DIGITAL STILL CAMERA GC-QX3 ENGLISH STILL CAMERA For Customer Use: INSTRUCTIONS Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Digital Still Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new Digital Still Camera. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 8, 9). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
EN IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
EN USE SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.
QUICK START EN 5 Power cord Power outlet Power lamp AC adapter (AA-V37) DC cord DC input connector Knob Memory card cover Memory card (3.3V type) Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. (Z pg. 20) 1 2 3 4 Open the connector cover on the rear of the camera. Connect the DC cord to the DC input connector. Connect the DC cord to the DC input connector on the AC adapter. Connect the power cord to a power outlet. •The power lamp lights. Insert the Memory card. (Z pg.
QUICK START (cont.) EN MODE switch Shutter button Lock button w e button Power dial Lock button SET 4 Power dial OFF T SE 4 OF F M V M V Shoot a Picture. (Z pg. 30) Play back a Picture. (Z pg. 31) 1 Turn the Power dial to “A” (full auto mode). •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. • Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Point the lens at the subject, position yourself, and half-press the Shutter button.
MAJOR FEATURES EN Three high-quality still image shooting modes Using the SmartMedia™ card* increases photo capacity 1. 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) (Z pg. 46) This mode collects twice as much image data by using two exposures (with the CCD shifted one pixel for the second exposure), resulting in an image consisting of 6 million pixels, or twice as many in normal mode. This unit is compatible with SmartMedia™ cards* (optional), which can be used to increase the number of pictures that can be taken.
CONTENTS EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 QUICK START 5 MAJOR FEATURES 7 CONTENTS 8 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS 10 GETTING STARTED 18 Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... Installing a Charged Battery .......................................................................................... Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet ....................................................................
EN PRINT 9 59 Connecting the Camera to a Printer .............................................................................. 59 Printing a Picture .......................................................................................................... 60 Printing by DPOF Setting .............................................................................................. 62 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 64 Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu ...............................................................
EN CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Front View 1 2 3 4 Top View 1 2 3 6 7 8 4 9 5 0 !
EN 11 Front View Top View 1 Flash ............................................ Z pg. 33 Use the flash when shooting in dark conditions. 2 Flash sensor This sensor is needed for adjusting the brightness when using the flash. 3 Self timer lamp ............................ Z pg. 32 Blinks when the self timer is running. 4 Zoom lens ................................... Z pg. 30 Point the lens towards the subject when taking a picture.
EN CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.
EN 13 Rear View Bottom View 1 Viewfinder Look through here when framing and focusing your shot. 2 DISPLAY button .................... Z pg. 31, 38 Press this button to turn the LCD screen on and off, and to select the menu display in camera mode and the index display in playback mode. 3 EXE (execute) button ............. Z pg. 23, 50 This button is used to finalize selections on each menu, and also serves as a video playback button. 4 Lock button ................................. Z pg.
EN CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.) LCD Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 Timer mode indicator ................. Z pg. 32 1 Indicator of initial settings having been changed This indicator is displayed if the Self timer button has been pressed and the timer This indicator is displayed if the initial mode has been set to either “1 second” or settings have been changed. “8 seconds”. 2 Mode display 6 Macro mode indicator ................ Z pg. 36 Displays the current mode.
EN 15 On-screen Display During Shooting 1 2 During Playback 3 1 2 3 EXE AT 2000. 12. 24 4 5 4 5 6 During Shooting During Playback 1 Flash indicator ....................... Z pg. 33 Appears when the flash button has been pressed and a mode that generates a flash (auto, forced on, or red-eye prevention) has been set. 2 Macro mode indicator ............ Z pg. 36 Appears when the macro button has been pressed and the macro mode has been turned on.
EN CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.) Menu Screens SET UP Menu Screen Turn the Power dial to “SET” to display the SET UP screen. Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of operation. Z pg. 28 Z pg. 29 Z pg. 65 Z pg. 65 Z pg. 23 Z pg. 66 SET UP FRAME QUALITY BEEP VOL. Q. REVIEW FORMAT DATE/TIME 2032X1536 FINE HIGH ON EXE EXE CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen Turn the Power dial to “M”, then press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears.
