JVC GC-QX5HD manual

GC-QX3HD/ GC-QX5HD DIGITAL STILL CAMERA LYT0668-001C INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH STILL CAMERA For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.[...]

2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the Digital Still Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new Digital Still Camera. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents ( Z pg. 8, 9). • Note[...]

EN 3 5. V entilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. • Do not place the product in a buil[...]

4 EN USE 1. Accessories T o avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Us[...]

EN 5 QUICK ST ART Power outlet Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. ( Z pg. 20) 1 Open the connector cover on the rear of the camera. 2 Connect the DC cord to the DC input connector . 3 Connect the DC cord to the DC input connector on the AC adapter . 4 Connect the power cord to a power outlet. • The power lamp on the charger lights. Insert the [...]

6 EN QUICK ST ART (cont.) Shoot a Picture. ( Z pg. 30) 1 T urn the Power dial to “ A ” (full auto mode). • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Point the lens at the subject, position yourself, and half-press the Shutter button. • Look through the finder . • The focus is attained when the shoot standby lamp (green) ch[...]

EN 7 Four high-quality still image shooting modes 1. 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) (GC-QX5HD only) ( Z pg. 46) This mode collects twice as much image data by using two exposures (with the CCD shifted one pixel for the second exposure), resulting in an image consisting of 6 million pixels, or twice as many in normal mode. 2. DR Pro-Still (Wide Ran[...]

8 EN CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 QUICK ST ART 5 MAJOR FEA TURES 7 CONTENTS 8 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICA TORS 10 GETTING ST ARTED 18 Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 18 Installing a Charged Battery ........................................................[...]

EN 9 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Battery BN-V37 AC power adapter/ charger (AA-V37) DC cable USB cable V ideo cable CD-ROM Memory card (3.3V type) (GC-QX5HD: 16 MB, GC-QX3HD: 8 MB) Hand strap Lens cover Connecting the Camera to a TV or HDTV ..................................................................... 61 PRINT 62 Connecting the Camera to a Printer [...]

10 EN CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICA TORS 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 ! @ # 3 8 0 Front View T op View 1 4 2 3[...]

EN 11 Front V iew 1 Flash ............................................ Z pg. 33 Use the flash when shooting in dark conditions. 2 Flash sensor This sensor is needed for adjusting the brightness when using the flash. 3 Self timer lamp ............................ Z pg. 32 Blinks when the self timer is running. 4 Zoom lens ...........................[...]

12 EN 1 2 3 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICA TORS (cont.) 6 8 9 7 0 23 1 4 5 Rear View Bottom View[...]

EN 13 Rear V iew 1 V iewfinder Look through here when framing and focusing your shot. 2 DISPLA Y button .................... Z pg. 31, 38 Press this button to turn the LCD screen on and off, and to select the menu display in camera mode and the index display in playback mode. 3 EXE (execute) button ............. Z pg. 23, 53 This button is used to [...]

14 EN LCD Panel 1 Indicator of initial settings having been changed This indicator is displayed if the initial settings have been changed. 2 Mode display Displays the current mode. 3 Remaining battery power indicator This bar graph gives a rough indication of how much battery power is remaining. 4 Flash indicator ............................ Z pg. [...]

EN 15 On-screen Display During Shooting During Playback During Shooting 1 Flash indicator ....................... Z pg. 33 Appears when the flash button has been pressed and a mode that generates a flash (auto, forced on, or red-eye prevention) has been set. 2 Macro mode indicator ............ Z pg. 36 Appears when the macro button has been pressed[...]

16 EN CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W .BALANCE SENS. 1024X768 FINE ON AUTO 80 TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 1X OFF MUL TI EXE SET UP POWER SA VE BEEP No. RESET FORMA T DA TE/TIME 1min. HIGH EXE EXE EXE Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of operation. Z pg. 67 Z pg. 67 Z pg. 67 Z pg. 23 Refer to the following pages for[...]

EN 17 STILL DELETE THIS PICT . ALL SELECT EXE EXE EXE VIDEO DELETE THIS PICT . ALL SELECT EXE EXE EXE STILL PROTECT THIS PICT . ALL SELECT EXE EXE EXE VIDEO PROTECT THIS PICT . ALL SELECT EXE EXE EXE DPOF SET UP NEW/RESET REVISE FOR ALL EXE EXE EXE EDIT EFFECT DA TE NEXT RETURN OFF OFF EXE EXE 2000. 12. 24 100-0003 HDTV MODE Playback Menu Screens T[...]

