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JVC GC-S1 Digital Camera User Manual

1. CF pg 14 Press when you wish to shoot O Fla Mis csscece sz stseaansostcnoneraseveseness I gt pg 22 Lights when shooting under low light or back light conditions Flash Sensor cccccceeeeeees CF pg 22 Be careful not to cover this area when using the flash O Infrared Beam Sensor IF pg 53 Transmits receives image data via infrared beam 5 Lens 20 0 cece eee ceeccecceecceecceeees I gt pg 14 Train on the subject Q Self Timer Lamp 05 CF pg 21 Blinks when the Self Timer is activated 7 Alig 6 E ENEE tre ter ee renee CF pg 55 Connect to the RS 232C port Windows or to the modem or printer port Macintosh of your computer eNOS Power Dial cceeeeeeeeee I gt pg 16 Turn while pressing its Lock Button to select a shooting mode or the playback mode Zoom Button 0 00000 CF pg 20 Press to zoom during shooting or to switch to the next previous image during play back MENU BRIGHT M FOCUS Jog Dial 00 eee CF pg 12 15 28 Turn to adjust settings for shooting or playback to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor or to adjust the focus Rear View BATTERY Cover c cc00000 CF pg 10 Open to replace the batteries SPEED MODE Button CF pg 29 Press to cycle through the Standard View mode or the Speed mode while shooting CLEAR Button cc cee
2. 64 EN Display NO IMAGES STORED CONTAINS PROTECTED IMAGES TRANSMISSION IN PROGRESS RECEPTION IN PROGRESS TOO MANY COPIES IMAGE COPYING IN PROGRESS FORMATTING IN PROGRESS TRANSMISSION TO BE STOPPED RECEPTION TO BE STOPPED TRANSMISSION FAILED RECEPTION FAILED PC MODE DELETING IN PROGRESS PLEASE INITIALIZE DISPLAY AND MESSAGES Description Appears during playback when no images are stored in the built in memory or Compact Flash card Appears when there are protected images in the camera when all image deletion is attempted In this case all images can be deleted by unprotecting the protected images Appears while the camera is transmitting image data via the IR communication system Appears while the camera is receiving image data via the IR communication system Appears when copying is impossible because there is not enough space at the destination Either make space at the destination or reduce the number of images to be copied Appears while image data is being copied Appears while a Compact Flash card or the built in memory is being initialized Appears when image transmission is cancelled Appears when image reception is cancelled Appears when data was not sent due to failure Appears when data was not received due to failure Appears during image transmission through a PC connection Appears while the camera is deleting images Appears when a malfunction occurs
3. To VIDEO IN Video cable provided Digital Still Camera a Core filter l To VIDEO OUT z NOTES For connections to a TV monitor or VCR refer to their instruction manuals The playback image can also be viewed on the LCD monitor of the camera without connecting it to a TV monitor or VCR During playback on a TV monitor indications displayed in any of the shooting modes do not appear Normal Playback Images shot with the camera are automatically numbered then stored in numerical order You can view the stored images one at a time much like flipping through a photo album Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to 0EM e The most recently photographed image is displayed e f there are no images in memory a blue background is displayed on the screen 2 When there is more than one image in memory Press the Zoom Button to view other images T Displays the next image W Displays the previous image NOTE Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automati cally stored after the last recorded one EN BS Auto Playback You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically This is like a regular slide show Zoom Button lt w _ T gt Power Dial Lock Button Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to GW e
4. Compact Flash Card NOTE Switch the camera off with the Power Dial before installing or remoing a Compact Flash card 7 Install the Compact Flash card in the camera Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to select W Mm or e Press the DISPLAY Button to make sure the Compact Flash card icon appears in the Information Display Screen Shoot images e The images are automatically stored in the Compact Flash card NOTES To store images in the camera s built in memory switch off the camera and remove the Compact Flash card from the camera See Removing a Compact Flash Card lt pg 46 To prevent the accidental erasure of images stored in a Compact Flash card transfer them to a Windows PC or Macintosh and save them We also recommend that you regularly copy images stored in a Compact Flash card to the camera s built in memory during shooting 7 Install the Compact Flash card in the camera Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to select GW e Press the DISPLAY Button to make sure the Compact Flash card icon appears in the Information Display Screen Play back images e The images stored in the Compact Flash card can be played back NOTE To play back images stored in the camera s built in memory switch off the camera and remove the Compact Flash card from the camera See Remov ing a Compact Flash Card pg 4
5. To use auto focusing in the Manual mode qj press and hold the DISPLAY M FOCUS Button for about 2 seconds so that 4 and da disappear Minimum subject distance The closest that this camera can focus on a subject with the zoom set all the way to W is 3 inches 7 em EN 2 9 View Mode Selection The Standard View mode displays a color image on the LCD monitor while the Speed mode displays a black and white image but updates it more quickly to show the actual motion of the subject more faithfully Power Dial Lock Button SPEED MODE Button 1 Make sure that the Power Dial is set to M EY or then press the SPEED MODE Button e Each press of the SPEED MODE Button switches the screen as shown below Standard View mode Speed mode color display monochrome display Standard View mode Speed mode A color image is displayed on the LCD monitor and A black and white image is displayed on the LCD is updated about 4 times a second This mode is monitor and is updated about 15 times a second suitable for shooting stationary subjects This mode is suitable for shooting moving subjects e The image is stored in color e The on screen display is not available e When the shutter speed is set to 1 8 sec or 1 15 sec the Quick View mode is not available SOR MANUAL SHOOTING cont Power Save Mode The Power Save mode switches the camera automatically off when no
6. and 6 To brighten the image Increase the exposure value maximum 6 To darken the image Decrease the exposure value maximum 6 Push the MENU Jog Dial twice e The EXPOSURE Setup Screen disappears e The exposure value is set and the shooting screen reappears To adjust a previously set exposure value repeat the above procedure from step 1 NOTE To set the exposure value to the standard level set the exposure value to 0 or turn the Power Dial to Al G 24 ex White Balance Control Adjusting the White Balance MANUAL SHOOTING If the image appears greenish reddish or bluish it may be necessary to adjust the white balance of the camera From the list of presets e or 3 select the one that makes the colors in the image look the most natural If the colors appear only slightly unnatural select AUTO Power Dial Lock Button LCD monitor CAMERA MENU CAMERA MENU Jog Dial M W B CAMERA EXPOSURE i s AUTO GE PICTURE MODE AA AUTO SYSTEM SHUTTER EXT SPEED EXIT CAMERA MENU Screen mm EXIT AUTO M W B Setup Screen CAMERA Setup Screen Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to Mm or X and push the MENU Jog Dial e The CAMERA MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select CAMERA and push it e The CAMERA Setup Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select
7. The most recently photographed image is displayed Press and hold the Zoom Button for more than 3 seconds T Displays images in ascending order W Displays images in descending order Press the Zoom Button to stop Auto Playback e Auto Playback can be stopped by pressing either T or W 34 en INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information Convenient for checking images shot beforehand the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture Quality mode as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure Selected image INDEX Index number 7E u oo2 s Picture Quality mode Protect icon 001 to 999 Index number F S E Picture Quality mode Since this camera can store up to 999 images using Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored a Compact Flash card the index numbers range image There are 3 modes available Fine F from 001 to 999 For example when 10 images are Standard S and Economy E in order of stored index number 001 to 010 if three images quality with index numbers 002 004 and 006 are deleted from memory the remaining images are automati Protect icon cally moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical When an image is protected against its accidental sequence Therefore the number of remaining erasure a padlock mark appears next to it and that images is 7 and the new index numbers range from ima
8. darkly lit environments A slow shutter speed can collect more light in the camera than usual and shoot bright clear images of hard to shoot subjects in low light Use a tripod to avoid blurring caused by subtle hand movements 1 30 sec Suitable for shooting in dimly lit environments eg rainy day A slow shutter speed can collect more light in the camera than usual and shoot bright clear images of hard to shoot subjects in low light 1 100 sec Suitable for shooting under outdoor lighting conditions such as a cloudy day 1 250 sec Suitable for shooting under outdoor lighting conditions such as a sunny day This shutter speed is not affected by subtle hand movements 1 500 sec Suitable for shooting under outdoor lighting conditions such as by the seashore on a sunny day This shutter speed is not affected by subtle hand movements 1 1000 sec Allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time Use this shutter speed under good lighting conditions NOTE If a high shutter speed is used under fluorescent lighting hunting may occur in the image or the image color may be changed This is not a malfunction 25 en Manual Focusing MANUAL SHOOTING cont In contrast to auto focusing where the camera automatically focuses on the subject manual focusing can be used when you want to intentionally change the point of focus in an image Shutter Release Button Power Dial DISPLAY M FOCUS Button Tu
