JVC GC-XA1U Operating and maintenance manual

GC-XA1
• Before use, be sure to read “Safety Precautions” (p.2)
and “Cautions” (p.3) to use the product correctly.
• Malfunction due to water immersion and other
damages caused by misuse by the customer is not
covered by warranty.
• Before use, be sure to read the “Detailed User Guide”
in the built-in memory with the camera.
• For more details on the operations, refer to the
“Detailed User Guide” in the built-in memory.
• Using WiVideo, refer to the “Detailed User Guide” in
the built-in memory.
For Future Reference:
Enter the Model No. (located on the bottom of the
camera) and Serial No. (located on the battery mount of
the camera) below.
Model No.
Serial No.
ENGLISH
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Basic User Guide
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Safety Precautions
NOTES:
• Theserialnumberplateisonthebatterymountof
thecamera.
CAUTION:
Themainsplugshallremainreadilyoperable.
• Removethemainsplugimmediatelyifthe
camcorderfunctionsabnormally.
WARNING:
Thecamcordershouldnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheat
suchasdirectsunshine,reorthelike.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keeptheseinstructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Cleanonlywithdrycloth.
6. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installin
accordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.
7. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,
heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(including
ampliers)thatproduceheat.
8. Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedon or
pinchedparticularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,
andthepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
9. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythe
manufacturer.
10.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsor
whenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.
11.Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.
Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeen
damagedinanyway,suchaspower-supplycordor
plugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjects
havefallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushas
beenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperate
normally,orhasbeendropped.
Ifamalfunctionoccurs,stopusingthecamcorder
immediatelyandcontactwww.jvc.comorbyphoneat
1-800-252-5722
ChangesormodicationsnotapprovedbyJVCcould
voidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundto
complywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsare
designedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst
harmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.
Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiate
radiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand
usedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycause
harmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference
willnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthis
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
ortelevisionreception,whichcanbedetermined
byturningtheequipmentoandon,theuseris
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferenceby
oneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:Reorient
orrelocatethereceivingantenna.Increasethe
separationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletona
circuitdierentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.Consultthedealeroranexperienced
radio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Declaration of Conformity
ModelNumber:GC-XA1
TradeName:JVC
Responsibleparty:JVCAMERICASCORP.
Address:1700ValleyRoadWayne,N.J.07470
TelephoneNumber:973-317-5000
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofFCCRules.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,
and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference
received,includinginterferencethatmaycause
undesiredoperation.
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadian
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

ICES-003.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàla
normeNMB-003duCanada.
PowerConsumption:<680mA(WorkingCurrent),
<200umA(LeakageCurrent)
Cautions
— Read Before Use —
Notes on this equipment
• The camera shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, re or the like.
Thebatterymayexplodeifitgetsheatedup.
• The battery is not charged when purchased. Charge
the battery before using it for the rst time.
• Do not or subject it to excessive shock or vibration.
• Before recording, be sure to conduct a trial
recording.
• Store the recorded data periodically on computer.
JVCshallnotbeliableforanydamageorlossofdata.
• Do not press against the surface of the screen with
force or subject it to strong impact.
Doingsomaydamageorbreakthescreens.
• When using the unit in a low temperature
environment (-10°C (14°F) or below), the operating
time may be shortened, or it may not function
properly.
Precautions on Using Wi-Fi
CautionsonWi-FiFunction
• Operationisnotguaranteedonalldevices
• Thisfunctionisnotdesignedfordisasterorcrime
prevention.
• Communicationmaynotbecarriedoutproperlynear
radioequipmentorbroadcastingstations.Inthiscase,
changethelocationaccordingly.
• Radio wave interference by Bluetooth devices
Bluetoothdevicesmakeuseofthesamefrequency
bandwidth(2.4GHz)asthatofWi-Fidevices.Using
thisproductnearsuchdevicesmaycauseradiowave
interference,andresultinadropincommunication
speedorconnectionfailure.Inthiscase,turnothe
powerofdevicesthatarenotinuse.
Security of Wireless LAN
AnadvantageofwirelessLANisthatinsteadofusinga
LANcable,ittransmitsinformationusingradiowaves,
thusenablingLANconnectiontobeestablished
withintheareacoveredbytheradiowaves.However,
asradiowavespenetratethroughobjects(suchas
walls)withintherangethattheycover,security
issues,suchasinterceptionoftransmissionor
illegalaccess,mayariseifsecuritysettingsarenot
congured.Beforeyouconnecttothenetwork
inawirelessLANenvironment,readthroughthe
instructionmanualforthewirelessLANdeviceinuse,
andcongurethesecuritysettingsaccordingly.
Failuretodosomayincreasetheriskofpersonal
informationbeingintercepted,suchasusernames,
passwords,andthecontentofyourmails,orillegal
accesstothenetwork.
• DuetothedesignofwirelessLAN,notethat
securitymaybebreachedbyunusualor
unforeseeablemeans.
• FormoredetailsonwirelessLANandnetwork
security,pleaseconsultthemanufacturerofyour
wirelessLANdevice
• JVCshallnotbeliableforanysecurityissues,
troubles,damagesorlossesarisingfromtheuse
ofthisfeature.
Radio Waves Used by this Product
This product makes use of radio waves in the
ISM band (2.4 GHz).
Although a radio station license is not required
for using this product, please take note of the
following.
• Do not use this product near the following
places
• Industrial,scientic,ormedicalequipment,
suchasmicrowaveovensandpacemakers
• Speciedlow-powerradiostations(radio
stationlicensenotrequired)
• Bluetoothdevices
Equipmentsuchastheabovementioneddevices
makesuseofthesamefrequencybandwidthas
thatofWi-Fi.
Usingthisproductneartheaboveequipment
maycauseradiowaveinterference,and
resultincommunicationfailureoradropin
communicationspeed.
• Avoid using this product near a TV or radio
set.
TVorradiosetsmakeuseofaradiowave
frequencybandwidththatisdierentfrom
thatofWi-Fi,andthereforehasnoeecton
communicationbythisproductortheTV/
radioset.
However,whenaTV/radiosetisplacedcloseto
aWi-Fiproduct,electromagneticwavesemitted

