JVC GC-QX3U2 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

GC-QX3U

STILL CAMERA

Dimensions

Power consumption

Weight

Power source Flash

Recommended distance for flash LCD screen Storage media CCD

Recording pixels

Focal distance

Lens Video Recording format

Sensitivity Iris value (F value) Exposure control Exposure compensation Minimum subject distance Light measurement system Shutter type Shutter speed White balance Focus

: 108 (W) mm x 64 (H) mm x 57 (D) mm

(4-5/16" x 2-9/16" x 2-1/4")

: 4.0 W (when the LCD screen is off)

5.6 W (when the LCD screen is on)

: Approx. 290 g (0.64 lbs)

(without a Memory card and battery) : DC 5 V : Built-in,

Auto/red-eye prevention/forced/disabled : 2.3 m to 5.2 m : 2.0 inch, cool polysilicon TFT, 200,000 pixels : SmartMedia : 3.34 million pixels (3.24 million valid pixels),

1/1.8" square pixels, primary color filter,

interlace scan CCD : 2032 x 1536 (TIFF 9.5MB, FINE 1MB, STD 700KB)

1024 x 768 (TIFF 2.4MB, FINE 500KB, STD 300KB)

640 x 480 (TIFF 980KB, FINE 150KB, STD 80KB) : 7.5 mm to 17.5 mm

(equivalent to 37mm to 86 mm on a 35 mm still camera) : 2.3X optical zoom lens : 160 x 120, 20 seconds (80KB – 200KB) JVC original : Exif Ver. 2.1 (DCF compliant), TIFF (Uncompressed),

DPOF-compatible : 80/160/320 (ISO compliant) : F2.8/3.8, 5.6, 8, 11 : Program AE, iris priority AE : +/–2EV (0.5EV steps) : Approx. 2 cm to 50 cm (in Macro mode) : Multi, spot : Electronic shutter : Auto (Program AE: 1/8 – 1/750, Iris priority AE: 1/4 – 1/750) : Auto/Manual ( : Auto/Manual

3.3V (up to 64MB)

, , , MWB)

Self timer Photo quality Number of storable photos

(with an 8MB Memory card, STANDARD/FINE/NO COMP.)

Battery Printer connector VIDEO output connector Digital output connector

: 1 second, 8 seconds : 3 modes (STANDARD/FINE/NO COMP.) : 2032 x 1536: approx. 10/8/0

1024 x 768: approx. 43/32/3

640 x 480: approx. 87/65/9 : Lithium ion battery : Output for optional printer : Two-pole plug, 3.5 mm diameter (NTSC) : Mini-USB connector

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V37

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada

Other countries Power consumption Output

Charge

Camera Operating temperature

Dimensions

Weight

E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz : AC 110 V – 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : 23 W

: DC 3.6 V : DC 5.0 V :0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°C)

[when charging: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)]

: 68 (W) mm x 38 (H) mm x 110 (D) mm

(2-11/16" x 1-1/2" x 4-3/8")

: Approx. 230 g (0.51 lbs) (without a DC cord)

, 0.77 A , 1.5 A

No.86564

June 2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

Important Safety Precautions

1. DISASSEMBLY

1.1 BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY .................... 1-1

1.1.1 Precautions ................................................................. 1-1

1.1.2 Assembly and disassembly ......................................... 1-1

1.1.3 Disconnection of Connectors (Wires) ......................... 1-2

TOOL AND EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENTS .

1.2

1-2

1.2.1 Tools required for adjustments ................................... 1-2

1.3 DISASSEMBLY /ASSEMBLY OF CABINET PARTS ......... 1-2

1.3.1 Disassembly flow chart ............................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Disassembly method ( I ) ............................................ 1-3

1.3.3 Disassembly method ( II ) <OP UNIT> ....................... 1-6

1.3.4 OP BLOCK Lens compositison ................................... 1-7

1.4 IC BLOCK DIAGRAM ...................................................... 1-8

1.4.1 IC 1002 (CXD2497R) ................................................... 1-8

1.4.2 IC 2001 (CDS/AGL) ..................................................... 1-9

1.4.3 IC 7302 (CXA3268AR)) .............................................. 1-10

1.4.4 LCD (ACX301AK) ...................................................... 1-11

1.4.5 CCD (ICX262AQ) ....................................................... 1-12

2. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

2.1 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT .......................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Precautions ................................................................. 2-1

Test instruments required for electrical adjustment .............

2.1.2

2-1

2.1.3 Required test equiqment ............................................ 2-1

2.1.4 Setup (LCD ADJUSTMENT) ........................................ 2-1

2.1.5 Setup (CCD ADJUSTMENT) ....................................... 2-2

2.2 Setup with patch cords and jig connector cables............ 2-3

4. PARTS LIST

4.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1> ........... 4-1

4.2 OP BLOCK ASSEMBLY <M3> ........................................ 4-2

4.3 FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2> .............................................. 4-3

4.4 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ............................................... 4-6

MAlN BOARD ASSEMBLY <01> .................................... 4-6

CCD BOARD ASSEMBLY <02> .................................... 4-11

MONI REG BOARD ASSEMBLY <03> ......................... 4-12

JACK BOARD ASSEMBLY <04> .................................. 4-14

STOROBE FLASH BOARD ASSEMBLY <05> .............. 4-15

5. AC POWER ADAPTER (AA-V37U)

5.1 CABINET ASSEMBLY <MA> .......................................... 5-1

5.2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .................................................. 5-2

5.3 CIRCUIT BOARD ............................................................. 5-4

5.4 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ............................................... 5-5

MAIN AND TERMINAL BOARD ASSEMBLY <91> ........ 5-5

3. CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS

NOTES OF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ........................................ 3-1

CIRCUIT BOARD NOTES ......................................................... 3-2

3.1 BOARD INTERCONNECTIONS ....................................... 3-3

3.2 MAIN (SYSCON) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ...................... 3-5

3.3 MAIN (DSP96) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM.......................... 3-7

3.4 MAIN (DSP97) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM.......................... 3-9

3.5 MAIN (G/A JCY0148) AND

MAIN (SD SUB) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM........... 3-11

3.6 MAIN (F/Z MDA) AND

MAIN (IRIS) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ................. 3-12

3.7 MAIN (CDS AGC A/D AND ARM ROM)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ..................................... 3-13

3.8 MAIN (STROBE CONTROL AND STROBE FLASH)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ..................................... 3-14

3.9 CCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM........................................ 3-15

3.10 MONI REG (MONITOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ......... 3-16

3.11 MONITOR REG (DC/DC) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM........ 3-17

JACK (VIDEO OUT/USB/PRINTER/DC JACK) AND

3.12

MONITOR BACK LIGHT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .....

3-19

3.13 VOLTAGE CHARTS........................................................ 3-20

3.14 MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10282-01-05) ..................... 3-23

3.15 MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10282-01-06) ..................... 3-29

3.16 MONITOR REG CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10283-01-02) ..... 3-35

3.17 MONITOR REG CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10283-01-04) ..... 3-37

3.18 JACK CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10283-01-02) ..................... 3-39

3.19 JACK CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10283-01-04) ..................... 3-41

3.20 CCD CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10283-01-02) ....................... 3-43

3.21 CCD CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10283-01-04) ....................... 3-44

STOROBE FLASH CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10283-01-02) ......

3.22

3.23

STOROBE FLASH CIRCUIT BOARD (YB10283-01-04) ......

3-45 3-46

3.24 OVER ALL BLOCK DIAGRAM....................................... 3-47

3.25 POWER SUPPLY BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................ 3-49

3.26 OP BLOCK SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM <REFERENCE> .. 3-51

3.27 OPERATION UINT

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM <REFERENCE>.......... 3-52

SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows

Operating Environment

The host computer that runs the Windows operating environment must satisfy the following conditions.

USB Driver

1. Microsoft

2. Available USB port

3. CD-ROM drive

Video Player

1. CPU: Intel

2. Microsoft

3. Display capability of 65,536 colors or more

4. CD-ROM drive

5. Minimum RAM requirement: 32MB

6. Minimum hard disk space requirement: 1MB

* The system requirements information is not a

* Microsoft

* Intel

* Other trademarks are property of their respective

* If you use Windows

Windows® 98/Windows® 98 Second

Edition, pre-installed

Pentium® 200MHz class or higher

Windows® 95/Windows® 98

guarantee that provided software applications will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

, Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft corporation in United States and/or other countries.

, Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel

corporation.

owners.

which does not have a USB port, use an optional flash path, conversion card adapter, etc. For details on the operating environment of these devices, contact the dealers or manufacturers.

95 or a personal computer

SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh

Operating Environment

The host computer that runs the Macintosh operating environment must satisfy the following conditions.

USB Driver

1. USB-compatible computer (iMac™, iBook™, Power Mac™ G3/G4, Power Book™ G3, etc.)

2. Mac OS 8.5.1/Mac OS 8.6/Mac OS 9.0

JVC Video Decoder

1. Power PC 603e/120MHz or faster

2. Mac OS 7.6.1 or later

3. QuickTime 3.0 or later

4. Minimum RAM requirement: 32MB

5. Minimum hard disk space requirement: 1MB

* Macintosh

* Other trademarks are property of their

* If you use Macintosh

is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer.

owners.

port, use an optional flash path, conversion adapter, etc. For details on the operating en ment of these devices, contact the dealers or manufacturers.

which does not have a

Important Safety Precautions

cut close to connector

Prior to shipment from the factory, JVC products are strictly inspected to conform with the recognized product safety and electrical codes of the countries in which they are to be sold. However, in order to maintain such compliance, it is equally important to implement the following precautions when a set is being serviced.

Precautions during Servicing

1. Locations requiring special caution are denoted by labels and inscriptions on the cabinet, chassis and certain parts of the product. When performing service, be sure to read and comply with these and other cautionary notices appearing in the operation and service manuals.

2. Parts identified by the critical for safety. Replace only with specified part numbers.

Note: Parts in this category also include those specified to com-

ply with X-ray emission standards for products using cathode ray tubes and those specified for compliance with various regulations regarding spurious radiation emission.

3. Fuse replacement caution notice. Caution for continued protection against fire hazard. Replace only with same type and rated fuse(s) as specified.

4. Use specified internal wiring. Note especially:

1) Wires covered with PVC tubing

2) Double insulated wires

3) High voltage leads

5. Use specified insulating materials for hazardous live parts. Note especially:

1) Insulation Tape 3) Spacers 5) Barrier

2) PVC tubing 4) Insulation sheets for transistors

6. When replacing AC primary side components (transformers, power cords, noise blocking capacitors, etc.) wrap ends of wires securely about the terminals before soldering.

symbol and shaded ( ) parts are

12. Crimp type wire connector In such cases as when replacing the power transformer in sets where the connections between the power cord and power transformer primary lead wires are performed using crimp type connectors, if replacing the connectors is unavoidable, in order to prevent safety hazards, perform carefully and precisely according to the following steps.

1) Connector part number : E03830-001

2) Required tool : Connector crimping tool of the proper type

which will not damage insulated parts.

3) Replacement procedure

(1) Remove the old connector by cutting the wires at a point

close to the connector. Important : Do not reuse a connector (discard it).

Fig.3

(2) Strip about 15 mm of the insulation from the ends of

the wires. If the wires are stranded, twist the strands to avoid frayed conductors.

15 mm

Fig.1

7. Observe that wires do not contact heat producing parts (heatsinks, oxide metal film resistors, fusible resistors, etc.)

8. Check that replaced wires do not contact sharp edged or pointed parts.

9. When a power cord has been replaced, check that 10-15 kg of force in any direction will not loosen it.

Power cord

Fig.2

10. Also check areas surrounding repaired locations.

11. Products using cathode ray tubes (CRTs) In regard to such products, the cathode ray tubes themselves, the high voltage circuits, and related circuits are specified for compliance with recognized codes pertaining to X-ray emission. Consequently, when servicing these products, replace the cathode ray tubes and other parts with only the specified parts. Under no circumstances attempt to modify these circuits. Unauthorized modification can increase the high voltage value and cause X-ray emission from the cathode ray tube.

Fig.4

(3) Align the lengths of the wires to be connected. Insert

the wires fully into the connector.

Metal sleeve

Connector

Fig.5

(4) As shown in Fig.6, use the crimping tool to crimp the

metal sleeve at the center position. Be sure to crimp fully to the complete closure of the tool.

1.25

2.0

5.5

Fig.6

(5) Check the four points noted in Fig.7.

Not easily pulled free

Wire insulation recessed

more than 4 mm

Fig.7

Crimping tool

Crimped at approx. center

of metal sleeve

Conductors extended

S40888-01

Chassis

Power cord, primary wire

Safety Check after Servicing

Examine the area surrounding the repaired location for damage or deterioration. Observe that screws, parts and wires have been returned to original positions, Afterwards, perform the following tests and confirm the specified values in order to verify compliance with safety standards.

1. Insulation resistance test

Confirm the specified insulation resistance or greater between power cord plug prongs and externally exposed parts of the set (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video and audio input and output terminals, microphone jacks, earphone jacks, etc.). See table 1 below.

2. Dielectric strength test

Confirm specified dielectric strength or greater between power cord plug prongs and exposed accessible parts of the set (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video and audio input and output terminals, microphone jacks, earphone jacks, etc.). See table 1 below.

3. Clearance distance

When replacing primary circuit components, confirm specified clearance distance (d), (d’) between soldered terminals, and between terminals and surrounding metallic parts. See table 1 below.

Fig. 8

4. Leakage current test

Confirm specified or lower leakage current between earth ground/power cord plug prongs and externally exposed accessible parts (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video and audio input and output terminals, microphone jacks, earphone jacks, etc.). Measuring Method : (Power ON) Insert load Z between earth ground/power cord plug prongs and externally exposed accessible parts. Use an AC voltmeter to measure across both terminals of load Z. See figure 9 and following table 2.

Externally exposed accessible part

Z V

Fig. 9

5. Grounding (Class 1 model only)

Confirm specified or lower grounding impedance between earth pin in AC inlet and externally exposed accessible parts (Video in, Video out, Audio in, Audio out or Fixing screw etc.).

Measuring Method:

Connect milli ohm meter between earth pin in AC inlet and exposed accessible parts. See figure 10 and grounding specifications.