9. in the built in memory When this appears initialize the built in memory CAUTIONS When using the AC Power Adapter in areas other than the USA m The provided AC Power Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER In case of connecting the unit s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter called a Siemens Plug as shown For this AC plug adapter consult your nearest JVC dealer Plug adapter AC Power Adapter Optional 1 To prevent fire electric shock or injury 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
10. initialized the preset frames C pg 42 will be lost If this occurs consult your nearest JVC dealer It is still possible to shoot and play back images without the preset frames NOTES After initializing all images stored in the compact flash card including those which have been protected are cleared Be sure to transfer important images to a PC before proceeding with initialization However if image data is corrupt it cannot be transferred to a PC Initializing a Compact Flash card does not clear images stored in the camera s built in memory Ifthe message PLEASE INITIALIZE appears the built in memory needs to be initialized Without inserting a Compact Flash card perform steps 1 through 4 When a Compact Flash card is not installed FORMAT normally cannot be selected If it can be selected then the built in memory is malfunctioning When this occurs make a back up of the stored image data before initializing 45 en Storing Images in a Compact Flash Card The number of images that can be shot can be greatly increased when a Compact Flash card is used in addition to the built in memory By preparing several cards a single camera can be shared by several people or they can be used to make a library of images sorted by category NOTE Switch the camera off with the Power Dial before installing or removing a Compact Flash card i ADVANCED OPERATION cont Playing Back Images Stored in a
11. of the Warranty Period All products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry in basis except for Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in home basis WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale For your nearest JVC authorized service center please call toll free 800 252 5722 If service is not available locally box the product carefully preferably in the original carton and ship insured with a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll free number If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product please contact our Customer Relations Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover 1 Products which have been subject to abuse accident alteration modification tampering negligence misuse faulty installation lack of reasonable care or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility authorized by JVC to render such service or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation and installation and removal for repair Operational adjustments covered in the Own
12. 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 cord is disconnected during use of the camera shooting or playback may become impossi ble and the image data may become corrupt EN 65 Batteries e This camera requires 4 AA LR6 size alkaline batteries AA LR6 size nickel cadmium Ni Cd or nickel metal hydrode Ni MH batteries can also be used Note that the battery power remaining indicated by the camera does not take the type of batteries being used into account e Do not use manganese dioxide or carbon zinc batteries as they do not have sufficient energy to power this camera e Use the batteries properly The wrong use can cause them to leak or become hot or damaged When replacing the batteries insert them with their and polarity marks properly aligned as indicated by the orientation marking inside the battery cover e When the batteries become cold in cooler temperatures below 10 C 50 F such as outdoors in winter their lifetime shortens and they may cease to function If this happens place the batteries in your pocket or other warm protected place for a s
13. product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface e Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 6 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 2 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such powe
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15. selecting all the images to be copied press the Shutter Release Button e The Copy Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select an image Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select to be copied and push it EXECUTE and push it e The message IMAGE COPYING IN PROGRESS is displayed and copying starts When the message disappears copying is complete e appears on the selected image e Repeat this procedure until every image you wish to copy is selected SSS ll nol To Copy All Images Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 5 on page 49 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select ALL and push it e The Copy Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EXECUTE and push it e The message IMAGE COPYING IN PROGRESS is displayed and copying starts When the message disappears copying is complete COPY NOTES EXECUTE While copying never disconnect the power EXIT supply or remove the Compact Flash card as this may cause the stored images to be erased or the camera s built in memory to be corrupted Also be sure to use the optional AC power adapter as the camera s built in memory or the Compact Copy Confirmation Screen Flash card may be corrupted if the batteries become exhausted during the copy operation f 5 images stored in a Compact Flash card are copied to the built in memory which contains 10 stored images the index n
16. the pictures you shoot 14a Lens Adjustment To obtain the most stable position for shooting while viewing the LCD monitor hold the lens so that it forms an angle of 45 degrees in relation to the camera body The lens tilts up to 100 degrees forward and 90 backward You can photograph yourself while viewing your own image on the LCD monitor Self Recording by tilting the lens 90 degrees backward and taking your picture This can be used for things such as keeping a photo diary BASIC OPERATION Shutter Release Button The Shutter Release Button of the camera has two steps At the first step when the button is pressed halfway lt is displayed and the camera automatically focuses on the subject gt lt disappears once the subject has been brought into focus The operation of pressing the Shutter Release Button to the first step is called a half press From the half pressed position press the button all the way to the second step Unpressed position Half pressed position Fully pressed position NOTES Do not press the Shutter Release Button with your finger raised over the button or do not press it with too strong a force as this may disrupt the horizontal positioning of the image or cause blurring When shooting always half press the button before pressing it fully to the second step f focusing is performed by pressing the Shutter Release Button frequently duri
17. to best match your needs Three Picture Quality modes are available FINE STD standard and ECONOMY in order of quality MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor CAMERA MENU CAMERA GE PICTURE MODE S SYSTEM al ECONOMY EXT aa CAMERA MENU Screen PICTURE MODE Screen 1 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock NOTES Button to M and push the MENU Jog Dial The number of storable images depends on the e The CAMERA MENU Screen appears selected Picture Quality mode the conditions under which the camera is used the temperature Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select PICTURE during use of the camera and the batteries being MODE and push it cre baad pact Feed The selected Picture Quality mode is used even ie OP EE appe when the Power Dial is a to positions other Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the than M FINE STD or ECONOMY Picture Quality mode and push it Qo e The Picture Quality mode is set and the CAMERA MENU Screen appears 4 Push the MENU Jog Dial e The shooting screen reappears PICTURE QUALITY Number of Storable Images MODE in Built in Memory FINE Approx 30 STANDARD STD Approx 50 ECONOMY Approx 100 1S Simple Shooting Full Auto Shooting BASIC OPERATION cont In the Full Auto mode the camera controls focusing shutter speed exposure and white balance automati cally to make your shooting simple and easy Shutter Release Button 1 Turn t
18. water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 3 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition QUICK START J HS5 Power Dial Four AA LR6 size alkaline batteries BATTERY cover Load batteries pg 10 7 Slide the BATTERY cover slightly to open 2 Insert four AA LR6 size batteries as indicated Tyrn the power on lt pg 16 by the orientation marking inside the cover Turn the Power Dial to fy e Turn while holding the Lock Button de pressed CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6en QUICK START cont 2 Zoom Button Power Dial S
19. with the unit a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you received when you purchased your JVC unit Print your home return address on the outside and the inside of the carton Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above Don t service it yourself CAUTION To prevent electrical shock do not open the To purchase accessories for your JVC product you may contact your local JVC Dealer Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free 1 800 882 2345 cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARRANTY Only in U S A my LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1 90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below The Warranty Period THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO WHAT WE WILL DO If this product is found to be defective JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder
20. 6 SSS Ll en 49 Copying Images Between the Built in Memory and a Compact Flash Card Images can be copied from the built in memory to a compact flash card or vice versa This function can be used to store especially important images separately or to exchange images NOTE Switch the camera off with the Power Dial before installing or removing a Compact Flash card MENU Jog Dial Lock Button PLAY MENU FILE COPY at CAMERA CARD la CARD CAMERA ExT EXIT COPY Screen FILE Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select COPY and push it e The COPY Screen appears 1 Install the Compact Flash card in the camera Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to GEM and push the MENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select CAMERA gt CARD or CARD CAMERA and push the MENU Jog Dial e The COPY Setup Screen appears To copy selected images only Go to step 6 on page 50 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select FILE and push it e The FILE Screen appears To copy all images Go to step 6 on page 51 DOR ADVANCED OPERATION cont To Copy Selected Images Only Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 5 on page 49 COPY ALL SELECTED J EXIT COPY Screen Copy Confirmation Screen Shutter Release Button Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select SELECTED and push it e The INDEX Screen appears After