bytheWi-Fiproductmaycausenoisetooccurinthe
soundorimagesoftheTV/radio.”
• Radio signals are unable to penetrate through
reinforced steel, metal, or concrete.
Theradiowavesusedbythisproductareunable
topenetratethroughreinforcedsteel,metal,or
concretematerials.
Itmaydicultforcommunicationtobeestablished
iftworoomsoroorsareseparatedbythese
materials.
*Communicationmayalsogetweakerwhenthere
arehumansubjectsorpartsofthebodyinbetween
theWi-Fidevices.
• Do not connect to wireless networks that you
do not have authorization for.
Onceconnected,itmaybeconsideredas
unauthorizedaccessandlegalactionscanbetaken
againstyou.
• Do not use the Wi-Fi function outside the
country of purchase.
Dependingonthecountry,theremayberestrictions
ontheuseofradiowavesandanyviolationscouldbe
punishablebylaw.
• Exporting/Bringing the Unit Overseas
PermissionfromtheU.S.governmentmaybe
requiredwhenbringingtheunittoanexport
controlledcountrysetbytheU.S.government
(suchasCuba,Iraq,NorthKorea,Iran,Rwanda,
andSyria.AsofJune2012).
Formoreinformation,consulttheU.S.Embassy
CommercialService.
Waterproof Function
Thiscameraisequippedwithawaterprooffunction.
Thiscameracanmakerecordingsinmarinewaterand
freshwater.Werecommendtoselect[Blue(marine)]/
[Green(marine)]inWhiteBalanceforunderwaterscene.
ThewaterproofistestedinaccordancewithJVCtest
standardanditdoesnotassuredamage-freeortrouble-free
operation.(WaterprooffunctionnotevaluatedbyUL.)
The waterproof cannot be guaranteed if the camera
is subject to impact. WaterproofFunction:IECStandard
publication529IPX8.
• The cover for the ports must be rmly
closed.
• Do not use this product in water deeper
than 5 m (16.4 ft).
• Do not use in the following locations:
Place with higher water pressure than specied, in
Ifthissymbolisshown,itisonly
validintheEuropeanUnion.
hot springs or water of 40°C (104°F) or higher.
• Supplied accessories are not waterproof.
gMalfunctionduetowaterimmersion(IPX85m(16.4ft)
30minutes)andotherdamagescausedbymisuseby
thecustomerisnotcoveredbywarranty.
Beforeuse,besuretoreadthe“DetailedUserGuide”in
thebuilt-inmemorywiththecamera.