AC inlet

Earth pin

AC Line Voltage

100 V 100 to 240 V 110 to 130 V

110 to 130 V 200 to 240 V

Exposed accessible part

Milli ohm meter

Fig. 10

Region

Japan

USA & Canada

Europe & Australia R 10 MΩ/500 V DC

Region Load Z

Insulation Resistance (R)

≤

R 1 MΩ/500 V DC

≥≥

1 MΩ R 12 MΩ/500 V DC

≤

Table 1 Specifications for each region

Grounding Specifications

Region USA & Canada Europe & Australia

Dielectric Strength

AC 1 kV 1 minute AC 1.5 kV 1 miute AC 1 kV 1 minute

AC 3 kV 1 minute AC 1.5 kV 1 minute

(Class 2) (Class 1)

Grounding Impedance (Z)

≤

Z 0.1 ohm

≤

Z 0.5 ohm

Clearance Distance (d), (d')

≤

d, d' 3 mm

≤

d, d' 4 mm

≤

d, d' 3.2 mm

≤

d 4 mm

≤

d' 8 mm (Power cord)

≤

d' 6 mm (Primary wire)

a, b, cLeakage Current (i)AC Line Voltage

100 V

110 to 130 V

110 to 130 V 220 to 240 V

Note: These tables are unofficial and for reference only. Be sure to confirm the precise values for your particular country and locality.

Japan

USA & Canada

Europe & Australia

Table 2 Leakage current specifications for each region

1 kΩ

0.15 µF

1.5 kΩ

2 kΩ

50 kΩ

≤

i 1 mA rms Exposed accessible parts

≤

i 0.5 mA rms

≤

i 0.7 mA peak

≤

i 2 mA dc

≤

i 0.7 mA peak

≤

i 2 mA dc

Exposed accessible parts

Antenna earth terminals

Other terminals

S40888-01

SECTION 1

DISASSEMBLY

1.1 BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY

1.1.1 Precautions

1. Be sure to remove the power supply unit prior to mounting and soldering of parts.

2. When connecting and disconnecting the connectors, be careful not to damage the wire.

3. When replacing chip parts (especially IC parts), desolder completely first (to prevent peeling of the pattern).

4. Tighten screws properly during the procedures. Unless specified otherwise, tighten screws at a torque of 0.1N•m (1.0 kgf•cm).

CAUTION!!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

When disassembling the unit, electric hazards may occur in some cases if the capacitor for strobe emission (STROBE board C6512) has been charged. Therefore be also very careful when performing repairs and inspections. It is recommended that operations be carried out after waiting for more than ten minutes with the power supply removed or after discharging the capacitor forcibly. Discharge the capacitor according to <NOTE 2> on Page 1-3. C6512 is located behind the STROBE board.

PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING

THE LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

This unit is equipped with a coin type lithium secondary battery. Improper handling of this battery may cause heat to be generated, damage, fires, or leakage. Always follow the precautions below.

1 Do not short-circuit, disassemble, distort, nor heat

the battery.

2 Load the battery with its + and - poles connected

correctly.

3 Do not solder the battery itself. 4 When replacing parts, also refer to the numbers

listed in the Parts List of the manual.

5 Do not store the battery in direct sunlight and hot

and humid places.

6 When replacing the battery, handle it with care and

do not attempt to hold it with tweezers as it may short-circuit.

7 When disposing the battery, wind tape around the

terminal to insulate the battery, and dispose the battery according to the method prescribed.

1.1.2 Assembly and disassembly

STEP

PART NAME

1 FRONT CASE Remove screws

REAR CASE

2 OPERATION UNIT Remove the Connector Remove screws NOTE 1

FIG. NO.

Fig

1-2-1

r MAIN CN4001 OPERATION UNIT Remove the TOP COVER 2 (115)

POINT

2(115), 3(156), 4(114), 1(116)

3 (116)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

(1) : Indicate the disassembly steps. When assembling,

perform in the reverse order of these steps. This number corresponds to the number in the disassem-

bly diagram. (2) : Indicates the name of disassembly/assembly parts. (3) : Indicates the number in the disassembly diagram. (4) : Indicates parts and points such as screws, washers,

springs which must be removed during disassembly/

assembly.

Lock (L), soldering (SD), shield, connector, etc.

The encircled numbers indicate the order for disas-

Note:

sembling the cabinet parts.

The screw numbers indicate the disassembling order.

:Wire :Flat wire :Board to Bord Connector

[Example]

• (115) = Remove the parts No 115 screw.

• (SD1) = Desoldering at the point SD1.

• a = Disconnect the connector/ML a .

(5) : Precautions on disassembly/assembly.

NOTE

1-1

1.1.3 Disconnection of Connectors (Wires)

Connector Pull both ends of the connector in the arrow direction, remove the lock and disconnect the flat wire.

Flat wire

1.2 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENTS

1.2.1 Tools required for adjustments

Torque driver

YTU94088

Clip IC replacement jig

PTS40844-2

Connector 1

Fig. 1-1-1 Connector 1

Flat wire

Connector 2

Fig. 1-1-2 Connector 2

Extend the locks in the direction of the arrow for unlocking and then pull out the wire. After removing the wire, immediately restore the locks to their original positions because the locks are apt to come off the connector.

Flat wire

Connector catcher

YTU94036A

Soldering kit YTU96016B

1.3 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY OF CABINET PARTS

1.3.1 Disassembly flow chart

The following flow chart shows the steps for disassembling the cabinet parts. To assemble, perform the steps of the flow chart in the reverse order.

The encircled numbers indicate the order for disas-

Note:

sembling the cabinet parts.

The screw numbers indicate the disassembling order.

FRONT CASE

REAR CASE

OPERATION UNIT

Connector 3

Fig. 1-1-3 Connector 3

B-B connector Pull the board by both the sides in the direction of the arrow for disconnecting the B-B connector.

Connector 4

Fig. 1-1-4 Connector 4

1-2

STROBE BOARD ASSEMBLY

JACK BOARD ASSEMBLY

LCD MODULE

MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY

MONI/REG BOARD ASSEMBLY

OP UNIT

1.3.2 Disassembly method ( I )

no slippege

4 sprts locked

STEP

1 FRONT CASE Remove screws

REAR CASE 2 (115), 3 (156), 4 (157), 1 (154)

2 OPERATION UNIT Remove the Connector Remove screws Note 1

3 STROBE BOARD ASSEMBLY Remove the Connector Remove screw Note 1

JACK BOARD ASSEMBLY Remove the Connector Remove screws

4 LCD MODULE Remove the Connector Remove screws Note 1

5 MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY Remove the Connector Note 1

MONI/REG BOARD ASSEMBLY Remove the PWB HOLDER Remove screws 2 (114) Note 1

6 OP UNIT Remove from the Frame Assy Remove screws 3 (117)

PART NAME

Fig

1-3-1

Fig

1-3-1

Fig

1-3-2

Fig

1-3-3

r MAIN CN4001 Remove the TOP COVER 2 (115)

n MAIN CN6601

p MAIN CN5501 m LCD MODULE (BL)

k MAIN CN3002 Remove from the Frame Assy

Remove from the LCD Holder Note 4

h MAIN CN501 c MAIN CN3001 d MON/REG TL9001

OPERATION UNIT 3 (116)

STROBE CN6501 1 (114) Note 2

JACK CN101 2 (114)

LCD MODULE (LCD) 2 (114)

OP UNIT

MON/REG CN9001

Frame Assy d (SD1)

POINTFIG. NO.

JACK CN701 e (SD3), f (SD4), g (SD5)

NOTE

Note 3

CONNEC- NO.OF

TOR/HL PINS

80 MAIN Board CN3001

m 2 JACK Board CN701

p 38 MAIN Board CN5501

1 MONI/REG Board TL9001

1 JACK Board TP3

f 1 JACK Board TP2

1 JACK Board TP1

22 MAIN Board CN501

2 MAIN Board CN502

24 MAIN Board CN3002

14 MAIN Board CN6601

28 MAIN Board CN2001

r 12 MAIN Board CN4001

STROBE UNIT WIRE (ORANGE)

STROBE UNIT WIRE (BROWN)

1 STROBE UNIT WIRE (RED)

STROBE UNIT WIRE (BLACK)

STROBE UNIT WIRE (Red, Thin wire) STROBE Board J6505 (Through hole)

STROBE UNIT WIRE (BLACK, Thin wire)

CONNECTION

MONI/REG Board CN9001

MAIN FRAME (RED)

MAIN FRAME (BROWN)

MONI/REG Board J9001 (BLACK)

MONI/REG Board J9002 (RED)

OP UNIT

LCD MODULE (LCD)

LCD MODULE (BL)

STROBE Board CN6501

JACK Board CN101

CCD Board CN1001

OPERATION UNIT

STROBE Board J6501 (Through hole)

STROBE Board J6502 (Through hole)

STROBE Board J6503 (Through hole)

STROBE Board J6504 (Through hole)

STROBE Board J6506 (Through hole)

Note 1

Destination of connectors.

Note:

Three kinds of double-arrows in connection tables respectively show kinds of connector/wires.

: Board to Board connector : Flat wire : Wire

Note 2

Be careful from electric shock hazard because the capacitor (C6512) for the strobe is exposed. Be sure to positively discharge the capacitor if it is energized by short-circuiting a resistor (10 - 22 k ) connected at both capacitor terminals. Please be very careful when doing this job.

Note 3

Make sure that there is no slippage between the LCD panel and the backlight, the four spots are locked with hooks securely, and the sheet is placed in the correct direction.

Note 4

Both the stripe pattern and the non-slippage (notch) on the sheet surface are to be in the direction as illustrated.

1-3

116

110

C6512

116

157

116

L6501

153

111

155

STROBE BOARD ASSY < 05 >

114

115

114

JACK BOARD ASSY < 04 >

MONI/REG BOARD ASSY < 02 >

MAIN BOARD ASSY < 01 >

152

154

156

1-4

LCDMODULE + BRAKLIGHT

WHITE WIRE

RED WIRE

LEFT LOW FOOT

HOLDER (LCD)

MAIN PWB

Fig.1-3-1

Remove screw marks

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

157

Pass this through the inside of the boss.

101

117

MONI/REG BOARD ASSY < 02 >

(SD1)

103

MAIN BOARD ASSY < 01 >

114

117

(SD3)

(SD4)

(SD5)

JACK BOARD ASSY < 04 >

OP BLOCK ASSY

<M3>

(SD2)

107B

107C

CCD BOARD ASSY < 03 >

113

107A

106

114

108

105

109

114

104

114

107

Fig.1-3-2

1-5

1.3.3 Disassembly method ( II ) <OP Unit>

STEP POINT

PART NAME

NOTE

1 OP Block ASSEMBLY Remove screws 3 (208) 2 COVER

Remove screws 3 (206),2 (207), CCD BASE ASSEMBLY 1 (236) SPACER Remove screws 3(206),2(207). SET PLATE Remove the CCD Board Assy

20(SD1)

3 TILT FRAME Remove the SET RING Note 1

RATCH GEAR 2 (231) Note 2 MAIN PIN Note 3

4 RATCH MAGNET Remove Screws Note 4

NUT ASSEMBLY 3 (237),1 (236) RATCH PIECE

Note 1

Turn and fix the set ring and make sure that the convex marks are identical.

Note 2

Make sure that the torsion spring is in the groove of the latch gear.

Note 3

Turn the latch gear clockwise ( ) and position it so that the toothless portion comes to the level that is as high as the main frame.

NOTE2

NOTE3

Note 4

Never move the setscrew in the center of the nut assembly!

208

Remove screw marks

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 4



1 2 4

203

206

232

229

228

237

227

202

225

226

224

223

231

Fig. 1-3-3

221

234

236

222

230

233

204

237

231

SET SCREW

205

CCD Board Assembly

207

SD1

1-6

1.3.4 OP BLOK Lens Compositison

Fig. 1-3-4 Composition of GC-QX3U Lens (8-group 9-element lens composition)

2GROUP

1GROUP

3GROUP 4GROUP 5GROUP 6GROUP 7GROUP8GROUP

123 4 5 6 87 9

1.2.3...Condensing and focal length

Subject Image

5.6.7...Focal adjustment

7.8.9...Correction or compensation

Fig. 1-3-5 8-group-9-piece lens composition

1-7

1.4 IC BLOCK DIAGRAM

1.4.1 IC 1002 (CXD2497R)

OSCI

OSCO

CKI

26 25

CKO

MCKO

SNCSL

SSI SCK SEN

SSGSL

RST

TEST1 TEST2

31 32 33

2 37 48

Selctor

1/2

SSG

Pin Descriptions

Pin No. Pin Name I/O Description

1VSS1 - GND 2 RST I System reset input terminal H: Reset released L: Reset

activated (Should be activated at power ON, normally.) (Schmitt trigger input/without protection diode on power

supply side)

3 SNCSL I Sync system switching control input terminal

(with pull-down resistor) H: CKI sync L: MCKO sync

4 ID O Line identification pulse output terminal in the vertical

direction 5 WEN O Memory write timing pulse output terminal 6 SSGSL I Built-in SSG enable input terminal (with pull-down

resistor)

H: Built-in SSG is effective. L: External sync is effective. 7VDD1 - 3.3V power (for common logic section) 8VDD2 - 3.3V power (for RG terminal) 9 RG O Reset gate pulse output terminal for CCD

10 VSS2 - GND 11 VSS3 - GND 12 H1 O Clock output terminal for CCD horizontal register 13 H2 O Clock output terminal for CCD horizontal register 14 VDD3 - 3.3V to 5.0V power (for H1 and H2 terminals) 15 VDD4 - 3.3V power (for CDS system terminals) 16 XSHP O CCD pre-charge level sample/hold pulse output terminal 17 XSHD O CCD data level sample/hold pulse output terminal 18 XRS O Sample/hold pulse output terminal for phase matching in

analog-to-digital conversion

19 PBLK O Pulse output terminal for pulse cleaning during

horizontal and vertical blanking period

20 CLPDM O Pulse output terminal for CCD dummy signal clamping 21 VSS4 - GND 22 OBCLP O Pulse output terminal for CCD optical black signal 23 ADCLK O Clock output terminal for analog-to-digital conversion IC

Logical phase is adjustable with the serial interface data

H1H2V

Pulse Generator

Latch

35361297

Selector

XSHP

V Driver

XSHD

181716151098 21131214

XRS

PBLK CLPDM

20 22

OBCLP

ADCLK

WEN

V1A

V1B

V3A

V3B

SUB VH

24 VSS5 - GND 25 CKO O Inverter output terminal 26 CKI I Inverter input terminal 27 OSCO O Inverter output terminal for oscillation (If not used,

should be opened or connected to GND through a capacitor.)