21. CA 41 Slater Drive DIVISION OF US JVC CORP Elmwood Park New Jersey 07407 REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT For customer use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located either on the rear bottom or side of the cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase date Name of dealer G o N VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD VEN UN VP Yj
22. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The AA V33U AC Power Adapter should be used with AC 120 V u 60 Hz in the USA and Canada AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz in other countries CAUTION applies to the AA V33U TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION s applique a l AA V33U POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 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 CAUTION To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit f
23. ENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select PLAY MODE and push it e The PLAY MODE Screen appears MULT SAME 4 SELECTED 4 Multi image screen To Create a Multi Image Screen Using the Same Image Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 c pg 44 4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select SAME 4 or SAME 16 and push it e A multi image screen displaying 4 or 16 of the same image appears NOTES By printing a multi image screen to a printer that supports sticker sheets you can create stickers of any image you like For details read the instruc tion manual of your printer To create a multi image screen with frames first select a frame referring to Framing an image gt pg 43 then make a multi image screen MULT SAME 4 SELECTED 4 SAME 16 Multi image screen To Create a Multi Image Screen Using Selected Images Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 C pg 44 4 5 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select SELECTED 4 and push it e The MULTI Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select an image and push it e appears on the selected image To cancel the selection of an image rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the image and push it disappears Repeat step 5 for all 4 images to be selected e The selected images are displayed in the or
24. Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor PLAY MENU FILE Lock Button oe PLAY MODE am PROTECT MIFILE DELETE COMM MODE f COY EXIT FORMAT PLAY MENU Screen EX IT FILE Screen 1 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to 0m and push the MENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select DELETE and push it e The DELETE Screen appears 3 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select FILE and push it e The FILE Screen appears De Delete Select cou es 202 s_ uzim AFTER SELECT CD PRESS SHUTTER DELETE 2a EXECUTE A EXIT Deletion Confirmation Screen To select an image by browsing images stored in memory Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 CF pg 38 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select SELECTED and push it e The Delete Select Screen appears to be deleted and push it l x appears above the selected image eTo abort deletion of a selected image push the MENU Jog Dial again The x mark indicating that the image is to be deleted disappears Press the Shutter Release Button e The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears e If you want to abort deletion now rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EXIT and push it 4 times Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EXECUTE and push it e
25. M W B Manual White Balance and push it e The M W B Setup Screen appears NOTE If a satisfactory white balance cannot be obtained with any of the we e or AUTO positions adjust the white balance manually as indicated in Adjusting the White Balance Manu ally t pg 25 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select e or AUTO and push it e Select the preset that can provide the subject with the most desirable white balance The following 5 options can be selected AUTO Select this position to adjust the color balance automatically When the Full Auto mode is selected with the Power Dial this position is selected automatically n ee Select for shooting outdoors on a fine day 5 ee Select for shooting on a cloudy day or in the shade BO T Select for shooting with in candescent lamps or video lighting etc MWB Select to photograph the subject with a previously adjusted color balance CF pg 25 Push the MENU Jog Dial twice e The M W B Setup Screen disappears and the shooting screen reappears en 20 Adjusting the White Balance Manually M W B If none of the preset 8 Xs 3 or AUTO positions can make the colors in the image look natural adjust the white balance manually to obtain the most suitable color tones possible During indoor shooting the subject is exposed to a variety of ligh
26. MM JVC DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Please visit our CyberCam Homepage on the World Wide Web and answer our Consumer Survey in English only http www jvc victor co jp index e html DSC Trani DIGITAL STILL CAMERA For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which is located on the bottom of INSTRUCTIONS cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No Serial No LYT0142 001B 2 en O C Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing the Digital Still Camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new Digital Still Camera Using This Instruction Manual 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 a refer to CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS pgs 56 61 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use Te read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new Digital Still Camera You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 65 67 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
27. ODE ZOOM FBPLAY MODE am INDEX EXIT Pali ILE fi EFFECT EFFECT Setup Screen COMM MODE iFRAME EXT MULTI EXIT PLAY MODE Screen V PLAY MENU Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the area to be magnified and push it Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to GEM and push the MENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU Screen appears e The selected image is split into 9 areas from which you can select the area to be magni fied By rotating the MENU Jog Dial you can reach the desired area as indicated above e The effect is applied to other displayed images until it is canceled Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select PLAY MODE and push it e The PLAY MODE Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EFFECT To cancel the effect and push it press the CLEAR Button e The EFFECT Setup Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select ZOOM and push it 42 en Types of Frames An image can be displayed in 9 types of frames The framed image can be printed out by transmitting the image data with the frame data to a printer Frames can also be used in 4 split or 16 split screens Preset frames 9 types Season s Greeting Framing an Image EN 43 MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor PLAY MENU MIPLAY MODE la FILE u COMM MODE EXT PLAY MENU Screen Lock Button Button to GEM and push the MENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU Sc
28. PROVIDED ACCESSORIES x 1 for Macintosh AA LR6 size alkaline battery x 4 PC connection cable Video cable Hand strap CD ROM e Picture Navigator e MGI PhotoSuite SE Soft case 107R GETTING STARTED Loading Batteries Unloading Batteries Use AA LR6 size dry cell batteries Open the battery cover by performing step 1 of Loading Batteries to the left 1 Take out batteries by tilting the camera slightly 2 NOTES Do not use manganese batteries as they do not have sufficient energy to power this camera f the batteries are not used for an extended Slide the battery cover BATTERY slightly to period remove them from the camera to avoid open battery leakage which can cause malfunctions to e The b occur C Patel Over OPENS Battery life varies depending on the temperature of the location where the battery is being used Battery capacity varies considerably depending on the battery s brand Insert batteries as indicated by the orientation marking inside the battery cover 3 Close the battery cover and slide it back Since batteries become very hot after they are e The battery cover is locked in the closed exhausted be careful when replacing them with position new ones glib rine nes TE E Replace the batteries when the battery power securely y remaining indicator displays the red mark NOTES Commercially available AA LR6 size nickel cadmiu
29. TING cont The shutter speed of the camera can be selected manually allowing a variety of expression in your pictures LCD monitor CAMERA MENU CAMERA A SYSTEM EXIT CAMERA MENU Screen CAMERA Setup Screen Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to Mm or X and push the MENU Jog Dial e The CAMERA MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select CAMERA and push it e The CAMERA Setup Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select SHUTTER SPEED and push it e The SHUTTER SPEED Setup Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the desired shutter speed and push it twice e The shutter speed is selected and the shooting screen reappears CAMERA EXPOSURE A AUTO Di SHUTTER SPEED EXIT MENU Jog Dial SHUTTER SPEED s AUTO 1 100 mi1 8 1 250 BH 1 15 1 500 AUTO 1 30 1771000 EXIT SHUTTER SPEED Setup Screen NOTE When you select a shutter speed of 1 15 sec or less or 1 30 sec or less when performing zoom or close up shooting it is recommended that you use a tripod to prevent blurring SSS LLU en 2 Shutter Speeds and Effects AUTO Automatically selects a shutter speed according to the subject lighting 1 8 sec Suitable for shooting night views Lights from moving cars etc are photographed with motion streaks Use a tripod to avoid blurring caused by subtle hand movements 1 15 sec Suitable for shooting in
