Jvc GC-QX3HD User Manual

GC-QX3HD/GC-QX5HDDIGITAL STILL CAMERALYT0668-001BINSTRUCTIONSENGLISHSTILL CAMERAFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and SerialNo. which is loca

10 ENCONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS1 2 4 56 7 9 ! @ #38 0Front ViewTop View142 3

100 ENCAUTIONS (cont.)Built-in Rechargeable BatteryTo store the date/time in memory, a rechargeablebattery is integrated in the camera. As long as the

EN 101About moisture condensation . . .● You may have observed that pouring a coldliquid into a glass will cause drops of water toform on the glass’ o

102 ENHOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTERDear customer:In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet be

EN 103LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE OR

GC-QX3HD/GC-QX5HDCOPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.UPrinted in Japan0900MNV*ID*SWVICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

EN 11Front View1 Flash... Z pg. 33Use the flash when shooting in darkconditions.2 Flash sensorThis sensor is

12 EN1 23CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)68 97 0231 45Rear ViewBottom View

EN 13Rear View1 ViewfinderLook through here when framing andfocusing your shot.2 DISPLAY button ...Z pg. 31, 38Press this button to t

14 ENLCD Panel1 Indicator of initial settings having beenchangedThis indicator is displayed if the initialsettings have been changed.2 Mode displayDis

EN 15On-screen DisplayDuring Shooting During PlaybackDuring Shooting1 Flash indicator ... Z pg. 33Appears when the flash button h

16 ENCAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW.BALANCESENS.1024X768FINEONAUTO80TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR1XOFFMULTIEXESET UPPOWER SAVEBEEPNo. RESETFORMATD

EN 17STILL DELETETHIS PICT.ALLSELECTEXEEXEEXEVIDEO DELETETHIS PICT.ALLSELECTEXEEXEEXESTILL PROTECTTHIS PICT.ALLSELECTEXEEXEEXEVIDEO PROTECTTHIS PICT.A

18 ENGETTING STARTEDCharging the BatteryCharge the battery with the AC adapter (provided).Power outletBattery BN-V37Power cordPower lampCharging lampF

EN 19Installing a Charged BatteryThe battery (provided) is not charged when the camera is purchased. Be sure to charge the battery with theAC adapter

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the Digital StillCamera. Before use, please read the safetyinformation and precautions contained in thefoll

20 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Connecting the Camera to a Power OutletThe AC adapter (provided) is useful when shooting photos indoors for an extended pe

EN 21Attaching the Hand strap1Pass one end of the hand strap through themounting hole.2Pass the other end through the loop.Attaching the Lens Cover1Pa

22 ENGETTING STARTED (cont.)Inserting the Memory CardMake sure to turn the Power dial to “OFF”, wheninserting a Memory card. Memory card is notloaded

EN 23SET UPPOWER SAVEBEEPNo. RESETFORMATDATE/TIME1min.HIGHEXEEXEEXEOFFM4SETVYESFORMATNOEXEEXEFormatting a Memory CardIf your Memory card has not been

24 ENBASIC OPERATIONShutter ButtonNot pressedHalf-pressFull-pressThe camera’s Shutter button is a two-step button.Pressing it halfway (to the first st

EN 25Good Photography PostureWith your left hand firmly supporting the camera tothe left of and below the lens, support the camerabody with your right

26 ENSelecting the Shooting ModeThe Power dial is used to switch among three shooting modes: “A”, “M” and “V”.1Select the shooting mode with the Power

EN 27TWZOOMZoom ShootingThe camera incorporates a 2.3X zooming function that corresponds to a 37 mm to 86 mm lens of a 35 mmcamera. Zooming allows you

28 ENCAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR2032X1536FINEONAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXE13,4OFFM4SETVFRAME QUALITY 8MB 16M

EN 2912,5CAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR2032X1536FINEONAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXEOFFM4SETVSelecting the Picture

EN 35. VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinet are provided forventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the productand to protect it from ove

30 ENFull Auto ShootingThis mode allows you to take photos with little effort, since the camera automatically adjusts the focus, theshutter speed, the

EN 3112OFFM4SETV34Playing Back Still PicturesEach picture that you shoot is numbered and saved.You can then view these saved pictures in sequence, one

32 ENBASIC OPERATION (cont.)Self TimerThe self timer clicks the shutter automatically after either 1 second or 8 seconds after the timer has been set.

