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1. 10x 3 CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Front View Top View Front View en 1 1 Top View lash s 55 5 1 25 r pg 33 Use the flash when shooting in dark conditions Flash sensor This sensor is needed for adjusting the brightness when using the flash Self timer lamp gt pg 32 Blinks when the self timer is running Zoom lens pg 30 Point the lens towards the subject when taking a picture Because the lens is extremely vulnerable to damage from physical impacts handle it very carefully Striking or dropping the lens can damage the lens Exposure control button 17 pg 37 Press this button to check the brightness setting and to change the brightness setting for shooting photos O FOCUS button c pg 34 Press this button to check the current focus mode or to change the focus mode Iris button c pg 35 Press this button to check the current iris mode or to change the iris mode O LCD pane rz pg 14 Indicates the current mode through text and symbols O Shutter button pg 24 This button has two modes press it half way to focus on the subject press it all of the way to shoot
2. e Maximum number of copies are 25 F then press the lt P button to select OFF ON or MULTI 16 Press the A V button to select NEXT and Press the A V button to select PRINT and Press the A V button to select SHEETS and Press the A V button to select FRAME and PRINTER SET UP FRAME OFF PRINT EXE RETURN EXE Press the A V button to select PRINT and then press the EXE button e NOW PRINTING appears Pressing the EXE button during printing cancels the printing e After printing has finished the FILE screen appears NOTES Printing takes longer if the picture size is set to 2032 x 1536 When printing with the calendar displayed OFF cannot be selected for FRAME When printing with the date or the calendar displayed the characters may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend setting the picture size to 2032 x 1536 pg 28 l an out of paper or other error occurs in the printer correct the problem and then press the EXE button again to resume printing 62a 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 wh
3. 4 Add Remove Programs Properties x Install Uninstall Windows Setup Startup Disk fi To install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM drive click Install a F22 The following software can be automatically removed by w Windows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove Fuji Xerox AU 1 AD JVC BV SP2 Printer Driver LiveAdvisor Symantec Corporation LiveUpdate Microsoft IntelliPoint MultiMedia avigator Norton Antivirus 2000 YAMAHA Soft Synthesizer S YXG50 OK Cancel Confirm File Deletion E Q Ate you sure you want to completely remove Video Player1 0 and all of ts components No Remove Programs From Your Computer unlnstallShield will remove the software Video Player1 from your computer Please wait while each of the following components is removed Shared program files Standard program files Folder items Program folders Program directories VOR A NONS Program registry entries NHNNEENEEIEEIEIEIEIRIIRIHE Uninstall successfully completed SSS heth en O SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh Operating Environment 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
4. F KODE r ETET 15 White Balance Ajustment 28 Wide Range Mode lt c 5 47 M Z Manual FOCUS snena ni 34 7 Memory card is yirino tiori 22 Zoom Shooting e 27 N Noise Reduction Mode 48 MEMO VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD EG EK LX 539 Printed in Japan 0400TYV ID SW
5. a different standard However shooting and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere mm ENG This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ 65 SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equip ment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family
6. a photo O Flash button F pg 33 Press this button to change the flash mode O Self timer button pg 32 Press this button to change the time setting for the self timer Macro button pg 36 Press this button to set macro mode Directional button A V lt D r pg 23 Press this button to make various settings and selections O ZOOM lever pg 27 51 Use this for zoom shooting and to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen MODE switch rz pg 31 36 se this switch to change shooting and playback modes 12 CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS cont Rear View Bottom View Rear View EN 2 Bottom View Viewfinder Look through here when framing and focusing your shot DISPLAY button c gt 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 EXE execute button c pg 23 50 This button is used to finalize selections on each menu and also serves as a video playback button Lock button c pg 23 Hold down this button in order to turn the Power dial Power dial c pg 23 Hold down the Lock button and turn this dia
7. checked then cwnpaws B click the Next button Browse e When the loaded CD ROM is not found click Browse button and select the provided CD ROM coed Click the Next button Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device o MK Systems USB driver for GC QX3 Click the Finish button Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver 5 DAGC QX3USB INF J Cancel Add New Hardware Wizard lt MK Systems USB driver for GC QX3 Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires ZOk 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 l you are running other software close that software Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar Load the provided CD ROM to the CD ROM drive ROM then double click on the Vplay folder e The Vplay folder opens Double click on the Vpw100e icon Click the Next button Click the Yes button Click the Next button Restart the computer e Click the Yes want to restart my computer now then click the Finish button Double c
8. computer pg 71 1 Double clicking on the icon of a video file e Select the file with the extension jmm 2 Playback starts automatically e To stop playback click the Ml button and to pause click the IN button When the playback finishes click the Exit button e The Video Player window closes iE sample2 jmm Title demoa Open Time Total 1 5 _ 20 O fSe Exit EN 73 4 a Uninstalling the Software When you don t need to use the Video Player uninstall the program Preparation Start Windows 98 l you are running other software close that software Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar Click the Start button e The Start Menu bar appears L Printers Find gt Taskbar amp Start 2 Hel OJ Eolder Options el Bile TAL Active Dasktan 3 Click the Control Panel 4 Double click on the Add Remove Programs Click the Video Player then click the Add Remove button 6 Click the Yes button After confirming that the Video Player is removed click the OK button lap x Fonverd Up Cut Address 2 Control Panel y f Control Panel 3 mej Accessibility Add New Date Time Options Hardware moo a A A B a Desktop Display Fonts Game Themes Controllers d E My Comp
9. knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry 4A en QUICK START Power cord Power lamp AC adapter AA V37 DC cord Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet lt gt pg 20 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 e The power lamp
10. lights WG bo Memory card cover Insert the Memory card lt gt pg 22 1 Open the Memory card cover e Slide the knob to the open position 2 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 3 Close the Memory card cover e Slide the knob to the close position Memory card 3 3V type 6 En Shutter button Lock button Power dial Shoot a Picture c gt pg 30 1 Turn the Power dial to EY full auto mode e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial 2 Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button e Look through the finder e The focus is attained when the shoot standby lamp green changes from flashing to steadily on 3 Press the Shutter button all of the way to take the picture e The picture image is stored in the Memory card lt D button QUICK START cont MODE switch Lock button Power dial Play back a Picture c gt pg 31 Turn the Power dial to e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial 2 Select STILL PB with the MODE switch 3 Press the lt P button to select the picture that you wish to view MAJOR FEATURES Three high quality still image shooting modes 1 6M Pro Still Pixel Shift Mode rz pg 46 This mode collects twice as much image data by using two e
11. lights e Charging is complete when the Charging lamp turns off and the Finish lamp lights 3 Remove the battery Approximate number of pictures that can be taken with a fully charged battery BN V37 Maximum number 50 pictures when shooting every 30 seconds at normal temperature with the flash zooming auto focus and the LCD screen turned on NOTE Depending on the settings of the flash zooming etc the number of pictures that can be taken may decrease x 4 NA GETTING STARTED Fower cord Remove the battery 3 AC adapter AA V37 NOTES Approximate charging time is 90 minutes for one battery BN V37 at a temperature from 10 C to 35 C Charging is not possible if the DC cord is connected to the AC adapter The battery is no longer usable if the shooting time is short with the battery fully charged Replace the battery with new one The Power dial can be turned to ON acciden tally when you put the camera in a bag etc If the camera is left turned on the battery will be used up and you will not be able to shoot a photo It is recommended to remove the battery from the camera when you carry the camera ma en J9 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 7 Slide the battery cover slightly to open 2 Insert a charge
12. rz pg 23 DATE TIME EXE Sets the camera s internal clock gt pg 66 NOTES This camera has the power save function The camera goes in the power save mode after 3 minutes of no activity Within 7 minutes after the camera enters the power save mode power can be restored by pressing any of the button on the camera After 7 minutes has elapsed the camera shuts off the power automatically To turn the camera on again turn the Power dial to OFF first and then to W M 4V or 4 To immediately view images that you have shot set Q REVIEW to ON 66en Setting the Date and Time SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont 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 SET UP FRAME 2032X1536 QUALITY FINE BEEP VOL HIGH Q REVIEW FORMAT DATE TIME Turn the Power dial to SET e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e The SET UP screen appears N and then press the EXE button e The DATE TIME screen appears Press the A V button to select YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE or STYLE and press the lt button to change the settings Press the A V button to select DATE TIME DATE TIME DAY HOUR MINUTE STYLE END Press the A V button to select END and the
13. the CAMERA SETTING screen appears Press the A V button to select SENS Press the lt button to select 80 160 or 320 Press the DSP button to turn off the menu screen mm en 4 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 c pg 28 before changing the zoom power CAMERA SETTING W BALANCE AUTO SENS 80 TELEPHOTO 2X M DRIVE AE AF CLEAR Press the DSP button to turn off the menu Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the screen Power dial Point the lens at the subject and half press the Select MANUAL with the MODE switch Shutter button e MANUAL appears on the LCD panel e The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half pressed 3 Press the DSP button until the CAMERA The shoot standby lamp green flashes SETTING screen appears 8 Press the Shutter button all the way to take 4 Press the A V button to select TELEPHOTO the picture Press the lt P button to select 2X or 3 2X e The zoom powers that can be selected depend on the image size 2032 x 1536 1X 1024 x 768 1X 2X 640 x 480 1X 2X 3 2X AQ n Shooting Continuous Photos With this mode you can s
