JVC GC-S1 manual

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    GC-S1 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA LYT0142-001B INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH 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 For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information f[...]

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    2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing the Digital Still Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new Digital Still Camera. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the T able Of Contents ( Z pg. 8, 9). • Note[...]

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    EN 3 5. V entilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. • Do not place the product in a buil[...]

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    4 EN USE 1. Accessories T o avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. • Us[...]

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    EN 5 P L A Y OFF QUICK ST ART Load batteries. ( Z pg. 10) 1 Slide the BATTER Y cover slightly to open. 2 Insert four AA (LR6)-size batteries as indicated by the orientation marking inside the cover. Four AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries T urn the power on. ( Z pg. 16) 1 T urn the Power Dial to “ A ”. • T urn while holding the Lock Button de- [...]

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    6 EN P L A Y OFF QUICK ST ART (cont.) Shoot an image. ( Z pg. 18) 1 Tilt the lens and point it at the subject. 2 Press the Shutter Release Button. • A still image is stored in the camera's memory . Play an image. ( Z pg. 33) 1 T urn the Power Dial to “ PLAY ”. • T urn while holding the Lock Button de- pressed. • A still image stored [...]

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    EN 7 10X Zoom for Magnifying Distant Subjects When a subject is located too far away to be approached, its image can be enlar ged using 10X zoom. An image shot by zooming has much higher quality than a non- zoomed image enlar ged using image processing software on a PC. Cor dless Image T ransfer Using Infrared Communication (IrT ran-P Compatible) I[...]

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    8 EN CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 Q UICK ST ART 5 MAJOR FEA TURES 7 CONTENTS 8 GETTING ST ARTED 10 Loading Batterirs ............................................................................. 10 Unloading Batteries .......................................................................... 10 Household Power Supply ..............................[...]

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    EN 9 Applying Sepia/Black-and-White Effects ................................................. 40 Magnifying the Playback Image (Zoom) .................................................. 41 T ypes of Frames .............................................................................. 42 Framing an Image ..............................................[...]

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    10 EN 1 Slide the battery cover (BATTER Y) slightly to open. • The battery cover opens. 2 Insert batteries as indicated by the orientation marking inside the battery cover . 3 Close the battery cover and slide it back. • The battery cover is locked in the closed position. • Make sure the battery cover is closed securely . NOTES: ● Commercia[...]

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    EN 11 VIDEO OUT DC-IN Household Power Supply 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). T o AC outlet AA-V33 AC power adapter (optional) Core filter Core filter NOTES: ● The optional AA-V33 AC Power Adapter features automatic voltage select[...]

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    12 EN P L A Y OFF CA M E RA MENU CA M E RA P I C T URE M O D E S Y S T EM E X I T S Y S T EM PO W E R S A V E F L A S H AD J . DA T E / T I ME E X I T DA T E / T I M E E X I T DA T E DE C 2 7 . 1 9 9 8 T I M E A M 9 : 3 0 GETTING ST ARTED (cont.) Date/Time Setting By setting the date and time, date/time data can be viewed along with your pictures. [...]

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    EN 13 4 Set the values for the date. 1 . Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the item in the “DA TE” section you wish to set and push it. • The item color changes to indicate that setting is possible. 2 . Rotate the MENU Jog Dial until the correct setting appears and push it. • Repeat this procedure until you are satisfied with the date sett[...]

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    14 EN Lens Adjustment T o 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. Y ou can photograph yourself, while viewing your own image on the LCD monitor (Self- Recording), by [...]

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    EN 15 Brightness Control Y ou 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. T o darken the image T o brighten the image BRIGHT Dial (MENU Jog Dial)[...]

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    16 EN Shooting Mode Selection T urning the Power Dial allows you to select the appropriate shooting mode from among the following: Full Auto mode ( A ), Manual mode ( M ) and Self-T imer mode ( ). “ A ” : Full Auto mode The camera will automatically control all items including exposure, shutter speed, focusing and white balance. “ M ” : Man[...]

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    EN 17 P L A Y OFF CA M E RA MENU CA M E RA P I C T URE M O D E S Y S T EM E X I T P I C T URE M O D E F I NE S T D E X I T E C ON O MY Pictrue Mode Selection The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Three Picture Quality modes are available: FINE, STD (standard) and ECONOMY (in order of quality). 1 T urn the Power Dial, wh[...]

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    18 EN P L A Y OFF Simple Shooting (Full Auto Shooting) In the Full Auto mode, the camera controls focusing, shutter speed, exposure and white balance automati- cally to make your shooting simple and easy . 1 T urn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock Button, to “ A ”. • The camera turns on in the Full Auto mode. 2 T rain the lens on the su[...]