28 OSCI I Inverter input terminal for oscillation (If not used, should

be fixed to "Low".) 29 VDD5 - 3.3V power (for common logic section) 30 MCKO O System clock output terminal for signal processing IC 31 SSI I Serial interface data input terminal for setting each IC

mode (Schmitt trigger input/without protection diode on

power supply side) 32 SCK I Serial interface clock input terminal for setting each IC

mode (Schmitt trigger input/without protection diode on

power supply side) 33 SEN I Serial interface strobe input terminal for setting each IC

mode (Schmitt trigger input/without protection diode on

power supply side) 34 VD I/O Vertical sync signal input/output terminal 35 HD I/O Horizontal sync signal input/output terminal 36 VSS6 - GND 37 TEST1 I IC test terminal 1 with pull-down resistor (Should be

fixed to GND normally.) 38 VM - GND (for vertical drivers) 39 V2 O Clock output terminal for CCD vertical register 40 V4 O Clock output terminal for CCD vertical register 41 V1A O Clock output terminal for CCD vertical register 42 VH - 15.0V power (for vertical drivers) 43 V1B O Clock output terminal for CCD vertical register 44 V3A O Clock output terminal for CCD vertical register 45 VL - -7.5V power (for vertical drivers) 46 V3B O Clock output terminal for CCD vertical register 47 SUB O Pulse output terminal for CCD electronic shutter 48 TEST2 I IC test terminal 2 with pull-down resistor (Should be

fixed to GND normally.)

1-8

1.4.2 IC 2001 (CDS/AGL)

OADSW

OADCLK

13 16 18 19

ADCLK

SPBLK

SPSIG

AVDDDVDD

AVSS

DVSS

ADCIN

CDSSW

CDSIN

BLKSH

BLKFB

CDS PGA

DC offset

compensatory

OBP

PBLK

Pin Descriptions

Pin No. Pin Name Description I/O

Analog (A) or

1 NC No internal connection - 2 D0 Digital output terminal (LSB) O D

3-10 D1-D8 Digital output terminals O D

11 D9 Digital output terminal (MSB) O D 12 NC No internal connection - 13 OADCLK Latch clock output terminal for D0 to D9 O D 14 DVSS Digital GND (0V) - D 15 DV

DD Power for digital 3.0V system - D

(Should be connected to AVDD outside the IC.) 16 ADCLK Analog-to-digital conversion clock input terminal I D 17 OBP Optical black pulse input terminal I D 18 SPBLK Black level sampling clock input terminal I D 19 SPSIG Signal level sampling clock input terminal I D 20 PBLK Pre-blanking signal input terminal I D 21 OADSW OADCLK enable input terminal I D 22 AVSS Analog GND (0V) - A 23 AVDD Power for analog 3.0V system - A 24 NC No internal connection - 25 CDSSW Signal level sampling output terminal O A 26 CDSIN CDS input terminal I A 27 ADCIN ADC input terminal I A 28 BLKSH Black level sample/hold terminal - A 29 BLKFB Black level feedback terminal - A 30 AVSS Analog GND (0V) - A 31 AV

DD Power for analog 3.0V system - A

(Should be connected to DVDD outside the IC.) 32 VRT Reference voltage terminal 3 - A

(Ceramic capacitor of 0.1µF or more should be

connected between this terminal and AVss.) 33 VRB Reference voltage terminal 2 - A

(Ceramic capacitor of 0.1µF or more should be

connected between this terminal and AVss.)

Serial

Interface

SCK

Digital (D)

TIMING

gen

43CS45

SDATA

Bias

Occurrence

BIAS

10bit ADC

Output

VRT

VRB

VRM

Latch circuit

42 OEB

11 D9 10 D8

9D7 8D6 7D5 6D4 5D3 4D2 3D1

34 VRM Reference voltage terminal 1 - A

(Ceramic capacitor of 0.1µF or more should be connected between this terminal and AVss.)

35 BIAS Internal bias terminal - A

(A 24-Kohm resistor should be connected

between this terminal and AVss.) 36 NC No internal connection - 37 AVSS Analog GND (0V) - A

DD Power for analog 3.0V system - A

38 AV

(Should be connected to DVDD outside the IC.) 39 NC No internal connection - 40 AVSS Analog GND (0V) - A 41 AVDD Power for analog 3.0V system - A

(Should be connected to DVDD outside the IC.) 42 OEB Digital output enable control input terminal I D 43 CS Serial interface control input terminal I D 44 SCK Serial clock input terminal I D 45 SDATA Serial data input terminal I D 46 DV

DD Power for digital 3.0V system - D

(Should be connected to AVDD outside the IC.)

47,48 DV

SS Digital GND - D

1-9

1.4.3 IC 7302 (CXA3268AR)

VSSVSSTST10

TST9

51 38 37

SSVSS

+3.0V

TST11

OSD B

OSD R

OSD G

HCK1

HCK2

VCC1

FIL IN

B/B-Y

R/R-Y

S/H

GEN

HCK GEN

+3.0V

HST

HCOUNTER

HPULSE

GEN

VCK

VST

RGT

G/Y

H.FILTER SYNC SEP

MODE

FIL OUT

MODE

PIC-G

PIC-F

CONT

SYNC IN

OSD RGB

CONTRAST

CLAM[P

SYNC OUT

Pin Descriptions

Pin No. Pin Name I/O Description

1 Vss - GND terminal for digital 3.0V system 2 FIL OUT O H filter output terminal (for internal sync separator use) 3 SYNC IN I Sync input terminal for sync separator circuit

(for internal sync separator use)

SYNC OUT

O Sync output terminal for sync separator circuit

(for internal sync separator use)

CSYNC/HD

I CSYNC/horizontal sync signal input terminal 6 DA OUT O DAC output terminal 7 REF O Level shifter circuit reference voltage output terminal for

LCD panel 8 F ADJ O f0 adjust resistor connecting terminal for TRAP 9 GND1 - GND terminal for analog 3.0V system

10 VD I Vertical sync signal input terminal 11 DWN O Up/Down switching signal output terminal 12 WIDE O 16:9 wide display switching pulse output terminal 13 TST1 - Test terminal (Should be opened.) 14 SCK I Serial clock input terminal 15 SEN I Serial load input terminal 16 SDAT I Serial data input terminal 17 R INJECT O Resistor connecting terminal for serial block current control 18 VSS - GND terminal for digital 3.0V system 19 VDD - Power for digital 3.0V system 20 VDD - Power for digital 3.0V system 21 CKO O Oscillation cell output terminal 22 CKI I Oscillation cell input terminal 23 Vss - GND terminal for digital 3.0V system 24 RPD O Phase comparison output terminal 25 XCLR I Capacitor connecting terminal for power-on reset (for

timing generating system)

26 VDO O VDO pulse output terminal 27 HDO O HDO pulse output terminal 28 TST2 - Test terminal (Should be connected to GND.) 29 GND2 - GND terminal for analog 12.0V system 30 SIG.C I DC voltage adjust terminal for R, G, B and PSIG outputs 31 B DC DET O Capacitor connecting terminal for B signal's DC voltage

feedback circuit

32 B OUT O B signal output terminal 33 R DC DET O Capacitor connecting terminal for R signal's DC voltage

feedback circuit

34 R OUT O R signal output terminal 35 G DC DET O Capacitor connecting terminal for G signal's DC voltage

feedback circuit

1-10

TST8

TRAP

LPF

CLAMP

MATRIX

DL1PICTURE

HUE

SYNC/HD

TST7

DL1

COLOR

Buf Buf

DA OUT

FILTER

BGR

HUE

CLP

REF

Input

TST6

LPF

BIAS

REF

Res.

TST5NCPOF

S/H

USER-BRIGHT

GAMMAM

CLAMP

BLK-LIM

SUB-BRIGHT

POL SW

PULSE

ELM

V COUNTER

GND1

F ADJ

GND1

U-GRT

γ1γ2 WHITLIM SUB-CONT R SUB-CONT B

BLKLIM

SUB-BRT R SUB-BRT B

TST4

GND3

COUNTER

V CONTROL V POSITION

DWN

GND3

COM

Buf

PLL

V SEP

TST1

WIDE

+12.0V +12.0V

PSIGBRT

PSIGBRIGHT

POL SW

S/P CONV

SCK

TST3

394041424344454647484950525354

Buf

COM-DC

HDO GEN

VDO GEN

COMPARATOR

HSYNC DET H SKEW DET

CLK

1615141312111098765321 4 17 18

SEN

PSIG OUT

PHASE

CONTROL

SDAT

PSIG DC DET

SIG.C

MCK

R INJECT

+3.0V

GND2

G OUT

G DC OUT

R OUT

R DC DET

B OUT

B DC DET

SIG. C

GND2

TST2

HDO

VFO

XCLR

RPD

CKI

CKO

36 G OUT O G signal output terminal 37 VCC2 - Power for analog 12.0V system 38 PSIG DC O Capacitor connecting terminal for G signal's DC voltage

DET feedback circuit 39 PSIG OUT O PSIG output terminal 40 TST3 - Test terminal (Should be opened.) 41 VCC3 - Power for analog 12.0V system COM (CS) 42 COM O

Common electrode voltage output terminal (CS) for LCD panel 43 GND3 - GND terminal for analog 12.0V system COM (CS) 44 TST4 - Test terminal (Should be opened.) 45 POF O LCD panel power ON/OFF terminal

(Open, if this function is not used.) 46 NC - No internal connection 47 TST5 - Test terminal (Should be connected to GND.) 48 TST6 - Test terminal (Should be connected to GND.) 49 TST7 - Test terminal (Should be opened.) 50 TST8 - Test terminal (Should be opened.) 51 TST9 - Test terminal (Should be opened.) 52 TST10 - Test terminal (Should be opened.) 53 VSS - GND terminal for digital 3.0V system 54 VSS - GND terminal for digital 3.0V system 55 VDD - Power for digital 3.0V system 56 TST11 - Test terminal (Should be connected to GND.) 57 OSD B I OSD B input terminal 58 OSD R I OSD R input terminal 59 OSD G I OSD G input terminal 60 NC - No internal connection 61 HCK1 O H clock pulse 1 output terminal 62 HCK2 O H clock pulse 2 output terminal 63 VCC1 - Power for analog 3.0V system 64 HST O H start pulse output terminal 65 EN O EN pulse output terminal 66 VCK O V clock pulse output terminal 67 VST O V start pulse output terminal 68 RGT O Right/Left switching signal output terminal 69 FIL IN I H FILTER input terminal (for internal sync separator use) 70 B/B-Y I B/B-Y signal input terminal 71 G/Y I G/Y signal input terminal 72 R/R-Y I R/R-Y signal input terminal

DOWN SCAN and UP SCAN RGT: RIGHT SCAN and LEFT SCAN

* DWN:

H: Pull-up resistor incorporated L: Pull-down resistor incorporated

1.4.4 LCD (ACX301AK)

BGRBRG

RBGRGB

BGRBRG

RBGRGB

V shift register

COM

V Level shifter

Electrode

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

TESTL

Pin Descriptions

Pin No. Pin Name Description

1 TESTL Panel testing terminal (Should be opened.)

2 COM Common electrode voltage input terminal for panel

3 VST Start pulse input terminal for V shift register drive 4 VCK Clock input terminal for V shift register drive 5 EN Enable signal input terminal for gate select pulse 6 DWN Drive direction signal input terminal for V shift register 7VVDD Power for V driver 8VSS GND for H and V drivers

9HVDD Power for H driver 10 VSSG Negative voltage setting terminal for V driver 11 TEST2 Connected to GND through a 1-Mohm resistor in the panel 12 WIDE Pulse input terminal for 16:9 mode 13 HST Start pulse input terminal for H shift register drive 14 REF Level shifter circuit reference voltage input terminal 15 TEST Panel testing terminal (Should be opened.) 16 Cext/Rext Power input terminal for setting H shift register drive time

constant 17 HCK2 Clock input terminal for H shift register drive 18 HCK1 Clock input terminal for H shift register drive 19 PSIG Uniformity improving signal input terminal 20 GREEN Video signal (G) input terminal for the panel 21 RED Video signal (R) input terminal for the panel 22 BLUE Video signal (B) input terminal for the panel 23 RGT Drive direction signal input terminal for H shift register 24 TESTR Panel testing terminal (Should be opened.)

COM

VST

VCK

H Level shifter & Shift register

Negative

Voltage

Occurence

Circuit

VSS

DWN

VVDD

HVDD

COM

LCCs

HST

VSSQ

TEST2

WIDE

REF

TEST

HCK2

Cext/Rext

HCK1

PSIG

GREEN

RED

BLUE

RTG

TESTR

Features

• Device Structure

- Active matrix panel with internal driver using lowtemperature polysilicon transistors

- Pixels Total dots: 896 (H) x 230 (V) =206,080 Display dots: 880 (H) x 228 (V) =200,640 (2.0 in.)

• Total dots: 200,000 dots 5.1cm diagonal (2.0 in.)

• Horizontal resolution: 440 TV scanning lines

• Light permeability: 5.6% (standard)

• Smooth screen image with RGB delta array

• NTSC/PAL compatible

• High image quality internal circuitry

• 16:9 screen display function

• Low-reflection screen display processing assures easy viewing even outdoors

• Anti-grime display

Delta array

1-11

1.4.5 CCD (ICX262AQ)

OUT

GND

TEST

Vertical register

ØRG

Ø2

Pin Descriptions

Pin No. Pin Name Description

1Vø4 Vertical register transfer clock 2Vø3A Vertical register transfer clock 3Vø3B Vertical register transfer clock 4Vø2 Vertical register transfer clock 5Vø1A Vertical register transfer clock 6Vø3B Vertical register transfer clock 7 TEST Test terminal* 8 TEST Test terminal*

9 GND GND 10 VOUT Signal output 11 VDD Circuit power 12 øRG Reset gate clock 13 Hø2 Horizontal register transfer clock 14 Hø1 Horizontal register transfer clock 15 GND GND 16 øSUB PCB clock 17 CSUB PCB bias*

18 VL Protection transistor bias 19 Hø1 Horizontal register transfer clock 20 V

ø2 Horizontal register transfer clock

*1: Terminal should be opened. *2: A 0.1µF capacitor should be connected between the pin and GND, since the

DC bias is generated inside the CCD.

Ø1B

TEST

Horizontal register

Ø1

GND

Ø1A

Ø2

Ø3B

Ø3A

Ø4

(NOTE)

Ø1

Ø2

: Photo Sensor

ØSUB

R Gb Gb

SUB

Features

• Field period readout system

• Interline CCD image sensor

• Total number of pixels: 2140 (H) x 1560 (V) approx. 3340k pixels

• Number of effective pixels: 2088 (H) x 1550 (V) approx. 3240k pixels

• Effective number of pixels: 2080 (H) x 1542 (V) approx. 3210k pixels (1.18in)

• Chip size: 8.10mm (H) x 6.64mm (V)

• Unit cell size: 3.45m␣ m (H) x 3.45m␣ m (V)

• Optical black: Horizontal (H) direction : front 4 pixels, rear 48 pixels Vertical (V) direction : front 8 pixels, rear 2 pixels

• Number of dummy bits: Horizontal 28 Vertical 1 (even fields only)

• Square pixels

• Horizontal drive frequency: 18kHz

• RGB basic color mosaic on-chip color filter

• High sensitivity

• Cyclic, variable speed shutter

• Excellent anti-blooming characteristics

1pin

1-12

11pin

Optical black wiring diagram

(Top View)

SECTION 2

910

Light box assembly

YTU93096A

Gray scale chart

YTU94133A

Cleaning cloth

KSMM-01

Color bar chart

YTU94133C

Smart media card

16MB

USB

QAM0252-001

ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

2.1 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

2.1.1 Precautions

Both the camera section and deck section of this model are designed and manufactured to be adjustment-free. However, if both or either of the following parts is replaced, it needs special adjustment with a personal computer at a JVC service equipment after the part replacement

• OP block assembly

• EEPROM (on the MAIN board)

When there is some trouble in the electric circuit, it is required to detect the faulty part with specified test instruments first and then to proceed to repair, replacement and adjustment.