14. 0 g without a DC cord E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice 8E en AC Power Adapter Optional 1 To prevent fire electric shock or injury CAUTIONS Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT DO NOT use the AC power adapter with any power source or voltage not supported DO NOT modify or disassemble the AC power adapter Never attempt to repair or check it yourself as this is very dangerous Consult your nearest JVC dealer for mainte nance on the AC power adapter DO NOT connect any power cord other than the one provided to the AC power adapter If the power cord s performance or design is different fire or electric shock may result first connect the power cord to the AC power adapter If the power cord is connected first to an AC outlet and the AC power adapter s connector comes in contact with a metallic object a short circuit will occur which may result in fire or injury 2 To prevent fire malfunction or electric shock DO NOT use any AC power adapter except the one specified with this digital still camera If the AC adapter s performance or design is different than what the digital camera is designed for fire malfunction or electric shocks may result Before using thoroughly read the instructions of the digital still camera and the AC power adapter 3 To avoid malfunction connect the power cord to the AC power adapter securely If the power cor
15. API FA KODAK PRECISION CP O2en 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 Power supply The power does not come on Make sure that the battery is fully charged Make sure that the power supply is connected correctly While shooting Cannot shoot photos Make sure that the Power dial is set to B or m Cannot see the picture on the Try turning the power off and then back on again screen Cannot use the menu functions Make sure that the Power dial is not set to EY 28 Half pressing the shutter button Make sure that there is sufficient light and make 34 does not focus the camera sure that there is enough contrast in your subject When there is sunlight in the shot This is not a malfunction the screen temporarily darkens or becomes black N The image on the LCD screen is Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the brightness of dark or too white the LCD screen You may be playing back a picture in a cold location The LCD screen will appear slightly darker when it is cold This is not a malfunc
16. CD panel Press the DSP button to select the display mode Press and hold the lt D button for more than 2 seconds A U No gt Displays pictures in order lt Displays pictures in reverse order Press the lt D button again to stop Auto Playback Qi 32a Self Timer BASIC OPERATION cont 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 EY M or M when using the Self timer Self timer button Shutter button Press the Self timer button repeatedly to cycle through the following settings Off 8 seconds gt 1 second gt Off e The 8 seconds or 10 1 second mark appears on the LCD panel 2 Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button sThe camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half pressed The shoot standby lamp green flashes e To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting press the DSP button 3 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture e The self timer lamp and the on the LCD panel will begin to flash The shutter will click after either 1 second or 8 seconds Press the Self timer button and set the time Self timer lamp N
17. DPOF PRINT screen appears 64 en SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 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 SET UP FRAME 2032X1536 QUALITY FINE BEEP VOL HIGH j Q REVIEW ON FORMAT EXE DATE TIME EXE Turn the Power dial to SET 3 Press the lt P button to change the setting e Hold the Lock button down while turning the e To set the FORMAT rz pg 23 or DATE Power dial TIME lt pg 66 after selecting the item e The SET UP screen appears press the EXE button 2 Press the A V button to select an item mm c en 69 SET UP Menu Contents 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 LOW The low tone OFF No beeps Q REVIEW ON OFF When ON pictures that you take with the camera are dis played for about 2 seconds if the LCD screen is turned on FORMAT EXE Formats a Memory card
18. EPHOTO 1X M DRIVE Turn the Power dial to M NOTE MULTI A precise exposure setting is made by dividing the scene into several sections and then measuring the light in each section Select MANUAL with the MODE switch SPOT The exposure is set by measuring the light in a small spot in the center of the scene T MANUAL app arsion the LCD panel Use this mode when you want to shoot a e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Press the DSP button until the CAMERA subject with a large difference between SETTING screen appears dark and bright area such as someone on a S skihill or someone standing in a spotlight Press the A V button to select AE AF in a darkened theater l SPOT is selected for shooting press the DSP ehee katon to slat SPOT button until _ 3 appears on the LCD screen Press the DSP button to turn off the menu screen 44 en MANUAL SHOOTING cont 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 CAMERA SETTING W BALANCE AUTO SENS 80 TELEPHOTO 1X M DRIVE 0FF AE AF MU Turn the Power dial to M 5 Press the EXE button e Hold the Lock button down while turning the e The camera settings return to the default Power dial settings Select MANUAL
19. JVC MM r 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 camcorder Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents F pg 8 9 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you refer to CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS F pg 10 17 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 88 89 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT For Customers in U K Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure
20. Microsoft Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft corporation in United States and or other countries Intel Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel corporation Other trademarks are property of their respective owners If you use Windows 95 or a personal computer which does not have a USB port use an optional flash path conversion card adapter etc For details on the operating environment of these devices contact the dealers or manufacturers NOTES Additional information regarding setup and information not contained in the instruction manual can be found in the file readme txt Please read this file before installing the accompanying software The sound is not included in the video file recorded with this camera IFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows USB Connection USB cable provided Digital output connector To USB connector Windows PC TID IIS III AS a3 NOTES Make sure to use the provided AC adapter AA V37 to power the camera when using camera connected to a personal computer When connecting the provided USB cable make sure to confirm the shape of the plug When connecting the camera to a personal computer via a USB cable the personal computer is sometimes unable to recognize the device that is connected Therefore first turn both the camera and the
21. ONTH and Press the A V button to select DIRECTION PRINT EXE OVERWRITE EXE 1 ca SAVE TEE CANCEL Press the A V button to select END and then press the EXE button e NOW EDITING appears then FILE screen will appear Press the A V button to select OVERWRITE or SAVE and then press the EXE button e You can print the file that you have added special effects rz pg 60 6 Select STILL PB with the MODE switch and then confirm that the file has been saved c pg 31 NOTE Even if a part of the calendar cannot be seen on the LCD screen the edited image is saved normally D8 en Connecting the Camera to a TV You can view the photographed still pictures on TV SSS To video output To video input f connector 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 connec tions and operations of your TV When viewing a still picture on TV diagonal lines may take on a jagged appearance EN O2 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 Printer GV SP2 connector Digital Still Camera PRINTER O To input connector Optional pri
22. OS 8 6 Mac OS 9 0 JVC Video Decoder Power PC 603e 120MHz or faster Mac OS 7 6 1 or later QuickTime 3 0 or later Minimum RAM requirement 32MB Minimum hard disk space requirement 1MB C1 4 gt C22 Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Other trademarks are property of their respective owners If you use Macintosh which does not have a USB port use an optional flash path conversion card adapter etc For details on the operating environ ment of these devices contact the dealers or manufacturers NOTES Additional information regarding setup and information not contained in the instruction manual can be found in the file readme txt Please read this file before installing the accompanying software The sound is not included in the video file recorded with this camera USB Connection USB cable provided Digital output connector To USB connector Macintosh NOTES Make sure to use the provided AC adapter AA V37 to power the camera when using camera connected to a personal computer When connecting the provided USB cable make sure to confirm the shape of the plug When connecting the camera to a personal computer via a USB cable the personal computer is sometimes unable to recognize the device that is connected Therefore first turn both the camera and the per
23. OTES When there is less than three seconds remaining until the shutter clicks for 8 seconds self timer the self timer lamp will begin to flash rapidly To cancel the self timer before it runs out press the Self timer button again Focusing occurs when the Shutter button is half pressed Flash Shooting There are four flash modes Auto Forced on Red eye prevention EN 33 This setting automatically flashes when shooting under dark conditions Select this setting to force the flash 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 Note that in order to prevent blurry photos a tripod should be used with this setting since the shutter speed is slower Turn the Power dial to EY or M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial N mode e The AT indicator appears on the LCD panel e Press the Flash button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes Off gt Far auto 4 forced on 44 red eye prevention Off e l the mode is set to any mode other than Off charging starts and the flash standby lamp red flashes When the flash standby lamp remains lit steadily charging is complete Press the Flash button and select the flash Point the
24. The VIDEO DELETE screen will appear To delete the picture that is currently displayed press the A V button to select THIS PIC and then press the EXE button e To delete all pictures select ALL and then press the EXE button deletion indicator appears Press the A V button to select END and then press the EXE button then press the EXE button then confirm that the deletion has been completed rz pg 31 Select S DELETE with the MODE switch Press the A V button to select DELETE and Select STILL PB with the MODE switch and STILL DELETE DELETE EXE RETURN EXE To delete a selected picture 1 Select SELECT in step 3 in the left column and then press the EXE button e The 6 indexed picture screen appears 2 Press the A V lt P button to select the picture that you wish to delete and then press the EXE button e q deletion indicator appears 3 Press the A V button to select END and then press the EXE button 4 Press the A V button to select DELETE and then press the EXE button NOTES To delete the unnecessary picture which is protected unlock the protection pg 52 and delete the picture Do not remove the memory card or turn off the power while the delete operation is in progress Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the equipment Also use the AC adapter provided when perform
25. ademark of Toshiba Corporation Before taking important photos When you need to take an important photo always take a test photo first and confirm that the camera is operating normally Memory card is not installed when this unit is purchased Be sure to install a Memory card before taking photos Before shooting always confirm how much memory is remaining from the memory card We cannot bear any responsibility for an inability to shoot record or playback material normally in the event of a problem with a digital video camera Memory card etc Store backups of important photos on a personal computer etc We cannot bear any responsibility for pictures stored in memory that are lost or altered en Copyrights You may only use material that you photograph or record with this digital camera for your own personal use and not in any way that infringes on the copyrights of a third party Note that some performances and exhibits have restrictions against photography even if only for your personal use Sen CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS QUICK START MAJOR FEATURES CONTENTS CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS 10 GETTING STARTED Charging the Battery ornare nnan neers titi radian tan een nase Installing a Charged Battery Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet tee Attaching the Hand strap arseno aA E TETEE E EOST TE TEE S Attaching the Lens Cover J prertess atirar n rat
26. al Press the A V button to select FORMAT Press the EXE button e The FORMAT screen appears Ww N 24 en Viewfinder This camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder Normal Shooting To focus point the camera so that the subject appears within the finder and then press the shutter button indicated with diagonal lines 7 NOTES In close up macro shooting the area that is actually photographed will be slightly below the area that can be seen in the viewfinder The closer the camera is the subject the greater that this displacement is It is recommended to view the subject with the LCD screen for an important shooting Macro Shooting When shooting close up make sure the subject being photographed is within the frame inside the finder BASIC OPERATION Shutter Button Not pressed Half press Full press The camera s Shutter button is a two step button Pressing it halfway to the first step causes the photo standby lamp green to flash while the camera focuses automatically Once the camera is focused the photo standby lamp green lights steadily Pressing the Shutter button halfway to the first step is called a half press Pressing the button from the half press position to the full press position causes the camera to take a picture NOTES Suddenly pressing the Shutter button with your finger or pressing too strongly can result in a picture that
27. ay mode during playback press the DSP button Press the DSP button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes e Full size screen with on screen display e Full size screen without on screen display e 6 indexed picture screen Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen 1 Turn the Power dial to EY M M or e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Press the DSP button Ww N down the ZOOM lever e To make the LCD screen brighter push the ZOOM lever up e To make the LCD screen darker push the ZOOM lever down Hold down the EXE button and push up or Image number STILL PLAYBACK screen NOTE The brightness setting does not influence the image files which is to be recorded on the Memory card 22a Protecting Pictures PLAYBACK cont You can set protection for important pictures and video files This features prevents you from accidentally deleting these important pictures and video files STILL PROTECT THIS PIC EXE ALL EXE SELECT EXE Turn the Power dial to e Hold down the Lock button while turning the Power dial e The playback picture appears on the LCD screen Select STILL with the MODE switch e The STILL PROTECT screen appears e To protect a video file select VIDEO The VIDEO PROTECT screen will appear To protect the picture that is currently displayed press th
28. can CCD 7 5 mm to 17 5 mm equivalent to 37mm to 86 mm on a 35 mm still camera 2 3X optical zoom lens 160 pixels x 120 pixels 20 seconds JVC original format Exif Ver 2 1 DCF compliant TIFF Uncompressed DPOF compatible 80 160 320 ISO compliant F2 8 3 8 5 6 8 11 Program AE iris priority AE 2EV 0 5EV steps Approx 2 cm to 50 cm in Macro mode Multi spot Built in Auto red eye prevention forced disabled Approx 2 5 m Auto Program AE 1 8 seconds 1 750 seconds Iris priority AE 1 4 seconds 1 750 seconds Auto Manual xe 4 MWB Auto Manual SS NOS Self timer 1 second 8 seconds Photo quality 3 modes STANDARD FINE NO COMP Number of storable photos 2032 x 1536 approx 10 8 0 with an 8MB Memory card 1024 x 768 approx 43 32 3 STANDARD FINE NO COMP 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 PAL Digital output connector Mini USB connector AC Power Adapter Charger AA V37 Power requirement U S A and Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz Other countries AC 110 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 3 6 V 0 77 A Camera DC 5 0 V 1 5 A Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C when charging 10 C to 35 C Dimensions 68 W mm x 38 H mm x 110 D mm Weight Approx 23
29. d battery making sure that it is oriented correctly 3 Close the battery cover and slide it back Removing the Battery 1 Slide the battery cover slightly to open 2 Remove the battery 20N GETTING STARTED cont 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 ER Power lamp FT AC adapter AA V37 DC cord Open the connector cover on the rear of the NOTES camera Make sure to use the provided AC adapter AA aaaaaaasasasassasasasasasasasasasas V37 Connect the DC cord to the DC input Do not attempt to use an AC adapter for a video connector camera or other electronic device with this Len nL e S camera Differences in voltage levels can damage Connect the DC cord to the DC input the camera connector on the AC adapter Use the AC adapter in order to safely format Memory cards delete pictures or send pictures to a connected personal computer Cae Connect the power cord to a power outlet e The power lamp lights mm EN 2 1 Attaching the Hand strap Attaching the Lens Cover Pass one end of the strap through the mounting hole on the lens cover 1 2 Pass the other end through the loop 7 Pass one end of the hand strap through the 3 Attach the strap of the lens cov
30. d is disconnected during use of the camera shooting or playback may become impossi ble and the image data may become corrupt open the camera s chassis disassemble or modify the unit allow inflammables water or metallic objects to enter the unit remove the batteries or disconnect the power supply while the power is on 2 Avoid using the unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust in places subject to soot or steam such as near a cooking stove in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas etc in places subject to extremely high over 40 C or extremely low under 0 C tempera tures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C in places where humidity is extremely low below 35 or extremely high above 80 in direct sunlight in a closed car in summer near a heater 4 To opiate the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet z drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods carry it by holding the lens Be sure to hold the main unit with both hands swing it excessively when using the hand strap SSS htetF EN C32 Built
31. d when an attempt is made to print while no printer is connected PICTURE WITH NO FRAME IS SELECTED SELECT PICTURE WITH FRAME This message is displayed when no frame has been selected but the paper that is loaded does not permit the no frame specification TRANSMISSION ERROR Communications error occurred between the camera and the printer SET PAPER TRAY The paper tray has not been inserted REPLACE BATTERY The battery is low on power PRINTER SYSTEM ERROR This message is displayed when printing cannot be performed S6en Power source Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Relative humidity Storage temperature LCD screen Storage media CCD Focal distance Lens Video Recording format Sensitivity Iris value F value Exposure control Exposure compensation Minimum subject distance Light measurement system Flash Recommended distance for flash Shutter speed White balance Focus SPECIFICATIONS DCB5V 4 0 W when the LCD screen is off 5 6 W when the LCD screen is on 101 W mm x 67 H mm x 59 D mm except protruding parts Approx 290 g without a Memory card and battery 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 2 0 inch polysilicon TFT 200 000 pixels SmartMedia 3 3V up to 64MB 3 34 million pixels 3 24 million valid pixels 1 1 8 square pixels primary color filter interlace s
32. de In this mode the camera automatically sets the brightness the shutter speed the focus and the white balance M To shoot photos in manual mode In this mode you can set the brightness the shutter speed the focus and the white balance manually M To shoot video You can shoot up to 20 seconds of video with a screen size of 160 x 120 This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e mail mm EN 2 Z 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 EY M or M when shooting with the zoom function ZOOM lever Set ZOOM lever to W wide angle You can shoot a wider angle Set ZOOM lever to T telephoto You can shoot a distant subject in closeup RE NOTE With this camera you can set the AF autofocus AE auto exposure sensor point to either SPOT or MULTI Switch to SPOT if the camera focuses on the background when you zoom in for a closeup gt pg 43 28e BASIC OPERATION cont 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 you
33. e HOWEVER INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Software also includes the associated materials and any modification upgrade and update of the Software granted to You by JVC END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 1 Copyright Ownership a Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No Setup will close To install Video Flayerl D you must accept this agreement lt Back Yes No Choose Destination Location El Setup wil install Video Player1 0 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder You can choose not to install Video Player1 0 by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder C Program Files Video Player1 Browse Setup Complete Setup has finished copying files to your computer Before you can use the program you must restart Windows or your computer C No wil restart my computer later Remove ary disks from their dives and then click Finish to complete setup Sending Image File to Computer en 1 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 r pg 22 It is recommended to protect
