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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.
LYT2658-003A
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  • Page 1 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. LYT2658-003A...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Read this before using the camera Safety Instructions period. Using at Low Temperatures the skin. producing a slightly darker screen, afterimages, and other temporary issues. Read this before using the camera...
  • Page 3 Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance Water resistance Dust resistance Shock resistance from a height of 2 m (6.5 ft). Notes intact and free of hair, lint, sand, dust, and other foreign matter. audible snap.) Read this before using the camera...

  • Page 4: After Using

    Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance (continued) After Using Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to turn off the camera. Rinse with fresh water. Operate the buttons to force out any material caught in the gaps around them. Dry. sunlight. trapped inside.
  • Page 5 Cautions Remember that this unit is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial obtain permission beforehand.) Google Inc. Read this before using the camera...
  • Page 6 Contents Read this before using the camera .................2 ................. Recording ........................3 ................20 ....................22 ....................30 ........................3 ................... 50 .......................52 Troubleshooting ......................5 Contents...

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Getting to Know Your Camera Overview can also be taken. fun. Notes Getting to Know Your Camera...

  • Page 8: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the Accessories Battery USB cable (BN-VH105) Wide exible mount (Pod part/Base part) Notes Remove any dirt or moisture before attaching accessories. Once attached, the exible mount cannot be removed. The knob of the exible mount is attached to the base part when purchased. Remove the knob before assembling the exible mount.
  • Page 9 Assembling the Flexible Mount of the camera. Remove the knob from the base part. Turn the knob in the direction indicated. Insert the pod part into the knob. Attach the pod part to the base part. Be careful not to pinch your finger. Fasten the knob firmly.

  • Page 10: Component Names And Functions

    Mini USB Port (inside) Tripod socket When attaching an optional product not manufactured by JVC, make sure that the product Strap hook conforms to 1/4 ISO 1222. Attaching a product with a long the camera being dropped.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Load the battery. Slide the port/slot cover latch in the direction indicated. 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.

  • Page 12: Inserting An Sd Card

    Inserting an SD Card and pull it out straight. the menu screen. Setting the Clock Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to turn the power on. The clock setting screen appears the first time the camera is used. Press < or > to adjust the year, and press SET.

  • Page 13: Video Recording

    Recording Video Recording Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to turn the power on. Check that the video mode icon ( ) is on the screen. Video mode icon If the photo mode icon ( ) is displayed Press MENU. Press <...

  • Page 14: Taking Photos

    Taking Photos Press and hold Power for 2 seconds to turn the power on. Check that the photo mode icon ( ) is on the screen. ) is displayed Press MENU. Press < or > to select “Photo Mode Options”, and press SET. Press <...
  • Page 15 Timelapse recording (video/photo) Press MENU in recording mode. Video mode: Press < or > to select “Video Mode Options”, and press SET. Photo mode: Press < or > to select “Photo Mode Options”, and press SET. Video mode: Press < or > to select “Video Time Lapse”, and press SET.
  • Page 16 Making Thumbnails Press MENU in recording mode. Press < or > to select “Video Mode Options”, and press SET. Press < or > to select “Video & Photo”, and press SET. Press Record to start recording. High Speed Recording (video mode only) Press MENU in recording mode.
  • Page 17 Recording with a Special Effect (video mode only) Press MENU in recording mode. Press < or > to select “Video Mode Options”, and press SET. Press < or > to select “Video Effects”, and press SET. Press Record to start recording. Information (“Video Effects Recording...
  • Page 18 Endless Recording (video mode only) The video les are automatically divided every 15 minutes and saved. If there is not enough space in the SD card, the oldest le is deleted and the recording continues while the battery lasts. Press MENU in recording mode. Press <...
  • Page 19 Burst Shooting (photo mode only) Press MENU in recording mode. Press < or > to select “Photo Mode Options”, and press SET. Press < or > to select “Burst”, and press SET. Press Record to start recording. Information screen. (“Burst Recording...

  • Page 20: Enjoying The Playback Mode

    Enjoying the Playback Mode Playback Press Play to switch to the playback mode. mode. Press < or > to select a file. (In video mode) Press SET to start playback. Playback screen Playback counter File counter (video mode) Video icon/ Photo icon Status icon (video mode) Enjoying the Playback Mode...

  • Page 21: Deleting A File

    Button operations during playback Video Photo < / – + / > Deleting a File Press Play to switch to the playback mode. mode. Press < or > to select the file you wish to delete. Press MENU. Press < or > to select “Yes”, and press SET. Enjoying the Playback Mode...

  • Page 22: Configuring The Camera Settings

    Setting Your Camera Configuring the Camera Settings Press MENU in recording mode. Press < or > to select the item you wish to change, and press SET. menu screen. Setting Your Camera...
  • Page 23 Setting items in “Video“ Video (“Video Recording Endless REC (“Endless Recording Video Time Lapse (“Timelapse recording Video Effects Video & Photo (“Making Thumbnails High Speed Setting items in “Photo“ Photo ”, Burst mode only) Photo Time Lapse (“Timelapse recording Setting Your Camera...

