ACTION CAMERA GC-XA2 Detailed User Guide Dear Customers Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before use, be sure to read “Read this before using the camera” (p.2–5) to use the product correctly.
Read this before using the camera Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • Before using the product in water, be sure to read p.3 and to use the product correctly. Malfunction due to misuse by the customer is not covered by warranty. Do not use this product in water deeper than 5 m (16.4 ft) or for longer than 30 minutes. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera. Use the camera with care. Rough handling may damage the internal components. Do not expose the camera to high temperature.
Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance • Water resistance: • Dust resistance: • Shock resistance: T he camera operates for 30 minutes at depths up to 5 m (16.4 ft). This is equivalent to the IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8. This is equivalent to the IEC Standard publication 529 IP6X. This camera clears company testing compliant with MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5 Shock: dropping onto plywood 3 cm (1-3/16”) thick from a height of 2 m (6.5 ft).
Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance (continued) ■■After Using After underwater use or exposure to dusty conditions, promptly rinse the camera with fresh water and thoroughly dry it. 1 Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to turn off the camera. Make sure that the slot cover is closed firmly. 2 Rinse with fresh water. Immerse the camera in a container with enough fresh water to cover completely it. Operate the buttons to force out any material caught in the gaps around them.
• We recommend replacing the seal annually to maintain water resistance. Contact your JVC Service representative. (Charges apply.) • Always keep the battery cover closed before use. Cautions • Remember that this unit is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.
Contents Read this before using the camera..........................................................................2 Getting to Know Your Camera..................................................................................7 Recording.......................................................................................................................13 Enjoying the Playback Mode................................................................................. 20 Setting Your Camera.....................
Getting to Know Your Camera Overview ● This camera with a 7.99 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 format videos. The H.264 technology allows for video recording at an HD resolution of 1920x1080. High quality 7.99 mega-pixel images, and 16 mega-pixel images with super-resolution technology can also be taken. With a color LCD monitor, you can view and examine the video and photo easily.
Checking the Accessories Battery (BN-VH105) USB cable Wide flexible mount (Pod part/Base part) Notes • Remove any dirt or moisture before attaching accessories. • Once attached, the flexible mount cannot be removed. • The knob of the flexible mount is attached to the base part when purchased. Remove the knob before assembling the flexible mount. • Please install the wide-flexible mount at normal temperature. (Please don't install at extreme high or low temperature.
Assembling the Flexible Mount When you fix the camera to a helmet, etc., attach the flexible mount to the tripod mounting hole of the camera. 1 Remove the knob from the base part. Turn the knob in the direction indicated. 2 Insert the pod part into the knob. 3 Attach the pod part to the base part. Be careful not to pinch your finger. 4 Fasten the knob firmly.
Component Names and Functions Power button Record/SET button Recording mode: starts/stops recording Playback mode: starts or pauses playback Speaker < / – button Microphone Access LED + / > button Lens LCD monitor Play/Record button Switches to the recording mode/playback mode.
Charging the Battery 1 Load the battery. ~ Slide the port/slot cover latch in the direction indicated. 1 Ÿ Slide and open the cover in the direction indicated while holding down the latch. ! Insert the battery in the correct direction (+/–) while pulling the blue lever to the left. 2 Charge the battery. ~ Connect the USB cable. Ÿ Press < or > to select “Adapter”, and press SET. • The Access LED lights during charging. • The approximate charging times are 5 hours (when connected to a PC) and 2.
Inserting an SD Card • Insert a separately purchased SD card into the SD slot firmly, until the card is locked. • To remove the SD card, push the card in once, and pull it out straight. • When using a new SD card, format the card in the menu screen. Operation is confirmed with the following manufacturers’ SD cards. Class 4 or higher SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128GB) When recording with 1080p60(1080p50), Class 6 or higher is required.
Recording Video Recording 1 Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to turn the power on. ) is 2 Check that the video mode icon ( on the screen. ) is displayed If the photo mode icon ( on the screen, switch to the video mode as follows: 1 2 Video mode icon ~ Press MENU. Ÿ Press < or > to select “Video Mode Options”, and press SET. ! Press < or > to select “Video”, and press SET. 3 Press Record to start recording. Press Record again to stop recording.