34. e If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight 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 Serious malfunctioning l malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer 90 en INDEX P Adding Special Effects 54 Pixel Shift Mode cc 2 46 Attaching the Hand strap 21 Playing Back Still Pictures 31 Attaching the Lens Cover 21 Power dials cases doves ceed 14 B Printing a PiCture c lt 60 Printing by DPOF Setting 62 BEEP VOL 9 11201001652020 E TRN 65 Protec
35. e A V button to select THIS PIC and then press the EXE button To protect all pictures select ALL and then press the EXE button then press the EXE button e protection indicator appears e To unlock the protection press the EXE button again shooting Turn the Power dial to EY M or M for STILL PROTECT ON OFF EXE RETURN EXE To protect a selected picture 1 Select SELECT in step 3 in the left column and then press the EXE button 2 Press the A V lt P button to select the picture e The 6 indexed picture screen appears that you wish to protect and then press the EXE button e E protection indicator appears NOTES Protected picture will be deleted if the Memory card on which it is stored is reformatted Important pictures that must be saved should be transferred to a personal computer and stored there Deleting Pictures en D3 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 STILL DELETE THIS PIC ALL EXE SELECT 63 Turn the Power dial to e Hold down the Lock button while turning the Power dial e The playback picture appears on the LCD screen e The STILL DELETE screen appears e To delete a video file select V DELETE
36. er to the hand mounting hole strap 2 Pass the other end through the loop NOTES Do not turn on the camera when the lens cover is attached Doing so could result in the damage to the lens part Make sure to attache the lens cover when the camera Is not in use Make sure to use the optional lens cleaning paper to clean fingerprints from the lens surface and to clean the lens after shooting with the camera in warm humid locations by the seaside in the mountains etc Store the camera in a well ventilated location with little dust or debris 22a 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 Open the Memory card cover e Slide the knob and then pull the cover 2 Insert the Memory card e Insert the card so that the contact surface is facing up and the notch on the card is on the right e Do not touch the contact surface on the card 3 Close the Memory card cover e Slide the knob to lock the cover NOTES There are two types of Memory cards the 3 3V type which is indicated by a notch on the right side and the 5V type which is indicated by a notch on the left side This camera uses only Memory cards 3 3V with a notch on the right side The maximum memory card capacity that can be used with this camera is 64MB To avoid damage to the Memory card do not drop o
37. ferent methods for playing back a video on J Loor IRE SECTION FOR Windows cont 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 pg 71 Shut Down Click the Start button e The Start Menu bar appears Point the cursor to Program J lt J fm Programs Point the cursor to Video Player Favorites T Click the Video Player e The Video Player window opens k Click the Open button then select the video file EJ Outlook Express A MultiMedia Navigator Je e The sound is not included in the video file recorded with this camera Do not change the volume setting Doing so changes the volume setting of your computer e Select the file with the extension jmm BJ Windows Explorer aaaaaaaaaaaaaasaasasasasasasasssssssssasiIasassssa OKI LPR Utility gt Click the B button 53 Adobe Acrobat e Playback of the video starts C1 FdiXeoxE AU eA CBA Time indicator Video screen Title display Open button if Video Player Stop button Play button Exit button Pause button SSS LU 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
38. h QuickTime translation Select the QuickTime Player in the dialog SimpleSound with QuickTime translation box then click the Open button lt 0 SimpleText with QuickTime translation A 3 Click the gt button x Show only recommended choices e Playback of the video starts e For details on the basic operation of QuickTime Player or Movie Player refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh or visit the website of Apple F ERT Computer NOTE Do not use PC Exchange to register jmm files In some cases it is not possible to play back a jmm file that was copied from a DOS formatted floppy disk 00 00 13 Play button 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 7 Double click the System Folder icon e The System Folder opens 2 Double click the Extensions folder icon e The Extensions folder opens 3 Drag the JVC Video Decoder icon to Trash then drop the icon there e l you want to delete the file completely empty the trash PrintMonitor Documents Apple Menu Items Appearance Extensions Finder 164 items 2 39 GB available dete roait Ta Internet Config Extension lomega Driver BA iso 966 L2 FA KODAK PRECISION
39. he surface with a soft cloth FORMAT MEMORY CARD This message is displayed if a Memory card that is not yet formatted has been inserted Format the memory card NOW EDITING This message is displayed when editing processing is in progress NOW RECORDING This message is displayed when picture data is being saved to a Memory card NOW DELETING This message is displayed when picture data is being deleted PROTECTED This message is displayed when an attempt is made to delete the picture that is currently being displayed and which is protected NOW FORMATTING This message is displayed while a Memory card is being formatted ENOO 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 NO PAPER This message is displayed when there is no paper in the paper tray PLEASE WAIT This message is displayed until operation is cancelled when the temperature rises or cancellation is requested PRINTER IS NOT CONNECTED This message is displaye
40. hoot 2 continuous photos Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e MANUAL appears on the LCD panel Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears 5 Press the lt P button to select ON screen Select MANUAL with the MODE switch 4 Press the A V button to select M DRIVE Press the DSP button to turn off the menu MANUAL SHOOTING cont CAMERA SETTING W BALANCE AUTO SENS 80 TELEPHOTO 1x M DRIVE Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half pressed The shoot standby lamp green flashes e To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting press the DSP button 8 Press the Shutter button all the way for over 1 second to take the picture e If the flash is set it will only flash for the first photo NOTES It is not possible to shoot continuous photos if the uncompressed picture quality is selected The picture appears dark when shooting at dark location inside a room etc P 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 CAMERA SETTING W BALANCE AUTO SENS 80 TEL
41. ich has been written in a Memory card with the DPOF setting conforms with this standard DPOF SET UP NEW RESET REVISE FOR ALL Press the A V button to select one of the DPOF settings and then press the EXE button Turn the Power dial to e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial NEW RESET S When there is no file that was set up Select DPOF with the MODE switch previously e DPOF SET appears on the LCD panel REVISE The DPOF SET UP screen appears on the When revising a file that was set up previ LCD screen ously FOR ALL When setting the same number of copies on the all pictures DPOF SET UP DPOF PRINT DPOF PRINT PRINT TOTAL 123 PRINT TOTAL 123 FRAME ON CANCEL SAVE ONLY CANCEL 4 Press the lt button to select a picture and Press the A V button to select SAVE ONLY press the A V button to enter the number of and then press the EXE button copies and then press the EXE button e The DPOF file is saved on the Memory card e The DPOF PRINT screen appears 5 Press the A V button to select FRAME OFF or FRAME ON and then press the EXE button e The printing starts as set in step 4 e NOW PRINTING appears Pressing the EXE button during printing cancels the printing e The total number of copies that have been set in step 4 is displayed To return to step 3 select CANCEL e After printing has finished the
42. 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 built in battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter for over 24 hours to charge the built in rechargeable battery Before using the camera again set the date time Note that it is possible to use the camera without setting the date time LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on the bottom 2 To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth 3 Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use These are not malfunc tions e While using the camera the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e l you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot How To Handle A CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surfac
43. ing the delete operation O4 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 DATE OFF NEXT a RETURN 3 3 To add special effects to the picture that is currently displayed press the EXE button 1 Turn the Power dial to e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e To select a picture press the DSP button In the 6 indexed screen press the lt D button 2 Select EDIT with the MODE switch to select a picture and then press the DSP e The EDIT screen appears button 4 Press the A V button to select EFFECT EFFECT l DATE OFF NEXT EXE RETURN TEE SEPIA or NEGA e Press the lt 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 7 Press the A V button to select NEXT and then press the EXE button e NOW EDITING appears then FILE screen will appear aij PRINT OVERWRITE SAVE CANCEL Press the lt P button to select OFF B W Press the A V button to select OVERWRITE or SAVE and then press the EXE button e It is
44. intosh Open URL Close Select Open Movie from the File menu Page Setup Select the video file in the dialog box Print e Select the file with the extension jmm Quit Click the Convert button Click the gt button Ko H gt I0XG e Playback of the video starts Eject e The sound is not included in the video file fic sample3noaudio jmm recorded with this camera aa e For details on the basic operation of QuickTime Player or Movie Player refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh or visit the website of Apple Computer Create Show Preview 00 00 15 Play button 80en RE SECTION FOR Macintosh cont Easy Playback You can start playback easily by double clicking on k the icon of a video file Preparation Start Macintosh sample 1 j mm Make sure that you installed the JVC Video Decoder in advance pg 77 Send the video file that you want to play back to A Could not find the application program that created the computer pg 78 the document named sample1jmm eee To open the document select an alternate program 1 Double clicking on the icon of a video file with or without translation e Select the file with the extension jmm AOL 4 0 with QuickTime translation Apple DVD Player with QuickTime translation ni R s QuickTime Player wit
