JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual

							its brightness for recording. If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected orif the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightnessby using backlight compensation in the Manual mode.“Setting Details” ( A p. 38)
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							Verifying the Accessories
If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.IllustrationDescription
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AC Adapter
AC-V11U
0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack.
It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.
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Battery Pack
BN-VG114U
0 Attaches to this unit to supply power.
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AV Cable
QAM1322-001
0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.
0 Consult your nearest JVC service center if you need to purchase the AV cable.
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USB Cable
(Type A - Mini Type B)
0 Connects this unit to a computer.
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CD-ROM
(GZ-EX515)
0 For installing the provided software on a computer.
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Core Filter (for AC Adapter)
0 The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices.
“Attaching the Core Filter” ( A p. 13)
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Basic User Guide
0 Read well and keep in a safe place where it can be accessed easily when necessary.Memo : 
0SD cards are sold separately.
“Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 16)
0 When using the AC adapter overseas, please prepare a commercially available converter plug for the country or region of visit.
“Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” ( A p. 24)Getting Started12 
						

							Attaching the Core Filter
Attach a core filter to the power cord of the AC adapter that is connected to this unit.
The core filter reduces interference when this unit is connected to other devices.
o GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515
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oGZ-E505
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							Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining
battery power is low.
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.1 Attach the battery pack.
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0Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until
the battery clicks into place.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC connector and plug in the power.
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0 The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.
It goes out when charging is finished.
Warning
0 Make sure not to insert the battery pack in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and battery pack.
Caution : Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
0 If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and
performance cannot be guaranteed.
0 Charging time: Approx. 2 h 30 m (using supplied battery pack)
The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is
charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging
may take a longer time or it may not start. CHARGE lamp blinks 2 times in a slow cycle for notification if the battery
charge does not start.
0 If malfunctions (overvoltage, etc) occur, or if any battery manufactured
other than JVC is attempted for battery charge, charging stops. In these
cases, CHARGE lamp blinks quickly for notification.
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter.
0 If you use any other AC adapters besides the supplied AC adapter,
malfunctions may occur.
0 You can record or play back videos while the AC adapter is connected.
(Battery charging cannot be performed during recording or playback.)
Remove the battery when the unit is to be used for a long time.
Performance of the battery may drop if it is left attached to the unit.
Rechargeable Batteries ：
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When using the battery in a low temperature environment (10°C or below),
the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. Whenusing this unit outdoors in the winter weather, warm the battery, such as
by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it. (Keep away from direct
contact with a warm pack.)
0 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire.
0 After removing the battery, store it in a dry place between 15°C to 25°C.
0 Keep a 30 % battery level ( X) if the battery pack is not to be used for a
long period of time. In addition, fully charge and then fully discharge the
battery pack every 6 months, then continue to store it at a 30 % battery
level ( X).
Memo : 
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You can connect this unit to the AC adapter to record for long hours
indoors.
(Battery charging begins when the LCD monitor is closed.)
Detaching the Battery Pack
To detach the battery pack, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Approximate Battery Charging Time (Using AC Adapter)
Battery PackCharging timeBN-VG114U
(Supplied)2 h 30 mBN-VG121U3 h 30 mBN-VG138U6 h 10 m
0 When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even
if the battery pack is fully charged.
(Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
* The charging time is when the unit is used at 25°C. If the battery pack is charged outside the room temperature range of 10°C to 35°C, charging may take a longer time or it may not start. The recordable and playable time may
also be shortened under some usage conditions such as at low temperature. “Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)” ( A p. 66)
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							Grip Belt Adjustment (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515).
A Open the pad.
B  Adjust the length of the belt
C  Close the pad.
Memo : 
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Wi-Fi antenna is located inside the pad.
Do not pull out the Wi-Fi antenna when adjusting the belt.Caution : 
0 Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.Grip Belt Adjustment (GZ-E505)
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A Open the lever on the strap lock
B  Adjust the length of the belt
C  Close the lever
Caution : 
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Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.
