] (墌 pg. 14)b Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 18)c Lock Button (墌 pg. 14)d Snapshot Butt

84 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0INDEX IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Video Recording Onlya Recording Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 19)b N

EN 85Master Page: Rightj Self-Timer Recording Indicator (墌 pg. 41)k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.)(墌 pg. 42)l BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator

86 ENMaster Page: Left-Heading0TERMSAAC Power Adapter/Charger ...10, 11Animation ...

EN 87Master Page: RightPPicture Quality (QUALITY) ...38Playback Mode Switch Position ...14Playb

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Master Page: Left-Heading0CONTENTSEN 9GETTING STARTED 10Power ..................10Grip Adjustmen