45. is at an angle or which is blurry Press the button smoothly from the half press position to the full press position when taking pictures l you have pressed the Shutter button halfway and then release it the camera will perform the autofocus operation again the next time that you press the Shutter button halfway l you press the Shutter button all the way instead of halfway a picture can be taken after focusing automatically 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 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod 7 Align the screw hole on the bottom of the camera with the screw on the tripod 2 Turn the screw on the tripod to secure the camera in place e Adjust the screw and the length of the legs so that the camera does not wobble at all NOTE Use only tripods not equipped with a stud that prevents the camera from rotating Using a Tripod en 20 Use your left hand to hold the camera also Hold your arms firmly against your body Spread your legs apart slightly and adopt a firm s
46. 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 Turn the Power dial to Ml or M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button Power dial e The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half pressed 2 Press the Exposure control button and The shoot standby lamp green flashes then press the lt gt button within 3 seconds e To display the image on the LCD screen e Press the button to cycle through the while shooting press the DSP button following modes ey a ya eee 2 1 5 gt 1 0 gt 0 5 gt 0 gt 0 5 gt 4 Press the Shutter button all the way to take 1 0 gt 1 5 2 0 the picture Darker to brighter e Press the lt button to cycle through the modes in the opposite direction 38en White Balance Adjustment MANUAL SHOOTING cont 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 Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while t
47. key while dragging the file to the destination Double click on the DCVI video or DCIM Copy the necessary files from the DCVI NOTES When a file is being accessed from a personal computer the flash standby lamp red will flash Never disconnect the USB cable while the flash standby lamp red is flashing The personal computer is sometimes unable to recognize the device that is connected via a USB cable Therefore when the copy of files has been finished disconnect the USB cable and then control the camera with the MODE switch Power dial etc Sending a video by e mail You can easily send the copied video file as an attachment through your normal e mail system NOTE To open the video file which is sent by e mail you need a JVC Video Decoder to expand the compressed file You can also download the JVC Video Decoder at our website http www jvc victor co jp english download index e html SSS let en 79 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 rz pg 77 Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer gt pg 78 Double click on the QuickTime Player icon New Player 3N e The QuickTime Player is nomally provided Open Movie 0 with Mac
48. l to turn the power on and off and to change the mode of the camera O Shoot standby lamp green c pg 30 The camera is ready to shoot a photo when this lamp changes from flashing to steadily on Connectors cover Refer to the Connectors on the right O Flash standby lamp red gt pg 33 The flash is ready when this lamp changes from flashing to steadily on LCD screen c pg 15 The photo subject playback picture is displayed on this screen Hand strap lens cover mount c pg 21 This is used to attach the hand strap or a lens cover Battery cover tr pg 19 Open this cover to replace the battery O Tripod mount hole pg 25 Use this hole to mount the camera on a tripod Use a tripod that does not have a rotation stopper Memory card cover pg 22 Open this cover to install remove a Memory card Connectors VIDEO PRINTER E DIGITAL E o Pull the cover to open VIDEO output connector r pg 58 This is to connect to view picture on a TV O PRINTER output connector c pg 59 This is to connect an optional printer GV SP2 to the camera via an optional cable DIGITAL output connector r pg 68 76 This is to connect the camera to a personal computer O DC input connector r pg 20 Power fr
49. lecting the preset options amp sree 4 or AUTO for the white balance adjustment follow the procedure described below to adjust the white balance manually CAMERA SETTING W BALANCE SENS TELEPHOTO M DRIVE AE AF CLEAR Select MWB in step 5 on page 38 NOTE The color balance that you set is retained in se memory until you set a different white balance Place a white sheet of paper about 30cm in under the MWB setting front of the lens N e The white paper should fill the screen Hold down the EXE button until the shoot standby lamp green starts flashing e The setting is completed when the shoot standby lamp green has stopped flashing e To redo the setting simply hold down the EXE button again 4 Press the DSP button to turn off the menu screen 400 MANUAL SHOOTING cont Sensitivity Setting You can change the camera s sensitivity setting when shooting at dark place or where you can not use the flash CAMERA SETTING W BALANCE AUTO TELEPHOTO M DRIVE AE AF CLEAR Turn the Power dial to M NOTES The sensitivity settings are ISO compliant The noise may appear and increase on the LCD screen at the shooting if the sensitivity setting has Select MANUAL with the MODE switch changed e MANUAL appears on the LCD panel e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Press the DSP button until
50. lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button 3 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture e The flash lights and the flash standby lamp red begins flashing e In red eye prevention mode the flash lights twice The first flash is designed to reduce the red eye effect The second flash is when the picture is actually taken NOTES Though the image on the LCD screen may appear dark there is no problem with the recorded image When the flash is turned on the iris value is set to F2 8 3 8 automatically When shooting with the flash it is not possible to set the iris and exposure manually Do not press the Shutter button while the flash is being charged 4 34 en Manual Focus You can focus to the subject manually MANUAL SHOOTING Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Press the FOCUS button and then press the lt gt button within two seconds e Press the lt D 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 Press the A V button to focus Press the A button to lengthen the focal distance Press the V button to reduce the focal distance 2 4m 8ft Sets the focus to this distance Sets the focus to infinity AF C Auto Focus Continu
51. lick on the CD ROM icon for the loaded CD File Edt View Go Favorites Help e f l a p Hee PM Mp BE ay Address 9 D AvPLay x loon pwi ere Select an item to view its description E My Computer Welcome xi Welcome to the Video Playert 0 Setup program This program wil install Video Player1 0 on your computer Itis strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and intemational treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penales and wil be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Cancel Software License Agreement El Please read the folowing License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement Important ES Please carefully read this End User License Agreement Agreement before instaling or using the Video Player Software on your PC The right to use the Software is lgranted by Victor Company of Japan Limited JVC to You only on the condition that You agree to the following Agreement If You do not agree to the terms of the Agreement you may not install the Software any mor
52. mode it is recommended to use a Memory card with the capacity more than 16MB It takes a few seconds until the shooting finishes because this mode uses the exposure twice Do not move the object and the camera until the shooting finishes completely ASen MANUAL SHOOTING cont 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 Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Select NR PRO S with the MODE switch e NR PRO S appears on the LCD panel 3 Confirm that the self timer is set to 1 second 4 Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button e To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting press the DSP button 5 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture e The shoot standby lamp green goes off when the shooting has finished NOTES Due to large memory files created when shooting a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode it is recommended to use a Memory card with the capacity more than 16MB It takes a few seconds until the shooting finishes because this mode uses the exposure 8 times Do not move the object and the camera un
53. n all the way to take the picture e The shoot standby lamp green goes off when the shooting has finished NOTES The picture size is automatically set to 2032 x 1536 with this mode Due to large memory files created when shooting a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode it is recommended to use a Memory card with the capacity more than 16MB It takes a few seconds until the shooting finishes because this mode uses the exposure twice Do not move the object and the camera until the shooting finishes completely DR Pro Still Wide Range Mode en 47 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 Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Select DR PRO S with the MODE switch DR PRO S appears on the LCD panel 3 Confirm that the self timer is set to 1 second Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button e To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting press the DSP button 5 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture e The shoot standby lamp green goes off when the shooting has finished NOTES Due to large memory files created when shooting a picture of uncompressed quality in this
54. n of the picture e Press the lt P button repeatedly to cycle through up gt right down or Select STILL PB with the MODE switch and e lefi then confirm that the file has been saved e Select the up side of the picture c pg 31 T up right a Aw Sm lt left J down Inputting the Calendar mmmG eNO You can display the calendar when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer 1 5 4 2000 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 24 25 26 27 28 CALENDAR YEAR EFFECT MONTH CALENDAR DIRECTION NEXT EXE END RETURN EXE RETURN Perform steps 1 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures then press the lt gt button to select CALEN DAR then press the EXE button e The CALENDAR screen appears then press the lt P button to select the year then press the lt D button to select the month and then press the lt P button to select the direction of the picture e Press the lt button repeatedly to cycle through T up gt right J down or lt left e Select the up side of the picture Refer to the illustration in step 3 on page 56 Press the A V button to select DATE and Press the A V button to select NEXT and Press the A V button to select YEAR and Press the A V button to select M
