JVC GC X 1 manual Shoot standby lamp green, Hand strap/lens cover mount, Pull the cover to open

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Rear View

1Viewfinder

Look through here when framing and focusing your shot.

2 DISPLAY button

☞ pg. 31, 38

Press this button to turn the LCD screen on and off, and to select the menu display in camera mode and the index display in playback mode.

3 EXE (execute) button

☞ pg. 23, 50

This button is used to finalize selections on each menu, and also serves as a video playback button.

4 Lock button

☞ pg. 23

Hold down this button in order to turn the Power dial.

5 Power dial

☞ pg. 23

Hold down the Lock button and turn this dial to turn the power on and off and to change the mode of the camera.

6 Shoot standby lamp (green)

☞ pg. 30

The camera is ready to shoot a photo when this lamp changes from flashing to steadily on.

7Connectors cover

Refer to the “Connectors” on the right.

8 Flash standby lamp (red)

☞ pg. 33

The flash is ready when this lamp changes from flashing to steadily on.

9 LCD screen	☞ pg. 15
The photo subject/playback picture is
displayed on this screen.
0 Hand strap/lens cover mount	☞ pg. 21

This is used to attach the hand strap or a lens cover.

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Bottom View

1 Battery cover

☞ pg. 19

Open this cover to replace the battery.

2 Tripod mount hole

☞ pg. 25

Use this hole to mount the camera on a tripod. Use a tripod that does not have a rotation stopper.

3 Memory card cover

☞ pg. 22

Open this cover to install/remove a

Memory card.

Connectors

	VIDEO	1
	PRINTER
		2
	DIGITAL
		3

	DC	4

Pull the cover to open.

1 VIDEO output connector ............ ☞ pg. 58

This is to connect to view picture on a TV.

2 PRINTER output connector

☞ pg. 59

This is to connect an optional printer (GV- SP2) to the camera via an optional cable.

3 DIGITAL output connector ... ☞ pg. 68, 76

This is to connect the camera to a personal computer.

4 DC input connector

☞ pg. 20

Power from the provided AC adapter (AA- V37) is input here through a DC cord.

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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 Power cord Power outlet Power lamp Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pgDC input connector Connect the power cord to a power outletKnob Memory card cover Memory card 3.3V type Insert the Memory card. pgOpen the Memory card cover Insert the Memory cardShoot a Picture. pg Quick StartPlay back a Picture. pg 6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode pg Major Features ENDR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode pg Before taking important photosContents Memory card 3.3V type Hand strap Subsidiary SettingsFront View Top View 10 ENFront View Top View 12 EN CONTROLS, Connectors and IndicatorsRear View Bottom View Hand strap/lens cover mount Shoot standby lamp greenPull the cover to open 5 6 14 ENDuring Playback On-screen Display16 EN Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screenMenu Screens To turn off the menu screen, press the DSP buttonNo displays Playback Menu ScreensInstall the battery Charging the Battery18 EN PicturesRemoving the Battery Installing a Charged Battery20 EN Connecting the Camera to a Power OutletGetting Started Attaching the Lens Cover Attaching the Hand strapPass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole Inserting the Memory Card 22 ENRemoving the Memory Card Contact surfaceEXE button Lock button Button Formatting a Memory CardPress the r t button to select Format Press the r t button to select YESViewfinder 24 ENNormal Shooting Macro ShootingGood Photography Posture Using a TripodMounting the Camera on a Tripod 26 EN Selecting the Shooting ModeBasic Operation Zoom lever Zoom ShootingTurn the Power dial to a or M for shooting Turn the Power dial to SET28 EN Selecting the Picture SizePress the r t button to select Quality Selecting the Picture Quality30 EN Lock button Shutter button Power dialFull Auto Shooting Press the Shutter button all the way to take the pictureNormal Playback Playing Back Still PicturesAuto Playback Press the w e button again to stop Auto PlaybackSelf timer button Shutter button Self Timer32 EN Press the Flash button and select the flash mode Setting, since the shutter speed is slowerFlash Shooting Flash. The flash is forced to lightManual Focus 34 EN→ Program Iris Setting36 EN Turn the Power dial to A, M orManual Shooting Macro Shooting2EV Exposure Control38 EN White Balance AdjustmentPress the DSP button to turn off the menu screen White 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 42 ENChanging the AE/AF Area Turn the Power dial to M Restoring the Default SettingsSelect Manual with the Mode switch 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 Shooting50 EN Select Video PB with the Mode switchVideo Playback Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen Display Mode during Playback52 EN Turn the Power dial to A, M or V for shootingPlayback Protecting PicturesTo delete a selected picture Deleting Pictures54 EN Select Edit with the Mode switchAdding Special Effects Press the r t button to select EffectPress the w e button to select OFF, B/W, SEPIA, or Nega Inputting the Date 56 EN− up → right ← left ↓ down DAR Inputting the Calendar58 EN Connecting the Camera to a TVDigital Still Camera DC cordDigital Still Camera Power cord DC cord Power outlet Power lampPrint Printer GV-SP2Printing a Picture 60 ENPrinting takes longer if the picture size is set to 2032 x Turn the Power dial to B Press the r t button to select one Printing by Dpof SettingSelect Dpof with the Mode switch Dpof file is saved on the Memory card Press the r t button to select an item Changing Settings in the SET UP MenuContents SET UP Menu2032 x 1536 Qxga class 1024 x 768 XGA 640 x 480 VGASetting the Date and Time Subsidiary Settings66 EN Software Section Software Section for Windows 68 ENOperating Environment Select USB Mode with the Mode switch Installing the USB DriverPreparation Click the Next button Click the Finish button70 EN Installing the Video PlayerLoad the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive Sending a video by e-mail Sending Image File to Computer72 EN VolumeBasic Playback Play buttonEasy Playback When the playback finishes, click the Exit buttonDouble clicking on the icon of a video file Playback starts automatically74 EN Uninstalling the SoftwareClick the Start button 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 iconPower turned off while Power does not come onCannot shoot photos Cannot see the picture onLCD screen is splotchy Number more thanCannot format a Memory card Error Messages for the camera Trouble ShootingMessages Contents 84 ENPlease 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