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GC-QX3
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Grounding or Polarization
Power Sources
Power Lines
Power Cord Protection
Replacement Parts
Accessories
Damage Requiring Service
Cleaning
Quick Start
Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. pg
Insert the Memory card. pg
Play back a Picture. pg
Shoot a Picture. pg
Before taking important photos
Major Features EN
6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode pg
DR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode pg
Contents
Memory card 3.3V type Hand strap
Subsidiary Settings
Front View Top View
10 EN
Flash
Self timer lamp
Self timer button
Mode switch
12 EN
CONTROLS, Connectors and Indicators
Rear View Bottom View
Video output connector ............ pg
Power dial
Connectors cover
Battery cover
14 EN
Indicator of initial settings having been changed
Mode display
Remaining battery power indicator
Picture size indicator
Flash indicator
Macro mode indicator
Timer mode indicator
To turn off the menu screen, press the DSP button
Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screen
16 EN
Menu Screens
No displays
Playback Menu Screens
Pictures
Charging the Battery
Install the battery
18 EN
Removing the Battery
Installing a Charged Battery
Getting Started
Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet
Connect the power cord to a power outlet
20 EN
Attaching the Lens Cover
Attaching the Hand strap
Pass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole
Contact surface
22 EN
Inserting the Memory Card
Removing the Memory Card
Press the r t button to select YES
Formatting a Memory Card
EXE button Lock button Button
Press the r t button to select Format
Macro Shooting
24 EN
Viewfinder
Normal Shooting
Good Photography Posture
Using a Tripod
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
26 EN
Selecting the Shooting Mode
Basic Operation
You can shoot a distant subject in closeup
Zoom Shooting
Zoom lever
You can shoot a wider angle
16MB
Turn the Power dial to SET
28 EN
Selecting the Picture Size
Operations
Turn the Power dial to a or M for shooting
Selecting the Picture Quality
Press the r t button to select Quality
Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture
Lock button Shutter button Power dial
30 EN
Full Auto Shooting
Press the w e button again to stop Auto Playback
Playing Back Still Pictures
Normal Playback
Auto Playback
32 EN
Self Timer
Self timer button Shutter button
Through the following settings
Flash. The flash is forced to light
Setting, since the shutter speed is slower
Press the Flash button and select the flash mode
Flash Shooting
Manual Focus
34 EN
→ Program
Iris Setting
Manual Shooting
36 EN
Macro Shooting
2EV
Exposure Control
+2EV
38 EN
White Balance Adjustment
Press the DSP button to turn off the menu screen
To redo the setting, simply hold down the EXE button again
Manual White Balance Adjustment
White paper should fill the screen
40 EN
Sensitivity Setting
Press the r t button to select Sens
Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting
If the flash is set, it will only flash for the first photo
With this mode you can shoot 2 continuous photos
42 EN
Shooting Continuous Photos
Changing the AE/AF Area
Camera settings return to the default settings
Restoring the Default Settings
Turn the Power dial to M
Select Manual with the Mode switch
You can also use the zoom function
Collage Mode
Background Subject
Frame size is automatically selected for the background
6M PRO S appears on the LCD panel
6M Pro-Still Pixel Shift Mode
46 EN
Hold the Lock button down while turning
DR PRO S appears on the LCD panel
DR Pro-Still Wide Range Mode
48 EN
NR Pro-Still Noise Reduction Mode
NR PRO S appears on the LCD panel
Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot the video
Video Shooting
50 EN
Select Video PB with the Mode switch
Video Playback
Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen
Display Mode during Playback
Protecting Pictures
Turn the Power dial to A, M or V for shooting
52 EN
Playback
Deleting Pictures
Deletion indicator appears
To delete a selected picture
Edit screen appears
Select Edit with the Mode switch
54 EN
Adding Special Effects
Nega Gives a picture a negative film effect
Press the w e button to select OFF, B/W, SEPIA, or Nega
NOW Editing appears, then File screen will appear
− up → right ← left ↓ down
Inputting the Date
Date screen appears
← left Select the up side of the picture
Calendar screen appears
Inputting the Calendar
Digital Still Camera
Connecting the Camera to a TV
58 EN
You can view the photographed still pictures on TV
Printer GV-SP2
Power outlet Power lamp
Digital Still Camera Power cord DC cord
Print
To select a picture, and then press the DSP
Power dial To select a picture, press the DSP button
60 EN
Printing a Picture
File screen will appear
Print SET UP screen appears
Maximum number of copies are
Turn the Power dial to B Press the r t button to select one
Printing by Dpof Setting
Select Dpof with the Mode switch
Dpof Print screen appears
Dpof file is saved on the Memory card
Press the r t button to select an item
Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu
1024 x 768 XGA 640 x 480 VGA
SET UP Menu
Contents
2032 x 1536 Qxga class
66 EN
Subsidiary Settings
Setting the Date and Time
SET UP screen returns
Software Section
USB Connection
68 EN
Software Section for Windows
Operating Environment
Click the Next button Click the Finish button
Installing the USB Driver
Select USB Mode with the Mode switch
Preparation
Vplay folder opens
Installing the Video Player
70 EN
Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive
Sending a video by e-mail
Sending Image File to Computer
Play button
Volume
72 EN
Basic Playback
Playback starts automatically
When the playback finishes, click the Exit button
Easy Playback
Double clicking on the icon of a video file
74 EN
Uninstalling the Software
Click the Start button
JVC Video Decoder
Mac OS 8.5.1/Mac OS 8.6/Mac OS
Macintosh
Software Section for Macintosh
76 EN
Installing the JVC Video Decoder
Untitled icon appears on the desktop of the computer
78 EN
With Macintosh
Click the 4 button
EN Software Section for Macintosh
Playback of the video starts
Extensions folder opens
Double click the System Folder icon
System Folder opens
Double click the Extensions folder icon
Cannot see the picture on
Power does not come on
Power turned off while
Cannot shoot photos
LCD screen is splotchy
Number more than
Cannot format a Memory card
84 EN
Trouble Shooting
Error Messages for the camera
Messages Contents
Error Messages for the printer
86 EN
AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37
88 EN
Camera Setting Menu Screen
Using a Tripod Video Playback Video Shooting
White Balance Ajustment Wide Range Mode Zoom Shooting
Than the USA
When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other
Shock
To avoid malfunction
Do not leave the unit
For safety, do not
Avoid using the unit
To prolong service life
Serious malfunctioning
About moisture condensation
EN for Servicing Only in U.S.A
HOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center
Limited Warranty
Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN
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