Can you take the hood off the jvc hd7 camcorder

You may download a copy of the user manual at http://books.jvc.com/Download/647149149/LYT2524-001B-M.pdf

Yes, they do. Actually the repair shop of a dealer is the only place from which you will be able to get them.

This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it’s not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

I don't know if its from the CCD or from your LCD Monitor. CCD dead pixels can be fix but you can't do this at home, need service center because first you gonna need Service Support Software, second you need connecting cable(QAMxxx) and (YTUxxx) Jig. Sorry

How can I capture from the camera via firewire?

try this
function-WB-MWB-then hold joystick untill it gose back to menu

import tod to final cut express after converting tod to mp4, mov, or dv, m4v video.

JVC Software web site might help you to get required software.

i need firmware JVC Everio GZ-HD7
my camcorder was damaged and I will change the HHD, but I need to install the new firmware
someone knows where achieve JVC.com only found in the firmware for GZ-HD3, I do not know if this is compatible with the GZ-HD7

Use some velcro to keep it closed