Taking Photos 1 Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to turn the power on. ) is 2 Check that the photo mode icon ( on the screen. ) is displayed If the movie mode icon ( on the screen, switch to the photo mode as follows: 1 2 Photo mode icon ~ Press MENU. Ÿ Press < or > to select “Photo Mode Options”, and press SET. ! Press < or > to select “Photo” again, and press SET. 3 Press Record to take a photo. 3 Information • You can specify the photo resolution in the menu screen. (“Photo Resolution”, P.
Timelapse recording (video/photo) In timelapse mode, the camera takes pictures at certain intervals. This function is useful when you want to record things changing slowly, such as flower buds opening. 1 Press MENU in recording mode. 2 Video mode: Press < or > to select “Video Mode Options”, and press SET. Photo mode: Press < or > to select “Photo Mode Options”, and press SET. 3 Video mode: Press < or > to select “Video Time Lapse”, and press SET.
Making Thumbnails During the video recording, photos can be saved at 5-second intervals. The photo resolution is the same as the video resolution. 1 Press MENU in recording mode. 1 2 Press < or > to select “Video Mode Options”, and press SET. 3 Press < or > to select “Video & Photo”, and press SET. 4 Press Record to start recording. Press Record again to stop recording.
Recording with a Special Effect (video mode only) You can add a special effect to the movie. 1 Press MENU in recording mode. 1 2 Press < or > to select “Video Mode Options”, and press SET. 3 Press < or > to select “Video Effects”, and press SET. 4 Press Record to start recording. Press Record again to stop recording. Information • You can specify the effect in the menu screen. (“Video Effects”, P.
Endless Recording (video mode only) The video files are automatically divided every 15 minutes and saved. If there is not enough space in the SD card, the oldest file is deleted and the recording continues while the battery lasts. Press MENU in recording mode. Press < or > to select “Video Mode Options”, and press SET. Press < or > to select “Endless REC”, and press SET. Press Record to start recording. Press Record again to stop recording.
Burst Shooting (photo mode only) The camera takes pictures continuously at short intervals. 1 Press MENU in recording mode. 1 2 Press < or > to select “Photo Mode Options”, and press SET. 3 Press < or > to select “Burst”, and press SET. 4 Press Record to start recording. Information • You can specify the time intervals in the menu screen. (“Burst”, P.
Enjoying the Playback Mode Playback 1 Press Play to switch to the playback mode. Press Play to switch back to the recording mode. 3 1 2 Press < or > to select a file. 3 (In video mode) Press SET to start playback.
■■Button operations during playback Video Photo SET Play/Pause During playback: Fast forward 1 - 3 During pause: Next file Next file − Deleting a File 1 Press Play to switch to the playback mode. Press Play to switch back to the recording mode. 3 2 Press < or > to select the file you wish to delete. 1 3 Press MENU. 4 Press < or > to select “Yes”, and press SET.
Setting Your Camera Configuring the Camera Settings 1 Press MENU in recording mode. 2 Press < or > to select the item you wish to change, and press SET. • Press MENU to exit the menu screen. • Press Play to switch back to the previous menu screen.
Setting items in “Video“ Video Endless REC Video Time Lapse Switches to the normal video recording mode (“Video Recording”, P.13) Switches to the endless recording mode (“Endless Recording (video mode only)”, P.18) Switches to the timelapse recording mode (“Timelapse recording (video/photo)”, P.15) Video Effects Adds a special effect to the video (“Recording with a Special Effect (video mode only)”, P.17) Video & Photo Makes thumbnails during the video recording (“Making Thumbnails”, P.
Setting items in “Setup“ ■■Brightness The camera adjusts the brightness automatically. In addition, manual settings are available. Auto Adjusts the image to the standard brightness +6 - +1 Records brighter –6 - –1 Records darker ■■White Balance The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. In addition, six manual settings are available.
■■Video Time Lapse You can specify the time interval of the timelapse recording. 0.2 Second 1 Second 5 Second 10 Second 30 Second 60 Second Records 1 frame every 0.2 seconds Records 1 frame every 1 second Records 1 frame every 5 seconds Records 1 frame every 10 seconds Records 1 frame every 30 seconds Records 1 frame every 60 seconds ■■Photo Time Lapse You can specify the time interval of the timelapse photography.