30. The selected images are deleted and the normal playback screen reappears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select an image EN 39 DELETE Screen SELECTED A EXIT qui DELETE 2 EXECUTE Deletion ae EXIT Confirmation Screen A To delete all images Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 c pg 38 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select ALL and push it e The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EX ECUTE and push it e DELETING IN PROGRESS is displayed until all images have been deleted which can take from a few seconds to several minutes depending on the number of images stored e If CONTAINS PROTECTED IMAGES is displayed only the unprotected images will be deleted e When you also want to delete protected images unprotect them by referring to To remove protection pg 37 before deleting all the images e If you do not want to delete the images rotate the MENU Jog Dial to EXIT and push it 4 times to return to the normal playback screen CAUTION While protecting unprotecting images never remove the Compact Flash card or disconnect power as this may cause the camera s built in memory to be corrupted Also be sure to use the optional AC power adapter as a malfunction may occur if the batteries become exhausted halfway through the operation NOTES A deleted image is lost forever To prevent acc
31. and push it e The item color changes to indicate that setting is possible 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and push it e Repeat this procedure until you are satisfied with the date settings e If you wish to set only the date without changing the time go to step 6 Set the values for the time 1 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the item in the TIME section you wish to set and push it e The item color changes to indicate that setting is possible 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and push it e When the MENU Jog Dial is pushed after the minutes are set EXIT is selected and clock operation starts from 0 seconds e Repeat this procedure until you are satisfied with the time settings Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EXIT and push it 3 times e The shooting screen reappears and the clock starts functioning EN I 3 NOTES The date time setting is backed up by a built in rechargeable clock battery Connect the camera to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter for over 24 hours to charge the clock battery The clock will continue to advance except while the minutes are being set When the minutes are set and the MENU Jog Dial is pushed the seconds are reset to O and clock operation starts Although the date time which you have set is stored in the camera s built in memory the date time display will not be combined with
32. creen appears PLAY MENU ABIPLAY MODE Install the Picture Navigator software on your Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select COMM COMM MODE La elo lw FILE ss la TR MODE EXIT COMM MODE Setup Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select PC MODE and push it twice e The normal playback screen reappears On the computer capture the desired images and process them e The message PC MODE appears during image transfer e We recommend turning the camera off after transferring images NOTES During image transfer to the computer only one image should be displayed If a menu screen or index screen is displayed transfer is impossible Before transferring image data from the computer to this camera be sure to select the FINE Picture Quality mode referring to Picture Mode Selection pg 17 EN 59 Connection with PC PC connection cable for Macintosh provided To modem port ee or printer port por Windows PC Macintosh NOTES Use the AC power adapter when connecting to the computer Be sure to read the instruction manuals of the provided Picture Navigator software and your computer DOs OLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Lock button Front View Shutter Release Button
33. der they were selected in steps 5 and 6 e A multi image screen of the selected images appears 46 Compact Flash Card Operation Installing a Compact Flash Card A Compact Flash card increases the number images that can be stored NOTES Switch the camera off with the Power Dial before installing a Compact Flash card Point the A marking on the bottom of the camera and the one on the Compact Flash card upward then point the A marking on the Compact Flash card at the camera and install straight in Align both markings Bottom panel of the camera Compact Flash card DISPLAY Button A 1 Install the Compact Flash card in the slot e Insert the Compact Flash card so that it fits securely in position The following steps 2 and 3 are intended to check that the Compact Flash card is installed securely Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to EY or M Press the DISPLAY Button e The Information Display Screen appears e f the Compact Flash card icon appears on the top left of the screen images shot hereafter will be stored in the Compact Flash card NOTE If the icon does not appear on the top left of the screen after the Compact Flash card has been installed switch the camera power off remove the card and install it again ADVANCED OPERATION Removing a Compact Flash Card As a Compact Flash card retains images in its memory even after it has been removed fr
34. e areas as well as close ups of subjects located far away without changing the shooting position W Wide angle zooming A relatively wide area can be photographed T Telescopic zooming A faraway subject can be magnified and photographed ee wn Zl Self Timer Shooting When the Self Timer is activated the camera shutter is automatically released 15 seconds later Once the camera is set the camera operator can become part of the scene This function can also be used to prevent blurring caused by subtle hand movements when the Shutter Release Button is pressed Self Timer Lamp Blinks Shutter Release Button Lock Button Power Dial Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to er appears e f the low light icon appears on the LCD monitor use the flash pg 22 Press the Shutter Release Button e The Self Timer Lamp and the on screen icon start blinking then the shutter is released 15 seconds later NOTES The Self Timer Lamp starts blinking faster when there are 5 seconds or less remaining before the shutter is released f you wish to cancel the Self Timer half way turn the Power Dial to any position except 8 Focusing is performed when the Shutter Release Button is pressed 22 en Flash Shooting BASIC OPERATION cont Use the flash when the low light 4 icon appears on screen during indoor shooting or under low l
35. e ee r pg 40 Press to clear an effect DISPLAY M FOCUS DUMMOM xestesestissssdctesicanediencss r pg 19 28 Press to make the on screen display appear disappear or to focus on a subject manually Flash Lamp 00000eeeeeee CF pg 22 Lights when the flash is ready FLASH TRANSFER Button pg 22 52 Press to transfer images by infrared beam or to charge the flash VIDEO OUT Jack 00 CF pg 32 Connect to a VCR TV monitor or video DC IN Jack ceeececeeeeeeeees CF pg 11 Connect to the optional AC power adapter DSen INECTORS AND INDICATORS cont Bottom View EJECT Button CF pg 46 QO Compact Flash Card Slot I gt pg 46 Press to eject the optional Compact Flash Insert an optional Compact Flash card For card details C pg 46 Tripod Mounting Socket Reset Switch When attaching a tripod insert the Allows you to reset the camera to its threaded section of the tripod in this hole factory presets First remove the power and turn to secure Use only tripods not supply AC power adapter batteries etc equipped with a stud that prevents the then insert a pin or similar object into this camera from rotating hole Hand Strap Eyelet Thread the provided hand strap through this eyelet Hand Strap Attachment 7 Open the jack cover Thread the end of the hand strap through the camera s eyelet then thread the loop of the
36. e that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equip ment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada OS En Dimensions Power consumption Weight Power Flash LCD monitor Tripod mounting socket Storage media Compression system CCD Focal distance Zoom Filter diameter Aperture F number Minimum subject distance Photometry method Shutter system Shutter speeds White balance Focusing Picture quality Number of storable images PC jack Video output jack DC input jack Infrared transmitter receiver MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS 129 W x 74 H x 39 D mm 5 1 8 x 2 15 16 x 1 9 16 4 2 W Approx 260 g 0 58 Ibs DOYS Built in Effective shooting distance 0 5 to 2 m with zoom set all the way to W 1 0 Provided on the bottom panel Built in flash
37. ed 1 Low Light Icon ceeeeeeeee CF pg 22 Appears when the flash is required 12 Date Display Month Day Year pg 12 13 Time Display 00000eeseeeeee CF pg 12 Indication During Self Timer Mode arron i teas CF pg 21 X Appears when the Power Dial is set to When the Shutter Release Button is pressed this indicator blinks and the Self Timer is activated 60e JONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Cont On Screen Display During Shooting cont Information Displayed Between Shutter Release and Storage of Image in Memory O icon ars desvsseieseauaseesicostiaviants CF pg 48 Appears when the image is stored in a Compact Flash card 2 Picture Quality Mode FINE STD ECONOMY xcopnssovsscaradiesoricussts CF pg 17 3 Image Number Displays the index number given to the image file Icons Displayed During Manual Focusing These icons are displayed when manual focusing is selected AOR AB ea eee I gt pg 28 Rotate the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial upward to focus on a farther subject When rotating the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial A is displayed 5 N ar ccccseccesccesccesccesccescceccees I gt pg 28 Rotate the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial downward to focus on a nearer subject When rotating the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial W is displayed On Screen Display During Playback nO When the Power Dial is set to GEM press the DISPLAY Button to view the informa