EN Playback Menu Screens Turn the Power dial to “B” (playback), and then select each mode with the MODE switch. The selected mode appears on the LCD screen. STILL PLAYBACK STILL PROTECT 100-0003 STILL DELETE STILL PROTECT 2000. 12. 24 THIS PIC. ALL SELECT EXE EXE EXE STILL DELETE THIS PIC. ALL SELECT (Z pg. 31) (Z pg. 52) (Z pg. 53) VIDEO PLAY VIDEO PROTECT VIDEO DELETE VIDEO PROTECT THIS PIC. ALL SELECT EXE EXE EXE VIDEO DELETE THIS PIC. ALL SELECT EXE EXE EXE (Z pg. 50) (Z pg.
GETTING STARTED EN Charging the Battery Charge the battery with the AC adapter (provided). Battery BN-V37 Power cord Power outlet Remove the battery. Power lamp Charging lamp Finish lamp 1 Connect the AC adapter's power cord to a power outlet. •The “Power” lamp lights. 2 Install the battery. •The “Charging” lamp lights. •Charging is complete when the “Charging” lamp turns off and the “Finish” lamp lights. 3 Remove the battery.
EN 19 Installing a Charged Battery The battery (provided) is not charged when the camera is purchased. Be sure to charge the battery with the AC adapter before using the camera. 1 2 3 Slide the battery cover slightly to open. Insert a charged battery, making sure that it is oriented correctly. Close the battery cover and slide it back. Removing the Battery 1 2 Battery cover Slide the battery cover slightly to open. Remove the battery.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet The AC adapter (provided) is useful when shooting photos indoors for an extended period of time. The adapter can also be used overseas if you use a conversion plug. Power cord Power outlet Power lamp AC adapter (AA-V37) DC input connector 1 2 3 4 DC cord Open the connector cover on the rear of the camera. Connect the DC cord to the DC input connector. Connect the DC cord to the DC input connector on the AC adapter.
EN Attaching the Hand strap 1 2 Pass one end of the hand strap through the mounting hole. Pass the other end through the loop. 21 Attaching the Lens Cover 1 2 3 Pass one end of the strap through the mounting hole on the lens cover. Pass the other end through the loop. Attach the strap of the lens cover to the hand strap. NOTES: ● Do not turn on the camera when the lens cover is attached. Doing so could result in the damage to the lens part.
GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Inserting the Memory Card Make sure to turn the Power dial to “OFF”, when inserting a Memory card. Memory card is not loaded in the camera, when purchasing the camera. 1 2 Open the Memory card cover. •Slide the knob and then pull the cover. 3 Close the Memory card cover. •Slide the knob to lock the cover. Insert the Memory card. •Insert the card so that the contact surface is facing up and the notch on the card is on the right.
EN 23 Formatting a Memory Card If your Memory card has not been formatted, it must be formatted before it can be used. When a Memory card is formatted, all pictures in the card will be lost. Lock button EXE button r t button Power dial V M FORMAT SET UP FRAME QUALITY BEEP VOL. Q. REVIEW FORMAT DATE/TIME 2032X1536 FINE HIGH ON YES NO EXE EXE Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AAV37) to power the camera, when formatting a Memory card. (Z pg.
BASIC OPERATION EN Viewfinder Shutter Button This camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder. Not pressed Normal Shooting To focus, point the camera so that the subject appears within the finder, and then press the shutter button. Half-press Macro Shooting When shooting close-up, make sure the subject being photographed is within the frame inside the finder (indicated with diagonal lines).
EN 25 Good Photography Posture With your left hand firmly supporting the camera to the left of and below the lens, support the camera body with your right hand. Next, look for your subject and determine the camera position. You can change the angle of the subject and the background by changing the direction in which you point the camera. You then frame the shot by using the zoom function, etc., to enlarge or reduce the subject to the desired size within the shot.
BASIC OPERATION (cont.) EN Selecting the Shooting Mode The Power dial is used to switch among three shooting modes: “A”, “M” and “V”. Lock button LCD panel A U T O Power dial SET 4 C AM OFF M 1 Select the shooting mode with the Power dial. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.
