Sometimes I do like the VHS tapes look it always brings me back to when I was a kid being allot of movies and documentaries used to be taken on some kind of film camera
What is GREAT about those camcorder, especially JVC is the optics. Incredible zoom and minimal distortion. I have one of those and use it on occasion for making tutorials. The macro is amazing too. No problems with low lighting either.
Hello, go into your local, Goodwill Store & look in the camcorder section. Then test, the camcorder out, in the store. Just in case it doesn't work. Then go for another one & repeat again oh another thing make sure you have a fresh battery & a tape with you. Thankyou.
This is an analog camcorder - you can't connect it to a computer. If you want to digitize the video, you need to get an analog video capture device for your computer.
This was fantastic man. I shot some video of my wife and friends back in 97, and I found the tapes a few years back. All of those people in the video are dead now, and it was really important for me to copy those tapes. I spent a few years buying up camcorders like my old one, that were brand new from like 97. I have this exact camera in your vid! The one thing that drives me nuts is I cannot get the timer off the screen. Not on the old tape, as I am running the camcorder copying OFF of the tape, this stupid camera wont let me take anything off the display. Anyway thanks this was a great video!
@@tonivoul1971 Yes correct. There is a happy ending to this: My daughter got to see her mom for the first time (she was little when she died in 2005) My best friend that died I got to show her the tape and she was so thankful. Plus a few other family members got to see it. Thanks
I record my everyday life so I can look back at the things me and my friends did. Take advantage while you can. once the glory days is gone, it's never coming back
@@marcthomas2153 Tony Robbins said if life is worth living its worth recording. My journal is over 29k pages, and covers over 20 years. It gives me an insight into my life I would have lost, as we forget a lot of things. Thanks!
@@marcthomas2153 About never coming back: its true, but the real secret is that age is just another perspective, not a limitation. I found a whole new life and love it even more than I ever could before. Thanks.
VHS-C was a bad format but if you are interested in getting those anyways a model with TBC and CNR worth a lot! Especially the Super VHS-C cameras with the “ET” function for get more quality from normal VHS-C tapes!
I had the SXM250, which was the same thing as this model except it recorded Super-VHS video onto either S-VHS-C tapes or on regular VHS-C tapes. It could also record in normal VHS mode. But I was disappointed that it didn't support stereo sound; it's rare to find a VHS-C or S-VHS-C camcorder with stereo sound, because like you said, they were at the bottom end of the market. But I also noticed that the on-screen menus were almost identical to JVC's MiniDV camcorders from the early 2000s, so I wouldn't be surprised if they used the same image sensors and a lot of similar electronics, just with different recording formats that they used.
Yeah, I imagine by the time stereo sound became a common camcorder feature, VHS-C had fallen out of style and was left to the bottom-end units. I find it interesting how the S-VHS-C units were able to record S-VHS video onto a VHS-C tape, and vice-versa.
I have a 2004 JVC GR-SXM37U Super VHS model I bought new at Walmart for about $600 give or take "ouch" quite a bit but for "new" video technology the price goes with the territory. Today still performs flawless and part of my vintage video showcase. I bet yours might of been around $400 back then.
It's funny how the VHS look is coming back! I've done a few edits where I film with my Sony a7iii to make it look like it's vhs tape, which is actually kinda dumb cause why not just get a camera that'll give me the ACTUAL vhs look for like $30?
I got a "Jazz" brand digital camcorder in December 2009, and realized that it wasn't HD after checking other aspect ratios in 2010. I used another aspect ratio to have a full screen video recording made. I realize now that the newer cameras, the digital types, have no character name generators compared to some older camcorders.
S.LX in normal mode means the camera is using high gain, or indoors. The reason why it turns dark when you turn it off is because it's no longer using high ISO/gain but a native gain. OFF should be used for outdoors.
I decided to look into vintage camcorders recently. I dug out a VHS tape of a video I made in 2004 using a Panasonic VHS-C camcorder. I was quite impressed with the quality, although I expect it would look worse digitised than it does on a nice CRT :). I just checked my 2005 Jessops catalogue, and the only two VHS-C camcorders available then were JVC models (slightly less well featured than this one) @ £179.99 and £229.99. They're the cheapest in the whole catalogue.
