Master Page: Cover1 GR-HD1US_01Cover.fm Page 1 Monday, May 5, 2003 12:20 PM ENGLISH DIGITAL HD VIDEO CAMERA GR-HD1 Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera: http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/cyber/ GETTING STARTED 12 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 20 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 28 ADVANCED FEATURES 35 REFERENCES 69 TERMS 88 For Accessories: http://www.jvc-victor.co.
Master Page: Left-Safety-Dummy GR-HD1US.book Page 2 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual ● All major sections are listed in the Table Of Contents on the cover page. ● Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
Master Page: Right-Safety GR-HD1US.book Page 3 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 3 When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16”) or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.
Master Page: Left-Safety GR-HD1US.book Page 4 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 4 EN IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
Master Page: Right-Safety GR-HD1US.book Page 5 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 5 USE SERVICING 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: ● Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. ● Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Master Page: Left-Safety GR-HD1US.book Page 6 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 6 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided strap.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 7 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 7 Provided Accessories AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V40U DC Cord Battery Pack BN-V428U Memory Card 8 MB (Already inserted in the camcorder) Remote Control Unit RM-V717U AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) CD-ROM USB Cable Lens Hood (Already attached to the camcorder; 墌 pg. 8) Lens Cap Shoulder Strap Handle (墌 pg. 8 for attachment) (墌 pg. 10 for attachment) (墌 pg.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_03Acce.fm Page 8 Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:47 PM 8 EN How To Detach/Attach The Lens Hood The provided lens hood helps block out glare when shooting under bright sunlight, the same way professional photographers do. How To Attach The Lens Cap To protect the lens, attach the provided lens cap to the lens hood when camcorder is not in use. NOTE: You cannot attach the lens cap directly to the camcorder. Lens hood Screw To detach 1 2 Loosen the screw on the lens hood.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_03Acce.fm Page 9 Thursday, April 24, 2003 4:18 PM EN How To Attach The Core Filter 3 9 Close the core filter until it clicks shut. Attach the core filters to the cables. The core filter reduces interference. Types of core filters Size Cable Large Medium Small Times to wind i.LINK cable* Twice USB cable** Once Component video cable*** DC cord Audio cable — Once * Optional (If you have an optional JVC i.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_03Acce.fm Page 10 Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:07 PM 10 EN How To Attach The Strap How To Use The Audio Cable 1 Following the illustration, thread the strap through the eyelet a. 2 3 Fold it back and thread it through the buckle b. When using optional headphones or external microphone, connect to the provided audio cable (with a core filter attached), then connect the audio cable to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. 4 Confirm the strap is not twisted.
GR-HD1US_04TOC.fm Page 11 Thursday, April 17, 2003 3:11 PM Master Page: Left-Heading0 CONTENTS GETTING STARTED EN 12 Power .......................................................................12 Grip Adjustment .......................................................14 Tripod Mounting ......................................................14 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder ...................................14 Viewfinder Adjustment .............................................
Master Page: Left-start GR-HD1US.book Page 12 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 12 EN This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again. ● If the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged, the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced. Please purchase a new one. ● For other notes, 墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 13 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Using AC Power 13 About Batteries Open the cover. To DC connector Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures. To AC outlet AC Power Adapter/ Charger To DC OUT connector DC cord 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. 2 Plug the AC Power Adapter/Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 14 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 14 EN Grip Adjustment 1 2 Adjust the velcro strip. 3 Adjust your thumb and fingers through the grip to easily operate the Recording Start/Stop Button, Power Switch, SNAPSHOT and Power Zoom Switch. Be sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. NOTE: The grip can rotate 90º downward. It is useful to shoot images below.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 15 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best viewability. 3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 16 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 16 EN Operation Mode Recording Mode Switch Position To turn on the camcorder, turn the Power Switch to align any operation mode except “OFF” to the Power Lamp while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Lock Button Power Lamp Power Switch MEMORY: Allows you to record still images on a memory card. HD/SD/DV: Allows you to record on a tape in MPEG2 (480p/ 720p) format or DV format (480i).
