JVC GC-QX3HD, GC-QX5HD manual 24 EN, Viewfinder, Normal Shooting, Macro Shooting

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BASICOPERATION

Viewfinder

Shutter Button

This camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder.

Normal Shooting

To focus, point the camera so that the subject appears within the finder, and then press the shutter button.

Macro Shooting

When shooting close-up, make sure the subject being photographed is within the frame inside the finder (indicated with diagonal lines).

Not pressed

Half-press

Full-press

NOTES:

In close-up (macro) shooting, the area that is actually photographed will be slightly below the area that can be seen in the viewfinder. The closer the camera is the subject, the greater that this displacement is.

It is recommended that you view the subject with the LCD screen for an important shot.

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 button halfway (to the first step) is called a “half- press.“ Pressing the button from the half-press position to the full-press position causes the camera to take a picture.

NOTES:

Suddenly pressing the Shutter button with your finger or pressing too strongly can result in a picture that is at an angle or which is blurry. Press the button smoothly from the half-press position to the full-press position when taking pictures.

If you have pressed the Shutter button halfway and then release it, the camera will perform the autofocus operation again the next time that you press the Shutter button halfway.

If you press the Shutter button all the way instead of halfway, a picture can be taken after focusing automatically.

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Contents GC-QX3HD/ GC-QX5HD For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youPower Sources Power LinesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationAccessories Damage Requiring ServiceCleaning Replacement PartsConnect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pg Quick StartInsert the Memory card. pg Shoot a Picture. pg Play back a Picture. pgMajor Features EN Four high-quality still image shooting modesContents CD-ROM GC-QX5HD 16 MB Hand strapGC-QX3HD 8 MB 10 EN Front View Top ViewSelf timer lamp Self timer button# Mode switch FlashCONTROLS, Connectors and Indicators 12 ENRear View Bottom View Power dial Connectors coverBattery cover VIDEO/HD output connector ..... pgIndicator of initial settings having been changed Mode displayRemaining battery power indicator 14 ENImage position indicator IndicatorDuring Shooting During PlaybackTurn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screen 16 ENMenu Screens To turn off the menu screen, press the Display buttonUSB Mode No displays Hdtv Mode GC-QX5HD onlyStill Playback EditCharging the Battery Install the battery18 EN PicturesInstalling a Charged Battery Removing the BatteryConnecting the Camera to a Power Outlet Connect the power cord to a power outlet20 EN Getting StartedAttaching the Hand strap Attaching the Lens CoverPass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole 22 EN Inserting the Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Contact surfaceFormatting a Memory Card EXE button Lock button ButtonPress the r t button to select Format Press the EXE button Press the r t button to select YES Press the EXE button24 EN ViewfinderNormal Shooting Macro ShootingUsing a Tripod Good Photography PostureMounting the Camera on a Tripod Selecting the Shooting Mode 26 ENBasic Operation CAM Auto Manual VideoZoom Shooting Zoom leverTurn the Power dial to a Selecting the Picture SizeFrame Quality 8MB 16MBSelecting the Picture Quality Press the r t button to select QualityPress the Display button to turn off the menu screen Review30 EN Full Auto ShootingLock button Shutter button Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picturePress the Display button to select the display mode Playing Back Still PicturesNormal Playback Auto PlaybackSelf Timer Self timer button Shutter button32 EN Flash Shooting 34 EN Manual FocusIris Setting → Program36 EN Manual ShootingMacro Shooting Turn the Power dial to Mor Exposure Control2EV White Balance Adjustment 38 ENManual White Balance Adjustment White paper should fill the screenSensitivity Setting 40 ENPress the r t button to select Sens Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting 42 EN Shooting Continuous Photos GC-QX5HD onlyChanging the AF/AE Area Restoring the Default Settings Select Manual with the Mode switchEN Manual Shooting Collage Mode GC-QX5HD only Background Subject6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode GC-QX5HD only 46 ENDR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode GC-QX5HD only NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction Mode 48 ENInstalling the Film Copying Adapter GC-QX5HD only Open the film holderInsert the film copying adapter into the camera Shooting Film Film Copy Mode GC-QX5HD only 50 EN10,11 Turn the Power dial to Video ShootingPress the Shutter button all the way to shoot the video Playback Video PlaybackDisplay Mode during Playback Brightness Adjustment of LCD ScreenEN Playback Turn the Power dial to A, M or V for shooting Protecting PicturesTo protect a selected picture 56 EN Deleting PicturesTo delete a selected picture Select Edit with the Mode switch Adding Special EffectsPress the r t button to select Effect 58 EN PlaybackInputting the Date − up → right ← left ↓ down60 EN Inputting the CalendarDAR Connecting the Camera to a TV or Hdtv HdtvtvVIDEO/HD 62 EN PrintPrinter Printing a Picture 64 EN Maximum number of copies arePrinting by Dpof Setting NEW/RESETRevise For ALL66 EN Turn the Power dial to SET Press the w e button to change the settingPress the r t button to select an item Subsidiary Settings SET UP Menu68 EN Setting the Date and Time Software Section 70 ENSoftware Section for Windows Operating EnvironmentUSB Connection Installing the USB Driver Select USB Mode with the Mode switch72 EN PreparationInstalling the Video Player Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive74 EN Sending Image File to ComputerSending a video by e-mail Video screen Title display Volume Basic PlaybackPlay button Pause buttonWhen the playback finishes, click the Exit button EN Software Section for WindowsEasy Playback Double clicking on the icon of a video fileUninstalling the Software Click the Start button78 EN JVC Video DecoderMacintosh Installing the USB Driver Installing the JVC Video Decoder 80 ENSoftware Section for Macintosh Untitled icon appears on the desktop of the computer 82 EN Select Open Movie from the File menuClick the Convert button Playback of the video starts 84 EN Double click the System Folder iconDouble click the Extensions folder icon Mr. Photo Gold NewSoft international service centre Technical SupportFeatures Presto! Mr. PhotoPresto! PhotoAlbum Recommended System RequirementsPresto! ImageFolio Image OutputSystem Requirements Installing Mr. Photo, PhotoAlbum and ImageFolio EN Trouble Shooting Cannot shoot photos even if Remaining photos counter showsNumber more than LCD screen is splotchyTrouble Shooting Error Messages for the cameraMessages Contents 94 ENError Messages for the printer Please WaitSpecifications 96 ENAC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37 98 EN IndexUsing Household AC Plug Adapter To prevent fire, electric shock or injuryTo prevent fire, malfunction or electric shock To avoid malfunctionEN Cautions About moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningEN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited