JVC GC X 1 manual 32 EN, Self Timer, Self timer button Shutter button

32EN

BASICOPERATION(cont.)

Self Timer

The self timer clicks the shutter automatically after either 1 second or 8 seconds after the timer has been set. Use the self timer to take your own picture, or if you are worried that you will shake the camera too much when you press the Shutter button. Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” when using the Self timer.

Self timer button

Shutter button Self timer lamp

1 Press the Self timer button and set the time. •Press the Self timer button repeatedly to cycle

through the following settings:

Off → 8 seconds → 1 second → Off •The “” (8 seconds) or “1” (1 second)

mark appears on the LCD panel.

2 Point the lens at the subject and half-press the Shutter button.

•The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half-pressed. The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.

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

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

•The self timer lamp and the “” on the LCD panel will begin to flash.

The shutter will click after either 1 second or 8 seconds.

NOTES:

●When there is less than three seconds remaining until the shutter clicks for 8 seconds self timer, the self timer lamp will begin to flash rapidly.

●To cancel the self timer before it runs out, press the Self timer button again.

●Focusing occurs when the Shutter button is half- pressed.