1. When cheking a signal at a chip test point, be sure to use an IC clip or the like not to apply any stress to the test point. When replacing a chip part (IC in particular), completely remove solder chips from it and its periphery before proceeding to part replacement (in order to avoid exfoliation of the pattern).

2. Carefully disconnect/connect connectors because they are apt to get damaged.

2.1.2 Test instruments required for electrical

adjustment

Patch cord

YTU93099A

Service support system

YTU94057-47

Jig connector cable

YTU93091B

Jig connector cable

YTU93102A

QAM0099-002

Extension connector

PC cable

YTU94145A

2.1.3 Required test equipment

1. Color TV monitor.

2. AC power adapter (AA-V37 or equivalent)

3. Oscilloscope (dual-trace type, for more than 20 MHz).

4. Digital voltmeter

5. Frequency counter (with threshold level adjuster)

6. Personal computer

2.1.4 Setup (LCD ADJUSTMENT)

Setup for electrical adjustment with personal computer

Note 1:

As a general rule for adjustment with a personal computer, connect a personal computer to its PRINTER terminal.

Note 2:

Use DC cord to supply the power.

PRINTER

Service support system

YTU94057-47

INF adjustment lens

YTU92001B

Camera stand

YTU93079

RS-232C

PC cable

QAM0099-002

port

Personal computer

Fig. 2-1-1 Setup for electrical adjustment with

personal computer (I)

2-1

Extension connector

Note) It is needs to connect

the extension double for use the DC cord(coupler)

Jig connector cable (YTU93091B)

Fig. 2-1-2 Setup for electrical adjustment with

personal computer (II)

connector

2.1.5 Setup (CCD ADJUSTMENT)

Setup for electrical adjustment with personal computer

Note 1:

As a general rule for adjustment with a personal computer, connect a personal computer to its DIGITAL terminal.

Note 2:

Use DC cord to supply the power.

USB

USB port

16MB Smart media Card

Service support system

YTU94057-47

Pin No. FUNCTION

1 135TMS

2 135TDI

3 nTRST

4 AL_3.3V

5 32DBI

6 GND

7 M_COM

8 M_SIG_C

9 M_RED

10 M_SIG_GND

11 JTAGMODE

12 135TDO

13 135TCK

14 AL_3.3V

15 32RST

16 M_BLUE

17 RPD

18 M_PSIG

19 M_GREEN

20 NC

Personal computer

Fig. 2-1-3 Setup for electrical adjustment with

personal computer (I)

2-2

Table 2-1-1 Jig Connector Function

2.2 Setup with patch cords and jig connector cables Note:

Fig. 2-2-1 shows an example of expansion setup that facilitates inspection of major boards because main components are connected by means of patch cords and jir cables.For proceeding to electrical adjustment in such the setup, disassemble the set at certain level required for the current adjustment objectives referring to the section 1 "DISASSEMBLY" and properly set up the expanded set and test instruments.

OP/CCD

MON/REGMON/REG

PRINTER

DIGITAL

VIDEO

CN9001

DC 5V

YTU94077-22 YTU94071-22

4YTU94077-38

JACK

CN101

CN7101

3YTU94077-28

CN502

CN5501

CN501

STROBE

CN6501

CN6601

MAIN

CN2001

CN3002

MONITOR

CN4001

CN2002

YTU94077-12

YTU94074-12

OPERATION UNIT

2YTU94126B-80

6YTU63091B

Personal computer

Fig. 2-2-1

Connection

Pin No. Parts Number

1 MAIN CN4001 OPRATION UNIT 12 YTU94077-12 FPC wire

YTU94074-12 FPC CN.ASSY

2 MAIN MON/REG CN9001 80 YTU94126B-80 B TO B CN.ASSY 3 MAIN CN2001 CCD CN1001 28 YTU94077-28 FPC wire 4 MAIN CN5501 JACK CN101 38 YTU94077-38 FPC wire 5 MAIN CN501 OPUNIT 22 YTU94077-22 FPC wire

YTU94074-22 FPC CN.ASSY

6 MAIN CN2202 20 YTU93091B JIG CN.cable

2-3

JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.

Head office East Coast Midwest West Coast Atlanta Hawaii

Head office Montreal Vancouver

1700 Valley Road Wayne, New Jersey 07470-9976

10 New Maple Avenue Pine Brook, New Jersey 07058-9641

705 Enterprise Street Aurora, Illinois 60504-8149

5665 Corporate Avenue Cypress, California 90630-0024

1500 Lakes Parkway Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043-5857

2969 Mapunapuna Place Honolulu, Hawaii 96819-2040

JVC CANADA INC.

21 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1A7

16800 Rte Trans-Canadienne, Kirkland, Quebec H9H 5G7

13040 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B3

(973)315-5000 (973)396-1000 (630)851-7855 (714)229-8011 (770)339-2582 (808)833-5828

(416)293-1311 (514)871-1311 (604)270-1311

S40895-03

Printed in Japan

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

GC-QX3

ENGLISH

STILL CAMERA

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

LYT0543-001C

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 Table Of Contents (Z pg. 8, 9).

• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to “CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND

INDICATORS” (Z pg. 10 – 17) and familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety

Instructions that follow. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new Digital Still Camera.

You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 89 – 91 before use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The AA-V37 AC Power Adapter should be used with: AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada, AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.

CAUTION (applies to the AA-V37)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION (s’applique à l’AA-V37)

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, 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.

This camera is designed to be used with NTSCtype 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. 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 obsolete 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.

•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 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 power 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 LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

•Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

•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 combination 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 and 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 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

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DC input connector

Knob

Memory card cover

Connect the Camera to a Power Outlet. (Z pg. 20)

Open the connector cover on the rear of the

camera.

Connect the DC cord to the DC input

connector.

Connect the DC cord to the DC input

connector on the AC adapter.

Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

•The power lamp lights.

Power outlet

Power lamp

DC cord

Power cord

AC adapter (AA-V37)

Memory card (3.3V type)

Insert the Memory card. (Z pg. 22)

Open the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob to the open position.

Insert the Memory card.

•Insert the card so that the contact surface is facing up and the notch on the card is on the right.

Close the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob to the close position.

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OFF

SET

QUICK START (cont.)

Shutter button

Lock button

Power dial

SET

OFF

Shoot a Picture. (Z pg. 30)

Turn the Power dial to “A” (full auto mode).

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•Look through the finder.

•The focus is attained when the shoot standby lamp (green) changes from flashing to steadily on.

Press the Shutter button all of the way to take

the picture.

•The picture image is stored in the Memory card.

MODE switch

w e button

Lock button

Play back a Picture. (Z pg. 31)

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch.

Press the w e button to select the picture that

you wish to view.

Power dial

MAJOR FEATURES

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Three high-quality still image shooting modes

1. 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) (Z pg. 46)

This mode collects twice as much image data by using two exposures (with the CCD shifted one pixel for the second exposure), resulting in an image consisting of 6 million pixels, or twice as many in normal mode.

2. DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) (Z pg. 47)

This mode uses two exposures, one with the exposure adjusted for the dark portions of the image, and one with the exposure adjusted for the bright portions of the image. By using the image data from both exposures, it is possible to achieve a wide dynamic range that was previously impossible. This mode avoids pictures where part of the image is blacked out or whited out, which occurs easily with conventional digital cameras.

3. NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode) (Z pg. 48)

This mode uses several exposures to collect a large amount of image information, then extracts the signal components and eliminates the noise components. This mode eliminates electronic noise, which occurs easily with conventional digital cameras.

Video Shooting

This feature is useful, if you want to send a short video by e-mail.

Collage shooting

This feature allows you to combine a subject with a previously photographed background with a simple operation.

Using the SmartMedia™ card* increases photo capacity

This unit is compatible with SmartMedia™ cards* (optional), which can be used to increase the number of pictures that can be taken. * “SmartMedia™ card” (which is described as

“Memory card” in this instruction manual) is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Before taking important photos

● When you need to take an important photo, always take a test photo first and confirm that the camera is operating normally.

● Memory card is not installed when this unit is purchased. Be sure to install a Memory card before taking photos.

● Before shooting, always confirm how much memory is remaining from the memory card.

● We cannot bear any responsibility for an inability to shoot, record, or playback material normally in the event of a problem with a digital video camera, Memory card, etc.

● Store backups of important photos on a personal computer, etc. We cannot bear any responsibility for pictures stored in memory that are lost or altered.

Copyrights

You may only use material that you photograph or record with this digital camera for your own personal use, and not in any way that infringes on the copyrights of a third party. (Note that some performances and exhibits have restrictions against photography, even if only for your personal use.)

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CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 QUICK START 5 MAJOR FEATURES 7 CONTENTS 8 CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS 10 GETTING STARTED 18

Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 18

Installing a Charged Battery .......................................................................................... 19

Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet .................................................................... 20

Attaching the Hand strap .............................................................................................. 21

Attaching the Lens Cover .............................................................................................. 21

Inserting the Memory Card ........................................................................................... 22

Formatting a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 23

BASIC OPERATION 24

Viewfinder .................................................................................................................... 24

Shutter Button ............................................................................................................... 24

Good Photography Posture ........................................................................................... 25

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod ................................................................................ 25

Selecting the Shooting Mode ........................................................................................ 26

Zoom Shooting ............................................................................................................. 27

Selecting the Picture Size .............................................................................................. 28

Selecting the Picture Quality......................................................................................... 29

Full Auto Shooting ........................................................................................................ 30

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................................................. 31

Self Timer ..................................................................................................................... 32

Flash Shooting .............................................................................................................. 33

MANUAL SHOOTING 34

Manual Focus ............................................................................................................... 34

Iris Setting ..................................................................................................................... 35

Macro Shooting ............................................................................................................ 36

Exposure Control .......................................................................................................... 37

White Balance Adjustment............................................................................................ 38

Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................................................................... 39

Sensitivity Setting .......................................................................................................... 40

Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting .................................................................. 41

Shooting Continuous Photos ......................................................................................... 42

Changing the AE/AF Area.............................................................................................. 43

Restoring the Default Settings ....................................................................................... 44

Collage Mode ............................................................................................................... 45

6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) ...................................................................................... 46

DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) ................................................................................... 47

NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode) ............................................................................ 48

Video Shooting ............................................................................................................. 49

PLAYBACK 50

Video Playback............................................................................................................. 50

Display Mode during Playback ..................................................................................... 51

Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen ........................................................................... 51

Protecting Pictures ........................................................................................................ 52

Deleting Pictures .......................................................................................................... 53

Adding Special Effects ................................................................................................... 54

Inputting the Date ......................................................................................................... 56

Inputting the Calendar .................................................................................................. 57

Connecting the Camera to a TV .................................................................................... 58

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PRINT 59

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .............................................................................. 59

Printing a Picture .......................................................................................................... 60

Printing by DPOF Setting .............................................................................................. 62

SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 64

Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu ......................................................................... 64

Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................. 66

SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh TROUBLE SHOOTING 82 SPECIFICATIONS 86 INDEX 88 CAUTIONS 89 FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 92 WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 93

67 75

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

AC power adapter/

Battery BN-V37

CD-ROM Memory card (3.3V type) Hand strap Lens cover

charger (AA-V37)

DC cable USB cable Video cable

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Front View

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

142 3

Top View

1 2 4 5

6 7 8 9 0 !

Front View

1 Flash............................................ Z pg. 33

Use the flash when shooting in dark conditions.

2 Flash sensor

This sensor is needed for adjusting the brightness when using the flash.

3 Self timer lamp............................ Z pg. 32

Blinks when the self timer is running.

4 Zoom lens ................................... Z pg. 30

Point the lens towards the subject when taking a picture. Because the lens is extremely vulnerable to damage from physical impacts, handle it very carefully. Striking or dropping the lens can damage the lens.

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Top View

1 Exposure control button (+/–) ..... Z pg. 37

Press this button to check the brightness setting and to change the brightness setting for shooting photos.

2 FOCUS button ............................ Z pg. 34

Press this button to check the current focus mode or to change the focus mode.

3 Iris button ................................... Z pg. 35

Press this button to check the current iris mode or to change the iris mode.

4 LCD panel ...................................Z pg. 14

Indicates the current mode through text and symbols.

5 Shutter button ............................. Z pg. 24

This button has two modes: press it half way to focus on the subject; press it all of the way to shoot a photo.

6 Flash button ................................ Z pg. 33

Press this button to change the flash mode.

7 Self timer button .........................Z pg. 32

Press this button to change the time setting for the self timer.

8 Macro button ..............................Z pg. 36

Press this button to set macro mode.

9 Directional button (r t w e) ..... Z pg. 23

Press this button to make various settings and selections.

0 ZOOM lever ......................... Z pg. 27, 51

Use this for zoom shooting and to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

! MODE switch........................ Z pg. 31, 36

Use this switch to change shooting and playback modes.

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Rear View

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)

1 4

8 97 0

Bottom View

1 2

Rear View

1 2

3 4

1 Viewfinder

Look through here when framing and focusing your shot.

2 DISPLAY button .................... Z pg. 31, 38

Press this button to turn the LCD screen on and off, and to select the menu display in camera mode and the index display in playback mode.

3 EXE (execute) button ............. Z pg. 23, 50

This button is used to finalize selections on each menu, and also serves as a video playback button.

4 Lock button ................................. Z pg. 23

Hold down this button in order to turn the Power dial.

5 Power dial ................................... Z pg. 23

Hold down the Lock button and turn this dial to turn the power on and off and to change the mode of the camera.

6 Shoot standby lamp (green) ........ Z pg. 30

The camera is ready to shoot a photo when this lamp changes from flashing to steadily on.

7 Connectors cover

Refer to the “Connectors” on the right.

8 Flash standby lamp (red) .............Z pg. 33

The flash is ready when this lamp changes from flashing to steadily on.

9 LCD screen ................................. Z pg. 15

The photo subject/playback picture is displayed on this screen.

0 Hand strap/lens cover mount...... Z pg. 21

This is used to attach the hand strap or a lens cover.

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Bottom View

1 Battery cover .............................. Z pg. 19

Open this cover to replace the battery.

2 Tripod mount hole ...................... Z pg. 25

Use this hole to mount the camera on a tripod. Use a tripod that does not have a rotation stopper.

3 Memory card cover..................... Z pg. 22

Open this cover to install/remove a Memory card.

Connectors

VIDEO

PRINTER

DIGITAL

Pull the cover to open.

1 VIDEO output connector ............ Z pg. 58

This is to connect to view picture on a TV.

2 PRINTER output connector .........Z pg. 59

This is to connect an optional printer (GVSP2) to the camera via an optional cable.

3 DIGITAL output connector ...Z pg. 68, 76

This is to connect the camera to a personal computer.

4 DC input connector .................... Z pg. 20

Power from the provided AC adapter (AAV37) is input here through a DC cord.

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LCD Panel

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)

1 2

3 4 5 6 7

1 Indicator of initial settings having been

changed

This indicator is displayed if the initial settings have been changed.

2 Mode display

Displays the current mode.

3 Remaining battery power

indicator

This bar graph gives a rough indication of how much battery power is remaining.

4 Flash indicator ............................Z pg. 33

This indicator is displayed if the flash button has been pressed and a mode that generates a flash (auto, forced on, or redeye prevention) has been set.

5 Timer mode indicator .................Z pg. 32

This indicator is displayed if the Self timer button has been pressed and the timer mode has been set to either “1 second” or “8 seconds”.

6 Macro mode indicator ................ Z pg. 36

This indicator is displayed if the macro button has been pressed and the macro mode has been turned on.

7 Remaining photos counter

This indicates how many photos can still be taken.

Power Dial and Mode Display

The mode display appears on the LCD panel and screen, when the Power dial is set to certain position. Refer to the chart below for each mode. Press the DSP button to display the image, when the Power dial is set to “A”, “M” or “V”. Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Power dial position LCD panel On-screen display Page

SET SET UP Displays the SET UP menu 16

B STILL PB Displays the playback image 31

OFF — — —

A CAM AUTO Displays the image 30 M MANUAL Displays the image 34 V VIDEO Displays the image 49

On-screen Display

During Shooting During Playback

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2000. 12. 24

EXE

During Shooting

1 Flash indicator ....................... Z pg. 33

Appears when the flash button has been pressed and a mode that generates a flash (auto, forced on, or red-eye prevention) has been set.

2 Macro mode indicator

Appears when the macro button has been pressed and the macro mode has been turned on.

3 Indicator of initial settings having been

changed

Appears when the initial settings have been changed. When the EXE button is pressed, the changed settings are displayed.

4 Timer mode indicator

Appears when the Self timer button has been pressed and the timer mode has been set to either “1 second” or “8 seconds”.

5 Date display ................................Z pg. 66

Depending on the setting, there are three different types of date displays: Year/ Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and Day/ Month/Year.

............ Z pg. 36

............. Z pg. 32

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During Playback

1 Picture size indicator .................. Z pg. 28

: 640 x 480 : 1024 x 768 : 2032 x 1536

2 Picture quality indicator ............. Z pg. 29

: standard quality : fine quality : uncompressed quality

3 Image position indicator

Indicates the current position of the displayed image in the memory.

indicator .................................Z pg. 62

Appears for a picture for which DPOF was set.

indicator ..................................Z pg. 53

Appears for a picture selected for deletion.

indicator .................................Z pg. 52

Appears for a protected picture.

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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)

Menu Screens

SET UP Menu Screen

Turn the Power dial to “SET” to display the SET UP screen.

Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of

SET UP

FRAME QUALITY

BEEP VOL.

Q. REVIEW FORMAT DATE/TIME

2032X1536

FINE

HIGH

EXE EXE

CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen

Turn the Power dial to “M”, then press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears. To turn off the menu screen, press the DSP button.

CAMERA SETTING

W. BALANCE SENS.

TELEPHOTO

M. DRIVE AE/AF CLEAR

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

operation.

Z pg. 28 Z pg. 29 Z pg. 65

Z pg. 65 Z pg. 23 Z pg. 66

Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of operation.

Z pg. 38 Z pg. 40 Z pg. 41 Z pg. 42

Z pg. 43 Z pg. 44

CAMERA SETTING Confirmaton Screen

Turn the Power dial to “M”, then press the DSP button to turn on the LCD screen and hold down the EXE button. The CAMERA SETTING confirmation screen is displayed while the EXE button is held down.

Iris (Z pg. 35)

Focus (Z pg. 34)

F2.8/3.8

2.4m/8ft

W. BALANCE SENS.

TELEPHOTO

M. DRIVE AE/AF CLEAR

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

1/750

+0.5

Shutter speed (automatic setting)

Exposure (Z pg. 37)

Playback Menu Screens

Turn the Power dial to “B” (playback), and then select each mode with the MODE switch. The selected mode appears on the LCD screen.

STILL PLAYBACK STILL PROTECT STILL DELETE

100-0003

STILL PROTECT

STILL DELETE

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THIS PIC.

ALL

SELECT

2000. 12. 24

THIS PIC.

ALL

SELECT

EXE EXE EXE

(Z pg. 31) (Z pg. 52) (Z pg. 53)

VIDEO PLAY VIDEO PROTECT VIDEO DELETE

THIS PIC.

ALL

SELECT

VIDEO PROTECT

EXE EXE EXE

THIS PIC.

ALL

SELECT

VIDEO DELETE

(Z pg. 50) (Z pg. 52) (Z pg. 53)

USB MODE EDIT DPOF SET

EDIT

No displays

EFFECT

DATE

RETURN

(Z pg. 71, 78) (Z pg. 54)

OFF OFF

EXE EXE

NEW/RESET

REVISE

FOR ALL

(Z pg. 62)

DPOF SET UP

EXE EXE EXE

NOTE:

●

It is not possible to change the settings on the menu screen when the item's letters appear gray.

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Charging the Battery

Charge the battery with the AC adapter (provided).

Battery BN-V37

Power outlet

Power lamp

Power cord

GETTING STARTED

Remove the battery.

Charging lamp

Connect the AC adapter's power cord to a

power outlet.

•The “Power” lamp lights.

Install the battery.

•The “Charging” lamp lights.

•Charging is complete when the “Charging” lamp turns off and the “Finish” lamp lights.

Remove the battery.

Finish lamp

AC adapter (AA-V37)

NOTES:

●

Approximate charging time is 90 minutes for one battery (BN-V37). (at a temperature from 10°C to 35°C or from 50°F to 95°F)

●

Charging is not possible if the DC cord is

connected to the AC adapter.

●

The battery is no longer usable, if the shooting

time is short with the battery fully charged. Replace the battery with new one.

Approximate number of pictures that can be taken with a fully charged battery (BN-V37)

Maximum number:

500 pictures (with the LCD screen turned off) 300 pictures (with the LCD screen turned on)

(when shooting every 5 seconds at normal temperature, without the flash and zooming)

Actual number:

65 pictures

(when shooting every 30 seconds at normal temperature, with the flash, zooming, auto focus and the LCD screen turned on)

NOTE:

●

Depending on the settings of the flash, zooming, etc., the number of pictures that can be taken may decrease.

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Installing a Charged Battery

The battery (provided) is not charged when the camera is purchased. Be sure to charge the battery with the AC adapter before using the camera.

Slide the battery cover slightly to open.

Insert a charged battery, making sure that it is

oriented correctly.

Close the battery cover and slide it back.

Removing the Battery

Slide the battery cover slightly to open.

Remove the battery.

Battery cover

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GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet

The AC adapter (provided) is useful when shooting photos indoors for an extended period of time. The adapter can also be used overseas if you use a conversion plug.

DC input connector

Open the connector cover on the rear of the

camera.

Connect the DC cord to the DC input

connector.

Connect the DC cord to the DC input

connector on the AC adapter.

Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

•The power lamp lights.

Power outlet

Power lamp

DC cord

NOTES:

●

Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AAV37).

●

Do not attempt to use an AC adapter for a video camera or other electronic device with this camera. Differences in voltage levels can damage the camera.

●

Use the AC adapter in order to safely format Memory cards, delete pictures or send pictures to a connected personal computer.

Power cord

AC adapter (AA-V37)

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Attaching the Hand strap

Attaching the Lens Cover

Pass one end of the hand strap through the

mounting hole.

Pass the other end through the loop.

Pass one end of the strap through the

mounting hole on the lens cover.

Pass the other end through the loop.

Attach the strap of the lens cover to the hand

strap.

NOTES:

●

Do not turn on the camera when the lens cover is attached. Doing so could result in the damage to the lens part.

●

Make sure to attache the lens cover when the camera is not in use.

●

Make sure to use the optional lens cleaning paper to clean fingerprints from the lens surface, and to clean the lens after shooting with the camera in warm, humid locations (by the seaside, in the mountains, etc.). Store the camera in a wellventilated location with little dust or debris.

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Inserting the Memory Card

Make sure to turn the Power dial to “OFF”, when inserting a Memory card. Memory card is not loaded in the camera, when purchasing the camera.

Open the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob and then pull the cover.

Insert the Memory card.

•Insert the card so that the contact surface is facing up and the notch on the card is on the right.

•Do not touch the contact surface on the card.

Close the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob to lock the cover.

NOTES:

●

There are two types of Memory cards (the 3.3V type which is indicated by a notch on the right side, and the 5V type which is indicated by a notch on the left side). This camera uses only Memory cards (3.3V) with a notch on the right side.

●

The maximum memory card capacity that can be used with this camera is 64MB.

●

To avoid damage to the Memory card, do not drop or strike the Memory card against hard objects.

●

To protect the entire content of the Memory card after shooting, peel and stick a write protect sticker as shown in the right.

GETTING STARTED (cont.)

Contact surface

Where the write protect sticker is placed

5V3.3V

Removing the Memory Card

Open the Memory card cover.

•Slide the knob and then pull the cover.

Remove the Memory card.

•Push on the card to remove it.

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OFF

SET

Formatting a Memory Card

If your Memory card has not been formatted, it must be formatted before it can be used. When a Memory card is formatted, all pictures in the card will be lost.

EXE button

FRAME QUALITY BEEP VOL. Q. REVIEW

FORMAT

DATE/TIME

Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AAV37) to power the camera, when formatting a Memory card. (Z pg. 20)

When the message “FORMAT MEMORY

CARD” appears, turn the Power dial to “SET”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

•The SET UP screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “FORMAT“.

SET UP

2032X1536

FINE HIGH

EXE EXE

Press the EXE button.

•The FORMAT screen appears.

r t button

Press the r t button to select “YES“.

Press the EXE button.

•“NOW FORMATTING“ appears.

•Do not turn off the power or perform any

•The formatting starts, and the contents of

Lock button

Power dial

FORMAT

YES

other operations while formatting is in progress.

memory are erased. When formatting is completed, the SET UP screen appears.

EXE EXE

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BASIC OPERATION

Viewfinder

This camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder.

Normal Shooting

To focus, point the camera so that the subject appears within the finder, and then press the shutter button.

Macro Shooting

When shooting close-up, make sure the subject being photographed is within the frame inside the finder (indicated with diagonal lines).

NOTES:

●

In close-up (macro) shooting, the area that is actually photographed will be slightly below the area that can be seen in the viewfinder. The closer the camera is the subject, the greater that this displacement is.

●

It is recommended to view the subject with the LCD screen for an important shooting.

Shutter Button

Not pressed

Half-press

Full-press

The camera’s Shutter button is a two-step button. Pressing it halfway (to the first step) causes the photo standby lamp (green) to flash while the camera focuses automatically. Once the camera is focused, the photo standby lamp (green) lights steadily. Pressing the Shutter button halfway (to the first step) is called a “halfpress.“ Pressing the button from the half-press position to the full-press position causes the camera to take a picture.

NOTES:

●

Suddenly pressing the Shutter button with your finger or pressing too strongly can result in a picture that is at an angle or which is blurry. Press the button smoothly from the half-press position to the full-press position when taking pictures.

●

If you have pressed the Shutter button halfway and then release it, the camera will perform the autofocus operation again the next time that you press the Shutter button halfway.

●

If you press the Shutter button all the way instead of halfway, a picture can be taken after focusing automatically.

Good Photography Posture

With your left hand firmly supporting the camera to the left of and below the lens, support the camera body with your right hand. Next, look for your subject and determine the camera position. You can change the angle of the subject and the background by changing the direction in which you point the camera. You then frame the shot by using the zoom function, etc., to enlarge or reduce the subject to the desired size within the shot.

Mounting the Camera on a Tripod

Align the screw hole on the bottom of the

camera with the screw on the tripod.

Turn the screw on the tripod to secure the

camera in place.

•Adjust the screw and the length of the legs so that the camera does not wobble at all.

NOTE:

●

Use only tripods not equipped with a stud that prevents the camera from rotating.

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Use your left hand to hold the camera also.

Hold your arms firmly against your body.

Spread your legs apart slightly and adopt a firm stance.

Stud

Using a Tripod

We recommend use of a tripod in the circumstances described below in order to avoid problems caused by shaky hands. We especially recommend the use of a tripod when using pixel shift mode, wide range mode, or noise reduction mode.

• Low shots

Because it is difficult to assume a steady posture for a low shot, the shot will frequently be on a slant or blurred by shaky hands.

• Dark locations

When shooting in a location that prohibits the use of a flash (such as in a museum), the shutter speed is reduced, which increases the likelihood of problems caused by shaky hands.

• Shooting a distant object through the telephoto feature

Because the telephoto feature makes a small, distant space appear larger, even the slightest movement of the camera can cause blurring.

• Shooting an extreme closeup

Because a nearby object appears very large when shot in a closeup, the slightest movement in your body or hand can result in a blurred image.

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OFF

SET

BASIC OPERATION (cont.)

Selecting the Shooting Mode

The Power dial is used to switch among three shooting modes: “A”, “M” and “V”.

LCD panel

CAM AUTO

Mode display

A: CAM AUTO M: MANUAL V: VIDEO

Select the shooting mode with the Power dial.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Lock button

Power dial

Turn the Power dial to one of the following modes, depending on your needs:

“A”: To shoot photos in full auto mode

In this mode, the camera automatically sets the brightness, the shutter speed, the focus, and the white balance.

“M”: To shoot photos in manual mode

In this mode, you can set the brightness, the shutter speed, the focus, and the white balance manually.

“V”: To shoot video

You can shoot up to 20 seconds of video with a screen size of 160 x 120. This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e-mail.

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Zoom Shooting

The camera incorporates a 2.3X zooming function that corresponds to a 37 mm to 86 mm lens of a 35 mm camera. Zooming allows you to shoot wide areas, as well as close-ups of subjects located far away, without changing the shooting position. Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” when shooting with the zoom function.

ZOOM lever

Set ZOOM lever to “W” (wide angle).

You can shoot a wider angle.

ZOOM

Set ZOOM lever to “T” (telephoto).

