JVC GC-QX3 User Manual

GC-QX3DIGITAL STILL CAMERALYT0543-001CINSTRUCTIONSENGLISHSTILL CAMERAFor Customer Use:Enter below the Model No. and SerialNo. which is located on the

10 ENCONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS1 2 4 56 7 8 9 0 !3Front ViewTop View142 3

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

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 SETTINGW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAE/AFCLEARAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXESET UPFRAMEQUALITYBEEP VOL.Q. REVIEWFORMAT2032X1536FINEHIGHONEXEDATE/T

EN 17STILL DELETETHIS PIC.ALLSELECTEXEEXEEXEVIDEO DELETETHIS PIC.ALLSELECTEXEEXEEXESTILL PROTECTTHIS PIC.ALLSELECTEXEEXEEXEVIDEO PROTECTTHIS PIC.ALLSE

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 UPFRAMEQUALITYBEEP VOL.Q. REVIEWFORMAT2032X1536FINEHIGHONEXEDATE/TIMEEXEOFFM4SETVYESFORMATNOEXEEXEFormatting a Memory CardIf your Memory card

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 ENSET UPFRAMEQUALITYBEEP VOL.Q. REVIEWFORMAT2032X1536FINEHIGHONEXEDATE/TIMEEXE1,42,3OFFM4SETVFRAME QUALITY 8MB 16MBNO COMP. – 12032 x 1536 FINE 8 1

EN 291,42,3SET UPFRAMEQUALITYBEEP VOL.Q. REVIEWFORMAT2032X1536FINEHIGHONEXEDATE/TIMEEXEOFFM4SETVSelecting the Picture QualityYou can select the pictur

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 tw

36 EN31OFFM4SETV5,624MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)Macro ShootingUse Macro mode to shoot a subject at a distance of 2 to 50 cm. This mode is appropriate for

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 SETTINGW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAE/AFCLEARAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXE4,51OFFM4SETV23,6MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)White Balance AdjustmentThe wh

EN 393CAMERA SETTINGW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAE/AFCLEARMWB801XOFFMULTIEXEManual White Balance AdjustmentIf you cannot achieve natural looking c

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 SETTINGW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAE/AFCLEARAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXE4,51OFFM4SETV23,6MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)Sensitivity SettingYou can cha

EN 41CAMERA SETTINGW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAE/AFCLEARAUTO802XOFFMULTIEXE4,51OFFM4SETV7,83,6Changing the Zoom Power While ShootingDepending on

42 EN123,64,57,8OFFM4SETVCAMERA SETTINGW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAE/AFCLEARAUTO801XONMULTIEXEShooting Continuous PhotosWith this mode you can sh

EN 43123,64,5OFFM4SETVCAMERA SETTINGW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAE/AFCLEARAUTO801XOFFSPOTEXEChanging the AE/AF AreaNormally, in this camera this s

44 ENCAMERA SETTINGW. BALANCESENS.TELEPHOTOM. DRIVEAE/AFCLEARAUTO801XOFFMULTIEXE51OFFM4SETV3,6Restoring the Default SettingsPerform the procedures des

EN 45Collage ModeThis camera is able to combine images. For example, you can combine an existing picture (as background)with a picture of a person sta

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

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

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 4912,3OFFM4SETVVideo ShootingThe camera can record a maximum of 20 seconds of video. The size of the recorded video file is approxi-mately 200 KB.

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 EN412OFFM4SETV4,5PLAYBACKVideo PlaybackYou can watch the recorded video on the camera's LCD screen.1Turn the Power dial to “B”.•Hold the Lock

EN 51Display Mode during PlaybackTo change the display mode during playback, pressthe DSP button.Press the DSP button repeatedly to cycle throughthe f

52 EN1,523,41Turn the Power dial to “B”.•Hold down the Lock button while turning thePower dial.•The playback picture appears on the LCDscreen.2Select

EN 53To delete a selected picture1Select “SELECT” in step 3 in the left column,and then press the EXE button.•The 6 indexed picture screen appears.2Pr

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

EN 555Press the w e button to select “OFF”, “B/W”,“SEPIA”, or “NEGA”.•Press the w e button repeatedly to cyclethrough the following modes:OFF: No spec

56 ENInputting the DateYou can display the date when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer.Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 54 befo