I still use mine, never changed the tape out either. So far it's the only camcorder that hasn't crapped out on me. It is an earlier unit than this, has all the same features, adding the S-VHS. I always had problems with the Sony ones, but they had thicker plastic. I didn't like when the video got all colorful, when you reused a tape twice. Not sure if they were faulty, but my VHS-C never does that. At the most it will have audio dropouts and some static, but that never bothered me. The only two disadvantages I can think of is, the cheap plastic and the battery pack not lasting. I never had mechanical problems, other than a tape getting stuck, which is normal. The Video8s would not power back on, when a tape got stuck, that sucked. The VHS-C would let you take the tape out, after powering it back on. I can't really say anything else, I just feel more comfortable with JVC's camcorder.
Is there a way to turn off the time code when in play back? I plug the camera directly into a digitizing program but it has that time code and no way to turn it all off.
@@themaritimegirl I’ve searched through the settings, but because they decided to abbreviate everything, it’s very difficult to figure out what is what. I wouldn’t know what the setting would be called. Thanks though!
I have a JVC gr sxm 245 and it worked perfect a couple of years ago but now it doesnt recognize the cassette in the record mode and the cassette icon is blinking even with a brand new tape on it.... with other tapes it works on the play mode it can go forward and backward while playing but in the record mode it wont recognize even a new tape .... any suggestion on how to fix it!???
@@tonysoprano3671 dude I have 3 camcorders for exactly this purpose! Regular VHS camcorders are way too big to skate in my opinion, So you should look for either video 8, VHS C, or Mini DV camcorders. The best Camcorder I have for skating, is a Mini DV Sony Camcorder.
I have a JVC 800x zoom like yours without the light. Do the cords for sony fit JVC as well? (I hope). I took videos of nearly all my grandchildren. Got it back. Need cord. Halp! Haha.
Good afternoon!! I have a JVC camcorder gr da30u , I place the charger directly on it and does not carry the camera !! I have no other way to load !! Help me to know if I have to buy is a direct charger on the machine, a new battery or one charger that charges the battery right ?? !! If you can help me I thank you very much !!!
Hi, I picked up the same JVC Camcorder with a used battery, power cord, neck strap and lens cap. No Manual, No Bag. Totally lost. This is my second camcorder, (Ex)-GF throw out my old one. When I was having heart surgery. How can some one do video edit without a camera? I found manual online and your video. Very uses full for a start. I have picked up a few T-30 tape, 3 pack. Nice find - I really was unsure about finding them. I got lucky and found my at Meijer here in Michigan. Thanks for the video.
Hi, I have the same JVC, but without the AC adapter and the battery (that didn't retain charge) needs to be recharge with an external charger. I want to digitize my old records so I need an AC adapter to play and capture them. I know it must be 11volt 1 AMP, but the polarity of the conector is my problem. Can someone tell me if it is POSITIVE INSIDE/NEGATIVE OUTSIDE or NEGATIVE INSIDE/POSITIVE OUTSIDE ?
I have one very similar to this in as new condition. It looks almost identical to yours except a few of the controls on top are slightly different, so it may be the later version. It is model number GRFX-17EK. I bought it new around 2006 and it has worked perfectly until I left it in storage for around a year. Now I find that the side door for inserting the tape will not stay shut, only now and then. When I eject a tape, and go to remove it, the tape seems to be getting caught in the head mechanism and some of the tape unravels as I remove the tape from the camera. I think I may need a new battery aswell because even though I charge it up, it only runs for around 5 minutes and goes flat. Anyone else had problems with this camera?
Hello I can, be your teacher, just follow my directions & you'll be fine. First take everything out of the box that it came in, make sure That the cables, the battery, & the converter plus the camcorder, plus The strap & the booklet & your going, to need that, if you have questions. Go to the store & get TC30 then set the camcorder to EP mode you'll get 90 minutes of Of recording time. Take it from me I know, I'm the camcorder King !!
QUESTION: So My Camera Turns On., I Can Watch All Old Videos... But When I Turn My Camera On It Won't Pick Up An Image Whether Through The Screen Or Eye Piece ...The Display Keeps Sayyin Lens Cap., Despite Me Not Having A Lens Cap On., What Could The Issue Be!? Thanks
Sounds like either the aperture is stuck closed or the image sensor has died. The former would require extensive disassembly to try and repair, and the latter is beyond repair. Either way, the camera is probably junk.
I have a JVC GR-AXM18U, and it has been experiencing some issues with it. It only starts working whenever it is the DC cord is in, though it stops whenever it is unplugged form the DC. I've looked at the serial number on the battery pack, and I only got a few results. If you can tell me other batteries that fit this model and where to find them, then that'd be very much appreciated.
