JVC GC X 1 manual Front View Top View

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Front View

Top View

1 Flash

☞ pg. 33 1

Use the flash when shooting in dark conditions.

2 Flash sensor
This sensor is needed for adjusting the		2
brightness when using the flash.
3 Self timer lamp	☞ pg. 32
Blinks when the self timer is running.		3

Exposure control button (+/–) ..... ☞ pg. 37

Press this button to check the brightness setting and to change the brightness setting for shooting photos.

FOCUS button

☞ pg. 34

Press this button to check the current focus mode or to change the focus mode.

Iris button

☞ pg. 35

4 Zoom lens

☞ pg. 30

Point the lens towards the subject when taking a picture. Because the lens is extremely vulnerable to damage from physical impacts, handle it very carefully. Striking or dropping the lens can damage the lens.

Press this button to check the current iris mode or to change the iris mode.

4 LCD panel	☞ pg. 14
Indicates the current mode through text
and symbols.
5 Shutter button	☞ pg. 24

This button has two modes: press it half way to focus on the subject; press it all of the way to shoot a photo.

6 Flash button

☞ pg. 33

Press this button to change the flash mode.

7 Self timer button

☞ pg. 32

Press this button to change the time setting for the self timer.

8 Macro button

☞ pg. 36

Press this button to set macro mode.

9 Directional button (r t w e) ..... ☞ pg. 23

Press this button to make various settings and selections.

0 ZOOM lever

☞ pg. 27, 51

Use this for zoom shooting and to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

! MODE switch

☞ pg. 31, 36

Use this switch to change shooting and playback modes.

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Contents GC-X1 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Connect the power cord to a power outlet Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pgPower cord Power outlet Power lamp DC input connectorInsert the Memory card Insert the Memory card. pgKnob Memory card cover Memory card 3.3V type Open the Memory card coverPlay back a Picture. pg Quick StartShoot a Picture. pg Before taking important photos Major Features EN6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode pg DR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode pgContents Memory card 3.3V type Hand strap Subsidiary SettingsFront View Top View 10 ENFront View Top View Rear View Bottom View CONTROLS, Connectors and Indicators12 EN Pull the cover to open Shoot standby lamp greenHand strap/lens cover mount 5 6 14 ENDuring Playback On-screen DisplayTo turn off the menu screen, press the DSP button Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screen16 EN Menu ScreensNo displays Playback Menu ScreensPictures Charging the BatteryInstall the battery 18 ENRemoving the Battery Installing a Charged BatteryGetting Started Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet20 EN Pass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole Attaching the Hand strapAttaching the Lens Cover Contact surface 22 ENInserting the Memory Card Removing the Memory CardPress the r t button to select YES Formatting a Memory CardEXE button Lock button Button Press the r t button to select FormatMacro Shooting 24 ENViewfinder Normal ShootingMounting the Camera on a Tripod Using a TripodGood Photography Posture Basic Operation Selecting the Shooting Mode26 EN Zoom lever Zoom ShootingSelecting the Picture Size Turn the Power dial to SETTurn the Power dial to a or M for shooting 28 ENPress the r t button to select Quality Selecting the Picture QualityPress the Shutter button all the way to take the picture Lock button Shutter button Power dial30 EN Full Auto ShootingPress the w e button again to stop Auto Playback Playing Back Still PicturesNormal Playback Auto Playback32 EN Self TimerSelf timer button Shutter button Flash. The flash is forced to light Setting, since the shutter speed is slowerPress the Flash button and select the flash mode Flash ShootingManual Focus 34 EN→ Program Iris SettingMacro Shooting Turn the Power dial to A, M or36 EN Manual Shooting2EV Exposure ControlPress the DSP button to turn off the menu screen White Balance Adjustment38 EN White paper should fill the screen Manual White Balance AdjustmentPress the r t button to select Sens Sensitivity Setting40 EN Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting Shooting Continuous Photos 42 ENChanging the AE/AF Area Select Manual with the Mode switch Restoring the Default SettingsTurn the Power dial to M Background Subject Collage Mode46 EN 6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift ModeDR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode 48 EN NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction ModePress the Shutter button all the way to shoot the video Video ShootingVideo Playback Select Video PB with the Mode switch50 EN Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen Display Mode during PlaybackProtecting Pictures Turn the Power dial to A, M or V for shooting52 EN PlaybackTo delete a selected picture Deleting PicturesPress the r t button to select Effect Select Edit with the Mode switch54 EN Adding Special EffectsPress the w e button to select OFF, B/W, SEPIA, or Nega − up → right ← left ↓ down 56 ENInputting the Date DAR Inputting the CalendarDC cord Connecting the Camera to a TV58 EN Digital Still CameraPrinter GV-SP2 Power outlet Power lampDigital Still Camera Power cord DC cord PrintPrinting a Picture 60 ENPrinting takes longer if the picture size is set to 2032 x Select Dpof with the Mode switch Printing by Dpof SettingTurn the Power dial to B Press the r t button to select one Dpof file is saved on the Memory card Press the r t button to select an item Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu1024 x 768 XGA 640 x 480 VGA SET UP MenuContents 2032 x 1536 Qxga class66 EN Subsidiary SettingsSetting the Date and Time Software Section Operating Environment 68 ENSoftware Section for Windows Click the Next button Click the Finish button Installing the USB DriverSelect USB Mode with the Mode switch PreparationLoad the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive Installing the Video Player70 EN Sending a video by e-mail Sending Image File to ComputerPlay button Volume72 EN Basic PlaybackPlayback starts automatically When the playback finishes, click the Exit buttonEasy Playback Double clicking on the icon of a video fileClick the Start button Uninstalling the Software74 EN Macintosh JVC Video DecoderSoftware Section for Macintosh 76 ENInstalling the JVC Video Decoder 78 EN With Macintosh Click the 4 button EN Software Section for MacintoshDouble click the Extensions folder icon Double click the System Folder iconCannot see the picture on Power does not come onPower turned off while Cannot shoot photosCannot format a Memory card Number more thanLCD screen is splotchy 84 EN Trouble ShootingError Messages for the camera Messages ContentsPlease Wait Error Messages for the printerRecommended distance for flash 86 EN0C to 40C when charging 10C to 35C AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V3788 EN AC Power Adapter OptionalBuilt-in Rechargeable Battery Index 90 ENMemo GC-X1