Can you view this camcorder's images on non-HD TVs? I've read the description and it mentions that this camcorder captures High Definition images, but does this mean that if my TV is not HD, I won't be able to play the images?
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This cam DOES NOT capture hi def images, or video. It is a standard def camera, so if you have a regular tv it will play just fine, if you ever upgrade to a hi def tv, your videos will play just fine also. DVD's you author with videos made from this camera will work on a standard or hi def set.
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Yes, this is a non-HD device. Just for clarification you don't record from a TV, you record from a standard definition analog input source (e.g. composite [video, right audio, left audio] antenna, or cable (not 100% sure, but I think it has a cable tuner). You will hook up your TV to the DVD recorder, your TV will just function as an output device.
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Hi Radames, the camcorder may only be used as a monitor while recording or playback. It will display the same view as is on the LCD. Thanks_Mitch
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"video on DSLRs is entirely different from camcorders" - in what way? I have always heard that camcorder video is vastly superior - and if this is true, why pay for good video on a DSLR?
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is it possible that it IS hd but dimmed? when i got my satellite upgrade, i was horrified to see that the picture i was getting was about half the brightness of over the air broadcasts that looked absolutely beautiful. it took me a day or so to figure out that the tv comes from the factory defaulted to 'autoview' under 'picturemode' in the picture menu. put it on 'sports' or 'standard' to suit your taste. this tv is all about inputs, and i assume you have it set on 'antenna/cable'. if you do, i should think you'd be getting HD just fine. good luck. -dan
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Hi, No this won't record in HD even though it may be broadcast in HD. You'd need a blueray recorder to keep it to HD quality. This is just standard definition quality. I really like the units though if that's not an issue.
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Is this TV capable of "24p"? I'm not sure what that is, but it supposedly improves the picture quality, so, and Panasonic just introduced this kick-ass BD player, which I would sooo consider buying after I get a new TV, since my 3-year old LCD (Dynex) totally stopped working about a month ago...(I'm using my gramma's 14" DTV for now, would upgrade yesterday, but I'll be w/o the necessary cash probably for another 8+ months...). Thanks.
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Thanks again david.I remember reading some of the flash based camcorders record on .MOD files, which are somewhat hard to work with.This will be my first camcorder purchase in a long while (my last was a sony digital-8...), so your advice is well needed and appreciated.
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I have been tweaking my new set's picture for 3 days now. The high def is terrific but I only get 12 channels of HD. Since 50% of my viewing will be standard def cable channels, I am very disappointed that I can't get the SD picture to a level of acceptability. (I feel compelled to go to another room and watch non-HD programs on my old 36" CRT.) Any suggestions on setting changes for SD programs? A lot of the screen is blurry and pixelated (with or without the 120-Hz on).
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If this device will not provide high quality images from my laptop to my older (but wide screen) TV, what device would you recommend? I would like to play movies and stream video from my laptop through my TV. Thanks!!!
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I'm wondering if you just have a bad unit. Can you explain a bit more how the video and images are poor? As with your other problems:- your HDMI problem may be a cable problem. Try another cable.- Is your TV 1080p? Typically, the video device detects what the TV can handle and switches it automatically.- Check if your camcorder has a setting to lower wind noise. It is quite common to have wind noise unless you use a special mic (those furry kind that muffles wind noise, seen here:Canon 2591B002 DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone for HF/HG Series Camcorders I'm wondering if you just have a bad unit. Can you explain a bit more how the video and images are poor? As with your other problems:- your HDMI problem may be a cable problem. Try another cable.- Is your TV 1080p? Typically, the video device detects what the TV can handle and switches it automatically.- Check if your camcorder has a setting to lower wind noise. It is quite common to have wind noise unless you use a special mic (those furry kind that muffles wind noise, seen here:Canon 2591B002 DM-100... » Read More I'm wondering if you just have a bad unit. Can you explain a bit more how the video and images are poor? As with your other problems:- your HDMI problem may be a cable problem. Try another cable.- Is your TV 1080p? Typically, the video device detects what the TV can handle and switches it automatically.- Check if your camcorder has a setting to lower wind noise. It is quite common to have wind noise unless you use a special mic (those furry kind that muffles wind noise, seen here:Canon 2591B002 DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone for HF/HG Series Camcorders « Show Less
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Is the convertion from 1080p to 720p the reason I get two grey bars left and right when I tune into a HD channel? If not, why do I get those bars? The picture is quite good but not full left and right.
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It is not designed as an HDTV player, but if you are playing .avi files you should be able to view them as good as your set can be!
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On mine, I have the output from the HDR connected to an AV input on my TV. I am able to record on the HDR while the HDR is on the channel to be recorded. But, I change the mode on my TV to TV as apposed to PC or AV and watch any channel I want to.
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So I have run into this before but I am not an expert. Some monitors will only accept 1080P or 720P. My source was 420P something like that so one of the monitors called it out of range. I was using a image one surgical camera that only had SDI output that once converted was 420 or 480P output and that didn't work with one of my Monitors. The TV monitor probably accepts a larger range of HDMI input. Scott
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If from this camcorder, but if your referring to 3D BluRay movie disc's, then you must have a 3D BluRay player...On my new 65" Vizio 3DTV, the 3D effect was larger than in real life :-) If your taking vids, you won't get much a 3D effect at long ranges btw if you don't have something close in the pic..
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They should be here, but I don't see this specific model. Maybe you can contact JVC support to ask them. This camcorder saves files into a format that was foreign to me. But, after I downloaded them to my PC, I changed the dot + 3 letters (format) to something different, and then I was able to manipulate them with my own software -- I think I changed them to .mov. I did not like the software that comes with this camcorder at all. When the new year started, I couldn't find a way to display files from the previous year -- very strange and scary! Good thing I back up all of my files. Good luck, but BTW, there are many more and better camcorders out there, even my iPad videos shoot at higher resolution and look better. Here is the JVC support link: http://support.jvc.com/consumer/custrel/index.jsp