Hey. I myself have a older JVC VHS-C and a Sony Video8. I don't have original batteries. I was lucky that the Sony my father had, its charger has a DC powerlead that fits in the battery slot. So I used two Lithium Ion batteries in series to get around 7v to 8v. So you can make them yourself. Buy some 18650 batteries and a battery holder for it that connects them in series. You need a charger also for them. For the JVC I don't have a powerlead for it, so I have to open it up and solder some connection to it.
Does Hi8 kassette fit and shows what you have record on it? My recording is on HI8 Hi8 kassette and my camera is dead and want to know if they are same system as VHSc?
I usually have the two like one 97 and other 99 Panasonic Palmcorder that records SP and SLP Mono, and it is made in Japan, and what I don't like the most is when they record on SLP, it decreases the quality of the audio, and increases the time. But what I really like the most is VHS tape than VHS-C tape because they do record longer than VHS-C tape.
I have one of these but says Super VHS instead of Compact VHS on tape door. my problem is that I have a "lens cap" error when I turn this on and the view finder has no picture or a messed up picture. It's like there's too might light!! You can't make nothing out. When I turn on to record and play back I can hear sound but no visible picture. Note that this has been put up and not used for years. If anyone can help please do!!! Thanks :)
I have a Panasonic VHS-C camcorder from the early 2000s that looks identical to that. Who knows, maybe JVC borrowed the design from Panasonic when designing this camcorder. Unfortunately I don't have the charger for my Panasonic unit so I can't power it up. I do know it works though since the battery did have some sort of a charge when I first got it.
I just purchased the same model from an eBay seller. Unfortunately , it ha this annoying error code E04 that won't go away. Any suggestion on how to fix this error code?
Try to open the tape compartment. Press the eject button to do so. Look at the video heads, if it looks dirty, you can either use a VHS-C video head cleaner or use the all mighty alcohol. Don't use Q-tips, they could get stuck in the video head and fuck it up even more.
If you're talking regarding video quality, then MiniDV, by far. VHS-C and Hi8 are analog video formats. MiniDV is digital, and you can directly transfer the video to a computer over FireWire.
You would be better off buying a digital video camera as these record onto SD card and plug directly into a computer. And some models are quite cheap to buy.
Strange, I live in Europe, all my VHS-C tapes were 60 minutes SP (90 minutes LP) or 30 minutes. Super LoLux should be off when recording in well lit places or outdoors, because it grains your image. I've got older GR-AX280 from 1998/99. I've recorded no less than 80-100 hours in 1999-2006 peroid, and still original battery works for around 25 minutes which is crazy for battery which is 16 years old. Interestingly image quality in dark places seems to be better on JVC VHS-C, than on some newer bottom-end MiniDV camcoders, which I tested plenty.
@@themaritimegirl amazing, your still responding to comments from an old video. Anyways, this camera really strikes my interest, I think I found one in a flea market, but we were already leaving, so I had no time to beg for it.
This was my first ever video camera as a film maker. Great camera for its time. Shot my first short film on one. By the way...the comments here are amusing. ITS A TAPE CAMERA.
Big Block Productions I’m thinking about getting one but I’m wondering how will I be able to watch the videos? Lol I might sound dumb but I have no idea and don’t own any vhs players anymore
DookieMeister A simple Google will tell you that E04 means a general mechanical problem with the camcorder. Make sure the tape isn't slack when you put it in, and try removing and re-inserting the battery. If it persists, then there's a legitimate mechanical problem that would probably take a professional to fix.
how do i capture video from the jvc gr-sxm740u i have a pc connection cable but windows movie maker or photo navigator wont let capture video please help!!
What is this "PC connection cable" you speak of? That's an analog camcorder and has no provisions to connect to a computer, so I don't know how you're doing that to start with.
DSNRDOPE MurdaGang Okay, I see what you're doing. Yeah, no, that can never and will never work. You're trying to take a cable meant for a particular device and a particular purpose, and use it on a completely different device for a completely different purpose. The only way you're going to get video from that camcorder onto a computer is if you either get an analog video capture device that plugs into USB or FireWire, or if you get a DVD recorder, record the camcorder footage onto DVD, and then use the DVD in the computer.