EN 27 Zoom Shooting The camera incorporates a 2.3X zooming function that corresponds to a 37 mm to 86 mm lens of a 35 mm camera. Zooming allows you to shoot wide areas, as well as close-ups of subjects located far away, without changing the shooting position. Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” when shooting with the zoom function. ZOOM lever ZOOM T W Set ZOOM lever to “W” (wide angle). Set ZOOM lever to “T” (telephoto). You can shoot a wider angle. You can shoot a distant subject in closeup.
BASIC OPERATION (cont.) EN Selecting the Picture Size There are three picture sizes, starting with the highest resolution: 2032 x 1536 (QXGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Select the resolution that best fits your needs. 2,3 1,4 SET UP V M 1 2 3 4 Turn the Power dial to “SET”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. •The SET UP screen appears. Press the r t button to select “FRAME”. Press the w e button to select either 2032 x 1536, 1024 x 768, or 640 x 480.
EN 29 Selecting the Picture Quality You can select the picture quality according to the purpose for which you want to use the picture. There are three levels of picture quality, starting from the highest quality: NO COMP. (uncompressed) FINE (fine) STANDARD (standard) 2,3 1,4 V M 1 Turn the Power dial to “SET”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. •The SET UP screen appears. 2 3 Press the r t button to select “QUALITY”.
BASIC OPERATION (cont.) EN Full Auto Shooting This mode allows you to take photos with little effort, since the camera automatically adjusts the focus, the shutter speed, the brightness and the white balance. Lock button Shutter button SET 4 Power dial OFF M V Shoot standby lamp (green) 1 Turn the Power dial to “A”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. •The camera turns on in full auto mode.
EN 31 Playing Back Still Pictures Each picture that you shoot is numbered and saved. You can then view these saved pictures in sequence, one by one. 3 4 2 1 T SE 4 OF F M V Normal Playback Auto Playback 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 3 4 Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch. •“STILL PB” appears on the LCD panel.
BASIC OPERATION (cont.) EN Self Timer The self timer clicks the shutter automatically after either 1 second or 8 seconds after the timer has been set. Use the self timer to take your own picture, or if you are worried that you will shake the camera too much when you press the Shutter button. Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” when using the Self timer. Self timer button Self timer lamp Shutter button 1 Press the Self timer button and set the time.
EN 33 Flash Shooting There are four flash modes: Auto : This setting automatically flashes when shooting under dark conditions. Forced on : Select this setting to force the flash. Red-eye prevention : Select this setting to minimize the “red-eye” effect that occurs when using the flash. The flash is forced to light. Off : Select this setting to disable the flash even when shooting under dark conditions.
MANUAL SHOOTING EN Manual Focus You can focus to the subject manually. 1 SET 3,4 O 4 FF 2 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Press the FOCUS button, and then press the w e button within two seconds. •Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: AF-S (Auto Focus-Single): When the Shutter button is half-pressed, focus is automaticaly set once. MF (Manual Focus): You can focus to the subject manually.
EN 35 Iris Setting You can adjust the depth of field and the shutter speed by setting the F value manually. 1 SET 3,4 O 4 FF 2 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Press the Iris button, and then press the w e button within two seconds. •Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: PROGRAM → F2.8/3.8 → F5.
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) EN Macro Shooting Use Macro mode to shoot a subject at a distance of 2 to 50 cm. This mode is appropriate for a close-up shot of insects and plants outdoor. 5,6 1 SET 4 O 4 FF 3 M V 2 5 1 Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch. •“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel. •You can also select other shooting modes. 3 Press the Macro button. •“ ” is displayed on the LCD panel.
