JVC GC-A70 manual

Digital Camera GC-A70 INSTRUCTIONS LNT0011-001 A Thank you f or purchasing t his JVC product . Before begi nning to op erate this unit, please read the instruction manual careful ly in o rder to make sure that the best possible performance is obtai ne d. If you have any questi on, consult your JVC dealer. To HomePage of JVC[...]

[Back] [Next] “ SOME DO’S AND D ON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT ” This equipment has been designed and manufactured to me et internat ional saf ety stand ards but, li k e any elec trical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the be st results and safety is to be assured. Do read the operating instruction s befor e you attemp[...]

[Back] [Next] FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfere nce. 2. This device must accept any interference receive d, incl uding interfere nce th at may cause undesire d operation. Note: This equipment has been tested an d fo[...]

[Back] [Next] SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol , wi thin an equilateral trian gle, is int end ed to alert th e user to the presence of uninsulated “dangero us voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may b[...]

...remove the batteries while the power is on. ...look through the viewfinder dire ctly at th e sun or extremely bright light. ...point th e le ns directly into the sun. This can lead to malfunction ing of th e in ternal circuitry. There is also a risk of fir e or electric shock. ...subject it to shock or excessive vibration. ...connect any USB cab[...]

3. When discarding batteries, envi ronmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteri es must be followed strictly. HOW TO HANDLE A CD-ROM z Take care not to soil or scratch the mi rror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back[...]

[Back] [Next] FUN THINGS YOU CAN DO This camera is an all-in-o ne compact size digital and USB PC-camer a. With it, you can: z Take di gital p ictures/v ideo cl ips in an insta nt. Easily capture digital imag es and downloa d th em to your computer. z Videoconference on the Internet. Keep in touch with distant fa mily and friend s. See and talk wit[...]

[Back] [Next] WHAT'S INCLUDED? Please check to see that the following ite ms are include d in th e package. If any item is missing, please enquire at your nearest JVC-authorized dealer. Notes: z Microsoft and Windows are either registe red trademarks or trademarks of Micros oft Corpo ration in the United States and/or other countrie s. z Other[...]

[Back] [Next] SYSTEM REQUIREM ENTS (PC) z Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2 000/XP (Pre-insta lled Mode l) z Intel® Pentium® Pro ce ssor 166 MHz or higher z Free USB Port z Minimum RAM: 32 MB (Windows XP: 128 MB) z 250 MB of available hard disk space z Color display: 800x600 or better z CD-ROM drive Notes: z Microsoft and Windows are either regi[...]

[Back] [Next] FEATURES LCD Monitor A 1.5-inch color TFT LCD monitor with high image qu ality of 2 megapixels that enables monit oring of images while sho oting, and immediately after recording. Design Features a compact, posh me ta llic design. Digital Zoom Digital zooming of x2, x3 and x4 and macro mo de (switching by lens) with a 45 cm close-up c[...]

[Back] [Next] GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Controls, Connectors and Indicators Built-in Flash Viewfinder wind ow Lens Shutter button [OK/ ZOOM] button Strap holder Normal / Macro switch dial [RESOLUTION ] & Quality / Left button [MENU] button [POWER] button Self-Timer /Down button Flash mode /Right button [DISPL AY] /Up button LCD monito r [MODE][...]

[Back] [Next] GETTING STARTED Be sure to inse r t the (AA-s ize Alkal i ne) batter ies befor e trying to ca pt ure imag es with your ca mera. Inserting the Batteries Notes: z Please ensure that th e batteries are inserted in th e correct way. Do not reve rse the and polarities. z The recommended ba ttery type is AA size ALKALINE. z Never use mangan[...]

1. Thread the th inner loope d end of the strap through th e strap holder. 2 . Insert the other end of the strap through th e th in loop and pull it all the way out. Ensure that the strap is securely tightened unt o th e camera. Note: z Be careful not to bump the camera or entangle th e strap. Inserting and Removing t he SD / Multimedia Card This c[...]