38. efore initialization first transfer them to a PC and save them If image data is corrupt transfer is impossible Normally it is not necessary to initialize a Compact Flash card However if a malfunction occurs for example if the image you shot cannot be played back then initialize the Compact Flash card NOTE Switch the camera off with the Power Dial before installing a Compact Flash card Preparation Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Insert the Compact Flash card to be initialized Button to GEM and push the MENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU Screen appears PLAY MENU Screen Power Dial PLAY MENU PLAY MODE MmFILE O COMM MODE EXIT Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select FILE and push it e The FILE Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select FORMAT and push it Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EXECUTE and push it e The message FORMATTING IN PROGRESS is displayed and formatting starts e When NO IMAGES STORED is displayed formatting is complete CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camera during initialization as this may cause the camera s built in memory to be corrupted Also be sure to use the optional AC power adapter as the camera s built in memory or the Compact FORMAT EXECUTE Flash card may be corrupted if the batteries become exhausted during initialization f the built in memory is
39. er s Manual normal maintenance video and audio head cleaning Damage that occurs in shipment due to act of God and cosmetic damage Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge Video Pick up Tubes CCD Image Sensor Cartridge Stylus Needle are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase Accessories 8 Batteries except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase from the date of purchase There are no other express warranties except as listed above THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT INCONVENIENCE LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state JVC COMPANY OF AMERI
40. er 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 If malfunctioning occurs stop using the unit immediately and consult your local JVC dealer Declaration of Conformity Model Number GC S1U Trade Name JVC Responsible party US JVC CORP Address 41 Slater Drive Elmwood Park N J 07407 Telephone Number 201 794 3900 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarante
41. ex screen is displayed transfer is impossible e f the message TRANSMISSION FAILED is displayed 30 seconds after the FLASH TRANSFER Button is pressed check the equipment orientation power supplies etc and retry the transfer e To abort transfer in the middle press the CLEAR Button The message TRANSMIS SION TO BE STOPPED is displayed If the camera is the receiving equipment the message RECEPTION IN PROGRESS is displayed e Reception is complete when this message disappears e If the message RECEPTION FAILED appears check the equipment orientation power supplies etc and retry the transfer e To abort transfer in the middle press the CLEAR Button e Image data is received in the FINE Picture Quality mode e It is recommended that you use the optional AC power adapter during data transfer 54 en PC Connection Operation Picture Navigator Software Provided ADVANCED OPERATION cont Image data in the camera can be sent to the RS 232C port of a Windows PC or to the modem port of a Macintosh or Mac OS compatible computer ee a MODE PLAY MENU Screen Connect the PC jack of the camera to the computer s RS 232C port Windows or to its modem or printer port Macintosh computer Button to GHW and push the MENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU Screen appears aN WUN MODE and push the MENU Jog Dial e The COMM MODE Setup S
42. ge cannot be deleted 001 to 007 When images are stored in both the built in Selected Image memory and a Compact Flash card installed in the An image is framed like this when it is selected camera their index images and numbers are Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to move the green frame different from those stored using only the built in to the desired image memory SSS ll ENDO Index Playback You can view all images stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for a image you wish to view Power Dial MENU Jog Dial INDEX Ooi F 002 s 003 E EQ i i e xf N LCD monitor PLAY MENU PLAY MODE PLAY MODE MNDEX MmIFILE EN EFFECT COMM MODE FRAME EXT MULTT it EXIT PLAY MODE Screen PLAY MENU Screen 7 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock NOTE Button to GM and push the MENU Jog If no images are stored in memory PLAY MODE Dial cannot be selected e The PLAY MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select PLAY MODE and push it e The PLAY MODE Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select INDEX and push it e The INDEX Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the image to be displayed and push it A GG N e The image selected in the INDEX Screen is displayed 36en PLAYBACK cont Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images Put a padlock mark next to the desi
43. ges do not appear Switch off the camera then on again The menu screens are not available Is the Power Dial set to EV O Although the Shutter Release Button Is focusing set to manual adjustment is half pressed focusing is not Are you shooting under low light or are you possible shooting a subject which has no contrast Images become dark when sunlight This is not a malfunction is captured by the camera The LCD monitor is dark or whitish Turn the lens to adjust the LCD monitor angle or NO ee FF 3 AIOI D adjust the brightness Is the image being played back in a cold place In cold areas the LCD monitor appears slightly dark This is not a malfunction The LCD monitor s lamp is reaching the end of its service life Consult your nearest JVC dealer The message MEMORY FULL When the built in memory is full and no more appears shooting is possible this message appears Use a blank Compact Flash card or transfer the stored images to a Windows PC or Macintosh and save them Then delete the images from the camera s built in memory to make room for new shots Images take on a strobe like effect This is not a malfunction There is color noise in the image This is not a malfunction During flash shooting power turns During flash shooting if the remaining battery off power is half full or less the power may turn off Noise appears on the image you a
44. hand strap through the end 3 Close the cover On Screen Display During Shooting EN 59 When the Power Dial is set to EY M or press the DISPLAY Button to change the View mode Each press of the DISPLAY Button switches the screen as shown below Standard View mode color display GC ON TAE A E I pg 48 Appears when images are being stored in a Compact Flash card 2 Picture Quality Mode CF pg 17 Displays the selected Picture Quality mode FINE STD ECONOMY 3 Shutter Speed 00000000 CF pg 26 4 Number of Shots Taken Shows the number of images that have already been shot G Total Number of Shots Displays the total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken 6 Exposure Value 0ccc00 CF pg 23 7 Focus Indicator 0 0000 IF pg 28 Displays manual focusing adjustments Standard View with Information Display mode color display Battery Power Remaining Displays the approximate battery power remaining gt a gt a gt lt a Nearly exhausted mark turns red White Balance cccc0eee I gt pg 24 Displays the current setting when any white balance except AUTO is selected Fine e Cloudy e Halogen amp Manual White Balance M W B Flash ICOM siencseschensecrersaritiassss CF pg 22 Appears when the flash is charg
45. he Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to EY e The camera turns on in the Full Auto mode Train the lens on the subject to be photo graphed N e If the low light 1 icon appears on the LCD monitor use the flash F pg 22 Press the Shutter Release Button Qo e The image will be stored in the built in memory or Compact Flash card Power Dial Lock Button NOTES When the Shutter Release Button is half pressed auto focusing is performed After storing images in the built in memory it is recommended that you transfer them to a Compact Flash card or PC SS LLU mw l9 Camera Setup Check Camera setup items that can be checked include the image storage location only when stored in a Compact Flash card Picture Quality mode number of shots taken remaining battery power date and time For details see On Screen Display During Shooting F pg 59 60 LCD monitor ANES 021 030 T 2 T000 w k s 5 DISPLAY Button Standard View with Information Display mode Standard View with Information Display mode color display Standard View mode color display Each press of the DISPLAY Button switches the View mode The camera setup can be checked in the Information Display Screen AOe BASIC OPERATION cont Zoom Shooting The camera incorporates a 10X zooming function that corresponds to a 43 mm to 430 mm lens of a 35 mm camera Zooming allows you to shoot wid
46. hoot an image lt pg 18 7 Tilt the lens and point it at the subject 2 Press the Shutter Release Button e A still image is stored in the camera s memory Play an image lt pg 33 1 Turn the Power Dial to gim e Turn while holding the Lock Button de pressed e A still image stored in memory appears Select an image with the Zoom Button 2 MAJOR FEATURES 10X Zoom for Magnifying Distant Subjects When a subject is located too far away to be approached its image can be enlarged using 10X zoom An image shot by zooming has much higher quality than a non zoomed image enlarged using image processing software on a PC Cordless Image Transfer Using Infrared Communication IrTran P Compatible IrTran P is the most advanced infrared communication protocol available today Images can be transferred to another piece of equipment without using a cable provided that it is compatible with the IrTran P standard Compact Flash Card for Shooting More Images The Compact Flash card makes it possible to shoot and store images in addition to those that can be stored in the built in memory The extra available images mean you don t have to worry about missing great shots Also by using several Compact Flash cards you can make a library of images archived by category or you can create personal archives for each person when a single camera is shared by several users COMPACTFLASH and amp are t
47. hort time then re insert them in the camera We recommend using AA LR6 size nickel cadmium batteries as they can power the camera even at 0 C 32 F e If the and polarity marks are dirty with sweat or oil this will cause contact failure Wipe them off with a dry cloth then use the batteries e Keep new batteries handy if you plan to use the camera for an extended period of time for travel etc e Before using Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries be sure to charge them fully using their designated battery charger e Since batteries become hot after they are ex hausted be careful when replacing them with new ones e f the batteries are not used for an extended period remove them from the camera to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions to occur e Do not use different kinds of batteries or old and new batteries together e Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as it may cause them to leak or explode e Do not dispose of batteries in fire e Do not shortcircuit the terminals Keep them away from metallic objects when not in use 66e Built in Rechargeable Battery To store the date time in memory a rechargeable battery is integrated in the camera As long as the camera is connected to an AC outlet using the AC power adapter or the batteries installed in the camera continue to supply power to the camera the built in battery is always charged However if the camera is not used for approx 3 month