EN 37 Exposure Control If the subject is predominantly white, black, red, etc., the resulting picture may be underexposed (too dark). In such a case, it is necessary to use the exposure control to restore the picture to a more realistic image. With this camera, you can make this adjustment by up to +/–2 iris steps in units of 0.5EV (exposure value). 1 SET 3,4 O 4 FF 2 M V (–2EV) 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”or “V”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) EN White Balance Adjustment The white balance adjustment needs to be made when a picture is greenish, or when there is blue or red ghosting around an image. If there are no problems with the colors in a picture, select “AUTO”. 1 SET 2 CAMERA SETTING W. BALANCE AUTO SENS. 80 TELEPHOTO 1X M. DRIVE OFF AE/AF MULTI CLEAR EXE O 4 FF 3,6 4,5 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.
EN 39 Manual White Balance Adjustment If you cannot achieve natural looking colors even after selecting the preset options (“ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “AUTO”) for the white balance adjustment, follow the procedure described below to adjust the white balance manually. 4 3 CAMERA SETTING W. BALANCE MWB SENS. 80 TELEPHOTO 1X M. DRIVE OFF AE/AF MULTI CLEAR EXE 1 2 Select “MWB“ in step 5 on page 38. 3 Hold down the EXE button until the shoot standby lamp (green) starts flashing.
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) EN Sensitivity Setting You can change the camera's sensitivity setting when shooting at dark place or where you can not use the flash. 1 SET 2 O 4 FF 3,6 4,5 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 3 4 5 6 Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch. •“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel. Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears. Press the r t button to select “SENS.”.
EN 41 Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting Depending on the image size, it is possible to enlarge a subject without sacrificing the current image quality. Because the zoom power cannot be changed in some instances if the image is large, reduce the image size (Z pg. 28) before changing the zoom power. 7,8 SET 1 O 4 FF 3,6 4,5 M V CAMERA SETTING W. BALANCE AUTO SENS. 80 TELEPHOTO 2X M. DRIVE OFF AE/AF MULTI CLEAR EXE 2 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”.
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) EN Shooting Continuous Photos With this mode you can shoot 2 continuous photos. 7,8 1 SET 4,5 CAMERA SETTING W. BALANCE AUTO SENS. 80 TELEPHOTO 1X M. DRIVE ON AE/AF MULTI CLEAR EXE O 4 FF 3,6 M V 2 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 3 4 5 6 Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch. •“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel. Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears. Press the r t button to select “M.
EN 43 Changing the AE/AF Area Normally, in this camera this setting is “MULTI” in order to prevent the subject from being out of focus while the background is in focus. If the camera does not focus on the point that you want it to, change this setting to “SPOT”. 2 1 SET 4,5 O 4 FF 3,6 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 3 4 5 6 Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch. •“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) EN Restoring the Default Settings Perform the procedures described below to return the camera settings to the default settings. The settings on the SET UP screen does not return to the default settings. 1 SET 2 O 4 FF 3,6 5 4 M V CAMERA SETTING W. BALANCE AUTO SENS. 80 TELEPHOTO 1X M. DRIVE OFF AE/AF MULTI CLEAR EXE 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 5 Press the EXE button.
EN 45 Collage Mode This camera is able to combine images. For example, you can combine an existing picture (as background) with a picture of a person standing in front of a white wall, etc. SET 1 O 4 FF 5 3,4 2 M V COLLAGE Background 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “COLLAGE” with the MODE switch. •“COLLAGE” appears on the LCD panel. •The 3 indexed photos that have been taken previously are displayed on the LCD screen.
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) EN 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) The camera can achieve double its normal resolution by taking two pictures consecutively, shifting the CCD pixels one pixel row in the vertical direction between the two shots. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands. 4,5 1 SET 2 O 4 FF 3 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.
EN 47 DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) The camera can expand its apparent dynamic range by combining different exposures of an extremely high contrast subject. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands. 4,5 1 SET 2 O 4 FF 3 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 3 Select “DR PRO S” with the MODE switch. •“DR PRO S” appears on the LCD panel.
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.) EN NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode) This mode reduces electronic noise in a photograph by layering several copies of the same image. This mode is ideal for shooting works of art in dark surroundings. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands. 4,5 1 SET 2 O 4 FF 3 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “M”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 3 Select “NR PRO S” with the MODE switch.