— Maintenance After Use —
• After use in water or or a dusty environment,
rinse the camera as soon as possible with still
fresh water in basin.
• Always keep the lens clean and wipe the
water droplets o the camera with a soft
and dry cloth.
•Air-drythecameracompletelyinashaded
area.
gThe waterproof of the ports are not
guaranteed in all environments or
conditions(IPX85m(16.4ft)30minutes).
—CAUTION—
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines, use only the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antenna, modication, or
attachments could damage the transmitter and
may violate FCC regulations. This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may Cause
undesired operation.
ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is
powered by a rechargeable battery
that is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this
battery. (USA and Canada only)

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Tour of Your Camera
[Record]/[SET]/[Play]/[Pause] Button
Microphone
Speaker
LCD Monitor
Lens
[Wide]/[Previous]
Button
Power/Charge
Light
[Tele]/[Next] Button
Power Button
Tripod Mounting
Socket
[MENU]/[Delete]
Button
Mini USB 2.0 Port (Inside)
HDMI Mini Connector (inside)
[Playback]/[Exit] Button
Port/Slot Cover Latch
Battery Slot (inside)
SD Slot (inside)
Tripod Mounting
Socket
Strap Hook
Protect from dropping with
a strap or similar measures

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Accessories part
BN-VH105 Battery USB cable
LCD protect lm
Flexible mount
Notice:
1. Remove any dirt or moisture before attaching accessories.
2. The exible mount, once attached, cannot be removed.
3. For best results do not use lens protector in water.
Lens protector x2 Screw and screwdriver
Goggle mount
Flexible mount base

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Accessories part
Replacing flexible mount
Removing lens cover
Attaching goggle mount
Replacing flexible mount
Removing lens protector
1. Lift the tabs on the rubber side and insert
the belt.
2. Secure with four screws.
Turn the knob in the direction indicated.
(Remove the mount when it is completely
loose.)
Press in on the protrusions to remove the lens
protector from the camera.

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Getting Started
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Insert the memory card
1. Slide the latch and open the cover.
2. Insert the SD card (Optional) into the slot until
it locks properly.
3. To remove the SD card, press inward to release
it and gently pull it out.
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Load the battery
1. Slide the latch and open the cover.
2. Insert the battery according to the correct
polarity marks (+ or -).
3. Close the cover rmly for waterproof use.
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2
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How to set the clock
1. Press the MENU button
2. Select [Time Setting] and then press /
for Year, Month, Day, Hour, and Minute.
3. Press [ SET ] to go for next.
Using one with an output higher
than 5V riskd breakdown.
How to view the Detailed User Guide
1. Connect the camera to a computer.
2. Open DV Drive, then double click
[ Start for US.pdf ]
Note: Adobe Reader must be installed to read
PDF les.
Get from Adobe’s web site http://adobe.com/.
Supported SD card
SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (up to 64GB, class 4 or above)
-TOSHIBA -SanDisk
2
Charge the Li-ion battery
1. Connect USB cable.
2. Press / to select [Adapter], then
3. A blinking light will indicate active charging.
4. In adapter charging mode, the full charging
time for a depleted battery is about 3.5 hours
and the light will turn off automatically after the
charging is completed.
5. In PC USB charging mode, a longer charging
time is required.
press [ SET ]
Adapter charging mode
(Please use JVC authenticated adapter
and part no. is AC-V17LU)

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To access menu
• Press to open the option menu.
• Use / to change
between the options. (e.g.
VIDEO/PHOTO MODE,
WIFI, RESOLUTION, WHITE
BALANCE).
To review videos/
photos
• Press to go to the Playback
Mode. You can view or delete
the recorded les.
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5
To power on
• Hold it for 2 second.
• After idling for 5 minutes,
the camera will turn off
automatically.
To record
• In Video Mode, press to take
video. In Photo Mode, press to
take photo.
To zoom in or out
• +:Zoom In. -:Zoom out.
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Record & Play

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PC: Install WiVideo
• Use camera to install [ WiVideo ] on PC
by plugging USB cable. If there is no Auto-
Installation, please go to [ My Computer ]→[
WiVideo ] for installation.
WiVideo is the software to connect the camera with PC.
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PC: Unplug the USB cable
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Camera: Enable WiFi to PC
• Press [ MENU ] Button → Select [ WiFi ],
then press [ SET ] Button to enter its menu.
• Select [ WiFi to PC ] to turn on Wi-Fi.
The camera screen will show the Wi-Fi ID and
Password.
• (The default password is 0000. Wi-Fi ID and
password can be edited on WiVideo via USB
connection.)
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PC: Connect to Camera
• Click [ Detect Wi-Fi Camera ] to search
camera.
• Enter the Wi-Fi ID and Password shown on
camera to the WiVideo window.
NOTE: WiVideo is for Windows®based systems only.
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