18 EN GETTING ST ARTED Charging the Battery Charge the battery with the AC adapter (provided). Power outlet Battery BN-V37 Power cord Power lamp Charging lamp Finish lamp AC adapter (AA-V37) 1 Connect the AC adapter's power cord to a power outlet. • The “Power” lamp lights. 2 Install the battery . • The “Charging” lamp lights. • [...]

EN 19 Installing a Charged Battery The battery (provided) is not charged when the camera is pur chased. Be sure to charge the battery with the AC adapter before using the camera. Battery cover 1 Slide the battery cover slightly to open. 2 Insert a charged battery , making sure that it is oriented correctly . 3 Close the battery cover and slide it b[...]

20 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet The AC adapter (provided) is useful when shooting photos indoors for an extended period of time. The adapter can also be used overseas if you use a conversion plug. Power outlet Power cord Power lamp AC adapter (AA-V37) DC cord DC input connector 1 Open the connector cover on th[...]

EN 21 Attaching the Hand strap 1 Pass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole. 2 Pass the other end through the loop. Attaching the Lens Cover 1 Pass one end of the strap through the mounting hole on the lens cover . 2 Pass the other end through the loop. 3 Attach the strap of the lens cover to the hand strap. NOTES: ● Do not turn on [...]

22 EN GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Inserting the Memory Card Make sure to turn the Power dial to “OFF”, when inserting a Memory card. Memory card is not loaded in the camera, when purchasing the camera. 1 Open the Memory card cover . • Slide the knob towards “OPEN”. 2 Insert the Memory card. • Insert the card so that the contact surface is [...]

EN 23 SET UP POWER SAVE BEEP No. RESET FORMA T DA TE/TIME 1min. HIGH EXE EXE EXE OFF M 4 SET V YES FORMA T NO EXE EXE Formatting a Memory Card If your Memory card has not been formatted, it must be formatted before it can be used. When a Memory card is formatted, all pictures in the card will be lost. EXE button r t button Lock button Power dial Ma[...]

24 EN BASIC OPERA TION Shutter Button Not pressed Half-press Full-press The camera’ s Shutter button is a two-step button. Pressing it halfway (to the first step) causes the photo standby lamp (green) to flash while the camera focuses automatically . Once the camera is focused, the photo standby lamp (green) lights steadily . Pressing the Shutter[...]

EN 25 Good Photography Posture W ith your left hand firmly supporting the camera to the left of and below the lens, support the camera body with your right hand. Next, look for your subject and determine the camera position. Y ou can change the angle of the subject and the background by changing the direction in which you point the camera. Y ou the[...]

26 EN Selecting the Shooting Mode The Power dial is used to switch among three shooting modes: “ A ”, “ M ” and “ V ”. 1 Select the shooting mode with the Power dial. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. T urn the Power dial to one of the following modes, depending on your needs: “ A ”: T o shoot photos in ful[...]

EN 27 T W ZOOM Zoom Shooting The camera incorporates a 2.3X zooming function that corresponds to a 37 mm to 86 mm lens of a 35 mm camera. Zooming allows you to shoot wide areas, as well as close-ups of subjects located far away , without changing the shooting position. T urn the Power dial to “ A ”, “ M ” or “ V ” when shooting with the[...]

28 EN CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 2032X1536 FINE ON AUTO 80 1X OFF MUL TI EXE 1 3,4 OFF M 4 SET V FRAME QUALITY 8MB 16MB NO COMP . – 1 2032 x 1536 FINE 8 16 ST ANDARD 10 20 NO COMP . 3 6 1024 x 768 FINE 32 64 ST ANDARD 43 86 NO COMP . 8 16 640 x 480 FINE 65 130 ST ANDARD 87 174 Selecting[...]

EN 29 1 2,5 CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 2032X1536 FINE ON AUTO 80 1X OFF MUL TI EXE OFF M 4 SET V Selecting the Picture Quality Y ou can select the picture quality according to the purpose for which you want to use the picture. There are three levels of picture quality , starting from the [...]