Nice video !, actually the tape motor noise (head drum) is less audible on the jvc compared to the handycam. Actually, I prefer the video quality of the jvc over your handycam
***** It's not that I prefer the jvc, but the handycam microphone pick up a lot of noise from the tape machanism, as on the jvc, the their is almost not tape mechanism noise, but you hear the zoom motor. But the video quality of the jvc is really good for what it is, for an analog camcorder it's nice, the image sensor also appear to do very well in low light !, must but 1/3 or 1/4 inch sensor, and not a 1/6 inch sensor like in many modern small form factor camcorder
Editsearch on your Handycams does the same thing as the retake feature on your JVC, in case you didn't know. I also have a VHS-C camcorder, an earlier model, a Quasar (Panasonic) VM-D52 that one of my friends gave me. Your JVC seems like a low(er) end model, but if it works, who really cares.
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Sometimes I do like the VHS tapes look it always brings me back to when I was a kid being allot of movies and documentaries used to be taken on some kind of film camera
Argh, I would adore to have one of those, I am a sucker for retro technology
Mark White same! lol i love everything retro 💕
same here man
i have one if you pay me ill give you it
Jayquan Ben omg for how much? I’ll take it
@@taylorrose6964 how much are you willing to pay
What is GREAT about those camcorder, especially JVC is the optics. Incredible zoom and minimal distortion. I have one of those and use it on occasion for making tutorials. The macro is amazing too. No problems with low lighting either.
Wow I got one this last year but do t know how to use
Thank you for going over the menu in such depth - I never would have found that menu button to turn off the display for video transfer.
Hello, go into your local, Goodwill
Store & look in the camcorder section. Then test, the camcorder out, in the store. Just in case it doesn't work. Then go for another one & repeat again oh another thing make sure you have a fresh battery & a tape with you. Thankyou.
i’m so happy i’m blessed to have one of these to record my senior year (this year)
Hello! For the tape is only VHS C or I can buy a tape named VHS ( not with the letter C)
@@sarahgaaloul1788 c means compact.
Watching this i 2024 as i got my hands on one of these. So grateful for your insights and information!!
I have this camcorder and I still use it for everything for home movies
how do you connect it to your computer??
This is an analog camcorder - you can't connect it to a computer. If you want to digitize the video, you need to get an analog video capture device for your computer.
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You need a capture device. I use the Dazzle DVC 100!
@@themaritimegirl i wish i have a camcorder can you post on a facebook
For me the video quality of this camera is way better than expected.
Nice christmas gift.
This was fantastic man. I shot some video of my wife and friends back in 97, and I found the tapes a few years back. All of those people in the video are dead now, and it was really important for me to copy those tapes. I spent a few years buying up camcorders like my old one, that were brand new from like 97. I have this exact camera in your vid! The one thing that drives me nuts is I cannot get the timer off the screen. Not on the old tape, as I am running the camcorder copying OFF of the tape, this stupid camera wont let me take anything off the display. Anyway thanks this was a great video!
Wait your friends and your wife are dead ?
@@tonivoul1971 Yes correct. There is a happy ending to this: My daughter got to see her mom for the first time (she was little when she died in 2005) My best friend that died I got to show her the tape and she was so thankful. Plus a few other family members got to see it. Thanks
I record my everyday life so I can look back at the things me and my friends did. Take advantage while you can. once the glory days is gone, it's never coming back
@@marcthomas2153 Tony Robbins said if life is worth living its worth recording. My journal is over 29k pages, and covers over 20 years. It gives me an insight into my life I would have lost, as we forget a lot of things. Thanks!
@@marcthomas2153 About never coming back: its true, but the real secret is that age is just another perspective, not a limitation. I found a whole new life and love it even more than I ever could before. Thanks.
Wow- when I was a kid- in 03- my folks got me a quasar VHS-c unit. That TBC and CNR definitely a good useful feature to have.
VHS-C was a bad format but if you are interested in getting those anyways a model with TBC and CNR worth a lot! Especially the Super VHS-C cameras with the “ET” function for get more quality from normal VHS-C tapes!
I had the SXM250, which was the same thing as this model except it recorded Super-VHS video onto either S-VHS-C tapes or on regular VHS-C tapes. It could also record in normal VHS mode. But I was disappointed that it didn't support stereo sound; it's rare to find a VHS-C or S-VHS-C camcorder with stereo sound, because like you said, they were at the bottom end of the market. But I also noticed that the on-screen menus were almost identical to JVC's MiniDV camcorders from the early 2000s, so I wouldn't be surprised if they used the same image sensors and a lot of similar electronics, just with different recording formats that they used.