  • Page 24: White Balance

    Setting items in “Setup“ Brightness Auto +6 - +1 Records brighter –6 - –1 Records darker White Balance Auto Daylight Fluorescent1/ Fluorescent2 Tungsten Blue (marine) Green (marine) Video Resolution Full HD (1080p60) Full HD (1080p30) HD (960p30) HD (720p60) HD (720p30) WVGA30 Full HD (1080p50) Full HD (1080p25)

  • Page 25: Video Effects

    Video Time Lapse 0.2 Second 1 Second 5 Second 10 Second 30 Second 60 Second Photo Time Lapse 2 Second 5 Second 10 Second 30 Second 60 Second Burst You can specify the speed and duration time of the burst shooting. 5/1 Second 10/1 Second 15/1 Second...
  • Page 26 棋 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.) Deactivates the time stamp function YEAR/MONTH/DAY Records the timestamp in the format of year/month/day MONTH/DAY/YEAR Records the timestamp in the format of month/day/year DAY/MONTH/YEAR...
  • Page 27 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. Volume Mute Emits no sound from the speaker. +5 - +1 Operation Sound MUTE...

  • Page 28: Default Setting

    Default Setting You can reset all settings to the factory default. Update Setting Your Camera...
  • Page 29 Setting items in “Wi-Fi Menu“ USTREAM YouTube Setting Your Camera...

  • Page 30: Transferring Files To Your Pc

    Connecting to a PC Transferring Files to Your PC Connect the supplied USB cable. Press < or > to select “PC”, and press SET. Windows PC: Double click “SD” below the “Computer“ in Windows Explorer. Mac OS: Double click “SD” on the desktop. Information DCIM ***MEDIA...
  • Page 31 Using Wi-Fi Available Wi-Fi Functions Monitoring the camera view Broadcasting using USTREAM (*1) Uploading to YouTube (*1) You can upload files to YouTube. Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 32 Monitoring the Camera View Download the application. Required operating environment Set the Wi-Fi function of the camera to on. Press MENU. Press < or > to select “Wi-Fi Menu”, and press SET. Press < or > to select “ON”, and press SET.
  • Page 33 Set the Wi-Fi function of your device to on. Android device: Touch “Settings” on the application list. Set the Wi-Fi function of your device to on. Press the home button to go back to the home screen. Notes Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 34 Touch “Settings”. 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 Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 35 Start “ADIXXION sync.”. Touch “ADIXXION sync.” on the application list. Touch the detected camera. touch “Refresh”. Enter the KEY. is complete. Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 36 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 Zoom multiple cameras* Use this when multiple cameras are connected. To the monitor screen To the album screen To the setup screen (this screen)
  • Page 37 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 les has been split by a long time recording.    ...
  • Page 38 Setup screen You can change the settings of the camera. Camera settings ID/Password Date & Time to the camera Operation Sound Format SD Card Default Reset all settings to the factory default Video Mode Options Photo Mode Options Account settings Access Point Setting broadcasting YouTube...
  • Page 39 Broadcasting Using USTREAM Operations are only required the first time. Go to already been carried out. Connect the camera and the smartphone/ tablet via a wireless LAN router. Register an access point. Start “ADIXXION sync.”, and select the detected camera. Touch “Setup”.
  • Page 40 Touch in “Access Point Setting”. Select the access point you wish to use and enter the password. Touch to return. Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 41 Register the account you wish to use. Enter your “USTREAM” Username and Password. Touch “Save to Camera”. Information account. Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 42 Start broadcasting using the camera. Press MENU in recording mode. Press < or > to select “Wi-Fi Menu”, and press SET. Press < or > to select “USTREAM”, and press SET. Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 43 Press < or > to select “Yes”, and press SET. broadcasting. Notes Using Wi-Fi...

  • Page 44: Uploading To Youtube

    Uploading to YouTube Operations are only required the first time. Go to already been carried out. Connect the camera and the smartphone/ tablet via a wireless LAN router. Register an access point. Start “ADIXXION sync.”, and select the detected camera. Touch “Setup”.
  • Page 45 Touch in “Access Point Setting”. Select the access point you wish to use and enter the password. Touch to return. Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 46 Register the account you wish to use. Enter your “YouTube” Username and Password. Touch “Save to Camera”. Information an account. Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 47 Start uploading using the camera. Press MENU in recording mode. Press < or > to select “Wi-Fi Menu”, and press SET. Press < or > to select “YouTube”, and press SET. Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 48 Press < or > to select the file to upload, and press SET. Notes Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 49 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 required environment to install “ADIXXION sync.” is as follows. Software for Windows: XP Home Edition or Professional  ...

  • Page 50: Precautions On Using Wi-Fi

    Precautions on Using Wi-Fi Cautions on the Wi-Fi Function stations. In this case, change the location accordingly. Radio wave interference by Bluetooth devices not in use. Wireless LAN security security settings are not configured. unforeseeable means. of this feature. Precautions on Using Wi-Fi...
  • Page 51 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. Do not use this product near the following places: the product lines of factories communication failure or a drop in communication speed.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Image sensor Lens Zoom LCD monitor Storage media Video resolution setting. Photo resolution File format Wi-Fi Battery Mass Dimensions (mm) Operating environment Water resistance Dust resistance Shock resistance thick from a height of 2 m (6.5 ft)” Specifications...
  • Page 53 Recordable Time/Number of Images Approximate video recording time SDHC/SDXC card Video resolution 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 48 GB 64 GB 128 GB 35 min. 2 hr. 3 hr. 5 hr. 60p (50p) 30 min. 2 hr. 5 hr.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    The camera may not work properly due to the noise or static electricity, etc. In this case, remove the battery and reset the camera. If the System does not work correctly after these procedures, consult your nearest JVC dealer. Problem Check Recharge the battery pack.
  • Page 55 Problem Check There is a black or colored This is not a malfunction. spot in the LCD monitor The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for e ective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen.
  • Page 56 FCC: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the connected. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the IC Radiation Exposure Statement Troubleshooting...

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