20 Most Recent JVC GR-D201U Mini DV Digital Camcorder Questions & Answers

You need to get a firewire card for your computer in order to use the DV cable connection on the camcorder. Once inserted Windows will immediately install it and usually without drivers. You will also need the correct DV to Firewire cable which are pretty cheap and easy to obtain.

You then need some video editing software, though you may find Microsoft's Movie Maker that comes with Windows too basic. Do a quick google search for "video editing software" and you will find some software that is easy to use. I know Cyberlink PowerDirector had favourable ratings on the review and comparison sites last time I checked.

the power circuit is probably damaged..you can get is repaired from some electronics repair shop

Are you sure you aren't looking at a MiniFirewire connection? It looks similar to MiniUSB.

Normal size Firewire has 6 pins, mini Firewire has 4 pins. At first glance you may think it is MiniUSB, but MiniFirewire has a bump in the connector. It looks like this:
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You'll just need to get a Firewire cable with the appropriate ends on it. Warning- MiniFirewire doesn't stay in well, so place the camcorder where it won't get bumped while transfering video.

I just talked with the folks at JVC and they gave me the part number you have. Ron Raleigh, NC

my viewcam don't playback. no sound, no clear picture

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 ?

The heads need cleaning. DO NOT USE A HEAD CLEANING TAPE. Thats like holding sand paper to the drum. Use alcohol and a swab.

Do you have the sd card that holds the pictures? Put in computer. Computer will give you option how to open and save photos. You do not have to use makers software disc, any photo reader can store your pictures on computer.

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