48. idental deletion of important images it is recommended that you protect them or copy them to your PC If no images are stored in memory DELETE cannot be selected 5 4 0 rn Applying Sepia Black and White Effects PLAYBACK cont A sepia or black and white effect can be applied to a previously shot image Lock Button LCD monitor PLAY MENU MIPLAY MODE FLE COMM MODE EXIT PLAY MENU Screen PLAY MODE INDEX a EFFECT FRAME MULTI gt MENU Jog Dial EFFECT BLACK WHITE a I SEPIA A ZOM EXT EFFECT Setup Screen PLAY MODE Screen 1 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to GW and push the MENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select PLAY MODE and push it e The PLAY MODE Screen appears Qo and push it e The EFFECT Setup Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EFFECT Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select BLACK WHITE or SEPIA and push it e The image is displayed with the black and white or sepia effect applied to it e The effect is applied to other displayed images until it is canceled 4 To cancel the effect press the CLEAR Button ee mwl Magnifying the Playback Image Zoom The zoom in effect magnifies a selected area of image Power Dial MENU Jog Dial EFFECT BLACK WHITE LCD monitor a SEPIA PLAY MENU PLAY M
49. ight FLASH TRANSFER Button Make sure that the Power Dial is set to EY m or then press the FLASH TRANSFER Button e The Flash Lamp starts blinking and the flash begins charging When charging is complete the Flash Lamp stops blinking but stays lit and the flash 4 icon appears on the LCD monitor e If no operation is performed while the flash icon is displayed the flash icon disappears When this occurs press the FLASH TRANSFER Button again e To abort flash shooting before taking a picture press the FLASH TRANSFER Button again Aim the flash at the subject and press the Shutter Release Button e The flash emits light and the Flash Lamp turns off Flash Lamp To take another shot with a flash repeat the above steps Flash Adjustment The flash intensity can be increased or decreased by 2 steps For details see Flash Adjustment lt gt pg 31 NOTES While the flash is charging the LCD monitor turns off to save power This is not a malfunction Once the flash is charged after a few seconds the LCD monitor turns on again When the batteries are nearly exhausted during flash shooting the power may turn off During Self Recording the flash is not charged and does not emit light Since flash shooting consumes a large amount of battery power it is recommended to keep a spare set of batteries nearby when you are planning to take many photographs
50. inside of the AC Power Adapter This is normal The AC Power Adapter processes electricity internally and will become warm during use This is normal Make sure to use the AC Power Adapter in well ventilated areas only ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camera s power is turned off Failure to do so may cause the camera s built in memory to be corrupted 12en GETTING STARTED cont Date Time Setting By setting the date and time date time data can be viewed along with your pictures Date time data is also convenient for categorizing pictures later MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor 12 hour indication with AM or PM CAMERA MENU SYSTEM DATE TIME Coe 4 POWER SAVE DATE GE PICTURE MODE O IFLASH ADJ DEC 27 998 SYSTEM DATE TIME gt TIME EXIT i EXIT ya 9 30 EXIT CAMERA MENU Screen SYSTEM Setup Screen DATE TIME Setup Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select DATE TIME and push it e The DATE TIME Setup Screen appears e If you wish to set only the time without changing the date go to step 5 1 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to M and push the MENU Jog Dial e The CAMERA MENU Screen appears 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select SYSTEM and push it 3 e The SYSTEM Setup Screen appears Set the values for the date 1 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the item in the DATE section you wish to set
51. irst firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Power Adapter until it is no longer wobbly and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet This camera is designed to be used with NTSC type color television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard However shooting and LCD monitor playback are possible anywhere IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful func tions But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built in safeguards observe the following basic rules for its installation use and servicing ATTENTION Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instruc tions For your safety please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this manual for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Grounding or Polarization A Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsole
52. ity as described below LCD monitor CAMERA MENU GEPICTURE MODE SYSTEM EXIT CAMERA MENU Screen 1 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to M or X and push the MENU Jog Dial e The CAMERA MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select SYSTEM and push it e The SYSTEM Setup Screen appears Qo ADJ and push it e The FLASH ADJ Adjustment Screen appears SYSTEM Coe 4 POWER SAVE FLASH ADJ 3 DATE TIME EXIT 3 SF SYSTEM Setup Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select FLASH MENU Jog Dial FLASH ADJ 2 ll FLASH ADJ Adjustment Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the flash intensity and push it e Select from 0 1 2 1 and 2 To brighten the flash 1 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial downward To darken the flash 1 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial upward Push the MENU Jog Dial twice e The flash adjustment value is entered and the shooting screen reappears NOTES Aim the flash at the subject Even when the flash intensity is increased the subject may not be properly lit depending on the shooting conditions 32e PLAYBACK Playback Through a TV Monitor or VCR By connecting the digital still camera to a TV monitor or VCR and starting playback images can be monitored on the TV screen or recorded onto a videotape
53. k 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 LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DO NOT push it strongly or apply any shocks place the camera 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 f you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot How To Handle A CD ROM e 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 surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e 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 out
54. m Ni Cd or nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries can also be used Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries are more economical because they can be recharged and used repeatedly Be sure to read their instructions Inserting batteries in the incorrect direction may cause them to leak Household Power Supply e l 1 When using the camera indoors it is more convenient and economical to power it from a household AC power outlet using an AC power adapter optional To AC outlet AA V33 AC power adapter optional Core filter Core filter Connect the Power Cord to the AC Power Adapter e Make sure connections are secure Connect the DC Cord to the DC Input Connector of the Digital Still Camera Connect the Power Cord to an AC outlet e After use unplug the Power Cord from the AC outlet NOTES The optional AA V33 AC Power Adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V Make sure the Power Cord is securely connected to the AC Power Adapter When using the AC Power Adapter use only the Power Cord provided with the AC Power Adapter Use of any other cord may result in shock or fire Connect the Power Cord to the AC Power Adapter before connecting it to an AC outlet If you plug it into an outlet first and the Adapter s terminals come in contact with a metal surface or object short circuit or fire may result Vibration noise can sometimes be heard coming from the
55. memory storage capacity approx 3 MB Compact Flash card Commercially available JPEG compatible 1 4 350 000 pixel progressive scan complementary color CCD 4 5 to 45 mm equivalent to 43 mm to 430 mm on a 35 mm camera 10X optical zoom gt 27mm F1 6 Approx 7 cm TTL CCD photometry Electronic shutter Auto Manual 1 8 to 1 1000 sec Auto Manual Fine Cloudy Halogen M W B Auto Manual 7 cm to co 3 modes Fine Standard Economy Fine approx 30 Standard approx 50 Economy approx 100 2 5 mm dia 3 pole plug 3 5 mm dia 2 pole plug NTSC 6V IrDA Ver 1 0 IrTran P compatible E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice INDEX A AC outlet oxecssecsnraaenicarainemceness pg 11 AC power adapter esseeseseeessee pg 11 Alkaline batteries pg 10 Auto playback ccsaccearnnssinnmssmosentess pg 33 B Battery power remaining pg 59 61 Black and white effect pg 40 C Camera setup check 6 pg 19 Compact Flash card scisedcoveasieres pg 46 Connecthon AO PU xccsnsewcwysccasnies pg 55 Oe E een Trr en re tree pg 49 51 D PAN E pg 12 Deleting images cceceee pg 38 39 E S ETEO eens S pg 40 41 Exposure compensation pg 23 F FF EEI A De 22 FI ae E pg 42 43 FOCULINE sogros pg 28 FOAN csar a pg 47 Full Auto shooting sessisisisrsss
56. nd Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 7 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC SERVICING 1 Servicing If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 2 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or
