GC-QX3
ENGLISH
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
Using This Instruction Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
It is recommended that you
CAUTION applies to the AA-V37
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING
QUICKSTART
Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pg
Insert the Memory card. pg
Power cord Power outlet Power lamp
Shoot a Picture. pg
QUICKSTARTcont
Play back a Picture. pg
MODE switch
Using the SmartMedia card* increases photo capacity
MAJORFEATURESEN7
Video Shooting
Collage shooting
CONTENTS
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
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CONTROLS,CONNECTORSANDINDICATORS
6 7 8 9
Front View
Top View
Front View
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CONTROLS,CONNECTORSANDINDICATORScont
Rear View
Bottom View
Rear View
Connectors
Bottom View
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Power Dial and Mode Display
3 4 5 6
LCD Panel
During Shooting
On-screen Display
During Playback
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CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen
SET UP Menu Screen
CAMERA SETTING Confirmaton Screen
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Playback Menu Screens
The selected mode appears on the LCD screen
STILL PLAYBACK
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Charging the Battery
GETTINGSTARTED
Battery BN-V37
Removing the Battery
Installing a Charged Battery
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1 Slide the battery cover slightly to open
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Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet
GETTINGSTARTEDcont
Power cord Power outlet Power lamp
Attaching the Lens Cover
Attaching the Hand strap
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Make sure to attache the lens cover when the camera is not in use
Inserting the Memory Card
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Removing the Memory Card
GETTINGSTARTEDcont
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Formatting a Memory Card
EXE button
Lock button
BASICOPERATION
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Viewfinder
Shutter Button
Good Photography Posture
Using a Tripod
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
NOTEStud
BASICOPERATIONcont
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Selecting the Shooting Mode
Lock button Power dial
Set ZOOM lever to “W” wide angle
Zoom Shooting
Set ZOOM lever to “T” telephoto
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2,3 1,4
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Selecting the Picture Size
1 Turn the Power dial to “SET”
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Selecting the Picture Quality
1 Turn the Power dial to “SET”
4 Turn the Power dial to “A” or “M” for shooting
Full Auto Shooting
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Lock button Shutter button Power dial
BASICOPERATIONcont
Normal Playback
Playing Back Still Pictures
Auto Playback
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Self Timer
Self timer button
Focusing occurs when the Shutter button is half- pressed
Flash Shooting
2 3,4
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Select this setting to force the flash
MANUALSHOOTING
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Manual Focus
2 3,4
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Iris Setting
When shooting a night scene, select “” for “W. BALANCE”. pg
2 3,4
3 4 5,6
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MANUALSHOOTINGcont
Macro Shooting
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Exposure Control
2 3,4
+2EV
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White Balance Adjustment
MANUALSHOOTINGcont
3 Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears
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Manual White Balance Adjustment
1 Select “MWB“ in step 5 on page
2 Place a white sheet of paper about 30cm in front of the lens
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Sensitivity Setting
The sensitivity settings are ISO compliant
MANUALSHOOTINGcont
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Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting
Press the DSP button to turn off the menu screen
8 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture
3,6 4,5
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Shooting Continuous Photos
3 Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears
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Changing the AE/AF Area
4 Press the r t button to select “AE/AF”
5 Press the w e button to select “SPOT”
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Restoring the Default Settings
Turn the Power dial to “M”
Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch
Collage Mode
3,4 2
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Background
3 2 4,5
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6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode
Turn the Power dial to “M”
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DR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode
Turn the Power dial to “M”
3 2 4,5
NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction Mode
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Turn the Power dial to “M”
3 2 4,5
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Video Shooting
It is not possible to record the sound when shooting video
and “Restoring the Default Settings” pg
PLAYBACK
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Video Playback
Turn the Power dial to “B”
Display Mode during Playback
Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen
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1 Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M”, “V” or “B”
3,4 2 1,5
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PLAYBACKcont
Protecting Pictures
Deleting Pictures
3,4 2,5
To delete a selected picture
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Adding Special Effects
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Turn the Power dial to “B”
Select “EDIT” with the MODE switch
Press the w e button to select “OFF”, “B/W”, “SEPIA”, or “NEGA”
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Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and then press the EXE button
SEPIA Gives a picture a sepia tone, creating a retrospective look
Inputting the Date
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Perform steps 1 - 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures
− up
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Inputting the Calendar
Perform steps 1 - 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures
8 Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch, and
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Connecting the Camera to a TV
Power cord Power outlet Power lamp
PLAYBACKcont
PRINT
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Power outlet Power lamp
PRINTcont
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Printing a Picture
Turn the Power dial to “B”
The PRINT SET UP screen appears
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cancels the printing
The FILE screen will appear
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Printing by DPOF Setting
Turn the Power dial to “B”
NEW/RESET
press the r t button to enter the number of
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and then press the EXE button
copies, and then press the EXE button
Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu
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Turn the Power dial to “SET”
Press the r t button to select an item
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SET UP Menu
Contents
2032 x 1536 QXGA class
Setting the Date and Time
SUBSIDIARYSETTINGScont
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4 Press the r t button to select “END”, and then press the EXE button
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USB Driver for Windows/Macintosh
SOFTWARE SECTION
Video Player for Windows
SOFTWARESECTIONFORWindows
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Operating Environment
USB Driver
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Installing the USB Driver
Turn the Power dial to “B”
Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch
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Installing the Video Player
SOFTWARESECTIONFORWindowscont
Preparation
Sending a video by e-mail
Sending Image File to Computer
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1 Turn the Power dial to “B” 2 Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch
Basic Playback
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Time indicator
Volume
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Easy Playback
When the playback finishes, click the “Exit” button
Preparation
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Uninstalling the Software
2 Point the cursor to “Settings” 3 Click the “Control Panel”
SOFTWARESECTIONFORWindowscont
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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
Operating Environment
USB Driver
SOFTWARESECTIONFORMacintoshcont
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Installing the USB Driver
Click the “OK” button when the dialog box appears
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Installing the JVC Video Decoder
4 Click the “OK” button when the dialog box appears
Preparation
SOFTWARESECTIONFORMacintoshcont
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Sending Image File to Computer
Sending a video by e-mail
Basic Playback
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Preparation
2 Select “Open Movie” from the “File” menu
Easy Playback
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Preparation
Double clicking on the icon of a video file
Uninstalling the Software
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Preparation
Double click the “System Folder” icon
Power supply
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SYMPTOM
While shooting
PAGE
Others
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SYMPTOM
Error Messages for the camera
TROUBLESHOOTINGcont
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Contents
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Error Messages for the printer
Contents
Messages
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SPECIFICATIONS
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AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37
INDEX
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When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other
AC Power Adapter Optional
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
than the USA
How To Handle A CD-ROM
Built-in Rechargeable Battery
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Main Unit
Declaration of Conformity
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Model Number
Trade Name
ACCESSORIES
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
Don’t service it yourself
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTYOnlyinU.S.A.EN93
1 YR
MEMO
MEMO
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