JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual

							PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image)
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SEARCH DATE
Narrows down the still image index screen according to recording dates.
“Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date” ( A p. 80)
SLIDE SHOW EFFECTS
Sets the transition effects in slideshow playback.
SettingDetailsSLIDESwitches the screen by sliding in from right to left.BLINDSSwitches the screen by dividing into vertical strips.CHECKERBOARDSwitches the screen by changing through a checkered pattern.RANDOMSwitches the screen with a random effect from SLIDE, “BLINDS”, and “CHECKERBOARD”.Memo : 
0 Slideshow effects are not available when playing back still images in external devices (such as USB external hard disk drives).Settings Menu221 
						

							EDIT Menu (still image)
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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 to the SD card will be deleted from the built-in memory.
“Moving Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX555)” ( A p. 98)
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							SETUP (video/still image)
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Mobile User Guide
Displays the QR code to access the Mobile User Guide.
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0The portal site appears when the QR code has been read correctly.
Select the model name of your camera to display its Mobile User Guide.
Memo : 
0 To read the QR code, a relevant application is required. Enter the URL in the internet browser manually if the QR code cannot be read.
0 The Mobile User Guide is supported by Android devices and iPhone. You can view it on standard browsers such as Google Chrome (Android) and Mobile
Safari (iPhone).
0 QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated.
CLOCK ADJUST
Resets the current time or sets to the local time when using this unit overseas.
“Clock Setting” ( A p. 21)
“Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling” ( A p. 25)
“Setting Daylight Saving Time” ( A p. 25)
DATE DISPLAY STYLE
Sets the order of year, month, day and the time display format (24H/12H).
Sorting OrderTime Displaymonth.day.year12hyear.month.day24hday.month.year-
LANGUAGE
The language on the display can be changed.
“Changing the Display Language” ( A p. 23)
FACE REGISTRATION (recording only)
Registers the faces of people who are often shot with this unit.
“Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information” ( A p. 51)
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.
SettingDetailsAUTOSets the brightness automatically to “4” when using outdoors and to “3” when using indoors.4Brightens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions.3Sets to the standard brightness.2Darkens the backlight of the monitor regardless of the surrounding conditions.1Sets to dim brightness.
Helps to save battery life when selected.Settings Menu223 
						

							OPERATION SOUND
Turns on or off the operation sound.
SettingDetailsOFFTurns off the operation sound.ONTurns on the operation sound.
AUTO POWER OFF
Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set.
SettingDetailsOFFPower is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.ONTurns off the power automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.Memo : 
0When using battery, power is turned off automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.
0 When using the AC adapter, this unit goes into standby mode.
QUICK RESTART
Enables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the function.ONEnables the power to turn on quickly when the LCD monitor is opened again within 5 minutes.Memo : 
0The power consumption within 5 minutes after the LCD monitor is closed is reduced.
DEMO MODE
Plays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.
SettingDetailsOFFDeactivates the function.ONPlays a demonstration of the special features of this unit.Memo : 
0This mode is not available in the playback mode.
0 “SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” is set to “ON” when the demo mode is activated.
“Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” ( A p. 53)
TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST
Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen.
“Adjusting the Touch Panel” ( A p. 18)
FACTORY PRESET
Returns all the settings to their default values. FIRMWARE UPDATE
Updates the functions of this unit to the latest version.
For details, refer to the JVC homepage.
(When no program to update the software of this unit is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.)
http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/support/index.html
PC SOFTWARE UPDATE
Updates the built-in PC software of this unit to the latest version.
For details, refer to the JVC homepage.
(When no program to update the computer software is available, nothing will be provided on the homepage.)
http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/support/index.html
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							CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image)
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DISPLAY ON TV
Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen.
SettingDetailsOFFDoes not display icons and date/time on TV.ONDisplays icons and date/time on TV.
VIDEO OUTPUT
Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV.
SettingDetails4:3Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3).16:9Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV (16:9).
HDMI OUTPUT
Sets the output from the HDMI connector of this unit when it is connected to a TV.
SettingDetailsAUTOIt is recommended to select “AUTO” usually.480pSelect this when the video is not output in “AUTO” correctly.
HDMI CONTROL
Sets whether to link operations with an HDMI-CEC compliant TV.
SettingDetailsOFFTurns off linked operations.ONTurns on linked operations.
AV TERMINAL (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)
Set the output connector of PAN CRADLE.
SettingDetailsAVSet this when the output is made via the AV connector.PAN CRADLESet this to use the Pan Cradle.Settings Menu225 
						

