JVC GC X 1 manual Power does not come on, Cannot shoot photos, Cannot see the picture on, Screen

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82ENTROUBLESHOOTING

This digital still camera contains a microprocessor. The operation of the microprocessor can be disrupted by electronic noise or interference. If this happens, disconnect the power source (battery, AC adapter, etc.) from the camera, and then resume using the camera. If this does not solve the problem, and taking the action described below also does not solve the problem, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

SYMPTOM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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Power supply

The power does not come on.

● Make sure that the battery is fully charged.

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● Make sure that the power supply is connected

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correctly.

 

While shooting

Cannot shoot photos.

● Make sure that the Power dial is set to “A” or

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“M”.

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot see the picture on the

● Try turning the power off and then back on again.

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screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot use the menu functions.

● Make sure that the Power dial is not set to “A”.

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Half pressing the shutter button

● Make sure that there is sufficient light, and make

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does not focus the camera.

sure that there is enough contrast in your subject.

 

 

 

 

When there is sunlight in the shot,

● This is not a malfunction.

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the screen temporarily darkens or

 

becomes black.

 

 

 

 

 

The image on the LCD screen is

● Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the brightness of

 

dark, or too white.

the LCD screen.

 

 

● You may be playing back a picture in a cold

 

 

location. The LCD screen will appear slightly

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darker when it is cold. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

● The LCD screen may be nearing the end of its

 

 

operational life. Contact your nearest JVC dealer.

 

 

 

 

Memory Full.

● The “MEMORY FULL” message appears when the

 

 

memory is full, making it impossible to take any

 

 

more pictures. Either use a Memory card that has

 

 

some free space in it, or create some free space in

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memory by saving pictures to a personal

 

 

computer and then deleting those pictures from

 

 

the camera’s memory.

 

 

 

 

Color noise appears in contours of

● This is not a malfunction. There is no problem

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the subject on the LCD screen.

with the recorded images.

 

 

 

 

The power turned off while

● The power may turn off during flash photography,

 

attempting flash photography.

even if the remaining battery power is indicated

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to be at half of the battery capacity.

 

 

 

 

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Contents GC-X1 Dear Customer It is recommended that youSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment DC input connector Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pgPower cord Power outlet Power lamp Connect the power cord to a power outletOpen the Memory card cover Insert the Memory card. pgKnob Memory card cover Memory card 3.3V type Insert the Memory cardShoot a Picture. pg Quick StartPlay back a Picture. pg DR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode pg Major Features EN6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode pg Before taking important photosContents Subsidiary Settings Memory card 3.3V type Hand strap10 EN Front View Top ViewFront 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 14 EN 5 6On-screen Display During PlaybackMenu Screens Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screen16 EN To turn off the menu screen, press the DSP buttonPlayback Menu Screens No displays18 EN Charging the BatteryInstall the battery PicturesInstalling a Charged Battery Removing the 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 Removing the Memory Card 22 ENInserting the Memory Card Contact surfacePress the r t button to select Format Formatting a Memory CardEXE button Lock button Button Press the r t button to select YESNormal Shooting 24 ENViewfinder Macro ShootingGood Photography Posture Using a TripodMounting the Camera on a Tripod 26 EN Selecting the Shooting ModeBasic Operation Zoom Shooting Zoom lever28 EN Turn the Power dial to SETTurn the Power dial to a or M for shooting Selecting the Picture SizeSelecting the Picture Quality Press the r t button to select QualityFull Auto Shooting Lock button Shutter button Power dial30 EN Press the Shutter button all the way to take the pictureAuto Playback Playing Back Still PicturesNormal Playback Press the w e button again to stop Auto PlaybackSelf timer button Shutter button Self Timer32 EN Flash Shooting Setting, since the shutter speed is slowerPress the Flash button and select the flash mode Flash. The flash is forced to light34 EN Manual FocusIris Setting → ProgramManual Shooting Turn the Power dial to A, M or36 EN Macro ShootingExposure Control 2EV38 EN White Balance AdjustmentPress the DSP button to turn off the menu screen Manual 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 PhotosChanging the AE/AF Area Turn the Power dial to M Restoring the Default SettingsSelect Manual with the Mode switch Collage Mode Background Subject6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode 46 ENDR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction Mode 48 ENVideo Shooting Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot the video50 EN Select Video PB with the Mode switchVideo Playback Display Mode during Playback Brightness Adjustment of LCD ScreenPlayback Turn the Power dial to A, M or V for shooting52 EN Protecting PicturesDeleting Pictures To delete a selected pictureAdding Special Effects Select Edit with the Mode switch54 EN 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 Inputting the Calendar DARDigital Still Camera Connecting the Camera to a TV58 EN DC cordPrint Power outlet Power lampDigital Still Camera Power cord DC cord Printer GV-SP260 EN Printing a PicturePrinting 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 Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu Press the r t button to select an item2032 x 1536 Qxga class SET UP MenuContents 1024 x 768 XGA 640 x 480 VGASetting the Date and Time Subsidiary Settings66 EN Software Section Software Section for Windows 68 ENOperating Environment Preparation Installing the USB DriverSelect USB Mode with the Mode switch Click the Next button Click the Finish button70 EN Installing the Video PlayerLoad the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive Sending Image File to Computer Sending a video by e-mailBasic Playback Volume72 EN Play buttonDouble clicking on the icon of a video file When the playback finishes, click the Exit buttonEasy Playback Playback starts automatically74 EN Uninstalling the SoftwareClick the Start button JVC Video Decoder Macintosh76 EN Software Section for MacintoshInstalling the JVC Video Decoder 78 EN With Macintosh EN Software Section for Macintosh Click the 4 buttonDouble click the System Folder icon Double click the Extensions folder iconCannot shoot photos Power does not come onPower turned off while Cannot see the picture onLCD screen is splotchy Number more thanCannot format a Memory card Messages Contents Trouble ShootingError Messages for the camera 84 ENError Messages for the printer Please Wait86 EN Recommended distance for flashAC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37 0C to 40C when charging 10C to 35CAC Power Adapter Optional 88 ENBuilt-in Rechargeable Battery 90 EN IndexMemo GC-X1
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