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    EN 19 FI N E +2 021 / 030 11 98 1:0 . 0:0 9 0 JA N PM 000 1/1 CF 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” ( Z p[...]

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    20 EN W T 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 wide 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 (T elescopic) zo[...]

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    EN 21 P L A Y OFF 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. 1 T urn the P[...]

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    22 EN P L A Y OFF Flash Shooting Use the flash when the low light “ ” icon appears on-screen during indoor shooting or under low light. 1 Make sure that the Power Dial is set to “ A ”, “ M ” or “ ”, then press the FLASH/TRANSFER Button. • The Flash Lamp starts blinking and the flash begins char ging. When charging is complete, the[...]

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    EN 23 5 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to adjust the exposure. • The exposure value can be selected from –6 and +6. T o brighten the image: Increase the exposure value. (maximum +6) T o darken the image: Decrease the exposure value. (maximum –6) 6 Push the MENU Jog Dial twice. • The EXPOSURE Setup Screen disappears. • The exposure value is set [...]

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    24 EN P L A Y OFF CA M E RA MENU CA M E RA P I C T URE M O D E S Y S T EM E X I T CA M E R A E X POS UR E 0 M . W . B . AU T O S HU T T ER E X I T S P E E D U T O A M . W . B . AU TO M W B E X I T MANUAL SHOOTING White Balance Control Adjusting the White Balance If the image appears greenish, reddish or bluish, it may be necessary to adjust the whi[...]

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    EN 25 Adjusting the White Balance Manually (M.W .B.) If none of the preset “ ”, “ ”, “ ” 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. 1 In step 4 on the previous page ( Z pg. 24), select “MWB”. 2 Place a sheet of white paper[...]

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    26 EN P L A Y OFF CA M E RA MENU CA M E RA P I C T URE M O D E S Y S T EM E X I T AU TO 1 / 1 0 0 U T T E R H S S P E E D 1 / 8 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 3 0 1 / 1 0 0 0 E X I T 1 / 1 5 1 / 5 0 0 CA M E R A E X POS UR E 0 M . W . B . AU TO S HU T T ER E X I T S P E E D AU T O Shutter Speeds Selection Selecting the Shutter Speed The shutter speed of the camera [...]

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    EN 27 Ef fect Automatically selects a shutter speed according to the subject lighting. 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. Suitable for shooting in darkly lit environments. A slow shutter speed can collect more light in[...]

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    28 EN P L A Y OFF Manual Focusing 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. 1 T urn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock Button, to “ M ” or “ ”. 2 Press and hold the DISPLA Y/M.FOCUS Button for abo[...]

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    EN 29 P L A Y OFF View Mode Selection The Standard V iew 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 . 1 Make sure that the Power Dial is set to “ M ”, “ A ” or “ ”, then press the SPEED MODE B[...]

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    30 EN P L A Y OFF CA M E RA MENU CA M E RA P I C T URE M O D E S Y S T EM E X I T S Y S T EM PO W E R SA V E F L A S H AD J . E X I T DA T E / T I ME PO W E R SA V E O N O F F E X I T Power Save Mode The Power Save mode switches the camera automatically off when no operation has been performed for more than 2 minutes. 1 T urn the Power Dial, while [...]

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    EN 31 P L A Y OFF CA M E RA MENU CA M E RA P I C T URE M O D E S Y S T EM E X I T S Y S T EM PO W E R S A V E F L A S H AD J . E X I T DA T E / T I ME F L A S H AD J . + 2 E X I T Flash Adjustment If an image shot with the flash is too dark or too bright, adjust the flash intensity as described below . 1 T urn the Power Dial, while pressing its Loc[...]

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    32 EN VIDEO OUT DC-IN PLA YBACK 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. NOTES: ● For connections to a TV monitor or VCR, refer to their instruction manuals. ● The playback image can also be vie[...]

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    EN 33 W T P L A Y OFF 1 T urn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock Button, to “ PLAY ”. • The most recently photographed image is displayed. 2 Press and hold the Zoom Button for more than 3 seconds. “T” : Displays images in ascending order . “W” : Displays images in descending order . 3 Press the Zoom Button to stop Auto Playback. [...]

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    34 EN 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 E 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F INDEX 006 F PLA YBACK (cont.) 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. 001 to 999: Index [...]

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    EN 35 P L A Y OFF I NDE X P L A Y M ODE E F F E C T M U L T I E X I T F RA ME 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 E 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F INDEX 006 F P L A Y M E N U PL A Y M O D E F I LE C O M M . M O D E E X I T Index Playback Y ou can view all images stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a image you wish to view . 1 T urn the Power Dial, wh[...]

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    36 EN P L A Y OFF P L A Y MENU P L A Y M ODE F I L E C O M M . M O D E E X I T F I L E P R O T E C T D E L E T E C OP Y E X I T F O R M A T Protecting Images The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images. Put a padlock mark next to the desired image, and that image cannot be deleted. PLA YBACK (cont.) 1 T urn the Power Dial, while[...]