You can shoot a distant subject in closeup.

NOTE:

●

With this camera, you can set the “AF” (autofocus)/”AE” (auto exposure) sensor point to either “SPOT” or “MULTI“. Switch to “SPOT” if the camera focuses on the background when you zoom in for a closeup. (Z pg. 43)

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Selecting the Picture Size

There are three picture sizes, starting with the highest resolution: 2032 x 1536 (QXGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Select the resolution that best fits your needs.

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1,4

OFF

BASIC OPERATION (cont.)

SET UP

2032X1536

FINE

HIGH

EXE EXE

SET

FRAME

QUALITY

BEEP VOL. Q. REVIEW FORMAT DATE/TIME

Turn the Power dial to “SET”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

•The SET UP screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “FRAME”.

Press the w e button to select either 2032 x

1536, 1024 x 768, or 640 x 480.

•The frame size is set.

•Turn the Power dial for shooting or other operations.

Turn the Power dial to “A” or “M” for

shooting.

Approximate number of pictures that can be stored (when using 8MB/16MB):

FRAME QUALITY 8MB 16MB

NO COMP. – 1

2032 x 1536 FINE 8 16

STANDARD 10 20 NO COMP. 3 6

1024 x 768 FINE 32 64

STANDARD 43 86 NO COMP. 8 16

640 x 480 FINE 65 130

STANDARD 87 174

NOTE:

●

The number of pictures that can be stored varies depending on the shooting condition.

Selecting the Picture Quality

You can select the picture quality according to the purpose for which you want to use the picture. There are three levels of picture quality, starting from the highest quality: NO COMP. (uncompressed) FINE (fine) STANDARD (standard)

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Turn the Power dial to “SET”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

•The SET UP screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “QUALITY”.

Press the w e button to select either “FINE”,

“STANDARD”, or “NO COMP.” mode.

•The new picture quality mode is set.

•Turn the Power dial for shooting or other operations.

Turn the Power dial to “A” or “M” for

shooting.

1,4

OFF

SET

FRAME

QUALITY

BEEP VOL.

Q. REVIEW FORMAT DATE/TIME

SET UP

2032X1536

FINE HIGH

NOTE:

• The number of pictures that can be stored will vary according to the images that are shot, the conditions under which the camera was used, the temperature when used, and the batteries that were used.

EXE EXE

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OFF

SET

BASIC OPERATION (cont.)

Full Auto Shooting

This mode allows you to take photos with little effort, since the camera automatically adjusts the focus, the shutter speed, the brightness and the white balance.

Lock button

Shutter button

Power dial

Shoot standby lamp (green)

Turn the Power dial to “A”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

•The camera turns on in full auto mode.

Point the lens at the subject, position

yourself, and half-press the Shutter button.

•Look through the finder.

•The camera will automatically focus on the subject while the shutter button is halfpressed.

•The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes. Once focus is attained, the lamp changes from flashing to on.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

•The picture image is stored in the Memory card.

•The shoot standby lamp (green) goes off when the recording has finished.

NOTES:

●

The image on the LCD screen becomes still while the shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.

●

It takes a little while to store the picture in the Memory card.

Playing Back Still Pictures

Each picture that you shoot is numbered and saved. You can then view these saved pictures in sequence, one by one.

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Normal Playback

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch.

•“STILL PB” appears on the LCD panel.

Press the DSP button to select the display

mode.

Press the w e button to select the picture that

you wish to view.

NOTES:

●

To change the display mode during playback, press the DSP button. Press the DSP button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes:

•

Full size screen (with on-screen display)

•

Full size screen (without on-screen display)

•

6 indexed picture screen

●

Playback is not possible if the picture has been processed by a personal computer, other models of camera, etc. or the picture size is other than 2032 x 1536, 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480.

●

It takes a little while to display the photographed image on the LCD screen if a lot of images are recorded on the Memory card.

SET

OFF

Auto Playback

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch.

•“STILL PB” appears on the LCD panel.

Press the DSP button to select the display

mode.

Press and hold the w e button for more than 2

seconds.

“e”: Displays pictures in order. “w”: Displays pictures in reverse order.

Press the w e button again to stop Auto

Playback.

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BASIC OPERATION (cont.)

Self Timer

The self timer clicks the shutter automatically after either 1 second or 8 seconds after the timer has been set. Use the self timer to take your own picture, or if you are worried that you will shake the camera too much when you press the Shutter button. Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” when using the Self timer.

Self timer button

Shutter button

Press the Self timer button and set the time.

•Press the Self timer button repeatedly to cycle through the following settings: Off → 8 seconds → 1 second → Off

•The “ ” (8 seconds) or “1 ” (1 second) mark appears on the LCD panel.

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half-pressed. The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

•The self timer lamp and the “ ” on the LCD panel will begin to flash. The shutter will click after either 1 second or 8 seconds.

Self timer lamp

NOTES:

●

When there is less than three seconds remaining until the shutter clicks for 8 seconds self timer, the self timer lamp will begin to flash rapidly.

●

To cancel the self timer before it runs out, press the Self timer button again.

●

Focusing occurs when the Shutter button is halfpressed.

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Flash Shooting

There are four flash modes: Auto : This setting automatically flashes when shooting under dark conditions. Forced on : Select this setting to force the flash. Red-eye prevention : Select this setting to minimize the “red-eye” effect that occurs when using the

Off : Select this setting to disable the flash even when shooting under dark conditions.

flash. The flash is forced to light.

Note that in order to prevent blurry photos a tripod should be used with this setting, since the shutter speed is slower.

Turn the Power dial to “A” or “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Press the Flash button and select the flash

mode.

•The “ ” indicator appears on the LCD panel.

•Press the Flash button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: “Off” → “ (auto)” → “ (forced on)” → “ (red-eye prevention)” → “Off”

•If the mode is set to any mode other than “Off”, charging starts and the flash standby lamp (red) flashes. When the flash standby lamp remains lit steadily, charging is complete.

3,4

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

•The flash lights and the flash standby lamp (red) begins flashing.

•In red-eye prevention mode, the flash lights twice. The first flash is designed to reduce the red-eye effect. The second flash is when the picture is actually taken.

NOTES:

●

Though the image on the LCD screen may appear dark, there is no problem with the recorded image.

●

When the flash is turned on, the iris value is set to F2.8/3.8 automatically.

●

When shooting with the flash, it is not possible to set the iris and exposure manually.

●

Do not press the Shutter button while the flash is being charged.

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Manual Focus

You can focus to the subject manually.

MANUAL SHOOTING

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Press the FOCUS button, and then press the w

e button within two seconds.

•Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes:

AF-S (Auto Focus-Single):

When the Shutter button is half-pressed, focus is automaticaly set once.

MF (Manual Focus):

You can focus to the subject manually. Press the r t button to focus. Press the r button to lengthen the focal distance. Press the t button to reduce the focal distance.

2.4m/8ft:

Sets the focus to this distance.

∞:

Sets the focus to infinity.

AF-C (Auto Focus-Continuous):

While the Shutter button is half-pressed, the camera will continue to focus on the subject automatically.

3,4

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

NOTES:

Focus manually in the following circumstances:

●

When shooting a low-contrast subject, such as a flat wall or a blue sky.

●

When there is an obstacle such as a wire fence between a subject and the camera.

●

When shooting a subject that has a very fine pattern, or a perfectly regular pattern.

●

When shooting a subject under flickering illumination, including fluorescent light, or when dark.

Iris Setting

You can adjust the depth of field and the shutter speed by setting the F value manually.

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Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Press the Iris button, and then press the w e

button within two seconds.

•Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes: PROGRAM → F2.8/3.8 → F5.6 → F8 → F11 → PROGRAM

•The F value is the iris value, which controls the amount of light that reaches the camera’s image sensor.

•Smaller the F value is, faster the shutter speed becomes. Larger the F value is, slower the shutter speed becomes.

•Larger the F value is, deeper the depth of field becomes.

•In PROGRAM mode, the iris value and the shutter speed are calculated and set automatically by the camera.

3,4

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half-pressed. The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

NOTE:

●

When shooting a night scene, select “ ” for “W. BALANCE”. (Z pg. 38)

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MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)

Macro Shooting

Use Macro mode to shoot a subject at a distance of 2 to 50 cm. This mode is appropriate for a close-up shot of insects and plants outdoor.

Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.

•“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.

•You can also select other shooting modes.

Press the Macro button.

•“ ” is displayed on the LCD panel.

•The zooming is set to the widest angle automatically.

•The subject is displayed on the LCD screen.

•To turn off the Macro mode, press the Macro button again.

Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the size of the

subject.

5,6

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half-pressed. The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

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Exposure Control

If the subject is predominantly white, black, red, etc., the resulting picture may be underexposed (too dark). In such a case, it is necessary to use the exposure control to restore the picture to a more realistic image. With this camera, you can make this adjustment by up to +/–2 iris steps in units of 0.5EV (exposure value).

(–2EV) (+2EV)

Turn the Power dial to “M”or “V”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Press the Exposure control button (+/–), and

then press the w e button within 3 seconds.

•Press the e button to cycle through the following modes: –2 → –1.5 → –1.0 → –0.5 → 0 → +0.5 → +1.0 → +1.5 → +2.0 (Darker to brighter)

•Press the w button to cycle through the modes in the opposite direction.

3,4

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half-pressed. The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

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MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)

White Balance Adjustment

The white balance adjustment needs to be made when a picture is greenish, or when there is blue or red ghosting around an image. If there are no problems with the colors in a picture, select “AUTO”.

3,6

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.

•“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.

Press the DSP button until the CAMERA

SETTING screen appears.

Press the r t button to select

4,5

“W. BALANCE”

Press the w e button to select from among

“AUTO”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “MWB” or “ ”.

•Select the preset that produces the best color for the subject that you wish to photograph. AUTO: Adjusts the white balance automati-

cally.

: Select this option when shooting

outside on a sunny day.

: Select this option when shooting

outside on a cloudy day.

: Select this option when shooting

with video lights, etc.

MWB: Select this opotion to photograph a

subject with a white balance that was preset for that subject. (Z pg. 39)

: Select this opotion when shooting a

night scene. The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/750 seconds to 1 second.

CAMERA SETTING

SET

OFF

Press the DSP button to turn off the menu

screen.

NOTES:

●

When shooting a night scene with “ ” mode, focus to the subject manually. It may not be able to attain focus in the auto focus mode.

●

If the shooting location is changed, for example from indoors to outdooors, it may take a little while for the white balance adjustment.

W. BALANCE

SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AE/AF CLEAR

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

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Manual White Balance Adjustment

If you cannot achieve natural looking colors even after selecting the preset options (“ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “AUTO”) for the white balance adjustment, follow the procedure described below to adjust the white balance manually.

CAMERA SETTING

W. BALANCE

SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AE/AF CLEAR

Select “MWB“ in step 5 on page 38.

MWB

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

Place a white sheet of paper about 30cm in

front of the lens.

•The white paper should fill the screen.

Hold down the EXE button until the shoot

standby lamp (green) starts flashing.

•The setting is completed when the shoot standby lamp (green) has stopped flashing.

•To redo the setting, simply hold down the EXE button again.

Press the DSP button to turn off the menu

screen.

NOTE:

●

The color balance that you set is retained in memory until you set a different white balance under the “MWB” setting.

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MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)

Sensitivity Setting

You can change the camera's sensitivity setting when shooting at dark place or where you can not use the flash.

3,6

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.

•“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.

Press the DSP button until the CAMERA

SETTING screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “SENS.”.

4,5

Press the w e button to select “80”, “160” or

“320”.

Press the DSP button to turn off the menu

screen.

SET

OFF

CAMERA SETTING

W. BALANCE

SENS.

TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AE/AF CLEAR

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

NOTES:

●

The sensitivity settings are ISO compliant.

●

The noise may appear and increase on the LCD screen at the shooting if the sensitivity setting has changed.

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Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting

Depending on the image size, it is possible to enlarge a subject without sacrificing the current image quality. Because the zoom power cannot be changed in some instances if the image is large, reduce the image size (Z pg. 28) before changing the zoom power.

3,6

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.

•“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.

Press the DSP button until the CAMERA

SETTING screen appears.

Press the r t button to select

4,5

7,8

“TELEPHOTO”

Press the w e button to select “2X” or “3.2X”.

•The zoom powers that can be selected depend on the image size.

2032 x 1536: 1X 1024 x 768: 1X/2X 640 x 480: 1X/2X/3.2X

CAMERA SETTING

SET

OFF

Press the DSP button to turn off the menu

screen.

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half-pressed. The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

W. BALANCE SENS.

TELEPHOTO

M. DRIVE AE/AF CLEAR

AUTO

80 2X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

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Shooting Continuous Photos

With this mode you can shoot 2 continuous photos.

MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)

3,6

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.

•“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.

Press the DSP button until the CAMERA

SETTING screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “M. DRIVE”.

4,5

Press the w e button to select “ON”.

Press the DSP button to turn off the menu

screen.

7,8

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•The camera will continue to focus on the subject while the button is half-pressed. The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way for over

1 second to take the picture.

•If the flash is set, it will only flash for the first photo.

CAMERA SETTING

W. BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO

M. DRIVE

AE/AF CLEAR

AUTO

80 1X ON

MULTI

EXE

NOTES:

●

It is not possible to shoot continuous photos if the uncompressed picture quality is selected.

●

The picture appears dark when shooting at dark location inside a room, etc.

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Changing the AE/AF Area

Normally, in this camera this setting is “MULTI” in order to prevent the subject from being out of focus while the background is in focus. If the camera does not focus on the point that you want it to, change this setting to “SPOT”.

3,6

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.

•“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.

Press the DSP button until the CAMERA

SETTING screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “AE/AF”.

4,5

Press the w e button to select “SPOT”.

Press the DSP button to turn off the menu

screen.

SET

OFF

CAMERA SETTING

W. BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE

AE/AF

CLEAR

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

SPOT

EXE

NOTE:

MULTI: A precise exposure setting is made by

dividing the scene into several sections and then measuring the light in each section.

SPOT: The exposure is set by measuring the light

in a small spot in the center of the scene. Use this mode when you want to shoot a subject with a large difference between dark and bright area, such as someone on a skihill, or someone standing in a spotlight in a darkened theater.

●

If “SPOT” is selected for shooting, press the DSP button until “ ” appears on the LCD screen.

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MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)

Restoring the Default Settings

Perform the procedures described below to return the camera settings to the default settings. The settings on the SET UP screen does not return to the default settings.

3,6

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.

•“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.

Press the DSP button until the CAMERA

SETTING screen appears.

Press the r t button to select

“CLEAR”

CAMERA SETTING

SET

OFF

Press the EXE button.

•The camera settings return to the default settings.

Press the DSP button to turn off the menu

screen.