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 17 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback. (墌 pg. 35, 42) Lock Button Power Switch MENU Wheel 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 18 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 18 EN Approximate recording time Loading A Cassette /Unloading A Cassette Tape The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Erase protection tab Make sure the window side is facing out. PUSH HERE Cassette holder Cassette holder cover OPEN/EJECT Switch 1 2 3 4 Loosen the grip strap. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 19 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Loading A Memory Card /Unloading A Memory Card The provided memory card is already inserted in the camcorder at the time of purchase. 19 To protect valuable files (available only for SD Memory Card)… Write/erase protection tab Clipped edge Card Cover (MEMORY CARD) Label Memory card 1 2 3 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 4 Close the card cover. Slide to open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
Master Page: Left-start GR-HD1US.book Page 20 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 20 EN VIDEO RECORDING Basic Recording NOTE: Before continuing, perform the procedures listed below: ● Power (墌 pg. 12) ● Loading A Cassette (墌 pg. 18) MEMORY Recording Mode Switch PUSH OPEN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK Power Zoom Switch Power Switch Lock Button Recording Start/Stop Button Power Lamp Tally Lamp (Lights while recording is in progress.) 1 2 Remove the lens cap.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_05Start-Video.fm Page 21 Thursday, April 17, 2003 4:34 PM EN Following procedure is an example of the operation; to change the position of the Recording Mode Switch from “DV” to “MEMORY”. 1 2 3 Slide the Recording Mode Switch to right. ● The switch’s position is at “SD”. MEMORY Slide the Recording Mode Switch upward. ● The switch’s position is at “HD”. MEMORY Slide the Recording Mode Switch to left. ● The switch’s position is at “MEMORY”.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 22 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 22 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) Tape Remaining Time Approximate tape remaining time appears on the display. “– h – – m” means the camcorder is calculating the remaining time. When the remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the indication starts blinking.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 23 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 23 Time Code Recording From The Middle Of A Tape During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 24 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 24 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Normal Playback Lock Button Power Switch Play/Pause Button (4·9) Stop Button (8) Playback Mode Switch Speaker Rewind Button (3) MENU Wheel (VOLUME) Fast-Forward Button (5) 1 2 3 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 18) 4 5 To start playback, press 4·9. Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”. Set the Power Switch to “P” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To stop playback, press 8.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 25 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Allows high-speed search in either direction during video playback. 1) During playback, press 5 for forward search, or 3 for reverse search. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4·9. ● During playback, press and hold 5 or 3. The search continues as long as you hold the button. Once you release the button, normal playback resumes. ● A slight mosaic effect appears on the display during Shuttle Search. This is not a malfunction.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 26 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 26 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) Connections To A TV Or VCR To Connect To A TV or VCR Equipped With The Component Video Connectors These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_05Start-Video.fm Page 27 Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:09 PM 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration. If using a VCR, go to step 3. If not, go to step 4. 3 Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual. 4 For S-video or video connection Set “S/VIDEO” to “16:9 TV” or “4:3 TV” depending on the aspect ratio of the TV you are connecting. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Left-start GR-HD1US.book Page 28 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 28 EN D.S.C. RECORDING DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 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 (墌 pg. 12) ● Loading A Memory Card (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 29 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the memory card. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 30 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 30 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) Index Playback Of Files Information Screen FOL DER F I LE DA T E S I ZE QUA L I T Y P RO T E C T You can view several different files stored in the memory card at a time. This browsing capability makes it easy to locate a particular file you want. 1 Perform steps 1 – 4 in “Normal Playback Of Images” (墌 pg. 29). 2 Press INDEX. The Index Screen of the image files appears.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 31 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 31 To protect the currently displayed file Lock Button Power Switch Rewind Button (3) Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. 8 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. ● To cancel protection, select “RETURN”. ● Repeat steps 8 and 9 for all files you want to protect. Playback Mode Switch PROTECT ME NU CURRENT PROT .
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 32 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 32 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To remove protection from all files stored in the memory card 7 8 To delete the currently displayed file 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CANC.ALL”, and press it. The PROTECT screen appears. Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it. ● To cancel selection, select “RETURN”. 8 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. 9 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 33 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Resetting The File Name Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 19) 4 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. ● The still image which has been played back at the last time is displayed. 5 Press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “NO. RESET”, and press it. The NO. RESET screen appears. 7 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “EXECUTE”, and press it.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 34 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 34 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of Prints 1 Perform steps 1 – 6 in “To Print All Still Images (One Print For Each)” (墌 pg. 33). 2 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “CURRENT”, and press it. The DPOF screen appears. DPOF SHEETS 3 Press 3 or 5 to select the desired file. 4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the number indication (00), and press it.
