JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual

							RECORD SETTING Menu (video)
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SCENE SELECT
Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.
“Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” ( A p. 35)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
FOCUS
Focus can be adjusted manually.
“Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 36)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
“Adjusting Brightness” ( A p. 37)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
BACKLIGHT COMP.
Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
“Setting Backlight Compensation” ( A p. 38)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
WHITE BALANCE
Adjusts the color according to the light source.“Setting White Balance” ( A p. 39)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
TELE MACRO
Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
“Taking Close-up Shots” ( A p. 40)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF
Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area.“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” ( A p. 47)
LIGHT
Turns on/off the light.
SettingDetailsOFFDoes not light up.AUTOLights up automatically when the surrounding is dark.ONLights up at all times.
GAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the function.ONElectrically brightens the scene when it is dark.AUTO SLOW-SHUTTERSlows down the shutter speed to brighten the scene when it is dark.Memo : 
0 Although “AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER” brightens the scene more than “ON”, movements of the subject may become unnatural.Settings Menu211 
						

							WIND CUT
Reduces the noise caused by wind.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the function.ONActivates the function.AUTOActivate the function automatically.
SHUTTER MODE
Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted.
SettingDetailsRECORD ONE SHOTRecords one still image.CONTINUOUS SHOOTINGRecords still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed.Memo : 
0The size of the still image that is captured in the video mode is 1,920 x 1,080.
0 Some SD cards may not support continuous shooting.
0 The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly.
SMILE SHOT
Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile.
“Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” ( A p. 48)
SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY
Displays the names and smile levels (%) when faces are detected.
“Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” ( A p. 53)
PET SHOT
Automatically captures a still image upon detection of the face of a pet, such as dogs or cats.
“Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT)” ( A p. 49)
SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX555)
Continues recording on the SD card without stopping when the remaining space on the built-in memory runs out.
SettingDetailsOFFDoes not switch recording media automatically.ONSwitches recording media automatically.Memo : 
0 Seamless recording cannot be performed if there is not enough free space in the SD card.
0 q  appears if seamless recording cannot be performed.
0 To start seamless recording again after the previous session is complete, it is necessary to combine seamless videos, or delete the combination information
of the seamless videos.
0 Seamless recording can not be performed if the video recording format is iFrame.
“Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording (GZ-EX555)” ( A p. 87)
VIDEO REC FORMAT (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)
Select the recording format from “AVCHD”, or “iFrame” which is suitable for importing to “iMovie”.
SettingDetailsAVCHDRecords in AVCHD format.iFrameRecord in iFrame format, which is suitable for importing to iMovie.
SYSTEM SELECT
Sets the frame rate for recording.
Available when “VIDEO REC FORMAT” is set to “AVCHD”.
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							SettingDetails60pRecords in progressive format.60iDoes not record in progressive format.Memo : 
0Video quality cannot be set in 60p mode.
0 Videos recorded in 60p mode are playable only on AVCHD Progressive compatible devices.
0 Blu-ray discs containing videos that are recorded in the 60p mode are playable only on AVCHD Progressive compatible devices.
VIDEO QUALITY
Sets the video quality.
SettingDetails(if the video recording format is AVCHD)UXPEnables recording in the best picture quality.
0 Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs.XPEnables recording in high picture quality.SPEnables recording in standard quality.EPEnables long recordings.SSWEnables recording in SD quality.SEWEnables recording in SD quality for a long period of time.(If the video recording format is iFrame) (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)iFrame(1280x720)Records videos that are suitable for editing in 1280x720 resolution.iFrame(960x540)Records videos that are suitable for editing in 960x540 resolution.Memo : 
0Set to “UXP” or “XP” mode when recording fast-moving scenes or scenes with extreme changes of brightness to avoid noise.
0 You can change to the desired “VIDEO QUALITY” by tapping on it from the remaining recording time display.
ZOOM
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.
SettingDetails38x OPTICALEnables recording with 1 - 38x optical zoom. Set this when digital zoom is not desired.65x DYNAMIC
(62x DYNAMIC)Enables recording with 1 - 38x optical zoom and 39 - 65x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is set to
off.
Enables recording with 1 - 38x optical zoom and 39 - 62x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is in
normal mode.
Enables recording with 1 - 38x optical zoom and 39 - 59x dynamic zoom, when the image stabilizer is in
active mode.130x DIGITALEnables recording with 1 - 38x optical zoom and 39 - 130x digital zoom.200x DIGITALEnables recording with 1 - 38x optical zoom and 39 - 200x digital zoom.Memo : 
0 When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged.
0 The angle of view changes when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.
ZOOM MIC
Sets the zoom microphone.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the zoom microphone.ONRecords audio sounds in the same direction as the zoom operation.Settings Menu213 
						

							MIC LEVEL
Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red.
SettingDetailsOFFHides display of microphone input level.ONShows display of microphone input level.
MIC LEVEL SETTING
Sets the microphone level.
Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red.
SettingDetails+2Increases the microphone input level.+1Increases the microphone input level slightly.0The microphone input level is not changed.-1Decreases the microphone input level slightly.-2Decreases the microphone input level.
HEADPHONE VOL. ADJ.
Sets the volume level of the connected headphones.
0 To turn up the volume, tap + on the touch screen.
0 To turn down the volume, tap - on the touch screen.
Adjusting the Volume Level of Headphones During Playback ：
0
To turn up the volume, set the zoom lever to the T end.
0 To turn down the volume, set the zoom lever to the W end.
K2 TECHNOLOGY
Reduces the degradation of sound quality caused by digital signal processing, and records a sound quality close to the original.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates K2 TECHNOLOGY.ONActivates K2 TECHNOLOGY.Settings Menu214 
						

							SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (video)
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HIGH SPEED RECORDING
You can record videos in slow-motion by increasing the recording speed to emphasize the movements, and play back the slow-motion video smoothly.
This is a handy function for checking movements, such as golf swings.
“Slow-motion (High-speed) Recording” ( A p. 56)
TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
This function enables the changes of a scene that occur slowly over a long period to be shown within a short time by taking frames of it at a certain interval.
This is useful for making observations such as the opening of a flower bud.
“Recording at Intervals (TIME-LAPSE RECORDING)” ( A p. 57)
STOP-MOTION REC
By pressing the SNAPSHOT button, 2 frames of still images are recorded, and stop-motion videos are created by piecing these images together.
“Recording Stop-Motion Videos (STOP-MOTION REC)” ( A p. 59)
AUTO REC
Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement (brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” ( A p. 60)
ANIMATION EFFECT
Records videos with animation effects.
“Recording with Animation Effects (ANIMATION EFFECT)” ( A p. 42)
DECORATE FACE EFFECT
Detects faces and enables decorations such as crowns or sunglasses to be added.
“Recording with Face Decorations (DECORATE FACE EFFECT)” ( A p. 44)
STAMP
Records videos with various decorative stamps.
“Recording with Decorative Stamps (STAMP)” ( A p. 45)
HANDWRITING EFFECT
Records videos with your personal handwriting or drawing. If the writings and drawings appear to be misaligned, correct the touch position.
“Recording with Personal Handwriting (HANDWRITING EFFECT)” ( A p. 46)
DATE/TIME RECORDING
You can record videos together with the date and time.
Set this when you want to save the file with date and time display.
(The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.)
“Recording Videos with Date and Time” ( A p. 63)
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							RECORD SETTING Menu (still image)
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SCENE SELECT
Settings to suit the shooting condition can be selected.
“Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” ( A p. 35)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
FOCUS
Focus can be adjusted manually.
“Adjusting Focus Manually” ( A p. 36)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST
Adjusts the overall brightness of the screen.
“Adjusting Brightness” ( A p. 37)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
BACKLIGHT COMP.
Corrects the image when the subject appears dark due to backlight.
“Setting Backlight Compensation” ( A p. 38)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
WHITE BALANCE
Adjusts the color according to the light source.“Setting White Balance” ( A p. 39)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
TELE MACRO
Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
“Taking Close-up Shots” ( A p. 40)
*Displayed only in the manual recording mode.
TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF
Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area.“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” ( A p. 47)
LIGHT
Turns on/off the light.
SettingDetailsOFFDoes not light up.AUTOLights up automatically when the surrounding is dark.ONLights up at all times.
SELF-TIMER
Use this when taking a group photo.
“Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” ( A p. 61)
GAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the function.ONElectrically brightens the scene when it is dark.Memo : Settings Menu216 
						

							0Setting can be adjusted separately for videos.
“GAIN UP (Video)” ( A p. 211)
SHUTTER MODE
Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted.
SettingDetailsRECORD ONE SHOTRecords one still image.CONTINUOUS SHOOTINGRecords still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed.Memo : 
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Continuous shooting is not available when image size is set to 3840x2160.
0 Some SD cards may not support continuous shooting.
0 The continuous shooting speed will drop if this function is used repeatedly.
SMILE SHOT
Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile.
“Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)” ( A p. 48)
SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY
Displays the names and smile levels (%) when faces are detected.
“Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” ( A p. 53)
PET SHOT
Automatically captures a still image upon detection of the face of a pet, such as dogs or cats.
“Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT)” ( A p. 49)
IMAGE SIZE
Sets the image size (number of pixels) for still images.
SettingDetails3840X2160(8M)
1920X1080(2M)Takes still images with aspect ratio 16:9.
0 The sides of still images recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off when printed.1440X1080(1.5M)
640X480(0.3M)Takes still images with aspect ratio 4:3.Settings Menu217 
						

							SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (still image)
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AUTO REC
Starts recording automatically by sensing the changes in subject’s movement (changes in brightness) within the red frame displayed on the LCD monitor.
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” ( A p. 60)
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							PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video)
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SEARCH DATE
Narrows down the video index screen according to recording dates.
“Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date” ( A p. 80)
DISPLAY DATE/TIME
Sets whether to display the recording date and time during video playback.
SettingDetailsOFFDoes not display the date and time during playback.ONDisplays the date and time during playback.
DIGEST PLAYBACK
Plays back a digest of the recorded videos.
“ DIGEST PLAYBACK ” ( A p. 74)
PLAYBACK PLAYLIST
Plays back the playlists that you have created.
“ PLAYBACK PLAYLIST ” ( A p. 76)
PLAYBACK OTHER FILE
Plays videos with defective management information.
“ PLAYBACK OTHER FILE ” ( A p. 77)
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							EDIT Menu (video)
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PROTECT/CANCEL
Protects files from being deleted accidently.
“Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” ( A p. 85)
“Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” ( A p. 86)
COPY
Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card.
“Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX555)” ( A p. 97)
MOVE
Moves files from the built-in memory to the SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the built-in memory. “Moving Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX555)” ( A p. 98)
EDIT PLAYLIST
A list in which your favorite videos are arranged is called a playlist.
By creating a playlist, you can play back only your favorite videos in the order you like. The original video file remains even when it is registered to a playlist.
“Creating Playlists with Selected Files” ( A p. 89)
“Creating Playlists by Date” ( A p. 91)
“Editing Playlists” ( A p. 92)
TRIMMING
Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file.
The original video remains in its existing location.
“Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING)” ( A p. 88)
SEAMLESS REC CTRL (GZ-EX555)
Videos that are recorded on two separate media and with “SEAMLESS RECORDING” in the video recording menu enabled can be combined into a single
video.
“Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording (GZ-EX555)” ( A p. 87)
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