55. n press the EXE button e The SET UP screen returns NOTES The date and time that are set are stored in memory powered by the backup battery The backup battery is recharged when the camera is connected to a power source such as the AC adapter for at least 24 hours The clock will not function if the minutes are not set The date and time display are stored in memory only as shooting information The date and time are not recorded in the image itself SS htF en67 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 html USB Driver for Windows Macintosh Video Player for Windows JVC Video Decoder for Macintosh 68en Operating Environment 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 Minimum hard disk space requirement 1MB The system requirements information is not a guarantee that provided software applications will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements
56. not possible to overwrite the file when the remaining memory of the Memory card is not enough You can also add date or calendar informa tion to a file pg 56 57 e You can print the file that you have added special effects rz pg 60 Select STILL PB with the MODE switch and then confirm that the file has been saved c pg 31 56en Inputting the Date You can display the date when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer PLAYBACK cont EFFECT OFF PRINT STYLE DMY OVERWRITE NEXT EXE END EXE SAVE RETURN EXE RETURN EXE CANCEL Perform steps 1 3 on the page 54 before the a Press the A V button to select STYLE and following procedures then press the lt P button to select YMD MDY or DMY 1 Press the A V button to select DATE and n eee Ty nae any Oa RT awe es then press the lt P button to select ON Press the A V button to select END and then press the EXE button e NOW EDITING appears then FILE screen will appear 2 Press the A V button to select NEXT and then press the EXE button e The DATE screen appears Press the A V button to select OVERWRITE or SAVE and then press the EXE button You can print the file that you have added special effects 7 pg 60 3 Press the A V button to select DIRECTION and then press the lt button to select the directio
57. nter 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 When connecting the printer cable make sure to confirm the shape of the plug 6 O EN PRINT cont 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 Turn the Power dial to 3 To print the picture that is currently displayed e Hold the Lock button down while turning the press the EXE button Power dial e To select a picture press the DSP button In the 6 indexed screen press the lt gt button Select EDIT with the MODE switch to select a picture and then press the DSP e EDIT appears on the LCD panel button e You can print the pictures with special effects date or calendar c pg 54 57 EFFECT OFF PRINT DATE 0FF OVERWRITE NEXT 7 EXE SAVE RETURN EXE CANCEL 4 5 then press the EXE button e The FILE screen will appear then press the EXE button e The PRINT SET UP screen appears 6 then press the lt button to set the number of copies
58. o take the picture e The composed image is stored in the Memory card NOTES Due to large memory files created when shooting a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode it is recommended to use a Memory card with the capacity more than 16MB l any portion of the subject is white clothing for example that portion of the subject will also be replaced with the background picture l the subject is dark the region that is combined with the background may appear to change when the Shutter button is pressed However the actual image that is recorded conforms with the composition settings that were in effect before the Shutter button was pressed 46s 6M Pro Still Pixel Shift Mode MANUAL SHOOTING cont 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 Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Select 6M PRO S with the MODE switch 6M PRO S appears on the LCD panel 3 Confirm that the self timer is set to 1 second Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button e To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting press the DSP button 5 Press the Shutter butto
59. oise Reduction Mode 2548 Video SHOOTING ss setite Ries ts 01010301260 tia nach hte chad ae elisa es 49 PLAYBACK 50 VidEO Playback rigter toi 11 x1 G 0 x35 083 Ea EEA NE ENE TAE 50 Display Mode during Playback 6 611111 11 1 E1 11 111111 11 H n ng t 51 Brightness Adjustment of LCD SCreen 2S 212112121 4111 21112 18111 1 re 51 Protecting Pictures av 02 Deleting Pictures 53 Adding Special Effects 54 Inputting the Date Inputting the Calendar we DF Connecting the Cameratora TMES s60 i0u 20us0G 0i N 5100165 L 6 0411614031046 626 58 mm en PRINT 59 Connecting the Camera to a Printer cvc iscsc cceccscscevescctcicgcaceatetaveet cssutgca dese sdeataveedangenentsede 59 Printing a Picture Printing by DPOF Setting SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu sccccscscsssssssesscuseorsssesssseesssensuansenssseveessenseeees 64 Setting the Date and TITI6 s x52 ena sazesttsteesanessbyctacnstdhegencozeetutzenchapednn ston Asera 66 SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows 67 SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh 75 TROUBLESHOOTING 82 SPECIFICATIONS 86 CAUTIONS 88 INDEX 90 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES AC power adapter Battery BN V37 charger AA V37 USB cable Video cable Memory card 3 3V type Hand strap Lens cover aF ZA
60. om the provided AC adapter AA V37 is input here through a DC cord 14a LCD Panel ORS AND INDICATORS cont Indicator of initial settings having been O Timer mode indicator r pg 32 changed This indicator is displayed if the Self timer This indicator is displayed if the initial button has been pressed and the timer settings have been changed mode has been set to either 1 second or Mode display 8 seconds Displays the current mode Macro mode indicator r pg 36 Remaining battery power This indicator is displayed if the macro indicator button has been pressed and the macro This bar graph gives a rough indication of mode has been turned on how much battery power is remaining Remaining photos counter O Flash indicator c pg 33 This indicates how many photos can still This indicator is displayed if the flash be taken button has been pressed and a mode that generates a flash auto forced on or red eye prevention has been set Power Dial and Mode Display The mode display appears on the LCD panel and screen when the Power dial is set to certain position Refer to the chart below for each mode Press the DSP button to display the image when the Power dial is set to EY M or W Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Power dial po
61. oris caat vb x 46 soba EE E AEE aa Inserting the Memory Card d Formatting a Memory CarC 5 22 12121111 3191211111 1 111 1 2121 TH H10 H0 gi BASIC OPERATION VICWRI TT S121 542 1105 0008101015 00825980141 56V0161 011060655614 188 014150136506 bad sa 00054322505 abet 24 INIA IN Shutter Button 24 Good Photography Posture 25 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod ste 20 Selecting the Shooting Mode 26 ZOOM Shooting es Selecting the Picture Size 28 Selecting the Picture Quality 29 Full Auto Shooting 30 Playing Back Still Pictures seal Self TimMer merotan Cy Fl sh SNO Ee orei TEENS EAE S AEA VN E A cha 4 Senet tee a tuy 33 MANUAL SHOOTING 34 Manial s FOCUS Ss iesreryniiriri nsir a E aR EEEE IEEE EEEE ENNER 34 Iris Setting 35 Macro Shooting 36 Exposure Control 37 White Balance Adjustment 38 Manual White Balance Adjustment 39 Sensitivity SettIng chia 40 Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting 41 Shooting Continuous Photos iA Changing the AE AF Area 43 Restoring the Default Settings 44 Collage Mode 45 6M Pro Still Pixel Shift Mode 46 DR Pro Still Wide Range Mode 47 NR Pro Still N
62. ous While the Shutter button is half pressed the camera will continue to focus on the subject automatically Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button e To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting press the DSP button 4 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture NOTES Focus manually in the following circumstances When shooting a low contrast subject such as a flat wall or a blue sky When there is an obstacle such as a wire fence between a subject and the camera When shooting a subject that has a very fine pattern or a perfectly regular pattern When shooting a subject under flickering illumination including fluorescent light or when dark mg teh En DD Iris Setting You can adjust the depth of field and the shutter speed by setting the F value manually Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e The camera will continue to focus on the s subject while the button is half pressed Press the Iris button and then press the lt l gt The shoot standby lamp green flashes button within two seconds e To display the image on the LCD screen e Press the lt button repeatedly to cycle while shooting press the DSP button through the following modes E E TS PROGRAM F2 8 3 8 gt F5 6 gt F8 F11 4 Press the Shut
63. ovided CD ROM to the CD ROM Double click on the loaded CD ROM icon Drag the JVC Video Decoder icon to the Click the OK button when the dialog box Video Decoder System Folder Apple Extras Assistants Utilities This item needs to be stored in the Extensions folder in order to be available to the computer Put JVC Video Decoder into the Extensions folder T File Edit View EE Empty Trash Eject E Erase Disk Restart Z6 Sending Image File to Computer ARE SECTION FOR Macintosh cont 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 r pg 22 It is recommended to protect the important files in advance pg 52 Turn the Power dial to e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Select USB MODE with the MODE switch e USB MODE appears on the LCD panel Connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable c pg 75 e The untitled icon appears on the desktop of the computer Double click on the untitled icon still picture folder video or DCIM still picture folder to the desktop of the computer e To copy a file in easy way hold down the option
64. perature when used and the batteries that 2 Press the A V button to select QUALITY were used e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e The SET UP screen appears Press the lt button to select either FINE STANDARD or NO COMP mode e The new picture quality mode is set e Turn the Power dial for shooting or other operations 4 Turn the Power dial to EY or M for shooting 301 BASIC OPERATION cont 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 Power dial Shoot standby lamp green Turn the Power dial to EY NOTES The image on the LCD screen becomes still while the shoot standby lamp green flashes It takes a little while to store the picture in the Memory card e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e The camera turns on in full auto mode 2 Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button e Look through the finder e The camera will automatically focus on the subject while the shutter button is half pressed e The shoot standby lamp green flashes Once focus is attained the lamp changes from flashing to on e To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting press the DSP button 3 Press the Shutter button all the way
