JVC GC-S1 manual Dear Customer, It is recommended that you

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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 Table Of Contents (pg. 8, 9).

Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to “CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND

INDICATORS” (pgs. 56 – 61) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new Digital Still Camera.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 65 – 67 before use.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The AA-V33U AC Power Adapter should be used with:

AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V33U)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V33U)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

NOTES:

The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter is on its bottom.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Power Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

This camera is designed to be used with NTSC- type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, shooting and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere.

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Contents GC-S1 For Customer UseDear Customer It is recommended that youPower Cord Protection Power SourcesPower Lines Grounding or PolarizationCleaning AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsLoad batteries. pg Turn the power on. pgQuick Start 190 Shoot an image. pgPlay an image. pg Major Features EN 10X Zoom for Magnifying Distant SubjectsContents Image Copy Using Infrared Communication IrTran-P Playing Back Images Stored in a Compact Flash CardLoading Batteries Unloading BatteriesMake sure connections are secure Household Power SupplyConnect the Power Cord to the AC Power Adapter Date/Time Setting Getting StartedRotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Exit and push it 3 times Set the values for the dateSet the values for the time Shooting screen reappears and the clock starts functioningLens Adjustment Shutter Release Button 10090Rotate the Bright dial downward Brightness ControlRotate the Bright dial upward Manual mode Shooting Mode SelectionFull Auto mode Self-Timer modePictrue Mode Selection STD Economy EX I TSimple Shooting Full Auto Shooting Shutter Release Button Power Dial Lock ButtonCamera turns on in the Full Auto mode Train the lens on the subject to be photo- graphedDisplay Button Camera Setup CheckStandard View with Information Display mode Relatively wide area can be photographed Zoom ShootingWide-angle zooming Blinks Lock Button Self-Timer ShootingSelf-Timer Lamp FLASH/TRANSFER Button Flash Power Dial Menu Jog Dial Lock ButtonFlash Shooting Or , then press the FLASH/TRANSFER ButtonExposure EX I T Exposure ControlCamera White Balance Control Adjusting the White BalanceM.W.B. Setup Screen appears AutoPage Shutter Speeds Selection Menu Jog Dial Power Dial Look ButtonManual Shooting Shutter Speed AutoShutter Speeds and Effects Shutter Speed EffectDISPLAY/M.FOCUS Button Manual FocusingShutter Release Button Focus Dial Rotate the M.FOCUS Dial Menu Jog Dial to focus the subjectSpeed mode View Mode SelectionStandard View mode Speed Mode ButtonPower Save OFF EX I T Power Save ModeSystem Power Save Flash ADJ Date / T I ME Flash ADJ Date / T I ME Flash AdjustmentCamera Menu Cture Mode System Flash ADJ EX I TPlayback Playback Through a TV Monitor or VCRNormal Playback Zoom Button Power DialWhen there is more than one image in memory Auto PlaybackIndex Screen Picture Quality mode Protect icon 001 to 999 Index numberE Picture Quality mode Selected image Index numberPlay Mode Ndex Effect Frame Mult EX I T Index PlaybackCopy Format EX I T PlaybackProtecting Images Press Shutter After Select Screen returns to the normal playback screenFile Screen appears Deleting ImagesFile Screen Rotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Delete and push itTo select an image by browsing images stored in memory DeleteDelete Execute EX I T To delete all imagesSEP I a Zoom EX I T Menu Jog Dial Power DialApplying Sepia/Black-and-White Effects Rotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Effect and push itEffect Black /WH ITE SEP I a Zoom EX I T Effect Setup ScreenMagnifying the Playback Image Zoom Zoom-in effect magnifies a selected area of imagePreset frames 9 types Types of FramesRotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Frame and push it Frame Setup ScreenFraming an Image Rotate the Menu Jog Dial to select a frame and push itMulti-Image Screen Rotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Multi and push itMult Same To Create a Multi-Image Screen Using the Same ImageTo Create a Multi-Image Screen Using Selected Images Mult Same SelectedRemoving a Compact Flash Card Installing a Compact Flash CardCompact Flash Card Operation Preparation Initializing the Storage MediaProtect Delete Copy Format EX I T Storing Images in a Compact Flash Card Install the Compact Flash card in the cameraAdvanced Operation Shoot imagesRotate the Menu Jog Dial to select Copy and push it Copy Setup Screen appearsCopy Screen Copy Screen appearsTo Copy Selected Images Only EN Advanced OperationALL Execute Selected EX I T Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 5 onTo Copy All Images Copy Confirmation ScreenRotate the Menu Jog Dial to select COMM. Mode and push it Image Copy Using Infrared Communication IrTran-PComm . Mode PC Mode FLASH/TRANSFER Button Lock ButtonReception is complete when this message disappears 50 cmPicture Navigator Software Provided COMM. Mode Setup ScreenPC Connection Operation Push the Menu JogWindows provided Connection with PCPC connection cable for To COM RS-232C port@ # % Infrared Beam Sensor @ Speed Mode ButtonShutter Release Button Train on the subjectPg 4 Compact Flash Card Slot EN CONTROLS, Connectors and IndicatorsHand Strap Attachment Tripod Mounting SocketOn-Screen Display During Shooting Picture Quality Mode FINE/STD ENCONTROLS, Connectors and IndicatorsIcons Displayed During Manual Focusing These icons are displayed when manual focusing is selectedTotal Number of Images Battery Power RemainingOn-Screen Display During Playback Playback imageMessage Memory Full appears No power is suppliedShooting is impossible Images do not appear AC power adapter and plug it in for over Small colored or black spots appear on the LCD monitorAppears when data was not sent due to failure Appears when image transmission is cancelledAppears when image reception is cancelled Appears when data was not received due to failureTo prevent fire, malfunction or electric shock When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other than the USATo prevent fire, electric shock or injury To avoid malfunctionTo prolong service life For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Do not leave the unitAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningMajor Specifications Exposure compensation Camera setup checkIndex Infrared transmitter/receiverEN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Little Falls Road Fairfield, NJWarranty Only in U.S.A. EN Limited WarrantyGC-S1