JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual

CAMCORDER
LYT2565-002A
Detailed User Guide
GZ-E505
GZ-EX515
GZ-EX555 

Table of Contents
Beginner’s Guide ...........................................................  4
Useful Shooting Techniques
Holiday Season/Christmas ......................................................  5
Wedding ..................................................................................  6
Travel ....................................................................................... 8
Amusement Park ...................................................................  10
Getting Started...

EASY STORAGE ................................................................. 133
Recording the Location Information .....................................  134
Using the Pan Cradle (Sold Separately) ..............................  137
Changing the Settings .........................................................  139 Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOORMONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING) .................  142
Setting the Enforced Group Owner (DIRECT MONITORING)...

Basic Way to Hold a Camcorder~ Recording Stable Images ~
.This is the standard way of shooting while standing up.
Be sure to master this basic technique in order to achieve stable images.
o [Getting Ready]
A  Open your feet to the width of your shoulders.
B  Keep the elbow of your right arm, which is holding the camcorder, close
to your side.
C  Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle
accordingly.
Extending Your Hands to Shoot
~ High-Angle Shooting ~
.Extend your hand when your...

Introducing the Various ShootingTechniques!
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o“Holiday Season/Christmas” ( A p. 5)
Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!
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o“Wedding” ( A p. 6)
Create an awesome wedding video for the bride and groom!
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o“Travel” ( A p. 8)
Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips!
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o“Amusement Park” ( A p. 10)
Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!
Holiday Season/Christmas
Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family!
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Photo by 101st CAB,...

Recording the Christmas Party
.Photo by InnerSpiritCreative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0
After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself. Not only should you record the candle-blowing scene, but also the smiles of the family while
being surrounded by good food, or even the father who is slightly drunk from
champagne!
Finding the Presents
.For children, the greatest joy of Christmas is receiving presents the next
morning. Their expression of delight when finding a present...

Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests
oSetting the shot from eye level to chest level
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You can record comments from the guest by going around asking, "Please
say a few words for the bride and groom". This can be done at the guests'
waiting room, when the bride and groom are changing, or during the
entertainment programs.
Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders
If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video with varying scenes can be created. You can try...

Travel
Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips!
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Bringing the Necessary Equipment
The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purposeand the destination. For overseas trips in particular, you have to think about
what to bring in accordance to the local conditions. Here are some
suggestions for your consideration.
o Camcorder
Think about how many hours of shooting you will usually perform in a day.
Be sure to prepare enough recording medium especially for long...

Using Pan at the Places of Interest
Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that youwould certainly want to record. To capture the magnificence of a scene which cannot be fitted into a single frame, try the panning technique. Refer to
“Shooting Tips” found in the “Beginner’s Guide” on this website on how to
use panning effectively. In addition, you may also like to take a shot of the
signs or monuments that can often be found at the tourist spots.
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Showing Everyone Having...

Amusement Park
Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family!
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Taking Videos or Still Images According to the Attraction
You may choose to take videos all the time. However, you may want to take
some still images too.
The following section explains the scenarios suitable for taking videos or still images.
o Scenarios suitable for taking videos
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Scenarios with changes in body movement are suitable for taking videos.
This includes situations where there are rapid changes in facial...