EN 49 Video Shooting The camera can record a maximum of 20 seconds of video. The size of the recorded video file is approximately 200 KB. This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e-mail. 1 T SE 4 OFF 2,3 M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “V”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. •“VIDEO” appears on the LCD panel. •To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button. 2 Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot the video.
PLAYBACK EN Video Playback You can watch the recorded video on the camera's LCD screen. 3 4,5 4 2 1 VIDEO PLAY T SE 4 OF F M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “VIDEO PB” with the MODE switch. •“VIDEO PB” appears on the LCD panel. •The first frame of the video (which has been most recently recorded) appears on the LCD screen. 3 4 Press the DSP button to switch to an indexed display.
EN 51 Display Mode during Playback To change the display mode during playback, press the DSP button. Press the DSP button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: • Full size screen (with on-screen display) • Full size screen (without on-screen display) • 6 indexed picture screen Image number 100-0003 2000. 12. 24 STILL PLAYBACK screen Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen 2 3 1 T SE 4 OF F M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M”, “V” or “B”.
PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Protecting Pictures You can set protection for important pictures and video files. This features prevents you from accidentally deleting these important pictures and video files. 3,4 2 1,5 T SE 4 OF F M V STILL PROTECT THIS PIC. ALL SELECT STILL PROTECT EXE EXE EXE 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold down the Lock button while turning the Power dial. •The playback picture appears on the LCD screen.
EN 53 Deleting Pictures There are three methods for deleting pictures: deleting the displayed picture, deleting all pictures, and deleting a selected picture. Video files can be deleted in the same way. 3,4 2,5 1 T SE 4 OF F M V STILL DELETE STILL DELETE THIS PIC. ALL SELECT EXE EXE EXE 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold down the Lock button while turning the Power dial. •The playback picture appears on the LCD screen. 2 Select “S-DELETE” with the MODE switch. •The STILL DELETE screen appears.
PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Adding Special Effects You can add digital special effects to playback pictures. You can make pictures black and white or sepia tone, or you can use the camera as a simple film scanner. 3 4 2 1 T SE 4 OF F M V EDIT THIS PIC. EDIT EFFECT DATE NEXT RETURN EXE 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 Select “EDIT” with the MODE switch. •The EDIT screen appears.
EN 5–7 55 8 FILE EDIT NOW EDITING EFFECT DATE NEXT RETURN 5 6 PRINT OVERWRITE SAVE CANCEL B/W OFF EXE EXE Press the w e button to select “OFF”, “B/W”, “SEPIA”, or “NEGA”. •Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: OFF: No special effects. B/W: Converts a picture from color to black and white. SEPIA: Gives a picture a sepia tone, creating a retrospective look. NEGA: Gives a picture a negative film effect.
PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Inputting the Date You can display the date when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer. 1–6 7 EDIT EFFECT DATE NEXT RETURN FILE DATE DIRECTION STYLE END RETURN OFF ON EXE EXE Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures. 1 2 Press the r t button to select “DATE”, and then press the w e button to select “ON”. 3 Press the r t button to select “DIRECTION”, and then press the w e button to select the direction of the picture.
EN 57 Inputting the Calendar You can display the calendar when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer. 1–7 CALENDAR EDIT EFFECT DATE NEXT RETURN 8 OFF CALENDAR EXE EXE YEAR MONTH DIRECTION END RETURN Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures. FILE 2000 JAN EXE EXE EXE EXE EXE EXE 6 Press the r t button to select “END”, and then press the EXE button. •“NOW EDITING” appears, then FILE screen will appear.
PLAYBACK (cont.) EN Connecting the Camera to a TV You can view the photographed still pictures on TV. TV Digital Still Camera VIDEO To video input connector To video output connector Video cable (provided) Power cord Power outlet Power lamp AC adapter (AA-V37) DC cord NOTES: ● Refer to page 31 for operations of the camera. ● Refer to the TV's instruction manual for connections and operations of your TV. ● When viewing a still picture on TV, diagonal lines may take on a jagged appearance.
