JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual

Indications During Still Image Recording
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0Some displays disappear after approximately 3 seconds.
Use the  n
 button to change the displays.
Display IconDescriptionAImage SizeDisplays the icon of the image size.
0 The size of still images can be changed.
“ IMAGE SIZE ” ( A p. 217)BTOUCH PRIORITY
AE/AFDisplays the setting of “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/
AF”.
By default, it is set to “FACE TRACKING”.
“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH
PRIORITY AE/AF)” ( A p. 47)CTimeDisplays the current time.
“Clock Setting” ( A...

Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording
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OperationButtonsDescriptionAVideo/Still Image
Mode
A /BSwitches between video and still image
modes.BT/W ZoomAllows the same functions as the zoom
lever to be performed.
Camera shake that often occurs when
using the zoom lever can be minimized.
“Zooming” ( A p. 33)CPlayback ModeSwitches to the playback mode.DSnapshot
QFunctions as the SNAPSHOT button.
However, focus cannot be set by pressing
halfway.EMENUDisplays the various menus of still image
recording....

Zooming
The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom.
0 Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view.
0 Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting.
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0The following zoom options are available:
- Optical Zoom (1 - 38x)
- Digital Zoom (39 – 200x)
0 You can also use the zoom (T/W) button on the touch screen to zoom.
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Memo : 
0When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally
enlarged.
0 The zoom ratio range can be changed.
“ ZOOM ” ( A p....

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0For details on the various manual settings, refer to “Manual Recording
Menu”.
Manual Recording Menu
The following items can be set.
NameDescriptionSCENE SELECT0 Recordings that suit the shooting conditions
can be performed easily.
“Shooting According to Scene (Subject)”
( A  p. 35)FOCUS0
Use manual focus if the subject is not
focused automatically.
“Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 36)BRIGHTNESS
ADJUST0 Overall brightness on the screen can be
adjusted.
0 Use this when recording in a dark or bright...

Shooting According to Scene (Subject)
Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the mostsuitable settings.
*The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions.
1 Select the Manual recording mode.
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0If the mode is  P Intelligent Auto, tap  P on the recording screen
to display the mode switching screen.
Tap  H to switch the recording mode to Manual.
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2 Tap “MENU”.
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0The top menu appears.
3 Tap “RECORD SETTING”.
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4Tap “SCENE SELECT”.
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0Tap  0 or  1 to move to the...

*The image is only an impression.SettingEffectb NIGHTALIVEIncreases gain and brightens the scene
automatically using a slow shutter when the
surrounding is dark.
To prevent camera shake, use a tripod.
.g  SPOTLIGHTPrevents the human subject from appearing too
bright under light.
.Memo : 
0 All scenes of “SCENE SELECT” cannot be set during “HIGH SPEED
RECORDING” or “AUTO REC”.Adjusting Focus Manually
Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual
focusing is desired.
*The...

6Adjust the focus.
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0Tap  E to focus on a distant subject.
If  E  appears blinking, focus cannot be set any further.
0 Tap  p to focus on a near subject.
If  p
 appears blinking, focus cannot be set any nearer.
7 Tap “SET” to confirm.
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0When focus is confirmed, the focusing frame disappears and  E and
p  are displayed.
Adjusting Brightness
You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level.
*The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions.
1 Select the Manual recording mode.
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0If the...

5Tap “MANUAL”.
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6Adjust the brightness value.
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0Compensation range: -2.0 to +2.0
0 Tap  3
 to increase the brightness.
0 Tap  2
 to decrease the brightness.
7 Tap “SET” to confirm.
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Memo : 
0Settings can be adjusted separately for videos and still images.Setting Backlight Compensation
You can correct the image when the subject appears too dark due to
backlight.
*The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions.
1 Select the Manual recording mode.
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0If the mode is  P Intelligent Auto, tap...

5Tap “ON” or “ADVANCE”.
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0“ADVANCE” is designed to perform more effective backlight
compensation. Choose this when the backlight compensation is not
adjusted appropriately by “ON”.
0 After setting, the backlight icon  l appears.
SettingDetailsOFFBacklight compensation is disabled.ONBacklight compensation is enabled.ADVANCEShould be selected for a better backlight
compensation effect.Setting White Balance
You can set the color tone to suit the light source.
*The following is a screen of the model with...

5Tap the appropriate shooting environment.
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0Select the item by using  0 or  1, then tap “SET”. (Tap the icon directly
to select.)
0 The White Balance icon appears on the screen upon completing the
setting.
SettingDetailsAUTOAdjusts automatically to the natural colors.MWBUse this when the problem of unnatural colors is
not resolved.FINESet this when shooting outdoors on a sunny day.CLOUDSet this when shooting on a cloudy day or inside a shade.HALOGENSet this when shooting under illumination such as
a...