30 EN Full Auto Shooting This mode allows you to take photos with little effort, since the camera automatically adjusts the focus, the shutter speed, the brightness and the white balance. Shutter button 1 T urn the Power dial to “ A ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. • The camera turns on in full auto mode. 2 Point[...]

EN 31 1 2 OFF M 4 SET V 3 4 Playing Back Still Pictures Each picture that you shoot is numbered and saved. Y ou can then view these saved pictures in sequence, one by one. Normal Playback 1 T urn the Power dial to “ B ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch. • “STILL PB” [...]

32 EN BASIC OPERA TION (cont.) Self T imer The self timer clicks the shutter automatically after either 1 second or 8 seconds after the timer has been set. Use the self timer to take your own picture, or if you are worried that you will shake the camera too much when you press the Shutter button. T urn the Power dial to “ A ”, “ M ” or “ [...]

EN 33 2 1 3,4 Flash Shooting There are four flash modes: Auto : This setting automatically flashes when shooting under dark conditions. Forced on : Select this setting to force the flash. Red-eye prevention : Select this setting to minimize the “red-eye” effect that occurs when using the flash. The flash is forced to light. Off : Select this se[...]

34 EN MANUAL SHOOTING Manual Focus Y ou can focus to the subject manually . 1 T urn the Power dial to “ M ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Press the FOCUS button, and then press the w e button within 3 seconds. • Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: AF-S (Auto Focus-Single): Whe[...]

EN 35 1 T urn the Power dial to “ M ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Press the IRIS button, and then press the w e button within 3 seconds. • Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: PROGRAM → F2.8/3.8 → F5.6 → F8 → F1 1 → PROGRAM • The F value is the iris value, which c[...]

36 EN 2 1 OFF M 4 SET V 4,5 3 MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) Macro Shooting Use Macro mode to shoot a subject at a distance of 2 to 50 cm. This mode is appropriate for a close-up shot of insects and plants outdoor . 1 T urn the Power dial to “ A ”, “ M ” or “ V ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Press the Macro bu[...]

EN 37 Exposure Control If the subject is predominantly white, black, red, etc., the resulting picture may be underexposed (too dark). In such a case, it is necessary to use the exposure control to restore the picture to a more realistic image. W ith this camera, you can make this adjustment by up to +/–2 iris steps in units of 0.5EV (exposure val[...]

38 EN CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 1024X768 FINE ON AUTO 80 1X OFF MUL TI EXE 4,5 1 OFF M 4 SET V 2 3,6 MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) White Balance Adjustment The white balance adjustment needs to be made when a picture is greenish, or when there is blue or red ghosting around an image. If there [...]

EN 39 3 CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 1024X768 FINE ON MWB 80 1X OFF MUL TI EXE Manual White Balance Adjustment If you cannot achieve natural looking colors even after selecting the preset options (“ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “AUT O”) for the white balance adjustment, follow th[...]

40 EN CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 1024X768 FINE ON AUTO 80 1X OFF MUL TI EXE 4,5 1 OFF M 4 SET V 2 3,6 MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) Sensitivity Setting Y ou can change the camera's sensitivity setting when shooting at dark place or where you can not use the flash. 1 T urn the Power dial to[...]

EN 41 CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 1024X768 FINE ON AUTO 80 2X OFF MUL TI EXE 4,5 1 OFF M 4 SET V 7,8 3,6 Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting Depending on the image size, it is possible to enlarge a subject without sacrificing the current image quality . Because the zoom power cannot be [...]

42 EN 1 2 3,6 4,5 7,8 OFF M 4 SET V CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 1024X768 FINE ON AUTO 80 1X ON MUL TI EXE Shooting Continuous Photos (GC-QX5HD only) W ith this mode you can shoot 3 continuous photos. 1 T urn the Power dial to “ M ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power[...]

EN 43 1 2 3,6 4,5 OFF M 4 SET V CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 1024X768 FINE ON AUTO 80 1X OFF SPOT EXE Changing the AF/AE Area Normally , in this camera this setting is “MUL TI” in order to prevent the subject from being out of focus while the background is in focus. If the camera does n[...]