EN 33213,4Flash ShootingThere are four flash modes:Auto : This setting automatically flashes when shooting under dark conditions.Forced on : Select th

34 EN MANUAL SHOOTINGManual FocusYou can focus to the subject manually.1Turn the Power dial to “M”.•Hold the Lock button down while turning thePower d

EN 351Turn the Power dial to “M”.•Hold the Lock button down while turning thePower dial.2Press the IRIS button, and then press the w ebutton within 3

36 EN21OFFM4SETV4,53MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)Macro ShootingUse Macro mode to shoot a subject at a distance of 2 to 50 cm. This mode is appropriate for a

EN 37Exposure ControlIf the subject is predominantly white, black, red, etc., the resulting picture may be underexposed (too dark).In such a case, it

38 ENCAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR1024X768FINEONAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXE4,51OFFM4SETV23,6MANUAL SHOOTING (c

EN 393CAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR1024X768FINEONMWB801XOFFMULTIEXEManual White Balance AdjustmentIf y

4 ENUSE1. AccessoriesTo avoid personal injury:•Do not place this product on an unstable cart,stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causingseri

40 ENCAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR1024X768FINEONAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXE4,51OFFM4SETV23,6MANUAL SHOOTING (c

EN 41CAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR1024X768FINEONAUTO802XOFFMULTIEXE4,51OFFM4SETV7,83,6Changing the Zoo

42 EN123,64,57,8OFFM4SETVCAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR1024X768FINEONAUTO801XONMULTIEXEShooting Continu

EN 43123,64,5OFFM4SETVCAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR1024X768FINEONAUTO801XOFFSPOTEXEChanging the AF/AE

44 ENCAMERA SETTINGFRAMEQUALITYQ. REVIEWW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAF/AECLEAR2032X1536FINEONAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXE51OFFM4SETV3,6Restoring the Defaul

EN 45Collage Mode (GC-QX5HD only)This camera is able to combine images. For example, you can combine an existing picture (as background)with a picture

46 EN6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) (GC-QX5HD only)The camera can achieve double its normal resolution by taking two pictures consecutively, shifting

EN 47DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) (GC-QX5HD only)The camera can expand its apparent dynamic range by combining different exposures of an extremely h

48 ENNR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode)This mode reduces electronic noise in a photograph by layering several copies of the same image. Thismode is i

EN 49Installing the Film Copying Adapter (GC-QX5HD only)By installing the provided film copying adapter, you can take photos of images from developed

EN 5QUICK STARTPower outletConnect the Camera to a PowerOutlet. (Z pg. 20)1Open the connector cover on the rear of thecamera.2Connect the DC cord to t

50 ENShooting Film (Film Copy Mode) (GC-QX5HD only)You can use the film copying adapter (provided; see page 49) to take photos of images already on fi

EN 51NOTES:●When shooting, the aperture priority AE becomes5.6.●Always make white balance adjustment whenattaching a light source to the camera during

52 EN12,3OFFM4SETVThe camera can record a maximum of 20 seconds of video. The size of the recorded video file is approxi-mately 200 KB. This feature i

EN 53412OFFM4SETV4,5PLAYBACKVideo PlaybackYou can watch the recorded video on the camera's LCD screen.1Turn the Power dial to “B”.•Hold the Lock

54 ENPLAYBACK (cont.)Display Mode during PlaybackTo change the display mode during playback, pressthe DISPLAY button.Press the DISPLAY button repeated

EN 551,523,41Turn the Power dial to “B”.•Hold down the Lock button while turning thePower dial.•The playback picture appears on the LCDscreen.2Select

56 ENPLAYBACK (cont.)To delete a selected picture1Select “SELECT” in step 3 in the left column,and then press the EXE button.•The 6 indexed picture sc

EN 57Adding Special EffectsYou can add digital special effects to playback pictures.You can make pictures black and white or sepia tone, or you can us

58 ENPLAYBACK (cont.)5Press the w e button to select “OFF”, “B/W”,“SEPIA”, or “NEGA/POSI”.•Press the w e button repeatedly to cyclethrough the followi

EN 59Inputting the DateYou can display the date when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer.Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 57 befo

6 ENQUICK START (cont.)Shoot a Picture. (Z pg. 30)1Turn the Power dial to “A” (full auto mode).•Hold the Lock button down while turning thePower dial.

60 ENPLAYBACK (cont.)Inputting the CalendarYou can display the calendar when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer.1–7Perform step

EN 61Connecting the Camera to a TV or HDTVYou can view the photographed still pictures on TV or HDTV.TVTo video inputconnectorVideo cable(provided)To

62 ENPRINTERConnecting the Camera to a PrinterIf you connect the camera to an optional printer (GV-SP2), you can easily print a picture taken by thisc

EN 63Printing a PictureIf you have a JVC printer (GV-SP2), you can print a picture with (or without) a white frame. It is also possibleto print multip

64 ENPRINT (cont.)4Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, andthen press the EXE button.•The FILE screen will appear.5Press the r t button to select “P

EN 65Printing by DPOF SettingIf you have a JVC printer (GV-SP2), and have made the DPOF* setting for your photos, you can print yourphotos in the foll

66 EN4Press the w e button to select a picture, andpress the r t button to enter the number ofcopies, and then press the EXE button.•The DPOF PRINT sc

EN 6712,3Changing Settings in the SET UP MenuYou can change the system settings according to your photography needs. For example, you can turn thebeep

68 ENSET UP MenuItem ContentsPOWER SAVE The LCD panel and LCD screen are turned off during the power save mode.To reactivate the camera, press the DIS