PRINT EN Connecting the Camera to a Printer If you connect the camera to an optional printer (GV-SP2), you can easily print a picture taken by this camera. Printer connector Printer (GV-SP2) Digital Still Camera PRINTER To input connector Optional printer cable for GV-SP2 Power cord Power outlet Power lamp AC adapter (AA-V37) DC cord NOTES: ● Refer to the printer's instruction manual for connections and operations of your printer.
PRINT (cont.) EN Printing a Picture If you have a JVC printer (GV-SP2), you can print a picture with (or without) a white frame. It is also possible to print multiple copies of the same photo. You can also use stickers in combination with the function that prints 16 thumbnail images to create your own photo stickers. Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AA-V37). 3 2 1 EDIT T SE 4 OF F M V THIS PIC. 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.
EN 61 4–8 EDIT EFFECT DATE NEXT RETURN PRINTER SET UP FILE OFF OFF EXE EXE PRINT OVERWRITE SAVE CANCEL 4 Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and then press the EXE button. •The FILE screen will appear. 5 Press the r t button to select “PRINT”, and then press the EXE button. •The PRINT SET UP screen appears. 6 Press the r t button to select “SHEETS”, and then press the w e button to set the number of copies. •Maximum number of copies are 25.
PRINT (cont.) EN Printing by DPOF Setting If you have a JVC printer (GV-SP2), and have made the DPOF* setting for your photos, you can print your photos in the following ways: ● You can print one copy of all pictures. ● You can set and print the different number of copies for each picture. * “DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”. Data which has been written in a Memory card with the DPOF setting conforms with this standard.
EN 63 4–6 0 1 DPOF PRINT DPOF PRINT DPOF SET UP 0 FRAME OFF FRAME ON SAVE ONLY CANCEL 4 Press the w e button to select a picture, and press the r t button to enter the number of copies, and then press the EXE button. •The DPOF PRINT screen appears. 5 Press the r t button to select “FRAME OFF” or “FRAME ON”, and then press the EXE button. •The printing starts as set in step 4. •“NOW PRINTING” appears. •Pressing the EXE button during printing cancels the printing.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS EN Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu You can change the system settings according to your photography needs. For example, you can turn the beep sound off, or you can change the frame size for better picture quality. 2,3 1 SET UP V M 1 Turn the Power dial to “SET”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. •The SET UP screen appears. 2 Press the r t button to select an item. F OF SET 4 3 FRAME QUALITY BEEP VOL. Q.
EN 65 SET UP Menu Item Contents FRAME You can select the size of the picture to be recorded. There are three settings: 2032 x 1536 (QXGA class) 1024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) QUALITY You can select the quality of the picture to be recorded. There are three settings: FINE: The highest picture quality. STANDARD: The normal picture quality. NO COMP.: TIFF format data that is not compressed. BEEP VOL. You can adjust the tone of the warning beep. There are three settings: HIGH: The high tone.
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.) EN Setting the Date and Time This procedure sets the camera’s internal clock. Use this procedure to reset the time and date if you take the camera overseas, or if the clock otherwise needs to be reset. 4 2–4 1 V M DATE/TIME SET UP FRAME QUALITY BEEP VOL. Q. REVIEW FORMAT DATE/TIME F OF SET 4 YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE STYLE END 2032X1536 FINE HIGH ON EXE EXE 2000 JAN 1 12AM 00 MDY EXE 1 Turn the Power dial to “SET”.
EN SOFTWARE SECTION You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our World Wide Web Server. http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.
EN SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® Operating Environment USB Connection The host computer that runs the Windows® operating environment must satisfy the following conditions. USB Driver 1. Microsoft® Windows® 98/Windows® 98 Second Edition, pre-installed 2. Available USB port 3. CD-ROM drive Video Player 1. CPU: Intel® Pentium® 200MHz class or higher 2. Microsoft® Windows® 95/Windows® 98 3. Display capability of 65,536 colors or more 4. CD-ROM drive 5. Minimum RAM requirement: 32MB 6.
EN Installing the USB Driver For details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or Windows® 98. Preparation Start Windows® 98. ● If you are running other software, close that software. (Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar.) 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial. 2 3 Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch. •“USB MODE” appears on the LCD panel.