57. ng auto focus the period between when the Shutter Release Button is pressed and when the shutter is released will be shortened While the camera is performing auto focusing with the button half pressed the displayed image may freeze temporarily This is not a malfunction When the Shutter Release Button is released from the half pressed position and half pressed again the camera performs auto focusing again ee en lO BRIGHT Dial MENU Jog Dial To darken the image To brighten the image Brightness Control You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by rotating the BRIGHT dial except during manual focusing or menu adjustment To darken the image Rotate the BRIGHT dial upward To brighten the image Rotate the BRIGHT dial downward LOs BASIC OPERATION cont Shooting Mode Selection Turning the Power Dial allows you to select the appropriate shooting mode from among the following Full Auto mode B Manual mode M and Self Timer mode Power Dial Lock Button OQ Full Auto mode The camera will automatically control all items including exposure shutter speed focusing and white balance M Manual mode Exposure shutter speed focusing and white balance can be controlled manually according to the shooting conditions X Self Timer mode A 15 second self timer can be used SS ll en 1 Pictrue Mode Selection The Picture Quality mode can be selected
58. om the camera it can also be used as a medium for storing images NOTES Switch the camera off with the Power Dial Do not remove the Compact Flash card while the camera is turned on as this may cause the Compact Flash card or the camera s built in memory to be corrupted 4 Press EJECT Jack cover Open the jack cover and press the EJECT Button on the bottom of the camera e The Compact Flash card is disengaged from the camera 2 Pull out the Compact Flash card NOTES Be sure to use only compact Flah cards bearing the CF Trademark Some brands of Compact Flash cards are not compatible with this camera Before purchasing a Compact Flash card consult its manufacturer or dealer SSS n4 Initializing the Storage Media Since the camera is a microcomputer controlled device external noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning properly For example when a still image you shot is stored in memory the above may cause the following Although the remaining number of shots indicator shows that shooting is possible a still image cannot be stored in memory after shooting In such a case initialize the memory by following steps 1 through 4 below Please note that initialization deletes all the still images including ones for which you performed the Protect function stored in memory If you wish to keep any of the still images that are stored in memory b
59. operation has been performed for more than 2 minutes MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor CAMERA MENU POWER SAVE CAMERA te E PICTURE MODE l j SYSTEM XI EXT UET S CAMERA MENU Screen SYSTEM Setup Screen POWER SAVE Screen Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock To deactivate the Power Save mode Ea Button to m or X and push the MENU select OFF in step 4 When the Power Dial is set to BY Mm O or Gi the camera power will stay on even when no operations e The CAMERA MENU Screen appears are performed Jog Dial Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select SYSTEM NOTES and push it paren TE hash To switch the camera on again after it has been The SYSTEM Setup Screen appears switched off by the Power Save mode turn the Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select POWER Power Dial to OFF wait for more than 1 second SAVE and push it then turn it to BY MM or GE Do not forget to switch the camera off when not in use so that the batteries do not become Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select ON and _ Prematurely exhausted ih l ica pe ene The Power Save mode is factory preset to ON e The POWER SAVE Screen appears A GW NO e The shooting screen reappears and the Power Save mode is activated Flash Adjustment nol If an image shot with the flash is too dark or too bright adjust the flash intens
60. ory service center list below or within the Continental United States call 1 800 252 5722 for your authorized servicer Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service JVC JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS 107 Little Falls Road 1500 Lakes Parkway 705 Enterprise Street Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 Lawrenceville GA 30243 5857 Aurora IL 60504 8135 973 808 9279 770 339 2522 630 851 7855 5665 Corporate Avenue 10700 Hammerly Blvd Suite 110 2969 Mapunapuna Place Suite 101 Cypress CA 90630 4727 Houston TX 77043 2310 Honolulu HI 96819 2000 714 229 8011 713 935 9331 808 833 5828 230 Eliot Street 8192 West State Road 84 890 Dubuque Avenue Ashland MA 01721 2377 Davie FL 33324 4611 South San Francisco CA 94080 1804 508 881 5923 954 472 1960 415 871 2666 Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JVC SERVICE amp ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF US JVC CORP 107 Little Falls Road Fairfield NJ 07004 2105 If you ship the product Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength Enclose
61. r lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 en USE 1 Accessories To avoid personal injury e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table It may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product e Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product e Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer s instructions for any mounting of the product e Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets 2 Product and Cart Combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combina tion to overturn 3 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 4 Object a
62. rademarks of SanDisk Corporation registered in the U S A and other countries Sen CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 QUICK START 5 MAJOR FEATURES 7 CONTENTS 8 GETTING STARTED 10 Loading Batterirs ccccccsssscccccssecccceeesccccseeeccsseeeccssseseseeeees 10 Unloading Batteries 5 ss3 ce srssas cca dsaih oo doesn cceciec tw tenance seshte Javancaouiegehte ses 10 Household Power Supply cccccseecccccsecccccessecccseseeecesseeeeseeeens 11 Date Time Setting 2s0 ctascncccuasssccecaransncussananabansasctvasenccanarausneussasanabata 12 BASIC OPERATION 14 Lens Adjustment jc tegen tence de crenn EDN decensesd 14 Shutter Release Button sscccccccsssseecccceseseececceseeseececeeaeeees 14 Brightness COMMONS asec tos cieasorbasn ster csccsanrannesiuncseatonrasmstencanseaneaneenas 15 Shooting Mode Selection cccssssccccsseeccccesseecccseeeecceseeseeseeeees 16 Picture Mode Selection cc acertevoaastiesdocoeecsactencedocenancvanastendecanesvdactenaees 17 Simple Shooting Full Auto Shooting cccsseecccceeeecccceseeeeceeeees 18 Camera Setup Check sccccccsssccccsseeeccceeescccseeeseccsseeeccsseeesees 19 Zoom SMOG MING ere sonnera E E E E E E TE 20 Self Timer Shooting ccccccssssssecccccsseeccccseesssecccsseesseesccseeeses 21 Flash Shooting ct cncorctcntinscteunsretonarreteunssetauiinsateuniatonabreieunsesecouns 22 Expos re CONTE ON
63. re Noise may appear in strong magnetic or electric shooting or there is noise in the fields ex near a radio tower etc This is not taken shot due to any defect of the camera SLU n63 SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGE Others The image on the LCD monitor appears distorted The date time is not displayed properly None of the buttons or controls function on the camera Small colored or black spots appear on the LCD monitor Preset frame images do not appear Is the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor being pressed If so release your hand and leave it for a while The remaining power of the built in clock battery is close to nil Connect the camera to the AC power adapter and plug it in for over 24 hours A Compact Flash card cannot be Is the Compact Flash card being held in the inserted correct direction Switch the camera off remove the power supply battery or AC power adapter and press the Reset Switch on the bottom of the camera with a pin or similar object All settings are returned to their factory presets The LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology however a few pixels on it may be always off black or on lit This is not due to any defect of the camera Function ing dots more than 99 99 f the built in memory is initialized after the message PLEASE INITIALIZE appears the preset frames are erased Consult your nearest JVC dealer
64. red image and that image cannot be deleted MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor PLAY MENU Lock Button PLAY MODE mIFILE o le COMM MODE EXIT PLAY MENU Screen FILE Setup Screen 1 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock NOTE Button to GM and push the MENU Jog When the camera s memory is initialized even Dial protected images are deleted If you do not want to e The PLAY MENU Screen appears lose important images transfer them to a PC and save them Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select FILE and push it e The FILE Setup Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select PROTECT and push it e The PROTECT Screen appears Qo SSL no INDEX oo1 F 002 s_ 003 E EY AN Ieee TTER AFTER SELECT PROTECT Screen To remove protection Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the image p 4 to be protected against accidental erasure Perform steps 1 through 3 then rotate the MENU and push it Jog Dial to select the desired padlocked image and push it The padlock mark located above the image e A padlock mark appears on the selected disappears and the image is no longer protected image to indicate that it is protected When finished unprotecting images perform steps 5 e Protect each image that you do not want to mde delete by accident Press the Shutter Release Button Push the MENU Jog Dial twice e The screen returns to the normal playback screen NS Oo 38en Deleting
65. reen appears MODE and push it e The PLAY MODE Screen appears and push it e The FRAME Setup Screen appears and push it e The selected image is displayed inside the frame Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select PLAY Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select FRAME Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select a frame PLAY MODE INDEX a i EFFECT FRAME MULTI EXIT FRAME Setup Screen NOTE Frames can also be used in 4 split or 16 split screens t pg 44 To remove a frame press the CLEAR Button 44 en Multi Image Screen Multi image screens that can be created are 4 split screens composed of the same image 16 split screens composed of the same image and 4 split screens composed of different user selected images MENU Jog Dial LCD monitor PLAY MENU PLAY MODE Lock Button mm PLAY MODE a gt e 5020 COMM MODE IFRAME EXIT MULTI EXIT PLAY MODE Screen PLAY MENU Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select MULTI and push it e The MULTI Setup Screen appears e While a multi image screen is being displayed it is impossible to select the MULTI Setup Screen from the PLAY MODE Screen If you wish to select the MULTI Setup Screen first press the CLEAR Button to return to the normal playback screen then perform steps 1 through 3 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to select GW and push the M
