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