Master Page: Right-start GR-HD1US.book Page 35 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT EN 35 Example: m CAMERA Menu Changing The Menu Settings Selected function This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, onscreen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings. (墌 pg. 36 – 42) Selected menu icon blinks.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 36 Thursday, April 17, 2003 4:35 PM 36 EN Camera Menu CAMERA Recording mode Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. REC MODE (Factory-preset: SP) SP: Standard Play LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time. NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing (墌 pg. 60) and Insert Editing (墌 pg. 61) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 37 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 5-Second Recording Manual Menu Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only when the Recording Mode Switch is set to “DV”. Optical Image Stabilization To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification. Set “5S” to “5S”. (墌 pg. 35) ● “5S” appears.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 38 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 38 EN Wide mode DV WIDE (Factory-preset: OFF) OFF: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio. SQUEEZE* : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 39 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN When connecting the camcorder to a TV or video unit equipped with component video inputs (墌 pg. 26), select the output picture size depending on the connected TV or video unit. Y/Pb/Pr (Factory-preset: NO CONV.) NO CONV.: Outputs with the original size. Signals are output in 480p during recording. 720 to 1080: Converts to 1080i. Signals are output in 480p during recording. ALL to 480p: Converts to 480p.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 40 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 40 EN RECORDING MENUS (cont.) DSC Menu Image Size/Picture Quality MultiMediaCard 8 MB* 16 MB* 32 MB* 640 x 480/FINE 36 74 149 640 x 480/STANDARD 95 192 388 Picture quality 848 x 480/FINE 29 60 121 The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: FINE ( ) and STANDARD ( ) (in order of quality).
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 41 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM PLAYBACK MENUS VIDEO 41 Synchro adjustment For details, refer to “For More Accurate Editing” (墌 pg. 66). SYNCHRO (Factory-preset: ±0.0) Playback sound Recording mode During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 42 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 42 EN PLAYBACK MENUS (cont.) TIME CODE OFF / ON System Menu SYSTEM Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “M”. (墌 pg. 35) The parameters are the same as in the description on page 38.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 43 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 43 NOTE: If “BEEP” and “TALLY” are set to “OFF” (墌 pg. 38), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light. Self-Timer When the Recording Start/ Stop Button or SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown: SNAPSHOT Button Begins blinking (Self-Timer starts) Power Switch Lock Button 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 44 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 4:13 PM 44 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Lock Button Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button ● 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. Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed in step 4 provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 45 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Iris Lock 45 Backlight Compensation Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light. Use this function in the following situations: ● When shooting a moving subject. ● When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 46 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 46 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Lock Button To return to automatic iris adjustment... Press S/A. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”. Auto Focus Power Switch The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm (2”) to the subject) to infinity.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 47 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 47 To reset to Auto Focus... Press FOCUS or set the Power Switch to “A”. Lock Button NOTES: ● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 48 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 48 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) White Balance Adjustment The white balance that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 49 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Manual White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. Lock Button Power Switch White paper W.B Button 49 NOTES: ● In step 5, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. (墌 pg. 47) ● A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.).
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 50 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 50 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) Wipe Or Fader Effects Wipe/Fader effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped. 1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 Press FADE/WIPE.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 51 Thursday, April 17, 2003 3:36 PM EN 1 Set the Recording Mode Switch to “HD”, “SD” or “DV”. ● Some modes of Program AE cannot be used with the Switch set to “MEMORY”. 2 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully. 4 5 Press P.AE. The PROGRAM AE screen appears. 6 Press the MENU Wheel in to activate the selected effect.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 52 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 52 EN FEATURES FOR RECORDING (cont.) NAVIGATION Function The Navigation Function helps you check tape contents by making thumbnail images on a memory card. Lock Button Power Switch Fast-Forward Button (5) Rewind Button (3) Playback Mode Switch NAVI Button NAVI STORE Button MENU Wheel To make thumbnail images during video recording automatically 1 2 3 Load a cassette. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 53 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 53 To add thumbnail images during video playback be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion. If the memory card becomes corrupted, initialize it. 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “To find scenes on tape using thumbnail images (NAVIGATION Search)”. 2 3 Press 4·9 to start video playback. NOTE: Once images are deleted, they cannot be restored. Check images before deleting. Press NAVI STORE at the desired point.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 54 Thursday, April 17, 2003 5:15 PM 54 EN DUBBING Dubbing To Or From A VCR Connector Cover** To AV S/AV/Editing cable (provided) 1 2 3 4 5 TV VCR A B C D E Not required for connection. To S-VIDEO* IN or OUT Yellow to VIDEO IN or OUT White to AUDIO L IN or OUT Red to AUDIO R IN or OUT * 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.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 55 Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:13 PM EN Using an i.LINK cable (optional), it is possible to dub recorded scenes in DV format from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with i.LINK connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. Scenes recorded in SD or HD mode can be dubbed only to a D-VHS VCR with HS mode or another same model of this unit. i.LINK Output Select Switch Connector Cover* To i.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 56 Thursday, April 17, 2003 5:06 PM 56 EN To use this camcorder as a recorder Dubbing from other devices in MPEG2 format is possible if the connected device is another same model of this unit. It is also possible to dub in MPEG2 format from a D-VHS VCR, if the source tape (D-VHS) has been originally dubbed from this digital HD video camera in MPEG2 format. ● However, if signals on the D-VHS tape are originally from an ATSC tuner etc.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 57 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card. Lock Button Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Playback Mode Switch MENU Wheel Play/Pause Button (4·9) 1 2 3 4 Load a cassette. (墌 pg. 18) 5 6 7 Set “ 8 To dub the image, press SNAPSHOT. ● The “ ” indication appears during dubbing. ● The selected image is stored in the memory card. Load a memory card. (墌 pg. 19) Set the Playback Mode Switch to “VIDEO”.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 58 Monday, April 14, 2003 8:15 PM 58 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. (墌 pg. 59) Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. Refer to “General Battery Precautions” (墌 pg. 78).
