Main
GC-QX3
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT0543-001C
ENGLISH
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter is on its bottom.
5. Ventilation
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION:
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
2. Power Sources
USE
1. Accessories
2. Product and Cart Combination
3. Water and Moisture
4. Object and Liquid Entry
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QUICK START (cont.)
Shoot a Picture. (Z pg. 30)
Play back a Picture. (Z pg. 31)
Three high-quality still image shooting modes
Video Shooting
MAJOR FEATURES
Using the SmartMedia card* increases photo capacity
Copyrights
CONTENTS
BASIC OPERATION 24
MANUAL SHOOTING 34
PLAYBACK 50
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
Front View
Top View
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Rear View
Bottom View
Connectors
LCD Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Power Dial and Mode Display
On-screen Display
During Shooting
During Playback
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654
Menu Screens
SET UP Menu Screen
CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen
CAMERA SETTING Confirmaton Screen
Playback Menu Screens
(Z pg. 71, 78) (Z pg. 54)
(Z pg. 31) (Z pg. 52) (Z pg. 53) VIDEO PLAY VIDEO PROTECT VIDEO DELETE
(Z pg. 50) (Z pg. 52) (Z pg. 53) USB MODE EDIT DPOF SET
No displays (Z pg. 62)
GETTING STARTED
Charging the Battery
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet
Attaching the Hand strap
Attaching the Lens Cover
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Inserting the Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card
BASIC OPERATION
Shutter Button
Viewfinder
Good Photography Posture
Using a Tripod
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
Use only tripods not equipped with a stud that prevents the camera from rotating.
Selecting the Shooting Mode
T W
Zoom Shooting
Set ZOOM lever to W (wide angle).
Set ZOOM lever to T (telephoto).
1,4
Selecting the Picture Size
The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the shooting condition.
1,4
Selecting the Picture Quality
Full Auto Shooting
The image on the LCD screen becomes still while the shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.
It takes a little while to store the picture in the Memory card.
Playing Back Still Pictures
Normal Playback
Auto Playback
Self Timer
To cancel the self timer before it runs out, press the Self timer button again.
Focusing occurs when the Shutter button is half- pressed.
Flash Shooting
Though the image on the LCD screen may appear dark, there is no problem with the recorded image.
When the flash is turned on, the iris value is set to F2.8/3.8 automatically.
When shooting with the flash, it is not possible to set the iris and exposure manually.
Do not press the Shutter button while the flash is being charged.
MANUAL SHOOTING
Manual Focus
Focus manually in the following circumstances:
When shooting a low-contrast subject, such as a flat wall or a blue sky.
When there is an obstacle such as a wire fence between a subject and the camera.
Iris Setting
5,6
Macro Shooting
5
Exposure Control
White Balance Adjustment
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Sensitivity Setting
The sensitivity settings are ISO compliant.
7,8
Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting
3,6 4,5 7,8
Shooting Continuous Photos
It is not possible to shoot continuous photos if the uncompressed picture quality is selected.
The picture appears dark when shooting at dark location inside a room, etc.
3,6 4,5
Changing the AE/AF Area
If SPOT is selected for shooting, press the DSP button until appears on the LCD screen.
Restoring the Default Settings
Collage Mode
3,4 1
25
6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode)
DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode)
NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode)
Video Shooting
41
4,5
PLAYBACK
Video Playback
The camera may not be able to play back a video recorded by other models of camera.
Display Mode during Playback
Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen
1,5
To protect a selected picture
Protected picture will be deleted if the Memory card on which it is stored is reformatted.
Important pictures that must be saved should be transferred to a personal computer and stored there.
Protecting Pictures
2,5
Deleting Pictures
Adding Special Effects
57
8
Inputting the Date
16
7
Inputting the Calendar
17
8
Even if a part of the calendar cannot be seen on the LCD screen, the edited image is saved normally.
Connecting the Camera to a TV
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
PRINT
Refer to the printer's instruction manual for connections and operations of your printer.
When connecting the printer cable, make sure to confirm the shape of the plug.
PRINT (cont.)
Printing a Picture
Printing takes longer if the picture size is set to 2032 x 1536.
When printing with the calendar displayed, OFF cannot be selected for FRAME.
pg. 28)
48
Printing by DPOF Setting
PRINT (cont.)
46
Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS
SET UP Menu
Setting the Date and Time
24
The clock will not function if the minutes are not set.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)
SOFTWARE SECTION
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows
Operating Environment
USB Connection
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Sending Image File to Computer
Sending a video by e-mail
(cont.)
Basic Playback
Easy Playback
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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
Operating Environment
USB Connection
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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
(cont.)
Sending Image File to Computer
Sending a video by e-mail
Basic Playback
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
(cont.)
Easy Playback
Uninstalling the Software
TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGE
Power supply
While shooting
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGE
Others
TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont.)
Error Messages (for the camera)
Error Messages (for the printer)
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37
INDEX
CAUTIONS
AC Power Adapter (Optional)
1. To prevent fire, electric shock or injury . . .
2. To prevent fire, malfunction or electric shock . . .
3. To avoid malfunction . . .
CAUTIONS (cont.)
Built-in Rechargeable Battery
Main Unit
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
About moisture condensation . . .
Serious malfunctioning
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.)
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
Dear customer:
Dont service it yourself.
JVC
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.)
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90