JVC GC-QX5HD, GC-QX3HD Good Photography Posture, Mounting the Camera on a Tripod, Using a Tripod

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Good Photography Posture

With 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.

You can change the angle of the subject and the background by changing the direction in which you point the camera.

You then frame the shot by using the zoom function, etc., to enlarge or reduce the subject to the desired size within the shot.

Use your left hand to hold the camera also.

Hold your arms firmly against your body.

Spread your legs apart slightly and adopt a firm stance.

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod

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Align the screw hole on the bottom of the camera with the screw on the tripod.

Turn the screw on the tripod to secure the camera in place.

•Adjust the screw and the length of the legs so that the camera does not wobble at all.

NOTE:Stud

Use only tripods not equipped with a stud that prevents the camera from rotating.

Using a Tripod

We recommend use of a tripod in the circumstances described below in order to avoid problems caused by shaky hands.

We especially recommend the use of a tripod when using pixel shift mode, wide range mode, or noise reduction mode.

Low shots

Because it is difficult to assume a steady posture for a low shot, the shot will frequently be on a slant or blurred by shaky hands.

Dark locations

When shooting in a location that prohibits the use of a flash (such as in a museum), the shutter speed is reduced, which increases the likelihood of problems caused by shaky hands.

Shooting a distant object through the telephoto feature

Because the telephoto feature makes a small, distant space appear larger, even the slightest movement of the camera can cause blurring.

Shooting an extreme closeup

Because a nearby object appears very large when shot in a closeup, the slightest movement in your body or hand can result in a blurred image.

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Contents For Customer Use GC-QX3HD/ GC-QX5HDIt is recommended that you Dear CustomerPower Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsQuick Start Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pgInsert the Memory card. pg Play back a Picture. pg Shoot a Picture. pgFour high-quality still image shooting modes Major Features ENContents GC-QX5HD 16 MB Hand strap CD-ROMGC-QX3HD 8 MB Front View Top View 10 ENSelf timer button Self timer lamp# Mode switch Flash12 EN CONTROLS, Connectors and IndicatorsRear View Bottom View Connectors cover Power dialBattery cover VIDEO/HD output connector ..... pgMode display Indicator of initial settings having been changedRemaining battery power indicator 14 ENIndicator Image position indicatorDuring Shooting During Playback16 EN Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screenMenu Screens To turn off the menu screen, press the Display buttonNo displays Hdtv Mode GC-QX5HD only USB ModeStill Playback EditInstall the battery Charging the Battery18 EN PicturesRemoving the Battery Installing a Charged BatteryConnect the power cord to a power outlet Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet20 EN Getting StartedAttaching the Lens Cover Attaching the Hand strapPass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole Inserting the Memory Card 22 EN Removing the Memory Card Contact surfaceEXE button Lock button Button Formatting a Memory CardPress the r t button to select Format Press the EXE button Press the r t button to select YES Press the EXE buttonViewfinder 24 ENNormal Shooting Macro ShootingGood Photography Posture Using a TripodMounting the Camera on a Tripod 26 EN Selecting the Shooting ModeBasic Operation CAM Auto Manual VideoZoom lever Zoom ShootingSelecting the Picture Size Turn the Power dial to aFrame Quality 8MB 16MBPress the r t button to select Quality Selecting the Picture QualityPress the Display button to turn off the menu screen ReviewFull Auto Shooting 30 ENLock button Shutter button Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picturePlaying Back Still Pictures Press the Display button to select the display modeNormal Playback Auto PlaybackSelf timer button Shutter button Self Timer32 EN Flash Shooting Manual Focus 34 EN→ Program Iris SettingManual Shooting 36 ENMacro Shooting Exposure Control Turn the Power dial to Mor2EV 38 EN White Balance AdjustmentWhite paper should fill the screen Manual White Balance Adjustment40 EN Sensitivity SettingPress the r t button to select Sens Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting Shooting Continuous Photos GC-QX5HD only 42 ENChanging the AF/AE Area Select Manual with the Mode switch Restoring the Default SettingsEN Manual Shooting Background Subject Collage Mode GC-QX5HD only46 EN 6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode GC-QX5HD onlyDR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode GC-QX5HD only 48 EN NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction ModeOpen the film holder Installing the Film Copying Adapter GC-QX5HD onlyInsert the film copying adapter into the camera 50 EN Shooting Film Film Copy Mode GC-QX5HD only10,11 Video Shooting Turn the Power dial toPress the Shutter button all the way to shoot the video Video Playback PlaybackBrightness Adjustment of LCD Screen Display Mode during PlaybackEN Playback Protecting Pictures Turn the Power dial to A, M or V for shootingTo protect a selected picture Deleting Pictures 56 ENTo delete a selected picture Adding Special Effects Select Edit with the Mode switchPress the r t button to select Effect Playback 58 EN− up → right ← left ↓ down Inputting the DateInputting the Calendar 60 ENDAR Hdtvtv Connecting the Camera to a TV or HdtvVIDEO/HD Print 62 ENPrinter Printing a Picture Maximum number of copies are 64 ENNEW/RESET Printing by Dpof SettingRevise For ALL66 EN Press the w e button to change the setting Turn the Power dial to SETPress the r t button to select an item SET UP Menu Subsidiary Settings68 EN Setting the Date and Time 70 EN Software SectionOperating Environment Software Section for WindowsUSB Connection Select USB Mode with the Mode switch Installing the USB Driver72 EN PreparationLoad the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive Installing the Video PlayerSending Image File to Computer 74 ENSending a video by e-mail Basic Playback Video screen Title display VolumePlay button Pause buttonEN Software Section for Windows When the playback finishes, click the Exit buttonEasy Playback Double clicking on the icon of a video fileClick the Start button Uninstalling the SoftwareJVC Video Decoder 78 ENMacintosh Installing the USB Driver 80 EN Installing the JVC Video DecoderSoftware Section for Macintosh Untitled icon appears on the desktop of the computer Select Open Movie from the File menu 82 ENClick the Convert button Playback of the video starts Double click the System Folder icon 84 ENDouble click the Extensions folder icon Mr. Photo Gold Technical Support NewSoft international service centrePresto! Mr. Photo FeaturesRecommended System Requirements Presto! PhotoAlbumImage Output Presto! ImageFolioSystem Requirements Installing Mr. Photo, PhotoAlbum and ImageFolio EN Trouble Shooting Remaining photos counter shows Cannot shoot photos even ifNumber more than LCD screen is splotchyError Messages for the camera Trouble ShootingMessages Contents 94 ENPlease Wait Error Messages for the printer96 EN SpecificationsAC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37 Index 98 ENTo prevent fire, electric shock or injury Using Household AC Plug AdapterTo prevent fire, malfunction or electric shock To avoid malfunctionEN Cautions Serious malfunctioning About moisture condensationEN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN Victor Company of JAPAN, Limited