EN 57Inputting the CalendarYou can display the calendar when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer.1–7Perform steps 1 – 3 on the p

58 ENConnecting the Camera to a TVYou can view the photographed still pictures on TV.TVTo video inputconnectorVideo cable(provided)To video outputconn

EN 59PRINTERConnecting the Camera to a PrinterIf you connect the camera to an optional printer (GV-SP2), you can easily print a picture taken by thisc

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 ENOFFM4SETVPRINT (cont.)Printing a PictureIf you have a JVC printer (GV-SP2), you can print a picture with (or without) a white frame. It is also p

EN 614Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, andthen press the EXE button.•The FILE screen will appear.5Press the r t button to select “PRINT”, andthe

62 ENPrinting 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

EN 634Press 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

64 EN12,3Changing Settings in the SET UP MenuYou can change the system settings according to your photography needs. For example, you can turn thebeep

EN 65SET UP MenuItem ContentsFRAME You can select the size of the picture to be recorded.There are three settings:2032 x 1536 (QXGA class)1024 x 768 (

66 ENSetting 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 67SOFTWARE SECTIONYou can find the latest information (in English)on the provided software program at our WorldWide Web Server.http://www.jvc-victo

68 ENDIGITALSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows®Operating EnvironmentThe host computer that runs the Windows®operating environment must satisfy the following

EN 69Installing the USB DriverFor details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer to theinstruction manual provided with your computer or Windows

EN 7Three high-quality still image shooting modes1. 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) (Z pg. 46)This mode collects twice as much image data byusing two

70 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)Installing the Video PlayerFor details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer tothe instruction manual

EN 71OFFM4SETV12Sending Image File to ComputerFor details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer to the instruction manual provided with yourcom

72 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)Basic PlaybackThere are several different methods for playing back a video onthe Video Player, depending on

EN 73Easy PlaybackYou can start playback easily by double clicking onthe icon of a video file.PreparationStart Windows® 98.● Send the video file that

74 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)Uninstalling the SoftwareWhen you don't need to use the Video Player, uninstall theprogram.PreparationS

EN 75DIGITALOperating EnvironmentThe host computer that runs the Macintosh®operating environment must satisfy the followingconditions.USB Driver1. USB

76 ENSOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® (cont.)Installing the USB DriverFor details on the basic operation of Mac OS, referto the instruction manual prov

EN 77Installing the JVC Video DecoderFor details on the basic operation of Mac OS, referto the instruction manual provided with yourMacintosh® or Mac

78 ENOFFM4SETV12Sending Image File to ComputerFor details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macinto

EN 79Basic PlaybackThere are several different methods for playing backa video on the QuickTime Player (or Movie Player),depending on how you load the

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

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

EN 81Uninstalling the SoftwareWhen you don't need to use the JVC VideoDecoder, uninstall the program.PreparationStart Macintosh®.● If you are run

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

EN 83SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGEOthersCannot shoot photos even if theremaining photos counter showsnumber more than 0.The LCD screen is splotchy.●

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

EN 85CHECK INK CASSETTEREPLACE INK CASSETTEINK ERRORCHECK INK CASSETTEPRINT ERROR HASOCCURREDPRINTING ABORTEDNO PAPERPLEASE WAITPRINTER IS NOTCONNECTE

86 ENSPECIFICATIONSPower sourcePower consumptionDimensionsWeightOperating temperatureRelative humidityStorage temperatureLCD screenStorage mediaCCDFoc

EN 87Self timerPhoto qualityNumber of storable photos(with an 8MB Memory card,STANDARD/FINE/NO COMP.)BatteryPrinter connectorVIDEO output connectorDig

88 ENINDEXAAdding Special Effects ... 54Attaching the Hand strap... 21Attaching the Lens Cover .

EN 89CAUTIONSWhen using the AC Power Adapter in areas otherthan the USAn The provided AC Power Adapter featuresautomatic voltage selection in the AC r

EN 9PROVIDED ACCESSORIESBattery BN-V37AC power adapter/charger (AA-V37)DC cable USB cable Video cableCD-ROM Memory card (3.3V type) Hand strap Lens co

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

EN 91About moisture condensation . . .● You may have observed that pouring a coldliquid into a glass will cause drops of water toform on the glass’ ou

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

EN 93LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORI

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