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 59 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 9:11 AM EN Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button Down Button PLAY PAUSE STOP Slow-Motion Playback (DV only) Allows slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. During normal video playback, press SLOW (YI or IU) more than approx. 2 seconds. ● After approx. 5 minutes (approx. 20 seconds with an 80-minute cassette) in Slow Rewind or approx.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 60 Thursday, April 17, 2003 3:44 PM 60 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Playback Special Effects (DV only) Allows you to add creative effects to the video playback image that was recorded in DV mode. The effects that can be used during playback are CLASSIC FILM, MONOTONE, SEPIA and STROBE. The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 61 Thursday, April 17, 2003 3:44 PM EN Insert Editing (DV only) You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged. A tape that was recorded in HD or SD mode cannot be used for Insert Editing.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 62 Thursday, April 17, 2003 3:44 PM 62 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] (DV only) Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see “VCR CODE LIST”), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 63 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 1 A A JVC VCR equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector… …Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. B A JVC VCR not equipped with a Remote PAUSE connector but equipped with an R.A.EDIT connector… …Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. C A VCR other than above… …Connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector. 2 3 4 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 64 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Select Scenes PLAY FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL 6 7 Press PLAY (U) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Selected parameter Editing Menu appears. MODE IN OUT If using a Wipe/Fader at 1–– –– : –– ~ 2 ~ the beginning of the ~ 3 ~ scene, press FADE/WIPE 45 ~ 6 ~ on the remote control.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 65 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN Automatic Editing To VCR PAUSE VCR REC STBY 13 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (9). 14 Press VCR REC STBY (79), or manually engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode. 15 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 66 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 66 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) For More Accurate Editing Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder Timing 4 Press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “t VIDEO”, and press it. The VIDEO Menu appears. 6 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select “SYNCHRO”, and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 67 Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:14 PM SYSTEM CONNECTIONS EN 67 Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable To USB connector USB cable (provided) PC To USB OR i.LINK cable (optional) To i.LINK IN/OUT [A] Using USB cable It is possible to do the following things: ● Transfer still images stored on a memory card to a PC. ● Use this camcorder as a WebCam. (墌 pg. 68) [B] Using i.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_07Advanced.fm Page 68 Thursday, April 17, 2003 3:47 PM 68 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS (cont.) Using The Camcorder As A WebCam This camcorder can be used as a WebCam via USB connection. Connector Cover* To USB USB cable (provided) 1 Make sure all necessary software (provided) are installed in your PC. 2 3 Set the Recording Mode Switch to “MEMORY”. Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Master Page: Left-start GR-HD1US.book Page 69 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM DETAILS 69 NOTES V Power (墌 pg. 12) ● Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C (50°F and 95°F). 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ● Charging times are for a fully discharged battery pack. ● Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 70 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 70 EN 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.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_08Trouble.fm Page 71 Monday, April 21, 2003 1:56 PM EN 71 7. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 7. • Re-read the sections covering 7. • Certain Wipe/Fader effects, Wipe/Fader effects, Program certain modes of Program AE and “OIS”. (墌 pg. 37, 50) AE, “OIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 8. Digital Zoom does not work. 8. • 10X optical zoom is selected. 8.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_08Trouble.fm Page 72 Monday, April 21, 2003 1:56 PM 72 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Advanced features SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The focus does not adjust automatically. 15. • Set Focus to the Auto mode. 15. • Focus is set to the Manual (墌 pg. 46) mode. • Clean the lens and check the • The recording was done in a focus again. (墌 pg. 81) dark place, or the contrast was low. • The lens is dirty or covered with condensation. 16.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US_08Trouble.fm Page 73 Monday, April 21, 2003 1:56 PM EN 73 Other problems SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 26. • To protect the battery, it is 26. The CHARGE indicator on the 26. • The temperature of the recommended to charge it in AC Power Adapter/Charger battery is extremely high/low. places with a temperature of does not light. • Charging is difficult in places 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). subject to extremely high/ (墌 pg. 78) low temperatures. 27.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US_08Trouble.fm Page 74 Monday, April 21, 2003 1:56 PM 74 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) 35. 35. Colored bright spots appear all 35. • The LCD monitor and the over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder are made with viewfinder. high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 75 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 75 Warning Indications Indications Meaning Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. (墌 pg.