66. rn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to M or Press and hold the DISPLAY M FOCUS Button for about 2 seconds e and amp appear and the focus can be adjusted manually 3 Rotate the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial to focus the subject To focus on a farther subject Rotate the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial upward When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further a4 starts to blink To focus on a nearer subject Rotate the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial downward When the focus level cannot be adjusted any closer a starts to blink e 2 focusing speeds are available They can be selected depending on how fast the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial is rotated If the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial is rotated quickly the focus changes drastically If the M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog Dial is rotated slowly the focus changes gradually M FOCUS Dial MENU Jog dial LCD monitor Press the Shutter Release Button to shoot the image 4 NOTE Manual focusing is recommended in the following cases When shooting a subject with low contrast variation in brightness darkness for example a flat wall or blue sky When there is an obstacle such as a mesh between the camera and the subject When the subject consists of a regular arrange ment of fine patterns or similar patterns When shooting under a flickering light source such as a fluorescent lamp
67. s 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 Main Unit 1 For safety DO NOT 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 104 F or extremely low under 0 C or 32 F temperatures 3 DO NOT leave the unit in places of over 50 C 122 F 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 CAUTIONS Cont 4 To protect the unit DO NOT allow it to become wet R drop the unit or strike it against hard objects subject it to shoc
68. ssss pg 18 Index playback eeeeeeeeees pg 35 INDEN SEEN ennhan pg 34 Infrared image COMMUNICA ON s 2sesevncesevanqnaes pg 52 53 Infrared transmitter receiver pg 53 IrDA transfer nycccrsatosensessnceiedegans pg 52 TANP sarpinn pg 52 M Manual focusing seese pg Manual white balance MWB wesenasesnsnaiennesansdtonsties pg Multi image screen pg N Normal playback pg P Picture Quality mode pg Playback mode lt cecerucesinrernpeseees pg Power Save mode ssssssssssssese pg Power supply sssseesssseseeeeeseesssses pg Protecting IMAageS sosieieciriis pg S Selis TIMET assais pg Sepia effett sinsitescseeaeacmnnces pg Shooting modes pg Shutter speeds ceeeccceceeeeeees pg T TV MONO cipreses pg V View Modos scissors pg W White DANIAN Oi caesearecocseesasnteons pg Z ZOOMEIN effect ssssssssseseseses pg 16 split screen ee eeeeeeeeeeeeees pg A split screen sses pg EN 69 24 25 44 45 17 33 30 10 11 36 37 21 40 16 26 27 a2 29 24 25 20 41 44 45 44 45 OR FOR SERVICING Only in U S A HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE 1 800 252 5722 Dear customer In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase read the instruction booklet before operating the unit In the event that repair is necessary or for the address nearest your location please refer to the fact
69. t sources including outdoor light fluorescent light candle light and so on As the color temperatures of these light sources vary widely manual white balance adjustment is recom mended if you want to shoot images with the most natural color tones possible When the white balance is adjusted using colored paper in step 2 you can shoot images with a different color tone than when white paper is used Example When red paper is used The colors will be blue greenish When blue paper is used The colors will be amberish When yellow paper is used The colors will be purplish In step 4 on the previous page F pg 24 select MWB Place a sheet of white paper about 1 ft 30 cm in front of the lens e Place it so that the white paper fills the screen Push the MENU Jog Dial e The setting is completed after about 1 second e The setting can be redone by pushing the MENU Jog Dial again Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EXIT and push it 3 times 4 e The M W B Setup Screen disappears and the shooting screen reappears To return a manually set white balance to an automatically set white balance select AUTO in step 4 in the procedure on page 24 or turn the Power Dial to EY NOTE The manually set white balance is held in memory until another balance value is set by selecting M W B 20en Shutter Speeds Selection Selecting the Shutter Speed MANUAL SHOO
70. te outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug B Your product may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 2 Power Sources Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company If your product is intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 4 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product EN 3 5 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered e Do not block the openings by placing the
71. tion display over the playback screen Each press of the DISPLAY Button switches the screen as shown below Playback image eGR COW L E ET CF pg 48 Appears when an image stored in a Compact Flash card is played back 2 Picture Quality Mode Ir pg 17 Displays the Picture Quality mode used for the image 3 Image Number Displays the index number given to the image file 4 Total Number of Images Displays the total number of stored images Playback image and information display Q Battery Power Remaining Displays the approximate battery power remaining a gt a gt gt UUU Nearly exhausted mark turns red O2 en As this digital still camera is controlled by a microcomputer it may occasionally malfunction due to noise or interference In such a case remove the power supply batteries or AC power adapter push the Reset Switch lt pg 58 and retry using the camera If the trouble still persists and it cannot be solved by referring to the following table please consult your nearest JVC dealer SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGE Power No power is supplied Is the battery dead Are the batteries loaded in the correct direction Is the power supply connected properly Shooting The LCD monitor flickers in the The battery power is low Replace the batteries Standard View mode color display Shooting is impossible Is the Power Dial set to Gia Ima
72. ts cccccccssseeeecccseeeeeeees 40 Magnifying the Playback Image Zoom sscccccccesseeeeeeeeeeeees 4 Types of Frames cccccccccsssseccccceeseececcceeeeeecesssaeeeecesssaeeeeeess 42 Framing an Image ccseccseccscceesceeccscessceesccsscessceeceesceeeceees 43 Molti Image Screen 5 coe ccesvedesaxisienesesenedtwangueduaiaundesanadeneteceositeanguednesses 44 ADVANCED OPERATION 46 Compact Flash Card Operation c cssscccccssesccccesesccccseesecceeeeeees 46 Installing a Compact Flash Card ccccsseecccceseseccceeesecceeeeesesees 46 Removing a Compact Flash Card cccssescccccsseeccceesececeeeeeeeees 46 Initializing the Storage Media cccccseecccccseeecccseeeeccceeeeceeeeeees 47 Storing Images in a Compact Flash Card scccccceseeeccceeeeeceeeees 48 Playing Back Images Stored in a Compact Flash Card 2 ccccceeeeeee 48 Copying Images Between the Built in Memory and a Compact Flash 49 Image Copy Using Infrared Communication IrTran P ccccceeeeee 52 PC Connection Operation cccesecceeeccsscceeccesecceecceesceseeceeeeees 54 CONTROLS CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS 56 TROUBLESHOOTING 62 DISPLAY AND MESSAGES 64 CAUTIONS 65 MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS 68 INDEX 69 FOR SERVICING Only in U S A 70 WARRANTY Only in U S A 71
73. umbers of the copied images will be from 11 to 15 52m ADVANCED OPERATION cont Image Copy Using Infrared Communication IrTran P Image data can be copied between this camera and another piece of IrDA IrTran P infrared communication compatible equipment regardless of its manufacturer MENU Jog Dial FLASH TRANSFER Button Lock Button PLAY MENU COMM MODE PLAY MODE EA v MODE oo A IR MODE ee E e Se MODE e EXIT EXT PLAY MENU Screen COMM MODE Setup Screen 7 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to GHW and push the MENU Jog Dial e The PLAY MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select IR MODE and push it twice e The normal playback screen reappears 3 2 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select COMM MODE and push it e The COMM MODE Setup Screen appears IrTran P infrared communication compatible equipment EN DS Position the transmitting and receiving equipment so that their infrared transmitter and receiver face opposite each other e The distance between them should be less than 1 6 ft 50 cm and the transmitter and receiver should be angled no more than 15 to each other If the camera is the transmitting equipment press the FLASH TRANSFER Button e The message TRANSMISSION IN PROGRESS is displayed and image transfer starts e During image transfer only one image should be displayed If a menu screen or ind
74. with the flash When battery power weakens the time it takes for the Flash Lamp to light steadily increases and flash charging may be aborted Before pressing the Shutter Release Button make sure the Flash Lamp stays lit Exposure Control EN 23 When the subject appears too dark or too bright on the LCD monitor it may be necessary to compensate for the ambient brightness This will make it possible to capture the contours of the dark and bright regions of the image more clearly NOTE Use the flash when the low light 7 icon appears Power Dial Lock button LCD monitor CAMERA MENU CAMERA To EDSYSTEM EXT CAMERA MENU Screen CAMERA EXPOSURE i A AUTO SHUTTER 1d 5 AUTO EXIT CAMERA Setup Screen 1 Turn the Power Dial while pressing its Lock Button to M or and push the MENU Jog Dial e The CAMERA MENU Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select CAMERA and push it e The CAMERA Setup Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select EXPOSURE and push it e The EXPOSURE Setup Screen appears Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the current value and push it A U N e The item color changes to indicate that setting is possible 6 MENU Jog Dial To darken the image To brighten the image EXPOSURE MAG EXIT EXPOSURE Setup Screen Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to adjust the exposure e The exposure value can be selected from 6

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