44 EN CAMERA SETTING FRAME QUALITY Q. REVIEW W . BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AF/AE CLEAR 2032X1536 FINE ON AUTO 80 1X OFF MUL TI EXE 5 1 OFF M 4 SET V 3,6 Restoring the Default Settings Perform the procedures described below to return the camera settings to the default settings. The settings on the SET UP screen does not return to the default [...]

EN 45 Collage Mode (GC-QX5HD only) This camera is able to combine images. For example, you can combine an existing picture (as background) with a picture of a person standing in front of a white wall, etc. 1 T urn the Power dial to “ M ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “COLLAGE” with the MODE switch. ?[...]

46 EN 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) (GC-QX5HD only) The camera can achieve double its normal resolution by taking two pictures consecutively , shifting the CCD pixels one pixel row in the vertical direction between the two shots. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands. 1 T ur[...]

EN 47 DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) (GC-QX5HD only) The camera can expand its apparent dynamic range by combining different exposures of an extremely high contrast subject. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands. 1 T urn the Power dial to “ M ”. • Hold the Lock button do[...]

48 EN NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode) This mode reduces electronic noise in a photograph by layering several copies of the same image. This mode is ideal for shooting works of art in dark surroundings. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands. 1 T urn the Power dial to “ M [...]

EN 49 Installing the Film Copying Adapter (GC-QX5HD only) By installing the provided film copying adapter , you can take photos of images from developed 35mm film (negatives or positives; only those with sleeves). T urn off the camera before installing the film copying adapter . For details on shooting film, refer to page 50. 1 Grasp knobs and open[...]

50 EN Shooting Film (Film Copy Mode) (GC-QX5HD only) Y ou can use the film copying adapter (provided; see page 49) to take photos of images already on film. 1 T urn the Power dial to “ M ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “FILM” with the MODE switch. • “FILM” appears on the LCD panel. 3 Use the ZOO[...]

EN 51 NOTES: ● When shooting, the aperture priority AE becomes 5.6. ● Always make white balance adjustment when attaching a light source to the camera during shooting. ● This mode uses the camera’ s macro feature, so picture quality will differ from that of scanned images, etc. ● Because of lens characteristics, picture quality at the cen[...]

52 EN 1 2,3 OFF M 4 SET V The camera can record a maximum of 20 seconds of video. The size of the recorded video file is approxi- mately 200 KB. This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e-mail. 1 T urn the Power dial to “ V ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. • “VIDEO” appears on the LCD panel[...]

EN 53 4 1 2 OFF M 4 SET V 4,5 PLA YBACK Video Playback Y ou can watch the recorded video on the camera's LCD screen. 1 T urn the Power dial to “ B ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “VIDEO PB” with the MODE switch. • “VIDEO PB” appears on the LCD panel. • The first frame of the video (which [...]

54 EN PLA YBACK (cont.) Display Mode during Playback T o change the display mode during playback, press the DISPLA Y button. Press the DISPLA Y button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: • Full size screen (with on-screen display) • Full size screen (without on-screen display) • 6 indexed picture screen • This feature is not av[...]

EN 55 1,5 2 3,4 1 T urn the Power dial to “ B ”. • Hold down the Lock button while turning the Power dial. • The playback picture appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select “STILL ” with the MODE switch. • The STILL PROTECT screen appears. • T o protect a video file, select “VIDEO ”. The VIDEO PROTECT screen will appear . 3 T o protect[...]

56 EN PLA YBACK (cont.) T o delete a selected picture 1 Select “SELECT” in step 3 in the left column, and then press the EXE button. • The 6 indexed picture screen appears. 2 Press the r t w e button to select the picture that you wish to delete, and then press the EXE button. •“ ” (deletion indicator) appears. 3 Press the r t button to[...]

EN 57 Adding Special Effects Y ou can add digital special effects to playback pictures. Y ou can make pictures black and white or sepia tone, or you can use the camera as a simple film scanner . 1 T urn the Power dial to “ B ”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “EDIT” with the MODE switch. • “EDIT” a[...]

58 EN PLA YBACK (cont.) 5 Press the w e button to select “OFF”, “B/W”, “SEPIA”, or “NEGA/POSI”. • Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: OFF: No special effects. B/W: Converts a picture from color to black and white. SEPIA: Gives a picture a sepia tone, creating a retrospective look. NEGA/POSI: Gives[...]