65. personal computer on and then connect the USB cable SS ltete en 69 Installing the USB Driver Aa Hen ae Wea i This wizard searches for new drivers for For details on the basic operation of Windows 98 refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or Windows 98 USB Printer A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Preparation Start Windows 98 l you are running other software close that software Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar J Cancel Turn the Power dial to e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Select USB MODE with the MODE switch e USB MODE appears on the LCD panel What do you want Windows to do Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want Connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable pg 68 e The Add New Hardware Wizard window will appear Load the provided CD ROM to the CD ROM drive lt Back Cancel Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search I Floppy disk drives Click the Next button Click the Next button I Specify a location Confirm that CD ROM drive has been
66. r needs QUALITY BEEP VOL Q REVIEW FORMAT DATE TIME Turn the Power dial to SET Approximate number of pictures that can be stored when using 8MB 16MB Memory card e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial FRAME QUALITY 8MB 16MB e The SET UP screen appears NO COMP 1 2 Press the A V button to select FRAME 2032 x 1536 FINE 8 16 STANDARD 10 20 Press the lt gt button to select either 2032 x NO COMP 3 6 1536 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480 1024 x 768 FINE 32 64 e The frame size is set STANDARD 43 86 e Turn the Power dial for shooting or other operations NO COMP 8 16 640 x 480 FINE 65 130 Turn the Power dial to EY or M for STANDARD 37 174 shooting NOTE The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the shooting condition SS let 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 SET UP FRAME 2032X1536 FNE BEEP VOL HIGH Q REVIEW ON FORMAT EXE DATE TIME EXE 1 Turn the Power dial to SET NOTE The number of pictures that can be stored will vary according to the images that are shot the conditions under which the camera was used the tem
67. r strike the Memory card against hard objects To protect the entire content of the Memory card after shooting peel and stick a write protect sticker as shown in the right Removing the Memory Card 1 Open the Memory card cover e Slide the knob and then pull the cover 2 Remove the Memory card Push on the card to remove it GETTING STARTED Contact surface Where the write protect sticker is placed mg EN 2D Formatting a Memory Card l 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 EXE button Lock button A V button Power dial SET UP FRAME 2032x1536 QUALITY FINE BEEP VOL HIGH Q REVIEW 0N LEXE FORMAT E DATE TIME Make sure to use the provided AC adapter AA V37 to power the camera when formatting a 4 Press the A V button to select YES Memory card c pg 20 1 When the message FORMAT MEMORY Press the EXE button CARD appears turn the Power dial to SET e NOW FORMATTING appears Do not turn off the power or perform any other operations while formatting is in progress e The SET UP screen appears e The formatting starts and the contents of Sa ET S ENEO memory are erased When formatting is completed the SET UP screen appears e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power di
68. reen can cause splotches in the image If you remove the pressure from the LCD screen it will return to normal after a while The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely precise technology and over 99 99 of the pixels will be normal but less than 0 01 will be either always off or always on The protect seal may be placed on the Memory card If the data on the Memory card has been backed up on a personal computer remove the seal and format the card This is not a malfunction There is no problem with the recorded images 84 en TROUBLE SHOOTING cont Error Messages for the camera Error messages appear on the LCD screen Messages Contents 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 SET DATE TIME The date has not yet been set Set the date WRITE PROTECTION The Memory card is write protected Check the contents of the card and then either replace this memory card with a new one or remove the protect sticker NO VALID IMAGE This message is displayed if the Power dial is set to when there are no pictures stored in the Memory card NO MEMORY CARD This message is displayed if no Memory card has been inserted Insert a Memory card Otherwise there are dust finger prints etc on the contact surface on the Memory card Clean t
69. ressed quality Image position indicator Indicates the current position of the displayed image in the memory Jindicator pg 62 Appears for a picture for which DPOF was set O f indicator pg 53 Appears for a picture selected for deletion O B indicator c pg 52 Appears for a protected picture 16en Menu Screens VNECTORS AND INDICATORS cont SET UP Menu Screen Turn the Power dial to SET to display the SET UP screen SET UP FRAME 2032X1536 QUALITY FINE BEEP VOL HIG Q REVIEW FORMAT EXE DATE TIME EXE Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of operation r pg 28 r pg 29 c pg 65 c pg 65 pg 23 r pg 66 CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen Turn the Power dial to M then press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears To turn off the menu screen press the DSP button CAMERA SETTING W BALANCE AUTO SENS 80 TELEPHOTO Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of operation c pg 38 c pg 40 rz pg 41 gt pg 42 tz pg 43 r pg 44 CAMERA SETTING Confirmaton Screen Turn the Power dial to M then press the DSP button to turn on the LCD screen and hold down the EXE button The CAMERA SETTING confirmation screen is displayed while the EXE button is held down The confirmation screen will not appear
70. sition LCD panel On screen display SET UP Displays the SET UP menu STILL PB Displays the playback image CAM AUTO Displays the image MANUAL Displays the image VIDEO Displays the image On screen Display en lO During Shooting During Shooting Flash indicator Y c 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 O Macro mode indicator rz pg 36 Appears when the macro button has been pressed and the macro mode has been turned on Indicator of initial settings having been changed gt Appears when the initial settings have been changed When the EXE button is pressed the changed settings are displayed O Timer mode indicator rz pg 32 Appears when the Self timer button has been pressed and the timer mode has been set to either 1 second or 8 seconds Date display pg 66 Depending on the setting there are three different types of date displays Year Month Day Month Day Year and Day Month Year During Playback During Playback Picture size indicator r pg 28 E 640 x 480 E 1024 x 768 L 2032 x 1536 Picture quality indicator r pg 29 amp standard quality fine quality Hf uncomp
71. sonal computer on and then connect the USB cable Z6 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 l you are running other software close that software drive Double click on Driver folder USB Storage Shim E icons to the System Folder then drop the icon there appears Restart the computer Load the provided CD ROM to the CD ROM Double click on the loaded CD ROM icon Drag the JVC USB Storage Driver and JVC Click the OK button when the dialog box VARE SECTION FOR Macintosh cont Di Driver JVC Yideo Decoder System Folder Apple Extras s Assistants Utilities These items need to be stored in the Extensions folder in order to be available to the computer Put these items into the Extensions folder i T File Edit View Eth Empty Trash Eject 3E Erase Disk Restart mm EN Z 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 l you are running other software close that software drive System Folder then drop the icon there appears Restart the computer GAUN Load the pr
72. tance We recommend use of a tripod in the circumstances described below in order to avoid problems caused by shaky hands We especially recommend the use of a tripod when using pixel shift mode wide range mode or noise reduction mode e Low shots Because it is difficult to assume a steady posture for a low shot the shot will frequently be on a slant or blurred by shaky hands e Dark locations When shooting in a location that prohibits the use of a flash such as in a museum the shutter speed is reduced which increases the likelihood of problems caused by shaky hands s Shooting a distant object through the telephoto feature Because the telephoto feature makes a small distant space appear larger even the slightest movement of the camera can cause blurring Shooting an extreme closeup Because a nearby object appears very large when shot in a closeup the slightest movement in your body or hand can result in a blurred image 26en BASIC OPERATION cont Selecting the Shooting Mode The Power dial is used to switch among three shooting modes EY M and M LCD panel Lock button Power dial Mode display EX CAM AUTO M MANUAL M VIDEO Select the shooting mode with the Power dial Turn the Power dial to one of the following modes 1 depending on your needs e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial EN To shoot photos in full auto mo
73. ter button all the way to take PROGRAM the picture e The F value is the iris value which controls the amount of light that reaches the camera s NOTE image sensor When shooting a night scene select for e Smaller the F value is faster the shutter speed W BALANCE gt pg 38 becomes Larger the F value is slower the shutter speed becomes e Larger the F value is deeper the depth of field becomes e In PROGRAM mode the iris value and the shutter speed are calculated and set auto matically by the camera 36 Macro Shooting MANUAL SHOOTING cont 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 Turn the Power dial to EY M or V e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial No 4 is displayed on the LCD panel e The zooming is set to the widest angle automatically e The subject is displayed on the LCD screen To turn off the Macro mode press the Macro button again 3 Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the size of the subject Press the Macro button Point the lens at the subject and half press the Shutter button e The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half pressed The shoot standby lamp green flashes 5 Press the Shutter button all the way to take the picture mm TOYA Exposure Control If the subject
74. the important files in advance 7 pg 52 Turn the Power dial to e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e USB MODE appears on the LCD panel the provided USB cable rz pg 68 My Computer window still picture folder Double click on the 100jvcgc folder Copy the necessary files from 100jvcgc folder to the desktop of the computer Select USB MODE with the MODE switch Connect the camera to the computer using Double click on the Removable Disk in the Double click on the DCVI video or DCIM NOTES When a file is being accessed from a personal computer the flash standby lamp red will flash Never disconnect the USB cable while the flash standby lamp red is flashing The personal computer is sometimes unable to recognize the device that is connected via a USB cable Therefore when the copy of files has been finished disconnect the USB cable and then control the camera with the MODE switch Power dial etc Sending a video by e mail You can easily send the copied video file as an attachment through your normal e mail system NOTE To open the video file which is sent by e mail you need a Video Player to expand the com pressed file You can also download the Video Player at our website http www jvc victor co jp english download index e html 72eN Basic Playback There are several dif
