JVC GC-QX3HD, GC-QX5HD manual 34 EN, Manual Focus

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MANUALSHOOTING

Manual Focus

You can focus to the subject manually.

3 2 3,4

1

SET

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OFF M

V

1 Turn 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):

When the Shutter button is half-pressed, focus is automaticaly set once.

MF (Manual Focus):

You can focus to the subject manually. Press the r t button to focus.

Press the r button to lengthen the focal distance.

Press the t button to reduce the focal distance.

2.4m/8ft:

Sets the focus to this distance.

:

Sets the focus to infinity.

AF-C (Auto Focus-Continuous):

While the Shutter button is half-pressed, the camera will continue to focus on the subject automatically.

3 Point the lens at the subject, position yourself, and half-press the Shutter button.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DISPLAY button.

4 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture.

NOTES:

Focus manually in the following circumstances:

When shooting a low-contrast subject, such as a flat wall or a blue sky.

When there is an obstacle such as a wire fence between a subject and the camera.

When shooting a subject that has a very fine pattern, or a perfectly regular pattern.

When shooting a subject under flickering illumination, including fluorescent light, or when dark.

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Contents GC-QX3HD/ GC-QX5HD For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsQuick Start Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pgInsert the Memory card. pg Shoot a Picture. pg Play back a Picture. pgMajor Features EN Four high-quality still image shooting modesContents GC-QX5HD 16 MB Hand strap CD-ROMGC-QX3HD 8 MB 10 EN Front View Top View# Mode switch Self timer lampSelf timer button Flash12 EN CONTROLS, Connectors and IndicatorsRear View Bottom View Battery cover Power dialConnectors cover VIDEO/HD output connector ..... pgRemaining battery power indicator Indicator of initial settings having been changedMode display 14 ENDuring Shooting Image position indicatorIndicator During PlaybackMenu Screens Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screen16 EN To turn off the menu screen, press the Display buttonStill Playback USB ModeNo displays Hdtv Mode GC-QX5HD only Edit18 EN Charging the BatteryInstall the battery PicturesInstalling a Charged Battery Removing the Battery20 EN Connecting the Camera to a Power OutletConnect the power cord to a power outlet Getting StartedAttaching the Lens Cover Attaching the Hand strapPass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole Removing the Memory Card 22 ENInserting the Memory Card Contact surfacePress the r t button to select Format Press the EXE button Formatting a Memory CardEXE button Lock button Button Press the r t button to select YES Press the EXE buttonNormal Shooting 24 ENViewfinder Macro ShootingGood Photography Posture Using a TripodMounting the Camera on a Tripod Basic Operation Selecting the Shooting Mode26 EN CAM Auto Manual VideoZoom Shooting Zoom leverFrame Quality 8MB Turn the Power dial to aSelecting the Picture Size 16MBPress the Display button to turn off the menu screen Selecting the Picture QualityPress the r t button to select Quality ReviewLock button Shutter button 30 ENFull Auto Shooting Press the Shutter button all the way to take the pictureNormal Playback Press the Display button to select the display modePlaying Back Still Pictures Auto PlaybackSelf timer button Shutter button Self Timer32 EN Flash Shooting 34 EN Manual FocusIris Setting → ProgramManual Shooting 36 ENMacro Shooting Exposure Control Turn the Power dial to Mor2EV White Balance Adjustment 38 ENManual White Balance Adjustment White paper should fill the screen40 EN Sensitivity SettingPress 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 Select Manual with the Mode switch Restoring the Default SettingsEN 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 ENOpen the film holder Installing the Film Copying Adapter GC-QX5HD onlyInsert the film copying adapter into the camera Shooting Film Film Copy Mode GC-QX5HD only 50 EN10,11 Video Shooting Turn the Power dial toPress the Shutter button all the way to shoot the video Playback Video 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 58 EN PlaybackInputting the Date − up → right ← left ↓ downInputting the Calendar 60 ENDAR Hdtvtv Connecting the Camera to a TV or HdtvVIDEO/HD Print 62 ENPrinter Printing a Picture 64 EN Maximum number of copies areRevise Printing by Dpof SettingNEW/RESET 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 Software Section 70 ENOperating Environment Software Section for WindowsUSB Connection 72 EN Installing the USB DriverSelect USB Mode with the Mode switch PreparationInstalling the Video Player Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM driveSending Image File to Computer 74 ENSending a video by e-mail Play button Video screen Title display VolumeBasic Playback Pause buttonEasy Playback When the playback finishes, click the Exit buttonEN Software Section for Windows Double clicking on the icon of a video fileUninstalling the Software Click the Start buttonJVC 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 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 Number more than Cannot shoot photos even ifRemaining photos counter shows LCD screen is splotchyMessages Contents Trouble ShootingError Messages for the camera 94 ENError Messages for the printer Please WaitSpecifications 96 ENAC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37 98 EN IndexTo prevent fire, malfunction or electric shock Using Household AC Plug AdapterTo prevent fire, electric shock or injury 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