ENGLISH
GC-QX3
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Using This Instruction Manual
It is recommended that you
CAUTION applies to the AA-V37
INSTALLATION
ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING
Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pg
QUICKSTART
Insert the Memory card. pg
Power cord Power outlet Power lamp
QUICKSTARTcont
Shoot a Picture. pg
Play back a Picture. pg
MODE switch
MAJORFEATURESEN7
Using the SmartMedia card* increases photo capacity
Video Shooting
Collage shooting
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CONTENTS
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
CONTROLS,CONNECTORSANDINDICATORS
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6 7 8 9
Front View
Front View
Top View
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CONTROLS,CONNECTORSANDINDICATORScont
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Rear View
Bottom View
Connectors
Rear View
Bottom View
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Power Dial and Mode Display
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3 4 5 6
LCD Panel
On-screen Display
During Shooting
During Playback
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SET UP Menu Screen
CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen
CAMERA SETTING Confirmaton Screen
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Playback Menu Screens
EN17
The selected mode appears on the LCD screen
STILL PLAYBACK
Charging the Battery
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GETTINGSTARTED
Battery BN-V37
Installing a Charged Battery
Removing the Battery
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1 Slide the battery cover slightly to open
Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet
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GETTINGSTARTEDcont
Power cord Power outlet Power lamp
Attaching the Hand strap
Attaching the Lens Cover
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Make sure to attache the lens cover when the camera is not in use
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Inserting the Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card
GETTINGSTARTEDcont
Formatting a Memory Card
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EXE button
Lock button
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BASICOPERATION
Viewfinder
Shutter Button
Using a Tripod
Good Photography Posture
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
NOTEStud
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BASICOPERATIONcont
Selecting the Shooting Mode
Lock button Power dial
Zoom Shooting
Set ZOOM lever to “W” wide angle
Set ZOOM lever to “T” telephoto
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2,3 1,4
Selecting the Picture Size
1 Turn the Power dial to “SET”
Selecting the Picture Quality
EN29
1 Turn the Power dial to “SET”
4 Turn the Power dial to “A” or “M” for shooting
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Full Auto Shooting
Lock button Shutter button Power dial
BASICOPERATIONcont
Playing Back Still Pictures
Normal Playback
Auto Playback
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Self Timer
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Self timer button
Focusing occurs when the Shutter button is half- pressed
2 3,4
Flash Shooting
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Select this setting to force the flash
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MANUALSHOOTING
Manual Focus
2 3,4
Iris Setting
EN35
When shooting a night scene, select “” for “W. BALANCE”. pg
2 3,4
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3 4 5,6
MANUALSHOOTINGcont
Macro Shooting
Exposure Control
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2 3,4
+2EV
White Balance Adjustment
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MANUALSHOOTINGcont
3 Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears
Manual White Balance Adjustment
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1 Select “MWB“ in step 5 on page
2 Place a white sheet of paper about 30cm in front of the lens
Sensitivity Setting
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The sensitivity settings are ISO compliant
MANUALSHOOTINGcont
Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting
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Press the DSP button to turn off the menu screen
8 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture
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3,6 4,5
Shooting Continuous Photos
3 Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears
Changing the AE/AF Area
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4 Press the r t button to select “AE/AF”
5 Press the w e button to select “SPOT”
Restoring the Default Settings
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Turn the Power dial to “M”
Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch
3,4 2
Collage Mode
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Background
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3 2 4,5
6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode
Turn the Power dial to “M”
DR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode
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Turn the Power dial to “M”
3 2 4,5
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NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction Mode
Turn the Power dial to “M”
3 2 4,5
Video Shooting
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It is not possible to record the sound when shooting video
and “Restoring the Default Settings” pg
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PLAYBACK
Video Playback
Turn the Power dial to “B”
Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen
Display Mode during Playback
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1 Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M”, “V” or “B”
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3,4 2 1,5
PLAYBACKcont
Protecting Pictures
3,4 2,5
Deleting Pictures
To delete a selected picture
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Adding Special Effects
Turn the Power dial to “B”
Select “EDIT” with the MODE switch
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Press the w e button to select “OFF”, “B/W”, “SEPIA”, or “NEGA”
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
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Inputting the Date
Perform steps 1 - 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures
− up
Inputting the Calendar
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Perform steps 1 - 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures
8 Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch, and
Connecting the Camera to a TV
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Power cord Power outlet Power lamp
PLAYBACKcont
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
PRINT
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Power outlet Power lamp
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PRINTcont
Printing a Picture
Turn the Power dial to “B”
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The PRINT SET UP screen appears
cancels the printing
The FILE screen will appear
Printing by DPOF Setting
62ENPRINTcont
Turn the Power dial to “B”
NEW/RESET
EN63
press the r t button to enter the number of
and then press the EXE button
copies, and then press the EXE button
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Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu
Turn the Power dial to “SET”
Press the r t button to select an item
SET UP Menu
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Contents
2032 x 1536 QXGA class
SUBSIDIARYSETTINGScont
Setting the Date and Time
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4 Press the r t button to select “END”, and then press the EXE button
USB Driver for Windows/Macintosh
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SOFTWARE SECTION
Video Player for Windows
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SOFTWARESECTIONFORWindows
Operating Environment
USB Driver
Installing the USB Driver
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Turn the Power dial to “B”
Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch
Installing the Video Player
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SOFTWARESECTIONFORWindowscont
Preparation
Sending Image File to Computer
Sending a video by e-mail
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1 Turn the Power dial to “B” 2 Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch
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Basic Playback
Time indicator
Volume
Easy Playback
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When the playback finishes, click the “Exit” button
Preparation
Uninstalling the Software
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2 Point the cursor to “Settings” 3 Click the “Control Panel”
SOFTWARESECTIONFORWindowscont
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
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Operating Environment
USB Driver
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SOFTWARESECTIONFORMacintoshcont
Installing the USB Driver
Click the “OK” button when the dialog box appears
Installing the JVC Video Decoder
EN77
4 Click the “OK” button when the dialog box appears
Preparation
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SOFTWARESECTIONFORMacintoshcont
Sending Image File to Computer
Sending a video by e-mail
EN79
Basic Playback
Preparation
2 Select “Open Movie” from the “File” menu
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Easy Playback
Preparation
Double clicking on the icon of a video file
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Uninstalling the Software
Preparation
Double click the “System Folder” icon
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Power supply
SYMPTOM
While shooting
Others
PAGE
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SYMPTOM
TROUBLESHOOTINGcont
Error Messages for the camera
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Contents
Error Messages for the printer
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Contents
Messages
SPECIFICATIONS
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AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37
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INDEX
AC Power Adapter Optional
When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
than the USA
Built-in Rechargeable Battery
How To Handle A CD-ROM
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Main Unit
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
Trade Name
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
ACCESSORIES
Don’t service it yourself
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WARRANTYOnlyinU.S.A.EN93
LIMITED WARRANTY
1 YR
MEMO
MEMO
GC-QX3
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