75. til the shooting finishes completely Video Shooting en 49 The camera can record a maximum of 20 seconds of video The size of the recorded video file is approxi mately 200 KB This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e mail 1 Turn the Power dial to V e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e VIDEO appears on the LCD panel e 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 e The flash standby lamp red lights during the video shooting e Video shooting will stop automatically after about 20 seconds 3 Press the Shutter button again to stop the video shooting before 20 seconds are up e While the video file is stored in the Memory card the flash standby lamp red flashes and then goes off when the recording has finished Do not operate the camera while the light flashes NOTES It is not possible to record the sound when shooting video It is not possible to use the flash for video shooting It will take for a while to store a video file on a Memory card You can change the settings of Manual Focus c pg 34 Iris Setting pg 35 Exposure Control tz pg 37 Macro Shooting c pg 36 and Self Timer c pg 32 You can change the settings of White Balance Adjustment gt pg 38 Sensitivi
76. ting Pictures 53 c Q CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen O REVIEW v1 x1 E E taeda ea 65 Changing the AE AF Area Charging the Battery S Collage Mode s16 505104207606 16805386 006436008 Selecting the Picture Quality Connecting the Camera to a Power Selecting the Picture Size URGE ls ETA ch ets al che att tar 20 Selecting the Shooting Mode 26 Connecting the Camera to a TV 98 Self Timer ensena n EAEn D Sensitivity Setting osans dinee SET UP Menu Screen Deleting Pictures 53 Setting the Date and Time Display Mode during Playback Shoot standby lamp c E Shooting Continuous Photos Error Messages ccccccccvvvvcrrrrr Shutter BUON naseiani s Exposure Control Software Section for Macintosh 75 Software Section for Windows 67 r x U Fl sh SR N gunea 0214080112 2 E18 5E 3 Formatting a Memory Card USB Connection E EE h5 68 75 Full Auto Shooting cc ccccccccc USin ga TPO i 25x 2i75 112522 5 fetsonteseatea ten 25 l V Inputting the Calendiar ccss 57 Video Playback c 50 Iris 2000 35 Video Shooting fe Eg re RI a3 M5111 0779 24 L W EEDA Panel 1 8n m c 14
77. tion The LCD screen may be nearing the end of its operational life Contact your nearest JVC dealer Memory Full The MEMORY FULL message appears when the memory is full making it impossible to take any more pictures Either use a Memory card that has some free space in it or create some free space in memory by saving pictures to a personal computer and then deleting those pictures from the camera s memory Color noise appears in contours of This is not a malfunction There is no problem the subject on the LCD screen with the recorded images The power turned off while The power may turn off during flash photography attempting flash photography even if the remaining battery power is indicated to be at half of the battery capacity OOOO O O O 83 wmm _ smwamam race Others Cannot shoot photos even if the remaining photos counter shows number more than 0 The LCD screen is splotchy There are small bright or dark points on the LCD screen Cannot format a Memory card Colored bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen when displaying the sun or a bright light source 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 Make sure that you are not pressing on the surface of the LCD screen anywhere Pressure on the surface of the LCD sc
78. to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code C TE Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red l these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet NOTES The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter is on its bottom This camera is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of
79. to take the picture e The picture image is stored in the Memory card e The shoot standby lamp green goes off when the recording has finished 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 Normal Playback Turn the Power dial to e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial e STILL PB appears on the LCD panel 3 4 mode you wish to view NOTES To change the display mode during playback press the DSP button Press the DSP button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes e Full size screen with on screen display e Full size screen without on screen display e 6 indexed picture screen Playback is not possible if the picture has been processed by a personal computer other models of camera etc or the picture size is other than 2032 x 1536 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480 It takes a little while to display the photographed image on the LCD screen if a lot of images are recorded on the Memory card Select STILL PB with the MODE switch Press the DSP button to select the display Press the lt D button to select the picture that eno 1 Auto Playback 1 Turn the Power dial to e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial Select STILL PB with the MODE switch e STILL PB appears on the L
80. ty Setting gt pg 40 Changing the AE AF Area pg 43 and Restoring the Default Settings gt pg 44 50n Video Playback PLAYBACK You can watch the recorded video on the camera s LCD screen Turn the Power dial to Power dial e VIDEO PB appears on the LCD panel e The first frame of the video which has been most recently recorded appears on the LCD screen display and then press the EXE button e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Select VIDEO PB with the MODE switch Press the DSP button to switch to an indexed Press the A V lt P button to select the video e The still image of the selected video appears VIDEO PLAY 5 Press the EXE button to start playback e Playback of the video starts e To stop playback press the EXE button again e To select and play back another video press the DSP button while playback is in stop mode The indexed display will appear NOTES The camera may not be able to play back a video recorded by other models of camera The camera expands and plays back data that was compressed and stored in a memory card The data format is our own proprietary format The image may have a mosaic appearance When playing back a video that is shorter than 2 seconds the video is displayed as a still image This not a malfunction mm eno Display Mode during Playback To change the displ
81. urning the Power dial Select MANUAL with the MODE switch e MANUAL appears on the LCD panel Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears 4 Press the A V button to select W BALANCE Press the lt D button to select from among AUTO e wou ee MWB or xy 1W 7 3 7 e Select the preset that produces the best color for the subject that you wish to photograph AUTO Adjusts the white balance automati cally Select this option when shooting outside on a sunny day xe Select this option when shooting outside on a cloudy day s Select this option when shooting with video lights etc Select this opotion to photograph a subject with a white balance that was preset for that subject rz pg 39 x Select this opotion when shooting a night scene The shutter speed is automatically set to 1 750 seconds to 1 second CAMERA SETTING W BALANCE A SENS TELEPHOTO M DRIVE AE AF CLEAR Press the DSP button to turn off the menu screen NOTES When shooting a night scene with x mode focus to the subject manually It may not be able to attain focus in the auto focus mode If the shooting location is changed for example from indoors to outdooors it may take a little while for the white balance adjustment mg c EN c2 Manual White Balance Adjustment If you cannot achieve natural looking colors even after se
82. when the LCD screen is turned on without on screen display Iris cz pg 35 Focus rz pg 34 W BALANCE SENS TELEPHOTO M DRIVE Shutter speed automatic setting Exposure rz pg 37 en Z Playback Menu Screens Turn the Power dial to playback and then select each mode with the MODE switch The selected mode appears on the LCD screen STILL PLAYBACK pg 31 VIDEO PLAY VIDEO PLAY rz pg 50 USB MODE No displays pg 71 78 NOTE STILL PROTECT STILL PROTECT THIS PIC EXE ALL EXE SELECT EXE rz pg 52 VIDEO PROTECT VIDEO PROTECT THIS PIC EXE ALL EXE SELECT EXE rz pg 52 EDIT EFFECT OFF DATE JFF NEXT RETURN It is not possible to change the settings on the menu screen when the item s letters appear gray STILL DELETE STILL DELETE THIS PIC EXE ALL EXE SELECT EXE rz pg 53 VIDEO DELETE VIDEO DELETE THIS PIC EXE ALL EXE SELECT EXE rz pg 53 DPOF SET DPOF SET UP NEW RESET LEXE EXE F0R ALL rz pg 62 l6 Charging the Battery Charge the battery with the AC adapter provided Battery BN V37 Power outlet Power lamp Charging lamp Finish lamp Connect the AC adapter s power cord to a power outlet 1 2 e The Power lamp lights Install the battery e The Charging lamp
83. with the MODE switch 6 Press the DSP button to turn off the menu screen e MANUAL appears on the LCD panel Press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears 4 Press the A V button to select CLEAR Collage Mode en 49 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 COLLAGE Background Turn the Power dial to M e Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial N e COLLAGE appears on the LCD panel e The 3 indexed photos that have been taken previously are displayed on the LCD screen 3 Press the lt P button to select a background and then press the EXE button e The frame size is automatically selected for the background e You can select the frame size 2032 x 1536 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480 for a background e To change the backgrounds press the EXE button agian e It is not possible to use the collage function with pictures photographed by other models of camera Select COLLAGE with the MODE switch Subject Composed image Point the lens at the subject and then press the lt gt button to adjust the level of composi tion 4 The subject should be located in front of a white background such as a white wall You can also use the zoom function 5 Press the Shutter button all the way t
84. xposures 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 2 DR Pro Still Wide Range Mode c pg 47 This mode uses two exposures one with the exposure adjusted for the dark portions of the image and one with the exposure adjusted for the bright portions of the image By using the image data from both exposures it is possible to achieve a wide dynamic range that was previously impossible This mode avoids pictures where part of the image is blacked out or whited out which occurs easily with conventional digital cameras 3 NR Pro Still Noise Reduction Mode rz pg 48 This mode uses several exposures to collect a large amount of image information then extracts the signal components and eliminates the noise components This mode eliminates electronic noise which occurs easily with conventional digital cameras Video Shooting This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e mail Collage shooting This feature allows you to combine a subject with a previously photographed background with a simple operation Using the SmartMedia card increases photo capacity This unit is compatible with SmartMedia cards optional which can be used to increase the number of pictures that can be taken SmartMedia card which is described as Memory card in this instruction manual is a tr

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