EN 59 Inputting the Date Y ou can display the date when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer . Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 57 before the following procedures. 1 Press the r t button to select “DA TE”, and then press the w e button to select “ON”. 2 Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and then press the EXE [...]

60 EN PLA YBACK (cont.) Inputting the Calendar Y ou can display the calendar when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer . 1–7 Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 57 before the following procedures. 1 Press the r t button to select “DA TE”, and then press the w e button to select “CALEN- DAR”. 2 Press the r t button to se[...]

EN 61 Connecting the Camera to a TV or HDTV Y ou can view the photographed still pictures on TV or HDTV . TV T o video input connector V ideo cable (provided) T o video output connector VIDEO/HD Digital Still Camera Power outlet Power lamp Power cord AC adapter (AA-V37) DC cord NOTES: ● Refer to page 31 for operations of the camera. Select “HDT[...]

62 EN PRINTER Connecting the Camera to a Printer If you connect the camera to an optional printer (GV -SP2), you can easily print a picture taken by this camera. Printer connector Optional printer cable for GV -SP2 T o input connector Printer (GV -SP2) Power outlet Power lamp Power cord AC adapter (AA-V37) DC cord Digital Still Camera PRINT NOTES: [...]

EN 63 Printing a Picture If you have a JVC printer (GV -SP2), you can print a picture with (or without) a white frame. It is also possible to print multiple copies of the same photo. Y ou can also use stickers in combination with the function that prints 16 thumbnail images to create your own photo stickers. Make sure to use the provided AC adapter[...]

64 EN PRINT (cont.) 4 Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and then press the EXE button. • The FILE screen will appear . 5 Press the r t button to select “PRINT”, and then press the EXE button. • The PRINTER OUTPUT screen appears. 6 Press the r t button to select “SHEETS”, and then press the w e button to set the number of copies[...]

EN 65 Printing by DPOF Setting If you have a JVC printer (GV -SP2), and have made the DPOF* setting for your photos, you can print your photos in the following ways: ● Y ou can print one copy of all pictures. ● Y ou can set and print the different number of copies for each picture. * “DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”. Data [...]

66 EN 4 Press the w e button to select a picture, and press the r t button to enter the number of copies, and then press the EXE button. • The DPOF PRINT screen appears. 5 Press the r t button to select “FRAME OFF” or “FRAME ON”, and then press the EXE button. • After the DPOF file is saved on the Memory card, the printing starts as set[...]

EN 67 1 2,3 Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu Y ou can change the system settings according to your photography needs. For example, you can turn the beep sound off, or you can change the frame size for better picture quality . 1 T urn the Power dial to “SET”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. • The SET UP screen a[...]

68 EN SET UP Menu Item Contents POWER SA VE The LCD panel and LCD screen are turned off during the power save mode. T o reactivate the camera, press the DISPLA Y button. 1 min.: Enters the power save mode after 1 minute of no activity . 3 min.: Enters the power save mode after 3 minutes of no activity . • After 10 more minutes has elapsed, the ca[...]

EN 69 Setting the Date and Time This procedure sets the camera’ s internal clock. Use this procedure to reset the time and date if you take the camera overseas, or if the clock otherwise needs to be reset. 1 T urn the Power dial to “SET”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. • The SET UP screen appears. 2 Press the r [...]

70 EN SOFTW ARE SECTION Y ou can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our W orld W ide W eb Server . http://www .jvc-victor .co.jp/english/index-e.html USB Driver (for Windows ® /Macintosh ® ) Video Player (for Windows ® ) JVC Video Decoder (for Macintosh ® )[...]

EN 71 DIGITAL SOFTW ARE SECTION FOR W indows ® Operating Environment The host computer that runs the Windows ® operating environment must satisfy the following conditions. USB Driver 1. Microsoft ® Windows ® 98/Windows ® 98 Second Edition, Full version (Not Upgrade)/W indows ® 2000 Professional (Not Upgrade) 2. A vailable USB port 3. CD-ROM d[...]

72 EN SOFTW ARE SECTION FOR Windows ® (cont.) Installing the USB Driver For details on the basic operation of W indows ® , refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or W indows ® . W indows displayed on the right are examples of W indows ® 98. Preparation Start W indows ® . ● If you are running other software, close that so[...]