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 76 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 76 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Warning Indications Indications Meaning CAN NOT DISPLAY ON LCD MONITOR AND VIEWFINDER IN THIS MODE Appears when dubbing a scene recorded in HD mode through the component video connectors. (墌 pg. 55) i.LINK CONNECTION Appears when an i.LINK cable is connected but not detected. Disconnect the ERROR! CHECK cable once and connect it again, or disconnect other connected cables. CABLE CONNECTION (墌 pg.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 77 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 77 Warning Indications Indications Meaning MEMORY IS FULL Appears when the memory card’s memory is full and shooting is not possible. COPYING FAILED ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. ● Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images from a tape to a memory card: – when no memory card is loaded. – when the memory card’s memory is full.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 78 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 78 EN CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in areas other than the USA 䡲 The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 79 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use… ... make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. ... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialization, etc.)… ... never unload the memory card and never turn off the camcorder. 3. Store memory cards… ...
Master Page: Left GR-HD1US.book Page 80 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 80 EN How To Handle A CD-ROM • Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion. • Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray. • Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
Master Page: Right-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 81 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM USER MAINTENANCE EN After Use 4 5 Cleaning The Camcorder Turn off the camcorder. 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Press PUSH OPEN and open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 82 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 82 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply : Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Dimensions (W x H x D) : Weight : Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : : : : : : : : : For Digital Video Camera Signal format Cassette Tape speed : : : Maximum recording time (using 80 min.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 83 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN For Connectors S/AV S-Video input : S-Video output : Video input Video output Audio input Audio output Headphone output Microphone input i.LINK Input/output USB Y/Pb/Pr output : : : : : : : : : 83 Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.2 V to 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog C: 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 0.8 V to 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analog Y: 1.
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Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 85 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z j k l ; z x Power Switch [A, M, P, OFF] (墌 pg. 16) Recording Start/Stop Button (墌 pg. 20) Lock Button (墌 pg. 16) Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] (墌 pg. 28, 44) Power Zoom Switch [T/W] (墌 pg. 22) Information Button [INFO] (墌 pg. 30) Index Button [INDEX] (墌 pg. 30) Playback Mode Switch [VIDEO/MEMORY] (墌 pg. 16) Stop Button [8] (墌 pg. 24) Rewind Button [3] (墌 pg.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 86 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 86 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only During Video Recording Only 15 1h40m DV 15:55 a Recording Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 21) b Navigation Indicator (墌 pg. 52) (Appears when “NAVIGATION” is set to other than “MANUAL”.) c Operation Mode Indicator (墌 pg. 16) d Selected Wipe/Fader Effect Indicator (墌 pg. 50) e Tape Running Indicator (墌 pg. 20) (Rotates while tape is running.
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 87 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN j Self-Timer Recording Indicator (墌 pg. 43) k O: (Appears when taking Snapshot.) (墌 pg. 44) l BRIGHT: Brightness Control Indicator (LCD monitor/Viewfinder) (墌 pg. 15) (The level indicator g moves.) m Battery Indicator (墌 pg. 75) n Date/Time (墌 pg. 17) o Manual Focus Adjustment Indicator (墌 pg. 47) During D.S.C. Playback 1 2 2 100-0013 During Video Playback 1 87 BR I GHT 3 45 6 7 4 a b c d i.
Master Page: Left-Heading0 GR-HD1US.book Page 88 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM 88 EN TERMS TERMS A G AC Power Adapter/Charger ...........................12, 13 Animation ...........................................................37 Audio Dubbing ...................................................60 Auto Focus ..........................................................46 Auto Playback Of Images ....................................29 Auto Shut Off ................................................
Master Page: Right GR-HD1US.book Page 89 Monday, April 14, 2003 5:21 PM EN 89 P T Picture Quality (QUALITY) ..................................40 Playback Mode Switch Position ...........................16 Playback sound (SOUND MODE, NARRATION) ..........................41 Playback Special Effects ......................................60 Playback Zoom ...................................................59 Power Switch Position .........................................16 Priority Setting (PRIORITY) ......
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