Switching the LCD Mo nitor ON / OFF Notes: z The “DATE/TIME ” setting screen will appear on th e LCD monitor upon its activation in the case of a newly purchased camera or if the camera has not been used for a long time. z When the camera is in the Play/Era se mode, the L CD monitor cannot be turned off. The still image/ video clip taken most r[...]

[Back] [Next] OPERATIONS Setting the various mode: 1. Press the [POWER] button. 2 . Press the [MODE] button until the desired mode is displayed. CAMERA MODE VI DEO CLIP MOD E PLAY /ERASE MODE Shooting Basics Shooting Basics Play Basics Customized Shooting z Zooming z Using Flash z Using Self-Timer z Setting the Image Reso lutio n & Quality Cust[...]

[Back] [Next] CAMERA MODE This mode is u sed for ca pturing still im ages. The im ages capture d will be store d in the ca mera’s interna l memory or th e memory- card in JPEG file format. LCD monit or stat us displ ay Camera mode Indicator Memory Card Indicator Resolution & Quality Indicato r Number in dicator Self-Timer indicator White Bala[...]

5. Self-Timer Ind icator 2 sec Self-Tim er mode. S hooting begi ns 2 seconds after pressin g the shutter button. 10 sec Self-Tim er mode.Sh ooting begin s 10 second s after pressi ng the shutte r button. No Indicate Will not be dis played when Self-Timer is not being s et. 6. Zoom In dicato r Appears whe n Digital Zo om is set to 2 times. Appears w[...]

1. Get the came ra ready. (R efer to “ Gettin g Started ”) 2 . Toggle the [M ODE] butto n to select th e Camera mode [ ]. 3 . Turn the Norm al / Macro switch dial to Norm al . 4 . Frame your subjec t. You may use eithe r the viewf inder or the 1.5" f ul l color TFT LCD mo nitor (Tog gle the [ DISPLAY ]/ Up button to activat e or deacti vat[...]

[Back] [Next] Customized Shooting (CAMERA MODE) (1) Zooming This mode allows you to zoom up on yo ur subject, making it appear large r (2x, 3x, 4x) and closer. Procedures: 1. Ensure that the camera is turned on. 2 . Select the Camera mode with the [MODE] butto n. 3 . Press the [OK/ZOOM] button to activate the digital zoom function . The imag e on t[...]

Notes: z When shooting using flash, although the fla sh fires twice bu t th e actual shoot is at the second flash. The first fire is to determine whether flash is required. Th e second flash will not be fired if it is not required. z The red-eye reduction function ma y have little effect if the subject is not directly facing the pre flash or main f[...]

(5) Using Macro By using th e Ma cr o function , it is possi bl e to shoot at a close range (abou t 45 cm). Procedures: 1. Ensure that the camera is turned on. 2 . Select the Camera mode with the [MODE] butto n. 3 . Turn the Normal /Macro switch dial to Macro . 4 . Frame your subject. Then press the shut te r button fu lly down. (For details, see ?[...]

Notes: z If you use the viewfinder to take a picture in Macro mode, the field visible through the viewfinder does not match the field actually photograp hed because the view finder and lens are in different positions. Accordingly, you should use the LCD monitor to take pi ctures in Macro mode. z Flash cannot be used during Macro function . It autom[...]

[Back] [Next] VIDEO CLIP MODE This mode is used for shooting video clips. The video clips wi ll be stored in the camera’s in ternal memory or the memory card in AVI File Format. Total available recording time The total available record ing time (approxima te) is reflected on the LCD monitor. For video clips, the Re so lutio n is fixed at 320x240 [...]

Procedures: 1. Get the camera ready. (Refer to “ Getting Started ”) 2 . Toggle on the [MODE] button to select the Video Clip Mode [ ]. 3 . Adjust t he No rmal / Ma cro switch di al to either Normal or Macro to suit the distan ce of the subject. 4 . Press the shut ter butt o n to start rec or ding. 5 . Press the shut ter butt o n again to stop r[...]

