ACTION CAMERA

GC-XA1

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Before use, be sure to read “Read This Before Using the Camera” (p.2 -p.4)

Detailed User Guide

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.

Please notice that the camera body may become warm when operating it for an extended period.

• Test for proper operation before using the camera.

• Only use accessories supplied by the manufacturer, such as adapter and battery.

• In order to prevent the External Short Circuit of battery, please use the battery bag.

• Remove the battery if the camera is not going to be used for long periods.

• When temperature of the camera reaches to $ 67^{\circ} $C ( $ 152^{\circ} $F), an alarm icon will pop out (🌄). Once it reaches to $ 70^{\circ} $C ( $ 158^{\circ} $F), the camera will turn off automatically for safety concern.

Product Information

• Designs and specifications of the camera are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, and this user's manual.

• This User's Manual is a general reference guide for the camera.

• The illustrations in this manual may not be the same as the actual design of your camera and those you see on the LCD screen.

Using at low temperatures

On ski slopes, at high elevations, and in other cold areas where the temperature drops below freezing $ 0^{\circ} $C ( $ 32^{\circ} $F), keep the camera warm inside clothing or other insulating material.

• Prolonged contact with the metallic portions of the exposed can trigger frostbite and other damage to the skin.

• Temperatures between 0 and -10°C (32 and 14°F) temporarily lower battery performance, reducing the time available for photography.

• Charging is not possible at temperatures below freezing $ 0^{\circ} $C (32 °F).

• Turning on the thoroughly chilled camera can result in lower LCD monitor performance, producing a slightly darker screen, afterimages, and other temporary issues.

Leaving snow and water droplets on the camera in a freezing environment can produce ice crystals inside the gaps surrounding the power button, control buttons, speaker, microphone, etc., interfering with button operation and reducing sound levels.

IMPORTANT: Water, dust, and shock resistance

• Water resistance

The camera operates for 30 minutes at depths up to 5 m (16.4 ft). This is equivalent to the IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8.

• Dust resistance

This is equivalent to the IEC Standard publication 529 IP6X.

• Shock resistance

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).

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Note

• Do not immerse the camera in hot springs or other water with temperatures of $ 40^{\circ} $C ( $ 104^{\circ} $F) or above.

• Do not expose the camera to high pressures or shocks associated with swift currents, waterfalls, diving into water, etc.

• Dropping or otherwise exposing the camera to shocks voids the waterproof warranty. Contact your JVC Service representative.

• This camera does not float. Use a strap or other measure to prevent losing it in the water.

• Before opening or closing the cover, wipe off any moisture and move to a low-humidity environment.

• Immediately wipe off any detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, oil, sunscreen, or other chemicals coming into contact with the camera.

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Make sure that the cover rim seal, the SD slot, and the jacks are intact and free of hair, lint, sand, dust, and other foreign matter. If there is any damage, contact your distributor or JVC Service representative.

securely close the cover.