■ Time Stamp You can choose whether you add a timestamp or not, and the format of the timestamp. (You cannot delete the time stamp after recording.
Setting items in “More“ ■■LCD Auto Off The display automatically turns off 5 seconds after the start of recording. The display turns on automatically at any operation or the end of recording. OFF Deactivates this function ON Activates this function ■■Volume You can adjust the volume during playback. Mute Emits no sound from the speaker. +5 - +1 Adjusts the volume from +1 (minimum) to +5 (maximum) ■■Operation Sound You can adjust the volume of the beep sound at button operation.
■■Default Setting You can reset all settings to the factory default. ■■Update You can update the internal software. For more details, please refer to the following website. (No information is posted until the updater is provided.) http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/support/index.
Setting items in “Wi-Fi Menu“ OFF ON USTREAM YouTube Deactivates the Wi-Fi function of the camera Activates the Wi-Fi function of the camera Use this setting when you monitor the camera view using Android or iOS devices. (“Monitoring the Camera View”, P.32) Broadcasts the camera view on USTREAM using the Wi-Fi function. To use this function, you must register wireless LAN settings and a USTREAM account in advance using a PC, Android or iOS application. (“Broadcasting Using USTREAM”, P.
Connecting to a PC Transferring Files to Your PC 1 Connect the supplied USB cable. 2 Press < or > to select “PC”, and press SET. 3 Windows PC: Double click “SD” below the “Computer“ in Windows Explorer. Mac OS: Double click “SD” on the desktop. Information • The folder layout in the SD card is shown below. DCIM ***MEDIA ********.MP4 – Video CLIP****.THM – Thumbnail file (used for camera display) PICT****.JPG – Photo (“ *” indicates a numeric character.
Using Wi-Fi Available Wi-Fi Functions ■■Monitoring the camera view You can check the camera view and operate the camera from an Android or iOS device. ■■Broadcasting using USTREAM (*1) You can broadcast camera footage in real-time using USTREAM. ■■Uploading to YouTube (*1) You can upload files to YouTube. *1 To use these functions, you must register wireless LAN settings and a service account in advance using a PC, Android or iOS application.
Monitoring the Camera View 1 Download the application. To monitor the camera view, You must download “ADIXXION sync.“ (freeware) to your Android or iOS device. Download the application from Google Play (Play store) or the App Store. Required operating environment OS: Android OS 2.3 or later, iOS 6 or later 2 Set the Wi-Fi function of the camera to on. ~ Press MENU. Ÿ Press < or > to select “Wi-Fi Menu”, and press SET. ! Press < or > to select “ON”, and press SET. ⁄ Confirm the displayed camera ID and KEY.
3 Set the Wi-Fi function of your device to on. Set the Wi-Fi function of your device to on before starting “ADIXXION sync.“. Android device: ~ Touch “Settings” on the application list. Ÿ Set the Wi-Fi function of your device to on. ! Press the home button to go back to the home screen. Notes • The display and procedure may differ depending on the device you use.
iOS device: ~ Touch “Settings”. Ÿ Touch “Wi-Fi”. ! Touch “Wi-Fi” to turn the Wi-Fi on. ⁄ Touch the Camera ID (JVC-****) on the list. @ Enter the KEY. Press the home button to go back to the home screen. $ Notes • The display and procedure may differ depending on the iOS version.
4 Start “ADIXXION sync.”. ~ Touch “ADIXXION sync.” on the application list. Ÿ Touch the detected camera. • If the camera cannot be found, confirm that the Wi-Fi setting is set to on and touch “Refresh”. ! Enter the KEY. The camera view appears when the connection is complete.
Control the camera from the application. Monitor screen You can do things such as monitor the camera view or record footage. (Camera sound is not output.) Recording/shooting Switch between multiple cameras*1 Use this when multiple cameras are connected. Zoom To the monitor screen (this screen) To the album screen To the setup screen *1 Try to connect again in a better reception environment.