Notes: z When the storage memory is full, you may either erase the video clips that ar e no more requ ired, or insert a new memory c ard . z The remaining shooting time shown on the LCD monitor is an approximat e value ba s ed on the currently accessed memory size. z The actual number of seconds availabl e for shooting also depen ds on the shooting[...]

[Back] [Next] PLAY / ERASE MODE This mode allows you to replay/erase im ag es/video clips stored in the camera’s internal or card memory on the LCD monitor. Play Basics: 1. Turn on the camera. 2 . Select the Play/Erase mode with the [MODE] button. 3 . The latest captured image (or the starting scene of the latest captured video clip) will be disp[...]

4 . Press the / buttons to go to the next or previous image/video clip. 5 . For video clips only: press the shutter button to play . Press the same button to pause/resume. And p ress the [OK/ZOOM] button to stop playing. Thumbnail d isplay function. During the Play/Erase mode, the captured still images/vide o clips will be displa yed on the LCD mon[...]

[Back] [Next] MENU SETTINGS Pressing the [MENU] button in the various mode will display the respective MENU on the LCD monito r: Using the menus, you ca n perfo rm va rious settings for your camera. Procedures: 1. Use the / buttons to highlig ht the desired item. 2 . The setting of the item with options displayed at the bottom of the screen can be [...]

[Back] [Next] “SETUP MENU” ( , , ) “LCD BRIGHTNESS” Adjusts the brightness of the LCD monito r. Setting value: [-5] to [+5] (Interval = 1) Default = [0] “DATE/TIME” Sets the Date and Time information. When a shot is taken, the d ate and time of the shot will be recorded on the image file. To set the date and time: 1. Go into the “SETU[...]

“SOUND” : Swedish : French : German : Spanish : Portuguese : Italian Enables or disables the sound function. “FORMAT MEDIA” This function prepare s the memory (internal/external) for us e by the camera. When a memory card is inserted, the ca rd will be formatted; In the absence of the memory card, the internal memo ry will be formatted. Cau[...]

[Back] [Next] “QUICK VIEW” ( ) This feature allows you to view your ima ges on th e LCD monito r as soon as they have been taken. After the preview, this camera will return to the Camera mode. The “QUICK VIEW” setting will be retained even after the camera is turned off. Note: z With “QUICK VIEW” set to “ON”, the ti me interval befo[...]

[Back] [Next] “EV & WHITE BALANCE” ( , ) This screen can be alter by both EV co mpensation and White Balance. The altered result reflects the taken images in real time, th ereby enabling changing of the setting while confirming the images. EV Compensation When the object is too dark or too b right, the camera adjusts the brightness to make [...]

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[Back] [Next] “SLIDE SHOW” ( ) After selecting “SLIDE SHOW” and set the delay time (with the / buttons) a nd pressi ng the [OK/ZOOM] button will start the slide show. Images hith erto ca pture d will be displayed in sequence , at intervals of the user-set delay time [1, 3, 5, 7, 9 “sec”]. To interrup t the slide show, press the [OK/ZOOM[...]

[Back] [Next] “ERASE” ( ) There are two ways to erase still images/video clips: 1. “ERASE ONE” This will allow you to erase one image/vide o clip at a time. Use the / buttons to choose the desired still image/vid eo clip t o be eras ed. A confirmation message “ERASE CURREN T? ” will appe ar on the LCD monitor. Pressing the [OK/ZOOM] but[...]

[Back] [Next] “COPY TO CARD” ( ) This function allows you to copy a ll ca ptured still images/video clips from the inte rna l memory to the external me mory card. “COPY” : Copies all captured still images/video clips from th e internal memory to the external memory card . If a card has not been inserted in the camera, the messa ge “NO CAR[...]