W. BALANCE SENS. TELEPHOTO M. DRIVE AE/AF

CLEAR

AUTO

80 1X

OFF

MULTI

EXE

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Collage Mode

This camera is able to combine images. For example, you can combine an existing picture (as background) with a picture of a person standing in front of a white wall, etc.

3,4

COLLAGE

Background Subject Composed image

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “COLLAGE” with the MODE switch.

•“COLLAGE” appears on the LCD panel.

•The 3 indexed photos that have been taken previously are displayed on the LCD screen.

Press the w e button to select a background,

and then press the EXE button.

•The frame size is automatically selected for the background.

•You can select the frame size (2032 x 1536, 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480) for a background.

•To change the backgrounds, press the EXE button agian.

•It is not possible to use the collage function with pictures photographed by other models of camera.

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, and then press

the w e button to adjust the level of composition .

•The subject should be located in front of a white background such as a white wall.

•You can also use the zoom function.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

•The composed image is stored in the Memory card.

NOTES:

●

Due to large memory files created when shooting a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode, it is recommended to use a Memory card with the capacity more than 16MB.

●

If any portion of the subject is white (clothing, for example), that portion of the subject will also be replaced with the background picture.

●

If the subject is dark, the region that is combined with the background may appear to change when the Shutter button is pressed. However, the actual image that is recorded conforms with the composition settings that were in effect before the Shutter button was pressed.

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MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)

6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode)

The camera can achieve double its normal resolution by taking two pictures consecutively, shifting the CCD pixels one pixel row in the vertical direction between the two shots. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands.

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “6M PRO S” with the MODE switch.

•“6M PRO S” appears on the LCD panel.

Confirm that the self timer is set to “1 second“.

4,5

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

•The shoot standby lamp (green) goes off when the shooting has finished.

NOTES:

●

The picture size is automatically set to 2032 x 1536 with this mode.

●

Due to large memory files created when shooting a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode, it is recommended to use a Memory card with the capacity more than 16MB.

●

It takes a few seconds until the shooting finishes because this mode uses the exposure twice. Do not move the object and the camera until the shooting finishes completely.

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DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode)

The camera can expand its apparent dynamic range by combining different exposures of an extremely high contrast subject. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands.

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “DR PRO S” with the MODE switch.

•“DR PRO S” appears on the LCD panel.

Confirm that the self timer is set to “1 second“.

4,5

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

•The shoot standby lamp (green) goes off when the shooting has finished.

NOTES:

●

Due to large memory files created when shooting a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode, it is recommended to use a Memory card with the capacity more than 16MB.

●

It takes a few seconds until the shooting finishes because this mode uses the exposure twice. Do not move the object and the camera until the shooting finishes completely.

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MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)

NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode)

This mode reduces electronic noise in a photograph by layering several copies of the same image. This mode is ideal for shooting works of art in dark surroundings. This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky hands.

Turn the Power dial to “M”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “NR PRO S” with the MODE switch.

•“NR PRO S” appears on the LCD panel.

Confirm that the self timer is set to “1 second“.

4,5

SET

OFF

Point the lens at the subject, position yourself,

and half-press the Shutter button.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to take

the picture.

•The shoot standby lamp (green) goes off when the shooting has finished.

NOTES:

●

Due to large memory files created when shooting a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode, it is recommended to use a Memory card with the capacity more than 16MB.

●

It takes a few seconds until the shooting finishes because this mode uses the exposure 8 times. Do not move the object and the camera until the shooting finishes completely.

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Video Shooting

The camera can record a maximum of 20 seconds of video. The size of the recorded video file is approximately 200 KB. This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e-mail.

2,3

SET

OFF

Turn the Power dial to “V”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

•“VIDEO” appears on the LCD panel.

•To display the image on the LCD screen while shooting, press the DSP button.

Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot

the video.

•The flash standby lamp (red) lights during the video shooting.

•Video shooting will stop automatically after about 20 seconds.

Press the Shutter button again to stop the

video shooting before 20 seconds are up.

•While the video file is stored in the Memory card, the flash standby lamp (red) flashes, and then goes off when the recording has finished. Do not operate the camera while the light flashes.

NOTES:

●

It is not possible to record the sound when shooting video.

●

It is not possible to use the flash for video shooting.

●

It will take for a while to store a video file on a Memory card.

●

You can change the settings of “Manual Focus” (Z pg. 34), “Iris Setting” (Z pg. 35), “Exposure Control” (Z pg. 37), “Macro Shooting” (Z pg. 36) and “Self Timer” (Z pg. 32).

●

You can change the settings of “White Balance Adjustment” (Z pg. 38), “Sensitivity Setting” (Z pg. 40), “Changing the AE/AF Area” (Z pg. 43) and “Restoring the Default Settings” (Z pg. 44).

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Video Playback

You can watch the recorded video on the camera's LCD screen.

4,5

PLAYBACK

VIDEO PLAY

SET

OFF

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “VIDEO PB” with the MODE switch.

•“VIDEO PB” appears on the LCD panel.

•The first frame of the video (which has been most recently recorded) appears on the LCD screen.

Press the DSP button to switch to an indexed

display.

Press the r t w e button to select the video,

and then press the EXE button.

•The still image of the selected video appears.

Press the EXE button to start playback.

•Playback of the video starts.

•To stop playback, press the EXE button again.

•To select and play back another video, press the DSP button while playback is in stop mode. The indexed display will appear.

NOTES:

●

The camera may not be able to play back a video recorded by other models of camera.

●

The camera expands and plays back data that was compressed and stored in a memory card. The data format is our own proprietary format.

●

The image may have a mosaic appearance.

●

When playing back a video that is shorter than 2 seconds, the video is displayed as a still image. This not a malfunction.

Display Mode during Playback

To change the display mode during playback, press the DSP button. Press the DSP button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes:

• Full size screen (with on-screen display)

• Full size screen (without on-screen display)

• 6 indexed picture screen

Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen

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Image number

100-0003

2000. 12. 242000. 12. 24

STILL PLAYBACK screen

Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M”, “V” or

“B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Press the DSP button.

Hold down the EXE button and push up or

down the ZOOM lever.

•To make the LCD screen brighter, push the ZOOM lever up.

•To make the LCD screen darker, push the ZOOM lever down.

SET

OFF

NOTE:

●

The brightness setting does not influence the image files which is to be recorded on the Memory card.

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OFF

SET

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Protecting Pictures

You can set protection for important pictures and video files. This features prevents you from accidentally deleting these important pictures and video files.

STILL PROTECT

THIS PIC.

ALL SELECT

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold down the Lock button while turning the Power dial.

•The playback picture appears on the LCD screen.

Select “STILL ” with the MODE switch.

•The STILL PROTECT screen appears.

•To protect a video file, select “VIDEO ”. The VIDEO PROTECT screen will appear.

To protect the picture that is currently

displayed, press the r t button to select “THIS PIC.”, and then press the EXE button.

•To protect all pictures, select “ALL”, and then press the EXE button.

Press the r t button to select “ON/OFF”, and

then press the EXE button.

•“ ” (protection indicator) appears.

•To unlock the protection, press the EXE button again.

Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” for shooting.

EXE EXE EXE

3,4

ON/OFF

RETURN

STILL PROTECT

EXE EXE

1,5

To protect a selected picture

Select “SELECT” in step 3 in the left column,

and then press the EXE button.

•The 6 indexed picture screen appears.

Press the r t w e button to select the picture

that you wish to protect, and then press the EXE button.

•“ ” (protection indicator) appears.

NOTES:

●

Protected picture will be deleted if the Memory card on which it is stored is reformatted.

●

Important pictures that must be saved should be transferred to a personal computer and stored there.

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OFF

SET

Deleting Pictures

There are three methods for deleting pictures: deleting the displayed picture, deleting all pictures, and deleting a selected picture. Video files can be deleted in the same way.

STILL DELETE

THIS PIC.

ALL SELECT

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold down the Lock button while turning the Power dial.

•The playback picture appears on the LCD screen.

Select “S-DELETE” with the MODE switch.

•The STILL DELETE screen appears.

•To delete a video file, select “V-DELETE”. The VIDEO DELETE screen will appear.

To delete the picture that is currently

displayed, press the r t button to select “THIS PIC.”, and then press the EXE button.

•To delete all pictures, select “ALL”, and then press the EXE button. “ ” (deletion indicator) appears.

Press the r t button to select “DELETE”, and

then press the EXE button.

Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch, and

then confirm that the deletion has been completed. (Z pg. 31)

EXE EXE EXE

3,4

2,5

STILL DELETE

DELETE

RETURN

To delete a selected picture

Select “SELECT” in step 3 in the left column,

and then press the EXE button.

•The 6 indexed picture screen appears.

Press the r t w e button to select the picture

that you wish to delete.

•“ ” (deletion indicator) appears.

Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and

then press the EXE button.

Press the r t button to select “DELETE”, and

then press the EXE button.

NOTES:

●

To delete the unnecessary picture which is protected, unlock the protection and delete the picture.

●

Do not remove the memory card or turn off the power while the delete operation is in progress. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the equipment.

●

Also, use the AC adapter provided when performing the delete operation.

EXE EXE

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OFF

SET

PLAYBACK (cont.)

Adding Special Effects

You can add digital special effects to playback pictures. You can make pictures black and white or sepia tone, or you can use the camera as a simple film scanner.

EDIT

THIS PIC. EXE

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “EDIT” with the MODE switch.

•The EDIT screen appears.

EDIT

EFFECT

DATE NEXT RETURN

To add special effects to the picture that is

currently displayed, press the EXE button.

•To select a picture, press the DSP button. In the 6 indexed screen, press the w e button to select a picture, and then press the DSP button.

Press the r t button to select “EFFECT”.

OFF OFF

EXE EXE

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EDIT

EFFECT

DATE NEXT RETURN

Press the w e button to select “OFF”, “B/W”,

“SEPIA”, or “NEGA”.

•Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes:

OFF: No special effects. B/W: Converts a picture from color to

SEPIA: Gives a picture a sepia tone,

NEGA: Gives a picture a negative film

Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and

then press the EXE button.

•“NOW EDITING” appears, then FILE screen will appear.

B/W OFF

EXE EXE

black and white.

creating a retrospective look.

effect.

5–7

NOW EDITING

FILE

OVERWRITE

SAVE CANCEL

Press the r t button to select “OVERWRITE” or “SAVE”, and then press the EXE button.

•It is not possible to overwrite the file when the remaining memory of the Memory card is not enough.

•You can also add date or calendar information to a file. (Z pg. 56, 57)

•You can print the file that you have added special effects. (Z pg. 60)

Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch, and then confirm that the file has been saved. (Z pg. 31)

EXE EXE EXE EXE

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PLAYBACK (cont.)

Inputting the Date

You can display the date when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer.

EDIT

EFFECT

DATE

NEXT RETURN

Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures.

Press the r t button to select “DATE”, and

then press the w e button to select “ON”.

Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and

then press the EXE button.

•The DATE screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “DIRECTION”,

and then press the w e button to select the direction of the picture.

•Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle

through ↑ (up), → (right), ↓ (down) or ← (left).

•Select the up side of the picture.

OFF

EXE EXE

↑ (up) → (right)

DIRECTION

STYLE END RETURN

1–6

DATE

MDY

EXE EXE

4 5

OVERWRITE

SAVE CANCEL

Press the r t button to select “STYLE”, and then press the w e button to select “YMD”, “MDY” or “DMY”.

Press the r t button to select “END”, and then press the EXE button.

•“NOW EDITING” appears, then FILE screen will appear.

Press the r t button to select “OVERWRITE” or “SAVE”, and then press the EXE button.

•You can print the file that you have added special effects. (Z pg. 60)

Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch, and then confirm that the file has been saved. (Z pg. 31)

FILE

EXE EXE EXE EXE

← (left) ↓ (down)

Inputting the Calendar

You can display the calendar when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer.

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EDIT

EFFECT

DATE

NEXT RETURN

Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 54 before the following procedures.

Press the r t button to select “DATE”, and

then press the w e button to select “CALENDAR”.

Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and

then press the EXE button.

•The CALENDAR screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “YEAR”, and

then press the w e button to select the year.

Press the r t button to select “MONTH”, and

then press the w e button to select the month.

Press the r t button to select “DIRECTION”,

and then press the w e button to select the direction of the picture.

•Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle

through ↑ (up), → (right), ↓ (down) or ← (left).

•Select the up side of the picture. (Refer to the illustration in step on page 56)

OFF

CALENDAR

EXE EXE

YEAR

MONTH DIRECTION END RETURN

1–7

CALENDAR

2000

JAN

EXE EXE

OVERWRITE

SAVE CANCEL

Press the r t button to select “END”, and then press the EXE button.

•“NOW EDITING” appears, then FILE screen will appear.

Press the r t button to select “OVERWRITE” or “SAVE”, and then press the EXE button.

•You can print the file that you have added special effects. (Z pg. 60)

Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch, and then confirm that the file has been saved. (Z pg. 31)

NOTE:

●

Even if a part of the calendar cannot be seen on the LCD screen, the edited image is saved normally.

FILE

EXE EXE EXE EXE

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Connecting the Camera to a TV

You can view the photographed still pictures on TV.

PLAYBACK (cont.)

To video input connector

To video output connector

Video cable (provided)

Power outlet

Power lamp

Digital Still Camera

VIDEO

Power cord

AC adapter (AA-V37)

DC cord

NOTES:

●

Refer to page 31 for operations of the camera.

●

Refer to the TV's instruction manual for connections and operations of your TV.

●

When viewing a still picture on TV, diagonal lines may take on a jagged appearance.

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer

If you connect the camera to an optional printer (GV-SP2), you can easily print a picture taken by this camera.

To input connector

Printer (GV-SP2)

Power outlet

Optional printer cable for GV-SP2

Power lamp

AC adapter (AA-V37)

Printer connector

PRINTER

Digital Still Camera

Power cord

DC cord

NOTES:

●

Refer to the printer's instruction manual for connections and operations of your printer.

●

When connecting the printer cable, make sure to confirm the shape of the plug.

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PRINT (cont.)

Printing a Picture

If you have a JVC printer (GV-SP2), you can print a picture with (or without) a white frame. It is also possible to print multiple copies of the same photo. You can also use stickers in combination with the function that prints 16 thumbnail images to create your own photo stickers. Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AA-V37).

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “EDIT” with the MODE switch.

•“EDIT” appears on the LCD panel.

•You can print the pictures with special effects, date or calendar. (Z pg. 54 – 57)

SET

OFF

THIS PIC. EXE

To print the picture that is currently displayed,

press the EXE button.

•To select a picture, press the DSP button. In the 6 indexed screen, press the w e button to select a picture, and then press the DSP button.

EDIT

4–8

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EDIT

EFFECT DATE

RETURN

Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and

then press the EXE button.

•The FILE screen will appear.

