Quality, File Size, Sharpness | JVC GC-S5 instruction

Quality

You can select one of three levels of quality (image compression ratios), depending on the type of shot. The number of shots available (aP.94) varies depending on the image quality you select. [FINE], [NORMAL] or [BASIC] appears on the LCD panel to indicate the image quality setting.

Select [FINE] when you want better image quality and [BASIC] when you want to fit more images on the SmartMedia.

[LCD Monitor Display Sequence]

: 1/4 (JPEG) compression

: 1/8 (JPEG) compression

: 1/16 (JPEG) compression

File Size

You can select either of two file size (number of pixels) settings depending on the type of shot. The number of shots available (aP.94) varies depending on the file size setting you select. [1280] or [640] appears on the LCD panel to indicate the file size.

[LCD Monitor Display Sequence]

: 1280 ⋅ 1024 pixels

: 640 ⋅ 480 pixels

Sharpness

The Sharpness setting allows you to sharpen or soften the outlines in an image.

[LCD Monitor Display Sequence]

: Normal

: Outlines are softened

: Outlines are sharpened

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JVC GC-S5 manual Quality, File Size, Sharpness, LCD Monitor Display Sequence

Contents

GC-S5 Safety precautions Above ALL Some do’s and don’ts on the safe use of equipment Contents Preface Getting Ready Test Shots Prior to Photography Important Information AA-V101 AC Power Adapter AccessoriesHand Strap VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter VU-V108 SmartMedia 8MB, 3.3V High Quality Images Features Nomenclature Viewfinder Display LCD Panel Using the Hand Strap Using the Hand StrapAttaching the Hand Strap Getting Ready Quick Start Guide Fully exhausted battery takes roughly 5 hours to charge Use the 5 or 6 button to Set the Mode dial to rMENU/EXE button Press the MENU/EXE button Viewing Images Single-Frame Playback Load the battery Loading the BatteryClose the battery cover Direction of the arrow Power outlet Charging the BatteryPlug the AC power adapter Camera Battery Features About the Battery Number of Shots Available Remaining Battery Capacity Into the power outlet Using a Domestic Power OutletInsert the AC power adapter On the camera Switching On Switching On and Switching OffSwitching Off Slide the Power switch to Right SmartMedia Using a New SmartMediaCompatible SmartMedia Write Protection Storing Data Loading the SmartMedia Loading and Removing SmartMediaOpen the SmartMedia cover Insert the SmartMedia Remove the SmartMedia Removing the SmartMedia Upright How to Hold the CameraOn its Side Pressing halfway pressing Pressing the Shutter ButtonLightly Pressing fully pressing Mode Dial LCD Monitor, Indicator Lamps and Beeps Normal Photography Normal Auto Mode Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Down fully Normal Auto Mode Press the Disp button Taking Pictures Using the LCD MonitorLook at the LCD monitor to compose the picture Without lifting your finger off Insert the small plug on Switch the camera offVideo cable supplied into Plug the other end Quality Select ButtonPress the Select button Color File Size Telephoto Photography To Exit Telephoto ModePress the 5 x button Then take the picture To Exit Macro Mode Macro Close-Up ModePress the m Macro button Auto Flash Flash ModeRed-Eye Reduction Press the f Flash button Suppressed Flash Forced Flash Playback Playback Single-Frame Playback Set the mode dial to p To Exit Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Press the 3 or 4 button Automatic Playback PlaybackTo select Playback Automatic playback begins To Exit Auto Play To select Sepia Sepia To select Smooth Smooth Smoothing effect To set the level During single-frame ResizePlayback, select the frame You want to resize Set the camera to single Frame or multi-frame Playback CopyPress the MENU/EXE button To bring up the menu screen To select the image to be To Cancel CopyingSelect FRAME-1 and press the MENU/EXE button Select Start Copy Press the Disp button Twice Multi-Frame PlaybackLast recorded frame appears To Revert to Single-Frame Playback Playback Erasing Images Erasing Images Erasing a Single Frame Set the Mode dial to e Press the MENU/EXE Use the 3 or 4 button toButton To erase another frame Erasing All Frames To Cancel All-Frame Erase Formatting Initialisation To Cancel Formatting Set the Mode dial to d SetupChange the setting To change File Size QualitySharpness LCD Monitor Display Sequence Frame No. Memory Color Quick Select Beep Volume Date and Time To Cancel Reset Reset Set the Mode dial to s Self-Timer ModeTo Interrupt the Self-Timer Compose the picture Press the shutter button Down halfway See Pages 69 to 75 for information on each of the settings Manual Mode Manual Mode Select W.B Setting the White Balance Confirm the setting SettingWhat is White Balance? Select the white balance Select EV Setting the Brightness Adjusting the Exposure Exposure compensation Select the brightnessExposure Compensation If the LCD monitor is switched off Setting the Flash PowerSelect Flash Press the Disp button Set the flash brightness Continuous Shots 16-Cont Set the continuous shot Select 16-CONTMenu screen appears Protecting a Single Frame Set the Mode dial to LSelect the frame to be Protected and press the MENU/EXE button To Remove Single-Frame Protection Perform steps 1 and 2 Removing Protection from All Frames To Cancel Removal of Protection from All FramesSelect Unprotect ALL Socket on the camera Switch on the personalConnection cable to Personal computer PC-Mode Downloading Images to a PC Mode dial to l BN-V101 Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery CB-V12 Soft Case Accessories Guide As of AprilVU-V108 SmartMedia HS-V12 PC and Macintosh Connection Kit Places to Avoid SmartMedia About the Icons Safety NotesExamples of Icons AWARNING Safety Notes AWARNING ACAUTION ACAUTION ACAUTION Status Explanation Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Remove the battery, then Switches Reinsert it and try again System Specifications Input/Output Terminals Power Supply and Others Index Battery Setting the brightness Memo Page GC-S5