Yeah, I imagine by the time stereo sound became a common camcorder feature, VHS-C had fallen out of style and was left to the bottom-end units.
I find it interesting how the S-VHS-C units were able to record S-VHS video onto a VHS-C tape, and vice-versa.
I have a 2004 JVC GR-SXM37U Super VHS model I bought new at Walmart for about $600 give or take "ouch" quite a bit but for "new" video technology the price goes with the territory. Today still performs flawless and part of my vintage video showcase. I bet yours might of been around $400 back then.
It's funny how the VHS look is coming back! I've done a few edits where I film with my Sony a7iii to make it look like it's vhs tape, which is actually kinda dumb cause why not just get a camera that'll give me the ACTUAL vhs look for like $30?
I got a "Jazz" brand digital camcorder in December 2009, and realized that it wasn't HD after checking other aspect ratios in 2010. I used another aspect ratio to have a full screen video recording made. I realize now that the newer cameras, the digital types, have no character name generators compared to some older camcorders.
S.LX in normal mode means the camera is using high gain, or indoors. The reason why it turns dark when you turn it off is because it's no longer using high ISO/gain but a native gain. OFF should be used for outdoors.
I decided to look into vintage camcorders recently. I dug out a VHS tape of a video I made in 2004 using a Panasonic VHS-C camcorder. I was quite impressed with the quality, although I expect it would look worse digitised than it does on a nice CRT :).
I just checked my 2005 Jessops catalogue, and the only two VHS-C camcorders available then were JVC models (slightly less well featured than this one) @ £179.99 and £229.99. They're the cheapest in the whole catalogue.
I still use mine, never changed the tape out either. So far it's the only camcorder that hasn't crapped out on me. It is an earlier unit than this, has all the same features, adding the S-VHS. I always had problems with the Sony ones, but they had thicker plastic. I didn't like when the video got all colorful, when you reused a tape twice. Not sure if they were faulty, but my VHS-C never does that. At the most it will have audio dropouts and some static, but that never bothered me. The only two disadvantages I can think of is, the cheap plastic and the battery pack not lasting. I never had mechanical problems, other than a tape getting stuck, which is normal. The Video8s would not power back on, when a tape got stuck, that sucked. The VHS-C would let you take the tape out, after powering it back on. I can't really say anything else, I just feel more comfortable with JVC's camcorder.
Thank you my dude i have a JVC 400x and honestly just bought it for fun and g I'll giggles..so thank you for this good video. Keep it up.
I want to record car videos, and i was wondering if the results will be similar to a hi 8, im not super picky about quality, just general look
@@blindcelery1839 Hi8 is better quality than VHS-C, but it will still have a definitely 'analog' look, in my opinion.
@@themaritimegirl thank you!! I appreciate the input
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I have a very similar camera but uh...much higher up the range, I guess. Model is GR-SXM750U, it's a S-VHS-C camera.
Buenas noches , como se hace para sacar las letras de la pantalla cuando se esta reproduciendo la cinta ??
Any reason why my play button doesn’t let me start recording even with a tape in? It just has the pause screen and I cant get it to start recording
The play button is for playback. The record start/stop button near your right thumb is for recording.
Is there a way to turn off the time code when in play back? I plug the camera directly into a digitizing program but it has that time code and no way to turn it all off.
Should be in the menu settings. I haven't touched this camcorder in years, so I don't remember specifics anymore. But you can definitely turn it off.
@@themaritimegirl I’ve searched through the settings, but because they decided to abbreviate everything, it’s very difficult to figure out what is what. I wouldn’t know what the setting would be called. Thanks though!
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و في وين
I have a JVC gr sxm 245 and it worked perfect a couple of years ago but now it doesnt recognize the cassette in the record mode and the cassette icon is blinking even with a brand new tape on it.... with other tapes it works on the play mode it can go forward and backward while playing but in the record mode it wont recognize even a new tape .... any suggestion on how to fix it!???
And how do you charge one of these??? I’m trying to learn to how to use it before my mom throws it out
Plug the charger into it.
Do you also get a Unit In Safeguard Error when trying to record?
How to transfer the film on the vhs to digital?
2020 and I still use one of these and I'm a 2005 kid 😀
hi!!!! i'm 17 and i skate with my friends, currently looking for a vhs camcorder, which one would you recommend?
