ACTION CAMERA
GC-XA1
Read this first
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°C	(152°F),	an	alarm	icon	will	pop	out	(
	).	Once	it	
reaches	to	70°C	(158°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°C	(32°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°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.
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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).
 Note
•	 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,	bath	additive,	oil,	sunscreen,	or	other	
chemicals	coming	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.
securely	close	the	cover.
Press the cover until it closes with an audible snap.
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IMPORTANT: Water, dust, and shock resistance
After Using
After	underwater	use	or	exposure	to	dusty	conditions,	promptly	rinse	the	camera	with	fresh	
water	and	thoroughly	dry.
1.	Hold	down	the	power	button	for	a	second	to	turn	off	the	camera.
Make	sure	that	the	cover	is	securely	closed.
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.
•	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.
•	 Attach	with	proper	tripod	and	install	with	the	product	with	good	care	in	case	of	slipping	off.
•	 Do	not	contact	with	any	metal	material	to	the	metal	parts	of	the	product	when	operate	in	case	
of	breakdown.
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Contents
Read This Before Using the Camera  ................................................... 2
Section 1    Getting to Know Your Camera ........................................... 6
Section 2    Getting Started .................................................................... 9
Section 3    Enjoying the Record Mode .............................................. 12
Section 4    Enjoying the Playback Mode ........................................... 18
Section 5    Setting Your Camera  ....................................................... 21
Section 6    WiFi to PC-WiVideo Program  ......................................... 25
Section 7    WiFi to Mobile-WiVideo Program .................................... 29
Section 8    WiFi to Cloud-Ustream ..................................................... 37
Section 9    Viewing Photos and Videos on TV .................................. 40
Section 10  Viewing Video & Photo on PC ......................................... 41
Section	11		Specifications	and	System	Requirements ..................... 42
Section 12  Troubleshooting ............................................................... 44
Section 13  Wi-Fi Warning ................................................................... 46
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	youobtain	
permission	beforehand.)
Trademarks
•	HDMI	is	a	trademark	of	HDMILicensing,	LLC.
TM
•	Windows®	is	either	registered	trademark	or	trademark	of	Microsoft	Corporation	in	the	United	States	
and/or	other	countries.	
•	Macintosh	is	a	registered	trademark	of	Apple	Inc.	
•	iMovie,	iPhone	and	iPhoto	are	trademarks	of	Apple	Inc.,	registered	in	the	U.S.	and	other	countries.	
•	YouTube™,	the	YouTube	logo	and	Android™	are	trademarks	and/or	registered	trademarksof	Google	
Inc.	
•	Intel,	Intel	Core,	and	Pentium	are	trademarks	or	registered	trademarks	of	Intel	Corporation	or	its	
subsidiaries	in	the	United	States	and	other	countries.	
•	Wi-Fi,	Wi-Fi	logo,	Wi-Fi	CERTIFIED,	Wi-Fi	CERTIFIED	logo,	WPA,	and	WPA2	are	trademarks	or	
registered	trademarks	of	Wi-Fi	Alliance.	
•	Other	product	and	company	names	included	in	this	instruction	manual	are	trademarks	and/or	
registered	trademarks	of	their	respective	holders.	
•	Marks	such	as	™	and	®	have	been	omitted	in	this	manual.
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Section 1 
 Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
	 This	camera	with	a	5	Mega	Pixel	sensor	can	take	H.264	format	videos.	The	H.264	technology	allows	
for	extended	video	recording	with	less	memory.	High	quality	images	5	mega-pixels	can	also	be	
delivered	smoothly.	With	a	color	LCD	monitor,	you	can	view	and	examine	the	video	and	photo	easily.	
	 The	camera	also	features	video	recording	at	an	HD	resolution	of	1920x1080.	You	can	also	connect	
it	to	an	HDTV	via	an	HDMI	cable,	and	easily	playback	the	recorded	high-definition	videos	on	the	
wide	screen	HDTV.	
	 Moreover,	the	camera	is	equipped	with	WiFi	module	and	the	exclusive	application.	You	can	broadcast	
live	streaming	of	the	camera	on	Ustream	website	via	WiFi.	Your	family	and	friends	can	watch	the	live	
video	streaming	of	the	camera	on	their	smart	phones,	tablets,	or	computers.		
	 The	camera	can	also	connect	with	your	computer	via	WiFi.	It	can	be	a	wireless	webcam	for	your	
on-line	video	chatting.	Through	WiFi	connecting,	you	can	transfer	the	videos	and	photos	on	your	
computer,	and	monitor	live	video	from	your	camera.	
	 White	balance	can	either	be	adjusted	automatically	or	changed	manually.	A	5x	digital	zoom	helps	
you	to	control	over	the	video	and	photo	you	take.	The	varied	effect	options,	such	as	Time	Lapse,	
make	recording	more	fun.
 Note
•	 Partial	memory	of	the	built-in	memory	is	used	for	the	camera’s	Firmware	code	and	software.
•	 For	 the	 WiFi	 connectivity	 working	 correctly,	 make	 sure	 the	 bundled  WiVideo	 program	 (for	
Windows®	based	systems	only)	is	installed	and	the	wireless	LAN	module	of	your	computer	is	
activated.
Standard Accessories
Unpack	the	package	and	make	sure	all	standard	accessories	listed	are	included:
•	 Battery	Pack
•	 USB	Cable
•	 Flexible	Mount
•	 Flexible	Mount	Base
•	 Goggle	Mount
•	 Lens	Protector	Cover
•	 LCD	Protector	Film
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Front View 
Power Button
[Wide]/[Previous]Button
LCD Monitor
[Record]/[SET]/[Play]/[Pause]Button
[Tele]/[Next] Button
Speaker
Microphone
Power/Charge Light
Lens
Bottom View
Tripod Socket
Strap Hook
Protect from dropping with  
a strap or similar measures
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Side/Rear View
[MENU]/[Delete] Button
[Playback]/[Exit] Button
Battery Slot (inside)
HDMI Mini Connector (inside)
Port/Slot Cover Latch
SD Slot (inside)
Mini USB 2.0 Port (Inside)
Tripod Mounting Socket
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