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    EN 37 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 E INDEX P R E S S S H U T T E R A FTE R S EL E C T 4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select the image to be protected (against accidental erasure) and push it • A padlock mark appears on the selected image to indicate that it is protected. • Protect each image that you do not want to delete by accident. 5 Press the Shutt[...]

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    38 EN P L A Y OFF P L A Y MENU P L A Y M ODE F I L E C O M M . M O D E E X I T F I L E P R O T E C T D E L E T E C OP Y E X I T F O R M A T Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. PLA YBACK (cont.) 1 T urn the Power Dial, while pressing its Lock Button, to “ PLAY ” and push the MENU Jog Dial. ?[...]

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    EN 39 T o select an image by browsing images stored in memory . . . Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 ( Z pg. 38). 4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “SELECTED” and push it. • The Delete Select Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select an image to be deleted, and push it. • “x” appears above the selected[...]

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    40 EN I NDE X P L A Y M ODE E F F E C T M U L T I E X I T F RA M E B L ACK / WH I T E E F F E C T S E P I A E X I T ZO O M P L A Y M E NU P L A Y M ODE F I L E C O M M . M ODE E X I T P L A Y OFF PLA YBACK (cont.) Applying Sepia/Black-and-White Effects A sepia or black-and-white effect can be applied to a previously shot image. MENU Jog Dial Power [...]

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    EN 41 P L A Y OFF I NDE X P L A Y M ODE E F F E C T M U L T I E X I T F RA ME B L ACK / WH I T E E F F EC T S E P I A E X I T Z O O M P L A Y MENU P L A Y M ODE F I L E C O M M . M O D E E X I T Magnifying the Playback Image (Zoom) The zoom-in effect magnifies a selected area of image. MENU Jog Dial Power Dial 5 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select t[...]

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    42 EN PLA YBACK (cont.) T ypes 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)[...]

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    EN 43 P L A Y OFF I NDE X P L A Y M ODE E F F E C T M U L T I E X I T F RA ME P L A Y MENU P L A Y M ODE F I L E C O M M . M O D E E X I T Framing an Image MENU Jog Dial Power Dial NOTE: Frames can also be used in 4-split or 16-split screens ( Z pg. 44). T o remove a frame . . . .... press the CLEAR Button. 1 T urn the Power Dial, while pressing it[...]

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    44 EN P L A Y OFF P L A Y MENU P L A Y M ODE F I L E C O M M . M O D E E X I T I NDE X P L A Y M ODE E F F E C T M U L T I E X I T F RA ME MENU Jog Dial Power Dial PLA YBACK (cont.) 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 scree[...]

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    EN 45 T o Create a Multi-Image Screen Using the Same Image Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 ( Z pg. 44). 4 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “SAME 4” or “SAME 16” and push it. • 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 st[...]

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    46 EN ADV ANCED OPERA TION 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 marking on the bottom of the camera and the one on the Compact Flash card upward, then[...]

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    EN 47 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 [...]

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    48 EN ADV ANCED OPERA TION (cont.) 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 categor[...]

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    EN 49 P L A Y M E NU P L A Y M ODE F I L E C O M M . M ODE E X I T F I L E PROT E C T DE L E T E C OP Y E X I T FOR M A T C OP Y CA M E RA CAR D CAR D CA MERA E X I T P L A Y OFF Copying Images Between the Built-in Memory and a Compact Flash Car d Images can be copied from the built-in memory to a compact flash card or vice versa. This function can[...]

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    50 EN T o Copy Selected Images Only Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 5 on page 49. 6 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “SELECTED” and push it. • The INDEX Screen appears. 7 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select an image to be copied and push it. •“ u ” appears on the selected image. • Repeat this procedure until every[...]

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    EN 51 T o Copy All Images Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 5 on page 49. 6 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “ALL” and push it. • The Copy Confirmation Screen appears. 7 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “EXECUTE” and push it. • The message “IMAGE COPYING IN PROGRESS” is displayed, and copying starts. When the m[...]

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    52 EN P L A Y OFF P L A Y MENU P L A Y M ODE F I L E C O M M . M O D E E X I T C O MM . M O D E P C M O D E I R M ODE E X I T ADV ANCED OPERA TION (cont.) Image Copy Using Infrared Communication [IrT ran-P] Image data can be copied between this camera and another piece of IrDA (IrT ran-P) infrared communication compatible equipment, regardless of i[...]

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    EN 53 15 ° 15 ° 15 ° 15 ° 4 Position the transmitting and receiving equipment so that their infrared transmitter and receiver face opposite each other . • 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 . 5 If the camera is the transmitting equipm[...]