EN SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.) Installing the Video Player For details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or Windows® 98. Preparation Start Windows® 98. ● If you are running other software, close that software. (Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar.) 1 2 Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive. 3 4 5 6 7 Double click on the “Vpw100e” icon.
EN 71 Sending Image File to Computer For details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or Windows® 98. Preparation Start Windows® 98. ● Insert a Memory card in which there are files you want to send to a computer. (Z pg. 22) ● It is recommended to protect the important files in advance. (Z pg. 52) 2 1 T SE 4 OF F M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.) EN Basic Playback There are several different methods for playing back a video on the Video Player, depending on how you load the file. Preparation Start Windows® 98. ● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer. (Z pg. 71) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click the “Start” button. •The Start Menu bar appears. Point the cursor to “Program”. Point the cursor to “Video Player”. Click the “Video Player”. •The Video Player window opens.
EN Easy Playback You can start playback easily by double clicking on the icon of a video file. Preparation Start Windows® 98. ● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer. (Z pg. 71) 1 Double clicking on the icon of a video file. •Select the file with the extension “.jmm”. 2 Playback starts automatically. •To stop playback, click the “8” button, and to pause, click the “9” button. 3 When the playback finishes, click the “Exit” button. •The Video Player window closes.
EN SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.) Uninstalling the Software When you don't need to use the Video Player, uninstall the program. Preparation Start Windows® 98. ● If you are running other software, close that software. (Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar.) 1 Click the “Start” button. •The Start Menu bar appears. 2 Point the cursor to “Settings”. 3 4 5 6 7 Click the “Control Panel”. Double click on the “Add/Remove Programs”.
EN 75 SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® Operating Environment USB Connection The host computer that runs the Macintosh® operating environment must satisfy the following conditions. USB Driver 1. USB-compatible computer (iMac™, iBook™, Power Mac™ G3/G4, Power Book™ G3, etc.) 2. Mac OS 8.5.1/Mac OS 8.6/Mac OS 9.0 JVC Video Decoder 1. Power PC 603e/120MHz or faster 2. Mac OS 7.6.1 or later 3. QuickTime 3.0 or later 4. Minimum RAM requirement: 32MB 5.
EN SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® (cont.) Installing the USB Driver For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh® or Mac OS. Preparation Start Macintosh®. ● If you are running other software, close that software. 1 2 3 4 Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive. 5 6 Click the “OK” button when the dialog box appears. Double click on the loaded CD-ROM icon. Double click on “Driver” folder.
EN Installing the JVC Video Decoder For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh® or Mac OS. Preparation Start Macintosh®. ● If you are running other software, close that software. 1 2 3 4 5 Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive. Double click on the loaded CD-ROM icon. Drag the “JVC Video Decoder” icon to the “System Folder”, then drop the icon there. Click the “OK” button when the dialog box appears. Restart the computer.
EN SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® (cont.) Sending Image File to Computer For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh® or Mac OS. Preparation Start Macintosh®. ● Insert a Memory card in which there are files you want to send to a computer. (Z pg. 22) ● It is recommended to protect the important files in advance. (Z pg. 52) 2 1 T SE 4 OF F M V 1 Turn the Power dial to “B”. •Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.
EN Basic Playback There are several different methods for playing back a video on the QuickTime Player (or Movie Player), depending on how you load the file. Preparation Start Macintosh®. ● Make sure that you installed the JVC Video Decoder in advance. (Z pg. 77) ● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer. (Z pg. 78) 1 Double click on the “QuickTime Player” icon. •The QuickTime Player is nomally provided with Macintosh®. 2 3 4 5 Select “Open Movie” from the “File” menu.
EN SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® (cont.) Easy Playback You can start playback easily by double clicking on the icon of a video file. Preparation Start Macintosh®. ● Make sure that you installed the JVC Video Decoder in advance. (Z pg. 77) ● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer. (Z pg. 78) 1 2 3 Double clicking on the icon of a video file. •Select the file with the extension “.jmm”. Select the “QuickTime Player” in the dialog box, then click the “Open” button.