@@tonysoprano3671 i dont use a cam holder other than my hand and the cam i use is my phone the vhs-c i use for family stuff sorry bud
@@tonysoprano3671 dude I have 3 camcorders for exactly this purpose! Regular VHS camcorders are way too big to skate in my opinion, So you should look for either video 8, VHS C, or Mini DV camcorders. The best Camcorder I have for skating, is a Mini DV Sony Camcorder.
@@Andrewtatesbiggestfan thanks man, rock out🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I have a JVC 800x zoom like yours without the light. Do the cords for sony fit JVC as well? (I hope). I took videos of nearly all my grandchildren. Got it back. Need cord. Halp! Haha.
Good afternoon!! I have a JVC camcorder gr da30u , I place the charger directly on it and does not carry the camera !! I have no other way to load !! Help me to know if I have to buy is a direct charger on the machine, a new battery or one charger that charges the battery right ?? !! If you can help me I thank you very much !!!
Hi, I picked up the same JVC Camcorder with a used battery, power cord, neck strap and lens cap. No Manual, No Bag. Totally lost. This is my second camcorder, (Ex)-GF throw out my old one. When I was having heart surgery. How can some one do video edit without a camera? I found manual online and your video. Very uses full for a start. I have picked up a few T-30 tape, 3 pack. Nice find - I really was unsure about finding them. I got lucky and found my at Meijer here in Michigan. Thanks for the video.
Hi, I have the same JVC, but without the AC adapter and the battery (that didn't retain charge) needs to be recharge with an external charger. I want to digitize my old records so I need an AC adapter to play and capture them. I know it must be 11volt 1 AMP, but the polarity of the conector is my problem. Can someone tell me if it is POSITIVE INSIDE/NEGATIVE OUTSIDE or NEGATIVE INSIDE/POSITIVE OUTSIDE ?
I have one very similar to this in as new condition. It looks almost identical to yours
except a few of the controls on top are slightly different, so it may be the later version.
It is model number GRFX-17EK. I bought it new around 2006 and it has worked perfectly
until I left it in storage for around a year. Now I find that the side door for inserting the
tape will not stay shut, only now and then. When I eject a tape, and go to remove it,
the tape seems to be getting caught in the head mechanism and some of the tape
unravels as I remove the tape from the camera. I think I may need a new battery aswell
because even though I charge it up, it only runs for around 5 minutes and goes flat.
Anyone else had problems with this camera?
Why is it that I can not see the video that I am recording on the scream
Don’t scream at it it hurts it’s fellings
How do you charge it? I found a brand new one in my attic and I'm thinking about using it for UA-cam
By plugging the charger into the jack on the back.
Then go for it & chase your dreams !!
I have this camcorder but when I record it records in black&white how do I get it to not record in black&white any help thx
I just got one of these and I desperately need help to figure it out:(
me too
Hello I can, be your teacher, just follow my directions & you'll be fine. First take everything out of the box that it came in, make sure
That the cables, the battery, & the converter plus the camcorder, plus
The strap & the booklet & your going, to need that, if you have questions. Go to the store & get TC30 then set the camcorder to EP mode you'll get 90 minutes of
Of recording time. Take it from me
I know, I'm the camcorder King !!
I got almost the same JVC camera except it was manufactured in 2005 and it uses the old VHS-C
كيف احط الشريط وهذا حق الزر معطل ؟
how prince this camera today
This camcorder has no royal status that I'm aware of.
QUESTION: So My Camera Turns On., I Can Watch All Old Videos... But When I Turn My Camera On It Won't Pick Up An Image Whether Through The Screen Or Eye Piece ...The Display Keeps Sayyin Lens Cap., Despite Me Not Having A Lens Cap On., What Could The Issue Be!? Thanks
Sounds like either the aperture is stuck closed or the image sensor has died. The former would require extensive disassembly to try and repair, and the latter is beyond repair. Either way, the camera is probably junk.
Please can you give information about the camera,jvc GR_DA20
I don't own one.
Can you transfer these videos to a computer?
Antanas Strumskis no I don’t think so I thinks it’s only on tape
you have to digitize it to do that.
@@aretard7995 How do you do that?
I have a JVC GR-AXM18U, and it has been experiencing some issues with it. It only starts working whenever it is the DC cord is in, though it stops whenever it is unplugged form the DC. I've looked at the serial number on the battery pack, and I only got a few results. If you can tell me other batteries that fit this model and where to find them, then that'd be very much appreciated.