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    54 EN ADV ANCED OPERA TION (cont.) PC Connection Operation Picture Navigator Software (Provided) 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 . 5 Rotate the MENU Jog Dial to select “PC MODE” and push it twice. • The normal playback screen reapp[...]

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    EN 55 PC U P Connection with PC PC connection cable for Windows ® (provided) PC connection cable for Macintosh ® (provided) T o COM (RS-232C) port Windows ® PC T o modem port or printer port Macintosh ® NOTES: ● Use the AC power adapter when connecting to the computer . ● Be sure to read the instruction manuals of the provided “Picture Na[...]

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    56 EN CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICA TORS PC VIDEO OUT DC-IN P L A Y OFF 1 8 6 2 3 5 4 7 9 0 ! ^ & % # $ @ Lock button[...]

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    EN 57 Front V iew 1 Shutter Release Button .............. Z pg. 14 Press when you wish to shoot. 2 Flash ........................................ Z pg. 22 Lights when shooting under low light or back light conditions. 3 Flash Sensor ............................. Z pg. 22 Be careful not to cover this area when using the flash. 4 Infrared Beam Sensor[...]

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    58 EN CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICA TORS (cont.) Hand Strap Attachment 1 Open the jack cover . 2 Thread the end of the hand strap through the camera's eyelet, then thread the loop of the hand strap through the end. 3 Close the cover. 1 EJECT Button ............................ Z pg. 46 Press to eject the optional Compact Flash card. 2 T ripo[...]

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    EN 59 On-Screen Display During Shooting When the Power Dial is set to “ A ”, “ M ” or “ ”, press the DISPLA Y Button to change the V iew mode. Each press of the DISPLAY Button switches the screen as shown below . 1 CF Icon ..................................... Z pg. 48 Appears when images are being stored in a Compact Flash card. 2 Pict[...]

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    60 EN On-Screen Display During Shooting (cont.) Information Displayed Between Shutter Release and Storage of Image in Memory Icons Displayed During Manual Focusing These icons are displayed when manual focusing is selected. CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICA TORS (Cont.) FI N E 001 CF 12 3 5 4 4 Far .......................................... Z pg. 28 [...]

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    EN 61 On-Screen Display During Playback When the Power Dial is set to “ PLAY ”, press the DISPLAY Button to view the information display over the playback screen. Each press of the DISPLAY Button switches the screen as shown below . 1 CF Icon ..................................... Z pg. 48 Appears when an image stored in a Compact Flash card is [...]

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    62 EN No power is supplied. The LCD monitor flickers in the Standard View mode (color display). Shooting is impossible. Images do not appear . The menu screens are not available. Although the Shutter Release Button is half-pressed, focusing is not possible. Images become dark when sunlight is captured by the camera. The LCD monitor is dark or whiti[...]

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    EN 63 The image on the LCD monitor appears distorted. The date/time is not displayed properly . A Compact Flash card cannot be inserted. 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. SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION P AGE Others ● Is the surface or the e[...]

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    64 EN DISPLA Y AND MESSAGES NO IMAGES STORED CONTAINS PROTECTED IMAGES TRANSMISSION IN PROGRESS RECEPTION IN PROGRESS TOO MANY COPIES IMAGE COPYING IN PROGRESS FORMA TTING IN PROGRESS TRANSMISSION TO BE STOPPED RECEPTION TO BE STOPPED TRANSMISSION FAILED RECEPTION F AILED PC MODE DELETING IN PROGRESS PLEASE INITIALIZE Display Description ● Appear[...]

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    EN 65 CAUTIONS Batteries • 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. • Do not use manganese dioxide or carbon z[...]

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    66 EN Built-in Rechar geable Battery T o store the date/time in memory , a rechar geable 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[...]

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    EN 67 About moisture condensation . . . ● Y ou may have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass’ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the lens of the camera when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a plac[...]

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    68 EN MAJOR SPECIFICA TIONS Dimensions : 129 (W) x 74 (H) x 39 (D) mm (5-1/8" x 2-15/16" x 1-9/16") Power consumption : 4.2 W Weight : Approx. 260 g (0.58 lbs) Power : DC 6 V Flash : Built-in, Effective shooting distance: 0.5 to 2 m (with zoom set all the way to “W”) LCD monitor : 1.8” T ripod mounting socket : Provided on the [...]

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    EN 69 INDEX A AC outlet .................................. pg. 1 1 AC power adapter .................... pg. 1 1 Alkaline batteries ..................... pg. 10 Auto playback .......................... pg. 33 B Battery power remaining .......... pg. 59, 61 Black-and-white effect ............. pg. 40 C Camera setup check ................. pg. 19 Com[...]

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    70 EN FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer: In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location, please refer to the factory service center list below or with[...]

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