Album screen You can check or delete images. Video index Photo index Delete No thumbnail (*) (*) It is displayed in the following cases. ・If the thumbnails has been deleted. ・If video files has been split by a long time recording. ・If video files has been split by the "Endless recording".
Setup screen You can change the settings of the camera. Camera settings ID/Password Changes the camera ID and the password Date & Time Adjusts the clock.
Broadcasting Using USTREAM Operations 1 to 3 are only required the first time. Go to 4 (page 42) if these operations have already been carried out. 1 Connect the camera and the smartphone/ tablet via a wireless LAN router. See “Monitoring the Camera View” on page 32. 2 Register an access point. ~ Start “ADIXXION sync.”, and select the detected camera. Ÿ Touch “Setup”.
! Touch in “Access Point Setting”. ⁄ Select the access point you wish to use and enter the password. @ Touch 40 Using Wi-Fi to return.
3 Register the account you wish to use. ~ Enter your “USTREAM” Username and Password. Ÿ Touch “Save to Camera”. Information • Access http://www.ustream.tv/ to register an account.
4 Start broadcasting using the camera. ~ Press MENU in recording mode. Ÿ Press < or > to select “Wi-Fi Menu”, and press SET. ! Press < or > to select “USTREAM”, and press SET.
⁄ Press < or > to select “Yes”, and press SET. Broadcasting via USTREAM starts. Press SET or Play/Record to stop broadcasting. Notes • Broadcasting footage via USTREAM and may not be allowed depending on the area, network, etc.
Uploading to YouTube Operations 1 to 3 are only required the first time. Go to 4 (page 47) if these operations have already been carried out. 1 Connect the camera and the smartphone/ tablet via a wireless LAN router. See “Monitoring the Camera View” on page 32. 2 Register an access point. ~ Start “ADIXXION sync.”, and select the detected camera. Ÿ Touch “Setup”.
! Touch in “Access Point Setting”. ⁄ Select the access point you wish to use and enter the password. @ Touch to return.
3 Register the account you wish to use. ~ Enter your “YouTube” Username and Password. Ÿ Touch “Save to Camera”. Information • Access http://www.youtube.com/ to register an account.
4 Start uploading using the camera. ~ Press MENU in recording mode. ~ Ÿ Press < or > to select “Wi-Fi Menu”, and press SET. ! Press < or > to select “YouTube”, and press SET.
⁄ Press < or > to select the file to upload, and press SET. Uploading to YouTube starts. Press Play/Record to stop uploading. Notes • Uploading files to YouTube may not be allowed depending on the area, network, etc. • The privacy option is set to “Public“ (anyone can watch the file).
Applications for Windows/Mac OS PCs By installing the application, you can perform the same operations as on the Android/iOS application on Windows or Mac OS PCs. Notes • Download the application at the following website. http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/download/gc-xa2/index.html • The required environment to install “ADIXXION sync.” is as follows.
Precautions on Using Wi-Fi Cautions on the 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.
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 to use this product, please take note of the following.
Specifications Specifications Image sensor 1/3.2” 7.99 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Lens F2.4 f=2.46 mm (Fixed Focus) Zoom Digital zoom: up to 5x LCD monitor Storage media 1.5” 0.
Recordable Time/Number of Images ■■Approximate video recording time Video resolution SDHC/SDXC card 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 128 GB 1920x1080/ 60p (50p) 15 min. 35 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 2 hr. 30 min. 3 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 10 hr. 1920x1080/ 30p (25p) 40 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 5 hr. 50 min. 8 hr. 50 min. 11 hr. 50 min. 23 hr. 40 min. 1280x960/ 30p (25p) 40 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 30 min. 8 hr. 20 min. 11 hr. 10 min. 22 hr. 20 min.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, follow the procedures below. 1 Check the troubleshooting below. 2 The camera may not work properly due to the noise or static electricity, etc. In this case, remove the battery and reset the camera. 3 If the System does not work correctly after these procedures, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Problem Check Cannot turn on the camera/ Recharge the battery pack.
Problem There is a black or colored spot in the LCD monitor Check This is not a malfunction. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.
FCC: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
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