EN 73 Installing the Video Player For details on the basic operation of W indows ® , refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or W in- dows ® . Preparation Start W indows ® . ● If you are running other software, close that software. (Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar .) 1 Load the provi[...]

74 EN SOFTW ARE SECTION FOR Windows ® (cont.) OFF M 4 SET V 1 2 Sending Image File to Computer For details on the basic operation of W indows ® , refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or W indows ® . Preparation Start W indows ® . ● Insert a Memory card in which there are files you want to send to a computer . ( Z pg. 22[...]

EN 75 Basic Playback There are several different methods for playing back a video on the V ideo Player , depending on how you load the file. Preparation Start W indows ® . ● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer . ( Z pg. 74) 1 Click the “Start” button. • The Start Menu bar appears. 2 Point the cursor to “Program[...]

76 EN SOFTW ARE SECTION FOR Windows ® (cont.) Easy Playback Y ou can start playback easily by double clicking on the icon of a video file. Preparation Start W indows ® . ● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer . ( Z pg. 74) 1 Double clicking on the icon of a video file. • Select the file with the extension “.jmm”.[...]

EN 77 Uninstalling the Software When you don't need to use the V ideo Player , uninstall the program. Preparation Start W indows ® . ● If you are running other software, close that software. (Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar .) 1 Click the “Start” button. • The Start Menu bar appears. 2 Point th[...]

78 EN DIGITAL Operating Environment The host computer that runs the Macintosh ® operating environment must satisfy the following conditions. USB Driver 1. USB-compatible computer (iMac™, iBook™, Power Mac™ G3/G4, Power Book™ G3, etc.) 2. Mac OS 8.5.1/Mac OS 8.6/Mac OS 9.0 JVC V ideo Decoder 1. Power PC 603e/120MHz or faster 2. Mac OS 7.6.1[...]

EN 79 Installing the USB Driver For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh ® or Mac OS. Preparation Start Macintosh ® . ● If you are running other software, close that software. 1 Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double click on the loaded CD-ROM icon. 3 Double click[...]

80 EN SOFTW ARE SECTION FOR Macintosh ® (cont.) Installing the JVC Video Decoder For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh ® or Mac OS. Preparation Start Macintosh ® . ● If you are running other software, close that software. 1 Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive. 2 Doub[...]

EN 81 1 2 Sending Image File to Computer For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh ® or Mac OS. Preparation Start Macintosh ® . ● Insert a Memory card in which there are files you want to send to a computer . ( Z pg. 22) ● It is recommended to protect the important files in adva[...]

82 EN SOFTW ARE SECTION FOR Macintosh ® (cont.) Basic Playback There are several different methods for playing back a video on the QuickT ime Player (or Movie Player), depending on how you load the file. Preparation Start Macintosh ® . ● Make sure that you installed the JVC V ideo Decoder in advance. ( Z pg. 80) ● Send the video file that you[...]

EN 83 Easy Playback Y ou can start playback easily by double clicking on the icon of a video file. Preparation Start Macintosh ® . ● Make sure that you installed the JVC V ideo Decoder in advance. ( Z pg. 80) ● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer . ( Z pg. 81) 1 Double clicking on the icon of a video file. • Select[...]

84 EN Uninstalling the Software When you don't need to use the JVC V ideo Decoder , uninstall the program. Preparation Start Macintosh ® . ● If you are running other software, close that software. 1 Double click the “System Folder” icon. • The System Folder opens. 2 Double click the “Extensions” folder icon. • The Extensions fol[...]

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86 EN T echnical Support NewSoft international service centre: U.S.A: 41 13 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, USA T el: 1-510-445-8600 Fax: 1-510-445-8601 T echnical Support Hot Line: 1-510-445-8616 E-mail: tech@newsoftinc.com http://www .newsoftinc.com T aiwan: 3F , No.19-3, Sanchong Rd., Nankang, T aipei, T aiwan, R.O.C. T el: 886-2-2655-1234 Fax[...]

