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