Hey. I myself have a older JVC VHS-C and a Sony Video8. I don't have original batteries. I was lucky that the Sony my father had, its charger has a DC powerlead that fits in the battery slot. So I used two Lithium Ion batteries in series to get around 7v to 8v. So you can make them yourself. Buy some 18650 batteries and a battery holder for it that connects them in series. You need a charger also for them.
For the JVC I don't have a powerlead for it, so I have to open it up and solder some connection to it.
How do u get the video off the cassette onto a computer
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I believe the date is on the bottom of this unit, it's the "047A" in the upper right hand corner of the label. Probably translates to April of 2004.
does the tape part open only when the camera is charged and on? because mine won't open, does that mean it's broken?
It has to be getting power from either a charged battery or the AC adapter.
thank you!
Does Hi8 kassette fit and shows what you have record on it? My recording is on HI8 Hi8 kassette and my camera is dead and want to know if they are same system as VHSc?
No; Hi8 is Hi8 and VHS-C is VHS-C.
Just bought one! grate info
I usually have the two like one 97 and other 99 Panasonic Palmcorder that records SP and SLP Mono, and it is made in Japan, and what I don't like the most is when they record on SLP, it decreases the quality of the audio, and increases the time. But what I really like the most is VHS tape than VHS-C tape because they do record longer than VHS-C tape.
can i put a fisheye on this camera ?
I have one of these but says Super VHS instead of Compact VHS on tape door. my problem is that I have a "lens cap" error when I turn this on and the view finder has no picture or a messed up picture. It's like there's too might light!! You can't make nothing out. When I turn on to record and play back I can hear sound but no visible picture. Note that this has been put up and not used for years. If anyone can help please do!!! Thanks :)
Georgia Sandborn Sounds like the imaging circuitry has failed, which means the camcorder is garbage.
ok, thanks!! .....I can still view my recorded tapes through the screen.
Where do you get a charger for it
eBay.
by any chance do u know why mine records fine inside but in sunny outside screen is gray?
Assuming a recording you make to it is grey outside as well, it probably means the aperture for the lens is stuck wide open.
I have a Panasonic VHS-C camcorder from the early 2000s that looks identical to that. Who knows, maybe JVC borrowed the design from Panasonic when designing this camcorder.
Unfortunately I don't have the charger for my Panasonic unit so I can't power it up. I do know it works though since the battery did have some sort of a charge when I first got it.
I have some vhs tapes and no camcorders how can i transfer to cd
Vc poderia me ajudar. Tenho uma mais o viwefinder não funciona
Me ajuda
I just purchased the same model from an eBay seller. Unfortunately , it ha this annoying error code E04 that won't go away. Any suggestion on how to fix this error code?
Try to open the tape compartment. Press the eject button to do so. Look at the video heads, if it looks dirty, you can either use a VHS-C video head cleaner or use the all mighty alcohol. Don't use Q-tips, they could get stuck in the video head and fuck it up even more.
What if it only comes on when I eject
It means you have the function switch in the Off position.
hey man, nice video! what device did you use to transfer the tapes to pc?
is it worth it to buy a VHS C camcorder or HI 8 or should I just stick with my MINI DV camcorder
If you're talking regarding video quality, then MiniDV, by far. VHS-C and Hi8 are analog video formats. MiniDV is digital, and you can directly transfer the video to a computer over FireWire.
What camera was used?? To record the UA-cam video
A Sony Digital8 camcorder.
Anyone tell me how I can attach the power? Charge the battery??? I have the powerlead
i have one of these but dont have the charger
is there something specific i need to search for to find a charger online?
The charger is a JVC model AP-V11U.
Nice camera you got there! Another video well done!
Thanks!
How do I connect it to a tv????
With a 3.5mm to RCA A/V cord.
With the AV cable supplied with the camera.
my camera just keeps saying lens cap on but is off and stays on a blue screen. don't know what to do to fix it can anyone help me out.
Probably an issue with the image sensor or another part of the video circuitry.
the frog tho just.. perfect
We had a Big shed in the back of are house from past owners and I was bored and so I looked in there and found this Camers! So now I’m here Oof
how can i watch old cassettes *on* the camcorder...?
You go into the playback mode and press Play.
themaritimeman thank you!
Where can I get one of this camera ?!
Check out eBay.
how do you record
My dad has this but idk how to use it ,he used to record my childhood but it’s getting old
@themaritimegirl What are you filming with?
What is the difference between hi8 and Video8?
Hi8 increased the video resolution, from 240 lines to 400. S-VHS made the same improvement over VHS.