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88 EN Presto! PhotoAlbum Presto! PhotoAlbum helps you create electronic photo albums that keep your memo- ries alive forever . Just drag-and-drop photos, frames, clip art, textures, and special effects. Y ou can also personalize your albums with voice-overs and sound effects, then produce album slide shows to post to the Internet or send completed [...]

EN 89 Presto! ImageFolio ImageFolio is a comprehensive multimedia image processing program running under MS W indows 95, 98 or W indows NT . It enables you to process in detail on your computer screen scanned images such as photographs, graphics and drawings, as well as images captured from video devices such as a VCR, a laser disc, a digital camer[...]

90 EN ● Generating object shadows in selectable light directions with one touch. ● Elegant templates provided for easy applications of daily-life photo usage. ● Image fine-tuning functions to adjust brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, tone distribution (equalization) and so on. ● Multiple filters to produce special effects such as smooth[...]

EN 91 Installing Mr . Photo, PhotoAlbum and ImageFolio For Windows: Follow the steps below to install Mr . Photo, PhotoAlbum and ImageFolio. 1. Insert the program CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Press the Start button and choose Run. 3. T ype [drive]:setup.exe and choose OK. The installation program will automati- cally detect the language being use[...]

92 EN TROUBLE SHOOTING This digital still camera contains a microprocessor . The operation of the microprocessor can be disrupted by electronic noise or interference. If this happens, disconnect the power source (battery , AC adapter , etc.) from the camera, and then resume using the camera. If this does not solve the problem, and taking the action[...]

EN 93 SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION P AGE Others Cannot shoot photos even if the remaining photos counter shows number more than 0. The LCD screen is splotchy . ● The remaining photos counter indicates the approximate number . It may not be able to shoot a photo even if the counter shows number more than 0, depending on the image size and quality . ?[...]

94 EN TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont.) Error Messages (for the camera) Error messages appear on the LCD screen. Messages Contents Page MEMOR Y FULL The storage capacity of the Memory card has been reached. Y ou can store additional photos either by replacing the memory card with a new one, or by deleting photos that are no longer needed. SET DA TE/TIME The[...]

EN 95 CHECK INK CASSETTE REPLACE INK CASSETTE INK ERROR CHECK INK CASSETTE PRINT ERROR HAS OCCURRED PRINTING ABOR TED NO P APER PLEASE W AIT PRINTER IS NOT CONNECTED PICTURE WITH NO FRAME IS SELECTED SELECT PICTURE WITH FRAME TRANSMISSION ERROR SET P APER TRA Y REPLACE BA TTER Y PRINTER: SYSTEM ERROR Error Messages (for the printer) Error messages [...]

96 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Power source Power consumption Dimensions W eight Operating temperature Relative humidity Storage temperature LCD screen Storage media CCD Focal distance Lens V ideo Recording format Sensitivity Iris value (F value) Exposure control Exposure compensation Minimum subject distance Light measurement system Flash Recommended dista[...]

EN 97 Self timer Photo quality Number of storable photos (with an 8MB Memory card, ST ANDARD/FINE/NO COMP .) Battery Printer connector VIDEO output connector Digital output connector : 1 second, 8 seconds : 3 modes (ST ANDARD/FINE/NO COMP .) : 2032 x 1536: approx. 10/8/0 1024 x 768: approx. 43/32/3 640 x 480: approx. 87/65/8 : Lithium ion battery :[...]

98 EN INDEX A Adding Special Effects ................................ 57 Attaching the Hand strap ............................ 21 Attaching the Lens Cover ........................... 21 B BEEP .......................................................... 68 C CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen ............... 16 Changing the AF/AE Area .......................[...]

EN 99 CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other than the USA n The provided AC Power Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 1 10 V to 240 V . USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’ s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plu[...]

100 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Built-in Rechargeable Batter y T o store the date/time in memory , a rechargeable battery is integrated in the camera. As long as the camera is connected to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter , or the batteries installed in the camera continue to supply power to the camera, the built-in battery is always charged. Howeve[...]

EN 101 About moisture condensation . . . ● Y ou may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the lens of the camera when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a pla[...]

102 EN HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United Stat[...]

EN 103 LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”) THIS LIMITED WARRA[...]

GC-QX3HD/ GC-QX5HD COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. U Printed in Japan 0900MNV * ID * SW VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED[...]