EN Uninstalling the Software When you don't need to use the JVC Video Decoder, uninstall the program. Preparation Start Macintosh®. ● If you are running other software, close that software. 1 2 3 Double click the “System Folder” icon. •The System Folder opens. Double click the “Extensions” folder icon. •The Extensions folder opens. Drag the “JVC Video Decoder” icon to “Trash”, then drop the icon there. •If you want to delete the file completely, empty the trash.
TROUBLE SHOOTING EN This digital still camera contains a microprocessor. The operation of the microprocessor can be disrupted by electronic noise or interference. If this happens, disconnect the power source (battery, AC adapter, etc.) from the camera, and then resume using the camera. If this does not solve the problem, and taking the action described below also does not solve the problem, contact your nearest JVC dealer. SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGE Power supply The power does not come on.
EN SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION 83 PAGE Others Cannot shoot photos even if the remaining photos counter shows number more than 0. ● The remaining photos counter indicates the approximate number. It may not be able to shoot a photo even if the counter shows number more than 0, depending on the image size and quality. 28 The LCD screen is splotchy. ● Make sure that you are not pressing on the surface of the LCD screen anywhere. Pressure on the surface of the LCD screen can cause splotches in the image.
TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont.) EN Error Messages (for the camera) Error messages appear on the LCD screen. Messages Contents Page MEMORY FULL The storage capacity of the Memory card has been reached. You can store additional photos either by replacing the memory card with a new one, or by deleting photos that are no longer needed. 22 SET DATE/TIME The date has not yet been set. Set the date. 66 WRITE PROTECTION The Memory card is write protected.
EN 85 Error Messages (for the printer) Error messages appear on the LCD screen. For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Messages Contents CHECK INK CASSETTE No ink cassette is loaded. REPLACE INK CASSETTE The ink cassette is used up. INK ERROR CHECK INK CASSETTE This message is displayed when an ink-related error has occurred. PRINT ERROR HAS OCCURRED PRINTING ABORTED This message is displayed when an error has occurred and the sheet that was being printed is ejected.
SPECIFICATIONS EN Power source : DC 5 V Power consumption : 4.0 W (when the LCD screen is off) 5.6 W (when the LCD screen is on) Dimensions : 101 (W) mm x 67 (H) mm x 59 (D) mm (4-3/8" x 2-11/16" x 2-3/8") (except protruding parts) Weight : Approx. 290 g (0.64 lbs) (without a Memory card and battery) Operating temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Relative humidity : 35% to 80% Storage temperature : –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F) LCD screen : 2.
EN Self timer : 1 second, 8 seconds Photo quality : 3 modes (STANDARD/FINE/NO COMP.) Number of storable photos (with an 8MB Memory card, STANDARD/FINE/NO COMP.) : 2032 x 1536: approx. 10/8/0 1024 x 768: approx. 43/32/3 640 x 480: approx. 87/65/8 Battery : Lithium ion battery Printer connector : Output for optional printer VIDEO output connector : Two-pole plug, 3.5 mm diameter (NTSC) Digital output connector : Mini-USB connector AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37 Power requirement U.S.A.
INDEX EN A P Adding Special Effects ................................ 54 Attaching the Hand strap ............................ 21 Attaching the Lens Cover ........................... 21 BEEP VOL. ................................................. 65 Pixel Shift Mode ......................................... 46 Playing Back Still Pictures .......................... 31 Power dial .................................................. 14 Printing a Picture ........................................
CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other than the USA n The provided AC Power Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V. USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter, called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Plug adapter EN 89 AC Power Adapter (Optional) 1.
CAUTIONS (cont.) EN Built-in Rechargeable Battery To store the date/time in memory, a rechargeable battery is integrated in the camera. As long as the camera is connected to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter, or the batteries installed in the camera continue to supply power to the camera, the built-in battery is always charged. However, if the camera is not used for approx. 3 months, the builtin battery will become discharged and the date/time stored in memory will be lost.
EN About moisture condensation . . . ● You may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the lens of the camera when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) EN HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722 Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800252-5722 for your authorized servicer.
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) EN LIMITED WARRANTY 93 CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below.
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