+themaritimeman OK
how can i get footage from this onto my computer? (easiest way) if you know
You would be better off buying a digital video camera as these record onto
SD card and plug directly into a computer. And some models are quite cheap
to buy.
I need your help, the camera won't work
"It doesn't work" doesn't tell me what kind of problem you're having.
+themaritimeman oh never mind, turns out the adapter converter was the issue
Does anyone know where you plug the charger cord for this?
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your a hero
Strange, I live in Europe, all my VHS-C tapes were 60 minutes SP (90 minutes LP) or 30 minutes. Super LoLux should be off when recording in well lit places or outdoors, because it grains your image. I've got older GR-AX280 from 1998/99. I've recorded no less than 80-100 hours in 1999-2006 peroid, and still original battery works for around 25 minutes which is crazy for battery which is 16 years old. Interestingly image quality in dark places seems to be better on JVC VHS-C, than on some newer bottom-end MiniDV camcoders, which I tested plenty.
I had, the same model , the only thing is, the play back buttons was on the rear of, the camcorder.
Then it wasn't the same model :P
@@themaritimegirl amazing, your still responding to comments from an old video. Anyways, this camera really strikes my interest, I think I found one in a flea market, but we were already leaving, so I had no time to beg for it.
This was my first ever video camera as a film maker. Great camera for its time. Shot my first short film on one. By the way...the comments here are amusing. ITS A TAPE CAMERA.
Big Block Productions I’m thinking about getting one but I’m wondering how will I be able to watch the videos? Lol I might sound dumb but I have no idea and don’t own any vhs players anymore
Those tapes are STILL in production???
I don't know if they're still in production, but you can still buy them on places like Amazon.
how do you access the menu on this camera ?
Push in on the thumbwheel button, behind the zoom control.
Thank you it worked great !
Every time I try to watch an old tape on mine i get an e04. Any help?
DookieMeister A simple Google will tell you that E04 means a general mechanical problem with the camcorder. Make sure the tape isn't slack when you put it in, and try removing and re-inserting the battery. If it persists, then there's a legitimate mechanical problem that would probably take a professional to fix.
If you had a Digital 8 Camcorder...why would you use a VHS-C Camera????
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How do u charge it anybody please help I forgot lol
How to charge it without a battery charger
how do i capture video from the jvc gr-sxm740u i have a pc connection cable but windows movie maker or photo navigator wont let capture video please help!!
What is this "PC connection cable" you speak of? That's an analog camcorder and has no provisions to connect to a computer, so I don't know how you're doing that to start with.
***** www.manualowl.com/m/JVC/GR-SXM740U/Manual/4479?page=2
***** rs232 & a pda serial adapter
DSNRDOPE MurdaGang Okay, I see what you're doing. Yeah, no, that can never and will never work. You're trying to take a cable meant for a particular device and a particular purpose, and use it on a completely different device for a completely different purpose.
The only way you're going to get video from that camcorder onto a computer is if you either get an analog video capture device that plugs into USB or FireWire, or if you get a DVD recorder, record the camcorder footage onto DVD, and then use the DVD in the computer.
***** I have the easycap and ulead it still dont capture
I love retro stuff the things we got now are crap and break so damn easily
Very sweet!
my grandma recently wanted to get rid of one, so I took it in :]
Nice video !, actually the tape motor noise (head drum) is less audible on the jvc compared to the handycam. Actually, I prefer the video quality of the jvc over your handycam
Thanks! You really prefer it over the Digital8? To each their own, I guess. :P
***** It's not that I prefer the jvc, but the handycam microphone pick up a lot of noise from the tape machanism, as on the jvc, the their is almost not tape mechanism noise, but you hear the zoom motor.
But the video quality of the jvc is really good for what it is, for an analog camcorder it's nice, the image sensor also appear to do very well in low light !, must but 1/3 or 1/4 inch sensor, and not a 1/6 inch sensor like in many modern small form factor camcorder
oldmac6 It's 1/6", per the manual. You generally only see 1/4" sensors on high-end camcorders, and 1/3" on prosumer units.
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where i can buy hi8 tapes
eBay and Amazon are your best bets now.
I have same model mine not open cassette door sometimes dose others wise not open
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Editsearch on your Handycams does the same thing as the retake feature on your JVC, in case you didn't know. I also have a VHS-C camcorder, an earlier model, a Quasar (Panasonic) VM-D52 that one of my friends gave me. Your JVC seems like a low(er) end model, but if it works, who really cares.