20 Most Recent JVC GR-D33US Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Page 2 Questions & Answers

IT IS A DEFECT THAT JVC WILL FIX FOR FREE. JUST GIVE THEM A CALL AT 800-252-5722 AND THEY WILL TELL YOU WHERE TO SEND IT.

Have similar camcorder and had the same problem.

Try going into the menu and looking at 'A' in the menu, the heading should be 'camera' (on my camera that's the heading), scroll down to the 'gain up' and select 'auto'.

This fixed our camera instantly, hope it helps for you.

can you playback movies made on it before??? if yes then you have a camera problem and could be a auto iris issue as someone put the camera in manual iris mode or the iris is stuck and a lite tap will usually dislodge the iris OR its the pan capacitor problem ..The pan cap problem is still happining because manufacturers are still using those crappy panasonic surface mounted caps in most camcorders and the less you use the camcorder the more they leak out and distroy the printed curcuit board. Sounds like your gonna need a expert to diagnoise this for you. Good Luck . [email protected] and if thatdosent work try (800) 252-5722

can i get safeguard off

TAPE TRANSPORT PROBLEM.. GET ANEW ONE

try this steps

• first install the driver camed with your camcorder to your pc. this should recognize your computer after the installation.
• use USB cable to connect your camcorder to your pc.
• as far as i know jvc is using a software name ulead (because i also have a camcorder and its software is ulead)
• Try to use Ulead Movie producer, Windows Movie maker or any other software that accepts uploading dv video.(i prefer to use ULEAD movie producer or any Ulead products its easy to use)
• After uploading it from the ULEAD and editing, save it with any various types of videos you like. (in your case save it in DVD format so that it will easy for you to burn it.)
  
• Use NERO after searching the save video file and Burn it in DVD type

I hope you understand my procedures and steps on how to transfer it. if you have further questions just contact me. hope that helps!

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I had the exact same problem on mine , JVC would not do anything about it . I payed 400$ and got it fixed , worked for a week . I took it apart ( Very carefully ) and cleaned the CCD and the little glass piece covering it with a Q-tip and rubbing alchohol . Worked great since then ,, been about a year!! I am done with JVC I will never buy another one of there priducts again . It's not the first time I have had prblems with on of their products

you'll need to send it in for repairs.

some contact info for JVC.
Stacy Sample Service Coordinator JVC Service & Engineering 10700 Hammerly, suite 110 Houston, Texas 77043 (713) 935-9331 Ext. 101 [email protected]

being a fact that JVC camcorders are very trouble prone, it would probably be a better ideal & cheaper to buy a new camcorder.
for your next camcorder purchase, i would stay away from anything made by JVC.

nope

this is one of many very common problems with JVC camcorders.
maybe one of these wil help you, good luck.

http://www.pechorin.com/m/2004/08/10/JVC_service_or_questions-218073.html

http://www.howtomendit.com/answers.php?id=30228

http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=00Apdo

for your next camcorder purchase, stay away from JVC products.

Happened to me as well, banged the lens a few times and it started working again :-)

sounds like the ribbon tape needs to be replaced , or its not connected right , open unit and check for a white tape that connects to the PCboard to the LCD or VIEWFINDER . hope this helps

THIS IS A CCD.. CONTACT JVC FOR FREE REPAIR

buy a cleaning cassette and play three times and then try to record .

Buy a cleaning cassette and play three times and try to play

JVC has acknowledged a fault on their side that will cause certain models to display the "lens cap" error, and they offer free repairs, your model is also on the list. Here's a link to the JVC site : http://www.jvcservice.com/service/custnoticecamcorder.asp?ReqType=CCD hope this helped ;]

This is a very common problem on modern camcorders. The C.C.D. imager I.C. is defective. Depending on the part price and shop rates, expect around $90-$180 to have it repaired.

i fear you have a bad CCD. replacement of the same may rectify the problem.

Was it dropped? You stated that the camera was only used for a few hours. If that means that it is brand new you should take it back to the store and have it fixed under the warranty. If you open it up the warranty will be void. If it is not under warranty you could have a bad CCD block or a loose or disconnected wire from the CCD block. Checking the connectors is not difficult if you have jewelers screwdrivers, magnifying glasses, a steady hand and lots of patience. Remove all the small screws holding on the covers. Remember where things go as you will have to replace them later. The CCD block is behind the lense. Check this area for loose or disconnected ribbon cables. If they are all OK you will probably have to have the unit looked at by a repair facility. 2 websites which offer free estimates are http://www.camcorderrepair.com and http://www.videotech.com Good luck.

Have you looked in the manual ?