EN 69Setting the Date and TimeThis procedure sets the camera’s internal clock. Use this procedure to reset the time and date if you take thecamera ove

EN 7Four high-quality still image shooting modes1. 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) (GC-QX5HDonly) (Z pg. 46)This mode collects twice as much image dat

70 ENSOFTWARE SECTIONYou can find the latest information (in English)on the provided software program at our WorldWide Web Server.http://www.jvc-victo

EN 71DIGITALSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows®Operating EnvironmentThe host computer that runs the Windows®operating environment must satisfy the following

72 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)Installing the USB DriverFor details on the basic operation of Windows®, refer to theinstruction manual prov

EN 73Installing the Video PlayerFor details on the basic operation of Windows®, refer to theinstruction manual provided with your computer or Win-dows

74 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)OFFM4SETV12Sending Image File to ComputerFor details on the basic operation of Windows®, refer to the instru

EN 75Basic PlaybackThere are several different methods for playing back a video onthe Video Player, depending on how you load the file.PreparationStar

76 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)Easy PlaybackYou can start playback easily by double clicking onthe icon of a video file.PreparationStart Wi

EN 77Uninstalling the SoftwareWhen you don't need to use the Video Player, uninstall theprogram.PreparationStart Windows®.● If you are running ot

78 ENDIGITALOperating EnvironmentThe host computer that runs the Macintosh®operating environment must satisfy the followingconditions.USB Driver1. USB

EN 79Installing the USB DriverFor details on the basic operation of Mac OS, referto the instruction manual provided with yourMacintosh® or Mac OS.Prep

8 ENCONTENTSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2QUICK START 5MAJOR FEATURES 7CONTENTS 8CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS 10GETTING STARTED 18Charging the Battery ..

80 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® (cont.)Installing the JVC Video DecoderFor details on the basic operation of Mac OS, referto the instruction manu

EN 8112Sending Image File to ComputerFor details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh®or Mac

82 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® (cont.)Basic PlaybackThere are several different methods for playing backa video on the QuickTime Player (or Movi

EN 83Easy PlaybackYou can start playback easily by double clicking onthe icon of a video file.PreparationStart Macintosh®.● Make sure that you install

84 ENUninstalling the SoftwareWhen you don't need to use the JVC VideoDecoder, uninstall the program.PreparationStart Macintosh®.● If you are run

EN 85Mr. Photo Gold:Presto! Mr. PhotoFor Windows and MacintoshPresto! PhotoAlbumFor Windows and MacintoshPresto! ImageFolioFor WindowsCopyright © 1997

86 ENTechnical SupportNewSoft international service centre:U.S.A: 4113 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, USATel: 1-510-445-8600 Fax: 1-510-445-8601Tec

EN 87Presto! Mr. PhotoMr. Photo stores and catalogues all of your valuable photos. You can sort photos andfilm “rolls” by date and title (For Macintos

88 ENPresto! PhotoAlbumPresto! PhotoAlbum helps you create electronic photo albums that keep your memo-ries alive forever. Just drag-and-drop photos,

EN 89Presto! ImageFolioImageFolio is a comprehensive multimedia image processing program running underMS Windows 95, 98 or Windows NT. It enables you

EN 9PROVIDED ACCESSORIESBattery BN-V37AC power adapter/charger (AA-V37)DC cable USB cable Video cableCD-ROMMemory card (3.3V type)(GC-QX5HD: 16 MB,GC-

90 EN● Generating object shadows in selectable light directions with one touch.● Elegant templates provided for easy applications of daily-life photo

EN 91Installing Mr. Photo, PhotoAlbum and ImageFolioFor Windows:Follow the steps below to install Mr. Photo, PhotoAlbum and ImageFolio.1. Insert the p

92 ENTROUBLE SHOOTINGThis digital still camera contains a microprocessor. The operation of the microprocessor can be disrupted byelectronic noise or i

EN 93SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGEOthersCannot shoot photos even if theremaining photos counter showsnumber more than 0.The LCD screen is splotchy.●

94 ENTROUBLE SHOOTING (cont.)Error Messages (for the camera)Error messages appear on the LCD screen.Messages Contents PageMEMORY FULL The storage capa

EN 95CHECK INK CASSETTEREPLACE INK CASSETTEINK ERRORCHECK INK CASSETTEPRINT ERROR HASOCCURREDPRINTING ABORTEDNO PAPERPLEASE WAITPRINTER IS NOTCONNECTE

96 ENSPECIFICATIONSPower sourcePower consumptionDimensionsWeightOperating temperatureRelative humidityStorage temperatureLCD screenStorage mediaCCDFoc

EN 97Self timerPhoto qualityNumber of storable photos(with an 8MB Memory card,STANDARD/FINE/NO COMP.)BatteryPrinter connectorVIDEO output connectorDig

98 ENINDEXAAdding Special Effects ... 57Attaching the Hand strap... 21Attaching the Lens Cover .

EN 99CAUTIONSWhen using the AC Power Adapter in areas otherthan the USAn The provided AC Power Adapter featuresautomatic voltage selection in the AC r