Press the r t button to select “PRINT”, and

then press the EXE button.

•The PRINT SET UP screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “SHEETS”, and

then press the w e button to set the number of copies.

•Maximum number of copies are 25.

Press the r t button to select “FRAME”, and

then press the w e button to select “OFF”, “ON” or “MULTI 16”.

OFF OFF

EXE EXE

OVERWRITE SAVE CANCEL

SHEET

FRAME PRINT RETURN

PRINTER SET UP

OFF

EXE EXE

FILE

EXE EXE EXE EXE

Press the r t button to select “PRINT”, and

then press the EXE button.

•“NOW PRINTING” appears.

•Pressing the EXE button during printing cancels the printing.

•After printing has finished, the FILE screen appears.

NOTES:

●

Printing takes longer if the picture size is set to 2032 x 1536.

●

When printing with the calendar displayed, “OFF” cannot be selected for “FRAME”.

●

When printing with the date or the calendar displayed, the characters may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend setting the picture size to 2032 x 1536. (Z pg. 28)

●

If an “out of paper” or other error occurs in the printer, correct the problem and then press the EXE button again to resume printing.

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PRINT (cont.)

Printing by DPOF Setting

If you have a JVC printer (GV-SP2), and have made the DPOF* setting for your photos, you can print your photos in the following ways:

● You can print one copy of all pictures.

● You can set and print the different number of copies for each picture.

* “DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”. Data which has been written in a Memory card with the

DPOF setting conforms with this standard.

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “DPOF” with the MODE switch.

•“DPOF SET” appears on the LCD panel.

•The DPOF SET UP screen appears on the LCD screen.

SET

OFF

Press the r t button to select one of the

DPOF settings, and then press the EXE button.

NEW/RESET:

When there is no file that was set up previously.

REVISE:

When revising a file that was set up previously.

FOR ALL:

When setting the same number of copies on the all pictures.

NEW/RESET

REVISE FOR ALL

DPOF SET UP

EXE EXE EXE

4–6

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DPOF SET UP

010

Press the w e button to select a picture, and

press the r t button to enter the number of copies, and then press the EXE button.

•The DPOF PRINT screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “FRAME OFF”

or “FRAME ON”, and then press the EXE button.

•The printing starts as set in step 4.

•“NOW PRINTING” appears.

•Pressing the EXE button during printing cancels the printing.

•The total number of copies that have been set in step 4 is displayed.

•To return to step 3, select “CANCEL”.

•After printing has finished, the DPOF PRINT screen appears.

FRAME OFF

FRAME ON SAVE ONLY CANCEL

DPOF PRINT

PRINT TOTAL 123

DPOF PRINT

EXE EXE EXE EXE

Press the r t button to select “SAVE ONLY”,

and then press the EXE button.

•The DPOF file is saved on the Memory card.

CANCEL

PRINT TOTAL 123

EXE EXE

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS

Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu

You can change the system settings according to your photography needs. For example, you can turn the beep sound off, or you can change the frame size for better picture quality.

2,3

Turn the Power dial to “SET”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

•The SET UP screen appears.

Press the r t button to select an item.

FRAME QUALITY

SET

OFF

Press the w e button to change the setting.

•To set the “FORMAT” (Z pg. 23) or “DATE/ TIME” (Z pg. 66), after selecting the item press the EXE button.

BEEP VOL.

Q. REVIEW FORMAT DATE/TIME

SET UP

2032X1536

FINE

HIGH

EXE EXE

SET UP Menu

Item Contents

FRAME You can select the size of the picture to be recorded.

There are three settings:

2032 x 1536 (QXGA class) 1024 x 768 (XGA) 640 x 480 (VGA)

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QUALITY You can select the quality of the picture to be recorded.

BEEP VOL. You can adjust the tone of the warning beep.

Q. REVIEW ON/OFF: When “ON”, pictures that you take with the camera are dis-

FORMAT EXE: Formats a Memory card. (Z pg. 23)

DATE/TIME EXE: Sets the camera’s internal clock. (Z pg. 66)

There are three settings:

FINE: The highest picture quality. STANDARD: The normal picture quality. NO COMP.: TIFF format data that is not compressed.

There are three settings:

HIGH: The high tone. LOW: The low tone. OFF: No beeps.

played after shooting on the LCD screen for about 2 seconds.

NOTES:

●

This camera has the power save function. The camera goes in the power save mode after 3 minutes of no activity. Within 7 minutes after the camera enters the power save mode, power can be restored by pressing any of the button on the camera.

●

After 7 minutes has elapsed, the camera shuts off the power automatically. To turn the camera on again, turn the Power dial to “OFF” first and then to “A”, “M”, “V” or “B”.

●

To immediately view images that you have shot, set “Q. REVIEW” to “ON”.

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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

Setting the Date and Time

This procedure sets the camera’s internal clock. Use this procedure to reset the time and date if you take the camera overseas, or if the clock otherwise needs to be reset.

FRAME QUALITY BEEP VOL. Q. REVIEW FORMAT

DATE/TIME

Turn the Power dial to “SET”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

•The SET UP screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “DATE/TIME”.

•The DATE/TIME screen appears.

Press the r t button to select “YEAR”,

“MONTH”, “DAY”, “HOUR”, “MINUTE”, or “STYLE”, and press the w e button to change the settings.

2–4

SET UP

2032X1536

FINE

HIGH

EXE EXE

SET

OFF

DATE/TIME

YEAR

MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE STYLE END

Press the r t button to select “END”, and

then press the EXE button.

•The SET UP screen returns.

NOTES:

●

The date and time that are set are stored in memory powered by the backup battery. The backup battery is recharged when the camera is connected to a power source, such as the AC adapter, for at least 24 hours.

●

The clock will not function if the minutes are not set.

●

The date and time display are stored in memory only as shooting information. The date and time are not recorded in the image itself.

2000 JAN

12AM

MDY

EXE

SOFTWARE SECTION

You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our World Wide Web Server. http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html

USB Driver (for Windows®/Macintosh®)

Video Player (for Windows®)

JVC Video Decoder (for Macintosh®)

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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows

Operating Environment

The host computer that runs the Windows operating environment must satisfy the following conditions.

USB Driver

1. Microsoft® Windows® 98/Windows® 98 Second Edition, pre-installed

2. Available USB port

3. CD-ROM drive

Video Player

1. CPU: Intel® Pentium® 200MHz class or higher

2. Microsoft® Windows® 95/Windows® 98

3. Display capability of 65,536 colors or more

4. CD-ROM drive

5. Minimum RAM requirement: 32MB

6. Minimum hard disk space requirement: 1MB

* The system requirements information is not a

guarantee that provided software applications will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

* Microsoft®, Windows® are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft corporation in United States and/or other countries.

* Intel®, Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel

corporation.

* Other trademarks are property of their respective

owners.

* If you use Windows® 95 or a personal computer

which does not have a USB port, use an optional flash path, conversion card adapter, etc. For details on the operating environment of these devices, contact the dealers or manufacturers.

USB Connection

USB cable (provided)

To USB connector

DIGITAL

Digital output connector

Windows® PC

NOTES:

●

Additional information regarding setup and information not contained in the instruction manual can be found in the file readme.txt. Please read this file before installing the accompanying software.

●

The sound is not included in the video file recorded with this camera.

NOTES:

●

Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AAV37) to power the camera, when using camera connected to a personal computer.

●

When connecting the provided USB cable, make sure to confirm the shape of the plug.

●

When connecting the camera to a personal computer via a USB cable, the personal computer is sometimes unable to recognize the device that is connected. Therefore, first turn both the camera and the personal computer on, and then connect the USB cable.

Installing the USB Driver

For details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or Windows

98.

Preparation

Start Windows® 98.

● If you are running other software, close that software. (Make

sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar.)

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch.

•“USB MODE” appears on the LCD panel.

Connect the camera to the computer using the provided

USB cable. (Z pg. 68)

•The “Add New Hardware Wizard” window will appear.

Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive.

Click the “Next” button.

Confirm that “CD-ROM drive” has been checked, then

click the “Next” button.

•When the loaded CD-ROM is not found, click “Browse” button and select the provided CD-ROM.

Click the “Next” button.

Click the “Finish” button.

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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)

Installing the Video Player

For details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or Windows® 98.

Preparation

Start Windows® 98.

● If you are running other software, close that software. (Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar.)

Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive.

Double click on the CD-ROM icon for the loaded CD-

ROM, then double click on the “Vplay” folder.

•The Vplay folder opens.

Double click on the “Vpw100e” icon.

Click the “Next” button.

Click the “Yes” button.

Click the “Next” button.

Restart the computer.

•Click the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”, then click the “Finish” button.

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Sending Image File to Computer

For details on the basic operation of Windows® 98, refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or Windows® 98.

Preparation

Start Windows® 98.

● Insert a Memory card in which there are files you want to send to a computer. (Z pg. 22)

● It is recommended to protect the important files in advance. (Z pg. 52)

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch.

•“USB MODE” appears on the LCD panel.

Connect the camera to the computer using

the provided USB cable. (Z pg. 68)

Double click on the “Removable Disk” in the

“My Computer“ window.

Double click on the “DCVI (video)” or “DCIM

(still picture)” folder.

Double click on the “100jvcgc” folder.

Copy the necessary files from “100jvcgc”

folder to the desktop of the computer.

SET

OFF

NOTES:

●

When a file is being accessed from a personal computer, the flash standby lamp (red) will flash. Never disconnect the USB cable while the flash standby lamp (red) is flashing.

●

The personal computer is sometimes unable to recognize the device that is connected via a USB cable. Therefore, when the copy of files has been finished, disconnect the USB cable and then control the camera with the MODE switch, Power dial, etc.

Sending a video by e-mail

You can easily send the copied video file as an attachment through your normal e-mail system.

NOTE:

●

To open the video file which is sent by e-mail, you need a Video Player to expand the compressed file. You can also download the Video Player at our website. (http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/ index-e.html)

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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)

Basic Playback

There are several different methods for playing back a video on the Video Player, depending on how you load the file.

Preparation

Start Windows® 98.

● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer. (Z pg. 71)

Click the “Start” button.

•The Start Menu bar appears.

Point the cursor to “Program”.

Point the cursor to “Video Player”.

Click the “Video Player”.

•The Video Player window opens.

Click the “Open” button, then select the video file.

•Select the file with the extension “.jmm”.

Click the “4” button.

•Playback of the video starts.

•The sound is not included in the video file recorded with this camera.

•Do not change the volume setting. Doing so changes the volume setting of your computer.

Volume

Video screen

Title display

Stop button

Time indicator

Play button

Pause button

Open button

Exit button

Easy Playback

You can start playback easily by double clicking on the icon of a video file.

Preparation

Start Windows® 98.

● Send the video file that you want to play back to the computer. (Z pg. 71)

Double clicking on the icon of a video file.

•Select the file with the extension “.jmm”.

Playback starts automatically.

•To stop playback, click the “8” button, and to pause, click the “9” button.

When the playback finishes, click the “Exit”

button.

•The Video Player window closes.

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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows® (cont.)

Uninstalling the Software

When you don't need to use the Video Player, uninstall the program.

Preparation

Start Windows® 98.

● If you are running other software, close that software. (Make sure that there are no other application icons open on the task bar.)

Click the “Start” button.

•The Start Menu bar appears.

Point the cursor to “Settings”.

Click the “Control Panel”.

Double click on the “Add/Remove Programs”.

Click the “Video Player”, then click the “Add/Remove”

button.

Click the “Yes” button.

After confirming that the Video Player is removed, click

the “OK” button.

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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh

Operating Environment

The host computer that runs the Macintosh operating environment must satisfy the following conditions.

USB Driver

1. USB-compatible computer (iMac™, iBook™,

Power Mac™ G3/G4, Power Book™ G3, etc.)

2. Mac OS 8.5.1/Mac OS 8.6/Mac OS 9.0

JVC Video Decoder

1. Power PC 603e/120MHz or faster

2. Mac OS 7.6.1 or later

3. QuickTime 3.0 or later

4. Minimum RAM requirement: 32MB

5. Minimum hard disk space requirement: 1MB

* Macintosh® is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer.

* Other trademarks are property of their respective

owners.

* If you use Macintosh® which does not have a USB

port, use an optional flash path, conversion card adapter, etc. For details on the operating environment of these devices, contact the dealers or manufacturers.

USB Connection

USB cable (provided)

To USB connector

DIGITAL

Digital output connector

NOTES:

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Additional information regarding setup and information not contained in the instruction manual can be found in the file readme.txt. Please read this file before installing the accompanying software.

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The sound is not included in the video file recorded with this camera.

Macintosh

NOTES:

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Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AAV37) to power the camera, when using camera connected to a personal computer.

●

When connecting the provided USB cable, make sure to confirm the shape of the plug.

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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® (cont.)

Installing the USB Driver

For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh® or Mac OS.

Preparation

Start Macintosh®.

● If you are running other software, close that software.

Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM

drive.

Double click on the loaded CD-ROM icon.

Double click on “Driver” folder.

Drag the “JVC USB-Storage Driver” and “JVC

USB-Storage Shim (E)” icons to the “System Folder”, then drop the icon there.

Click the “OK” button when the dialog box

appears.

Restart the computer.

Installing the JVC Video Decoder

For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh® or Mac OS.

Preparation

Start Macintosh®.

● If you are running other software, close that software.

Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM

drive.

Double click on the loaded CD-ROM icon.

Drag the “JVC Video Decoder” icon to the

“System Folder”, then drop the icon there.

Click the “OK” button when the dialog box

appears.

Restart the computer.

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SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh® (cont.)

Sending Image File to Computer

For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh or Mac OS.

Preparation

Start Macintosh®.

● Insert a Memory card in which there are files you want to send to a computer. (Z pg. 22)

● It is recommended to protect the important files in advance. (Z pg. 52)

Turn the Power dial to “B”.

•Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.

Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch.

•“USB MODE” appears on the LCD panel.

Connect the camera to the computer using

the provided USB cable. (Z pg. 75)

•The “untitled” icon appears on the desktop of the computer.

Double click on the “untitled” icon.

Double click on the “DCVI (video)” or “DCIM

(still picture)” folder.

Copy the necessary files from the “DCVI

(video)” or “DCIM (still picture)” folder to the desktop of the computer.

•To copy a file in easy way, hold down the “option” key while dragging the file to the destination.

NOTES:

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When a file is being accessed from a personal computer, the flash standby lamp (red) will flash. Never disconnect the USB cable while the flash standby lamp (red) is flashing.

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Sending a video by e-mail

You can easily send the copied video file as an attachment through your normal e-mail system.

NOTE:

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To open the video file which is sent by e-mail, you need a JVC Video Decoder to expand the compressed file. You can also download the JVC Video Decoder at our website. (http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/ index-e.html)

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