							MEDIA SETTINGS (video/still image)
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REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-EX555)
Sets the recording/playback media of videos.
SettingDetailsI  BUILT-IN MEMORYRecords videos to this unit's built-in memory.G SD CARDRecords videos to the SD card.
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX555)
Sets the recording/playback media of still images.
SettingDetailsI  BUILT-IN MEMORYRecords still images to this unit’s built-in memory.G SD CARDRecords still images to the SD card.
FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM. (GZ-EX555)
Deletes all files on the built-in memory.
SettingDetailsFILEDeletes all files on the built-in memory.FILE + MANAGEMENT NODeletes all files on the built-in memory and resets the folder and file numbers to "1".
(File number of the AVCHD video file starts from “0”.)Caution : 
0 All data on the built-in memory will be deleted when it is formatted.
Copy all files on the built-in memory to a computer before formatting.
0 Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged or connect the AC adapter as the formatting process may take some time.
FORMAT SD CARD
Deletes all files on the SD card.
SettingDetailsFILEDeletes all files on the SD card.FILE + MANAGEMENT NODeletes all files on the SD card and resets the folder and file numbers to "1".Caution : 
0Not available for selection when no SD card is inserted.
0 All data on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted.
Copy all files on the SD card to a computer before formatting.
0 Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged or connect the AC adapter as the formatting process may take some time.
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							USB CONNECTION MENU
Displayed when connecting the AC adapter after this unit is connected via USB.
PLAYBACK ON PC
0 Displays videos recorded by this unit by using the LoiLoFit for Everio.
“Installing the Provided Software” ( A p. 101)
0 Saves videos recorded by this unit on your computer without using the provided software.
“Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software” ( A p. 105)
“Copying to Mac Computer” ( A p. 115)
CREATE DISC
Save videos recorded by this unit on a disc by using the BD/DVD drive on your computer and the LoiLoFit for Everio.
To create a Blu-ray disc, purchase a paid version of LoiLoFit for Everio.
http://loilo.tv/us/product/33/page/27
DIRECT DISC
Save videos recorded by this unit on a disc by using the BD/DVD drive on your computer.
To create a Blu-ray disc, purchase a paid version of LoiLoFit for Everio.
http://loilo.tv/us/product/33/page/27
UPLOAD
Upload videos recorded by this unit to website for sharing files by using the LoiLoFit for Everio.BACK UP
Backup videos recorded by this unit to your computer by using the LoiLoFit for Everio.
“Backing Up Files” ( A p. 102)
Memo : 
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Before making backup, load the SD card in which the videos are stored on this unit.
0 After backing up your files using the provided software, they cannot be restored to this unit.
0 Delete unwanted videos before making backup.
It takes time to back up many videos.
“Deleting Unwanted Files” ( A p. 84)
PLAYBACK ON PC
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Displays videos recorded by this unit by using the Everio MediaBrowser 4.
“Installing the Provided Software (Built-in)” ( A p. 108)
0 Saves videos recorded by this unit on your computer without using the provided software.
“Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software” ( A p. 113)
“Copying to Mac Computer” ( A p. 115)
CREATE DISC
Save videos recorded by this unit on a disc by using the BD/DVD drive on your computer and the Everio MediaBrowser 4. DIRECT DISC
Save videos recorded by this unit on a disc by using the BD/DVD drive on your computer.
UPLOAD
Upload videos recorded by this unit to website for sharing files by using the Everio MediaBrowser 4.
BACK UP
Backup videos recorded by this unit to your computer using the Everio MediaBrowser 4. “Backing Up All Files” ( A p. 109)
Memo : 
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Before making backup, load the SD card in which the videos are stored on this unit.
0 After backing up your files using the provided software, they cannot be restored to this unit.
0 Delete unwanted videos before making backup.
It takes time to back up many videos.
“Deleting Unwanted Files” ( A p. 84)Settings Menu227 
						

							Front.A SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button
0 Takes a still image.
B  Zoom/Volume Lever
0 During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range.
0 During playback (index screen): Moves to the next or previous page.
0 During video playback: Adjusts the volume.
C  Shoe Adapter Mount
0 Enables an optional external microphone to be attached.
D  Stereo Microphone
0 Do not cover the microphone with your fingers during video recording.E Light
0 Turn on the light when shooting in dark places.
“ LIGHT ” ( A p. 211)
F  Lens/Lens Cover
0 Do not touch the lens and lens cover.
0 Do not cover the lens with your fingers during recording.
0 When the power is turned on, the lens cover opens automatically.Rear
.A DC Connector
0 Connects to an AC adapter to charge the battery.
B  ACCESS (Access) Lamp
0 Lights up/blinks during recording or playback.
Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card.
C  POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge) Lamp
0 Lights up: Power "ON"
0 Blinks: Charging in progress
0 Goes out: Charging finishedD START/STOP (Video Recording) Button
0 Starts/stops video recording.
E  Grip Belt
0 Pass your hand through the grip belt to hold this unit firmly.
“Grip Belt Adjustment (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)” ( A p. 15)
“Grip Belt Adjustment (GZ-E505)” ( A p. 15)
F  Battery MountNames of Parts228 
						

							Bottom.A Tripod Mounting Hole
“Tripod Mounting” ( A p. 24)
B  SD Card Cover
C  Battery Release Lever
“Charging the Battery Pack” ( A p. 14)
D  SD Card Slot
0 Insert an optional SD card.
“Inserting an SD Card” ( A p. 16)Interior
.A Speaker
0 Outputs audio sound during video playback.
B  a  (Image Stabilizer) Button
0 The setting of image stabilizer changes with every press while video
recording is stopped.
“Reducing Camera Shake” ( A p. 55)
C  M  (Power) Button
0 Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is
opened.
D  Microphone Connector
E  HDMI mini connector
0 Connects to TV using an HDMI mini cable.
F  USB Connector
0 Connects to computer using a USB cable.
G  AV/Headphones Connector
0 Connects to the AV connector of a TV, etc.
0 Connects to the headphone (sold separately).Names of Parts229 
						

							LCD Monitor.A LCD Monitor
0 Turns the power on/off by opening and closing.
0 Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor.
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“Using the Touch Screen” ( A p. 17)
“Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” ( A p. 19)
Caution : 
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Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact.
Doing so may damage or break the screen.
Names of Parts230