20 Most Recent JVC GR-DVL510 Mini DV Digital Camcorder Questions & Answers

This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera. This will require disassembly and trouble-shooting to identify and replace the defective component and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not really a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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This is a failure of the tape mechanism drive motor. The magnetic pick-up sensor is bad and will need to be replaced. This can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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If you're referring to the flexible ribbon cable that connects the LCD to the camera body it can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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The most likely cause for this is a damaged or defective flexible ribbon cable that connects the LCD to the camera body and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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This is usually caused by an oxidized or defective Audio/Video drum. Try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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This problem can be defective reel tables, or it can also be a defective rotary encoder. You can expect to pay intermediate to major labor for this type of repair. Parts are nominal.

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If pictures are coming through to your screen, then the ribbon cable to the viewfinder has probably broken( they are quite brittle with age on this model). Can you see if it's broken when you hinge the viewfinder up? Replacement of the ribbon cable is the only viable option.

to transfer video from your camcorder to your laptop you will need a firewire cable (ieee 1394). only with this cable you will be able to transer video.
you will also need a firewire port on your laptop.
if you don't have one then you can buy a firewire pci card.

see this for info and pictures
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_1394_interface

Hi.

On this model you need to use a firewire connector. If your computer does not have firewire port, you will need to get an adapter.

Follow the instructions at page 68 of the manual.

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Yes this can be done. You can do it with a DV/firewire connection you would just need to purchase a firewire card for your laptop if it doesn't have a firewire port.
http://www.jvc.ca/en/consumer/downloadmanual.asp?f=86640ien.pdf If you refer to the manual at this link it lists the different ways you can transfer from the camera. there are many cheap devices out there for capturing video.
http://www.infotechnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=3115&s=froogle
here is an example. DV/firewire will give you the highest quality. If you have any other questions let me know.
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lee

http://www.usb-drivers.com/drivers/131/131234.htm

Have you looked in the manual ?

Not sure , do you mean safe mode ?

Take camera and its battery to a camera outlet, ask them to check the built-in rechargeable battery. Most outlets will help you with this, as its likely that if the battery has failed, you'll buy a replacement from the same dealer.

not sure on this one but it might be the heads in your vid cam may need cleaning. or the tapes are not running straight on the heads or the rollers in side. if the vid cam has been in a cold place it can cause this fault as the heads may have a bit of damp. try putting a tape in and run it fast forword in play mode and see if starts to clear the playhead.if it does keep doing it until you see a clear picture. this could also be a head misalignment fault if it is you will have to take it to some one to have a look at. if any of the above does not work then you will have to take to some one to look at it. .

Sounds as if the battery needs replacing - have you tried with a spare battery ?