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.
 
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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	be	aware	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	external	short	circuiting	of	the	battery,	please	use	a	vinyl	bag,	etc.
•	 Remove	the	battery	if	the	camera	is	not	going	to	be	used	for	long	periods.
•	 When	temperature	of	the	camera	reaches	67°C	(152°F),	an	alarm	icon	(thermometer	icon)	will	
appear.	Once	it	reaches	70°C	(158°F),	the	camera	will	turn	off	automatically	for	safety.
Using at Low Temperatures
On	ski	slopes,	at	high	elevations,	and	in	other	cold	areas	where	the	temperature	drops	below	
freezing	0°C	(32°F),	keep	the	camera	warm	inside	clothing	or	other	insulating	material.
•	 Prolonged	contact	with	exposed	metallic	portions	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°C	(32	°F).
•	 Turning	on	a	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.
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Read this before using the camera
Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance
•	 Water resistance:	
•	 Dust resistance:	
•	 Shock 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.
	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).
Notes
•	 Do	not	immerse	the	camera	in	hot	springs	or	other	water	with	temperatures	of	40°C	(104°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	water,	bath	additives,	oil,	sunscreen,	or	
other	chemicals	that	come	into	contact	with	the	camera.
•	 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.
•	 Close	the	cover	firmly.	(Press	the	cover	until	it	closes	with	an	
audible snap.)
Read this before using the camera
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Water, Dust, and Shock Resistance (continued)
After Using
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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.
Do	not	clean	with	soap,	detergent,	alcohol,	or	other	chemicals.
Do	not	rinse	the	camera	under	taps	or	other	powerful	water	sources.
  
3  Dry.
Thoroughly	wipe	with	a	dry,	soft	cloth	and	dry	in	a	well	ventilated	location	out	of	direct	
sunlight.
Face	the	microphone	opening	downward	or	take	other	measures	to	eliminate	any	water	
trapped inside.
Allowing	sand	to	dry	on	the	camera	risks	scratching.	Wash	it	off	and	wipe	the	camera	dry.
Thoroughly	wipe	off	any	foreign	matter	or	water	droplets	inside	the	bottom	cover.
Notes
•	 Do	not	dry	with	a	hair	dryer	or	other	heat	source.	Degraded	water	resistance	can	result.
•	 Do	not	leave	the	camera	for	extended	periods	in	freezing	temperatures	or	at	temperatures	of	
40°C	(104°F)	or	above:	under	direct	sunlight,	in	a	parked	car	in	the	hot	sun,	or	near	a	heater,	for	
example.	Degraded	water	resistance	can	result.
•	 After	using	the	camera	in	or	near	the	ocean,	first	soak	it	for	ten	minutes	in	abundant	fresh	
water	to	dissolve	the	salt	and	then	rinse	it	with	more	fresh	water.
•		 Do	not	leave	the	camera	in	salt	water	or	with	salt	water	droplets	on	it.	Corrosion,	discoloration,	
and	degraded	water	resistance	can	result.
•		 Detach	the	strap	before	rinsing	the	camera	in	fresh	water.
•		 Remove	all	water	droplets	before	connecting	cables	or	charging	the	camera.
•		 We	shall	bear	no	responsibility	for	data	lost	due	to	water	immersion.
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•		 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.)
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TM
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Google Inc.
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United	States	and/or	other	countries.
•	 Intel,	Intel	Core,	Pentium	and	Celeron	are	trademarks	or	registered	trademarks	of	Intel	
Corporation	or	its	subsidiaries	in	the	United	States	and	other	countries.
•	 Marks	such	as	™	and	®	have	been	omitted	in	this	manual.
Read this before using the camera
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Contents
Read this before using the camera .........................................................................2
Getting	to	Know	Your	Camera .................................................................................7
Recording ......................................................................................................................13
Enjoying	the	Playback		Mode ................................................................................ 20
Setting	Your	Camera ................................................................................................. 22
Connecting	to	a	PC ................................................................................................... 30
Using	Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................31
Precautions	on	Using	Wi-Fi	 ................................................................................... 50
Specifications ...............................................................................................................52
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 54
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Contents
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.
●	You	can	connect	this	camera	to	an	HDTV	via	an	HDMI	cable,	and	easily	playback	the	recorded	
high-definition	videos	on	wide	screen	HDTVs.
●	This	camera	is	equipped	with	a	Wi-Fi	module.
●	You	can	broadcast	live	streaming	of	the	camera	on	the	USTREAM	website	via	Wi-Fi.
●	You	can	upload	files	to	YouTube	via	Wi-Fi.
●	A	5x	digital	zoom,	manual	brightness	adjustment	and	manual	white	balance	adjustment	are	
available.
●	Time	lapse	recording,	high-speed	shooting,	varied	video	effects,	etc.	make	recording	more	
fun.
Notes
•	 A	wireless	LAN	function	is	required	to	use	our	PC	application.
Getting to Know Your Camera
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Checking the Accessories
Battery
(BN-VH105)
USB cable
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
•  Please install the wide-exible mount at normal temperature.
    (Please don't install at extreme high or low temperature.)
•  For use of wide-exible mount, please wait for more than 24 hours after installation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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