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							Inserting an SD Card
“Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 16)
“Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 65)1
Close the LCD monitor.
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2Open the SD card cover.
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3Insert an SD card.
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Warning
0Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and SD card.
0 Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing an SD card.
0 Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the SD card.
Memo : 
0When “SEAMLESS RECORDING” is set to “ON”, recordings can still be
made to the SD card without stopping when the remaining recording time on the built-in memory runs out.
“SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX555)” ( A p. 212)
0 Both videos and still images can be recorded on one SD card. It is
recommended to confirm the video operation of the SD card before usage.
0 To record to the SD card, it is necessary to perform media settings.
0 To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to
format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media
settings.
“ FORMAT SD CARD ” ( A p. 226)Removing the Card
Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight.
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Types of Usable SD Card
The following SD cards can be used on this unit.
Operations are confirmed on the SD cards from the following manufacturers.
0 Panasonic
0 TOSHIBA
0 SanDisk
SD Card
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0 This unit supports 256 MB to 2 GB SD cards.
0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SD card (2 GB) for video recording.
SDHC Card
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0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) for video
recording.
SDXC Card
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0 Use a Class 4 or higher compatible SDXC card (Max. 128 GB) for video
recording.
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							Memo : 
0Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified
above may result in recording failure or data loss.
0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards
may not work due to specification changes, etc.
0 To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or
higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended.
0 Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4
MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of data.
0 You can also use a Class 10 compliant SDHC/SDXC card.
0 Both videos and still images can be recorded on one SD card. It is
recommended to confirm the video operation of the SD card before usage.
0 To protect the data, do not touch the terminals of the SD card.
0 UHS-I SDHC/SDXC cards can be used in the same manner as standard
SDHC/SDXC cards.
UHS Speed Class is not supported.
When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card
Confirm and update the OS of your computer.
Windows XP0 Make sure that the operating system version is SP2 or
higher.
0 Download and install the updating program
(KB955704) from the following URL.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2-b727-c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en
Windows
Vista0 Make sure that the operating system version is SP1 or
higher.
0 Download and install the updating program
(KB975823) from the following URL.
32 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-4f8a-abb2-2ad529de00a1
64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-4ea5-ae08-34c3452ba315
Windows 7Download and install the updating program (KB976422) from the following URL.
32 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-4ee1-aca3-2a9aff5915ea
64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-4445-b860-47084587155f
Mac OS X
10.4 Tiger /
Mac OS X
10.5 LeopardNot compatible.Mac OS X
10.6 Snow
LeopardUpdate the OS version to 10.6.5 or later.Using the Touch Screen
Icon operation buttons, thumbnails, and menu items are displayed on the
touch screen according to the mode in use.
0 There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”.
The following are some examples.
*The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions.A  Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen
to make selection.
B  Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.
.Memo : 
0The touch screen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touch screen
does not respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip orthe stylus pen.
0 Tap the buttons (icons) on the touch screen accurately. The buttons may
not respond if they are not tapped on the right area.
0 Do not press or rub with excessive force.
0 Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp tip.
0 Pressing two or more places at a time may cause a malfunction.
0 Perform “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST” if the reactive area of the screen is
misaligned with the touched area. (Adjust by lightly tapping with the stylus
pen. Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.)Getting Started17 
						

							Adjusting the Touch Panel
Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen.
*The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions.
1 Tap “MENU”.
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2Tap “SETUP”.
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3Tap “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST”.
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0The touch screen adjustment screen appears.
4 Tap “+”. (3 times in total)
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0Keep tapping “+” as its position changes with every tap.
0 If areas other than the “+” mark are tapped, errors will occur. Make
sure to tap the “+” mark.
5 Tap “+” again to confirm the adjusted positions. (3 times in total)
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0Keep tapping “+” as its position changes with every tap.
6 Tap “OK”.
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0Setting ends and returns to the menu screen.
Caution : 
0Do not tap areas other than the “+” mark during touch screen adjustment
(steps 4 - 5). Doing so may cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Memo : 
0 Adjust by lightly tapping with the stylus pen.
0 Do not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.Getting Started18 
						

							Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor
The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes,
and operate as the touch screens.
Recording Screen (Video/Still Image)
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1 A/B  (Video/Still Image) Mode Button
0 Switches between video and still image modes.
2 Zoom Button
“Zooming” ( A p. 33)
3 Playback Mode Button
0 Switches to the playback mode.
4 Recording Start/Stop Button
0 6 : Video Recording Start Button
0 7 : Video Recording Stop Button
0 Q : Still Image Recording Button
5 Mark Button (for video only)
0 By tapping the icon while recording is in progress, you can mark a
particular scene to make it easier to find it.
“Marking the Video While Recording” ( A p. 56)
6 Menu Button
“Operating the Menu” ( A p. 209)
7 Display Button
Switches the display between full ( m
) and simple ( n
) with every tap of
the button.
0 Simple display: Some displays disappear after approximately 3
seconds.
0 Full display: Displays everything. The display button changes from  n
to  m .
0 When the power is turned off, simple display ( n) will be set.
8 Recording Mode Button
Switches the recording mode between  P Intelligent Auto and  H
Manual.Playback Screen (Video)
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0 Operations buttons on the touch screen disappear if the unit is not
operated for about 5 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again.
1 A/B  (Video/Still Image) Mode Button
0 Switches between video and still image modes.
2 Recording Mode Button
0 Switches to the recording mode.
3 Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Button
“Operation Buttons for Video Playback” ( A p. 68)
4 Delete Button
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” ( A p. 84)
5 Menu Button
“Operating the Menu” ( A p. 209)
6 Operation Buttons
“Operation Buttons for Video Playback” ( A p. 68)
Playback Screen (Still Image)
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Operations buttons on the touch screen disappear if the unit is not
operated for about 5 seconds. Tap on the screen to display the operation buttons again.
1 A/B  (Video/Still Image) Mode Button
0 Switches between video and still image modes.
2 Rotate Button
Rotates a still image 90°. (Clockwise/Counterclockwise)
3 Recording Mode Button
0 Switches to the recording mode.
4 Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Button
“Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” ( A p. 79)
5 Delete Button
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” ( A p. 84)
6 Menu Button
“Operating the Menu” ( A p. 209)
7 Operation Buttons
“Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” ( A p. 79)Getting Started19 
						

							Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Display
.*The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. F is not
displayed on the GZ-EX515/GZ-E505 screen.
1 A/B  (Video/Still Image) Mode Button
0 Switches between video and still image modes.
2 Date Button
“Operation Buttons for Video Playback” ( A p. 68)
“Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” ( A p. 79)
3 Recording Mode Button
0 Switches to the recording mode.
4 Mark Playback button (video only)
“ MARKING PLAYBACK ” ( A p. 70)
5 Delete Button
“Deleting the Currently Displayed File” ( A p. 84)
6 Playback Media Button
0 Switches between SD card and built-in memory.
7 Menu Button
“Operating the Menu” ( A p. 209)
8 Page Forward/Back Button
“Operation Buttons for Video Playback” ( A p. 68)
“Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” ( A p. 79)Menu screen (recording mode)
*The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions.
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1Wi-Fi menu
“Wi-Fi Capabilities” ( A p. 116)
2 Shortcut Menu
“Operating the Shortcut Menu” ( A p. 210)
3 SETUP Menu
“SETUP (video/still image)” ( A p. 223)
4 Help Button
Tap the  K (help) button and item to display descriptions.
5 SILENT Button
“Using the Silent Mode” ( A p. 29)
6 CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu
“CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image)” ( A p. 225)
7 INFO. Button
“Checking the Remaining Recording Time” ( A p. 64)
8 Close Button
Exit the menu.
9 MEDIA SETTINGS Menu
“MEDIA SETTINGS (video/still image)” ( A p. 226)
10 SPECIAL RECORDING Menu
“SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (video)” ( A p. 215)
11 RECORD SETTING Menu
“RECORD SETTING Menu (video)” ( A p. 211)Getting Started20