[Back] [Next] “DPOF” (Digital Print Order Format) ( ) “DPOF” enables you to print the images di rectly from “DPOF” compatible printers by simply inserting the memory card into the printer after performing the necessary settings. Note: z “DPOF” setting is not possible in Video Clip. The “DPOF” settings are retained even after the[...]

[Back] [Next] TRANSFERRING IMAGE DATA TO THE CO MPUTER Before image data transfer, you ne ed to connect the camera to yo ur computer with the s upp lied USB ca ble an d Windo ws 98/98SE users need to install the camera drivers include d in the supplied CD-ROM. Once the camera is connected to the PC, power wil l be supplied to the camera through the[...]

Procedures: 1. Turn off the camera. 2 . Open the USB port cover. Plug the smaller connector of the USB cable into you r ca me ra’s USB port. 3 . Plug th e ot her end of th e USB cabl e to your computer's USB port. 4 . The camera powers ON automatically, and the “USB MODE” screen app ears on the LC D mo nitor as follows: Select “DISK DR[...]

(This screen is from Windows XP) Note: For Windows XP, the comp uter will disp lay a messa ge screen as below. In this case, please click on “Open folder to view files” and proceed by clicking the “OK” button. (This screen is from Windows XP) Downloading Pictures 1. Click on the “My Computer” icon on you r PC screen. You will th en se e[...]

2 . Double click on “Removable Disk”. A new wi ndow with a “DCIM” folder ico n ope ns. (This screen is from Windows XP) * If this icon is not displayed, your camera has not bee n pr o perly connected to the comp uter. In this case, go to “ Connect ing the Camera t o Your Computer ” and repeat the procedures. 3 . Double click on the “D[...]

(This screen is from Windows XP) 4 . You can then copy the whole folder or spe cific file s in th e folder (double click on th e ico n to reveal the files) into your computer’s hard drive, or any other storage media available in your PC system. Ju st select the folder or files and use the usual “cut” and “paste” fun ction s available in t[...]

Notes: z While the camera is co nn ected to your computer, the camera will not allow you to capture image s. You will also not be able to view the imag es on the camera’s LCD mon itor. z Please refer to your computer ’s instruction manu al to ascertain the procedu res for copying and shifting of files. Using the Came ra as a USB PC Cam e ra Thi[...]

(This screen is from Windows XP) The setup menu and me ssage used for the explanation are in En glish . Please be aware that different message will appear if other language is selected durin g software installation . 5 . Launch the PC Camera Application software (Microsoft Netmee ting/Windows Messenger) and follow the instructions displayed on the [...]

[Back] [Next] TROUBLESHOOTING When the camera does not work: When the flash does not work: When the LCD Monitor does not show well: When you are unable to shoot: When you are unable to replay the images: When you are una ble to Form at or Erase : When photographs turn out too bright: Possible cause Rectific ations Power unintentionally cut off. Pre[...]

When photographs turn out too dark: When the color of the Images appear odd: When parts of the images are missing: When the image is out of focus: Possible Cause Rectificati ons The subject was to o brig ht. Adjust the exp osure or change the a ngle of shot. Possible Cause Rectificati ons The flash was obstructed by fingers or other objects. Adjust[...]

[Back] CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor 2.0 Megapixels CMOS Color 10-bit Color (RGB) Image Resolution & Quality Camera mode: 1600x1200 pixels Fine qua lity 1600x1200 pixels Normal quality 1280x960 pixels 640x480 pixels Video Clip mode: 320x240 pixels Memory Internal: 8 MB External: SD or Mu ltimed ia Card File Format JPEG (EXIF 2.1), DPOF, AV[...]

* Design and Spe cifications are subject to change without notice. Dimension Approx. 82 mm x 60 mm x 30.5 mm [3.2 inches (W) x 2.4 inch es (H) x 1.2 inc hes (D)][...]