CAMCORDER GZ-E505 GZ-EX515 GZ-EX555 Detailed User Guide LYT2565-002A
Table of Contents Beginner’s Guide ........................................................... 4 Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas ...................................................... 5 Wedding .................................................................................. 6 Travel ....................................................................................... 8 Amusement Park ...................................................................
Recording the Location Information ..................................... 133 Using the Pan Cradle (Sold Separately) .............................. 136 Changing the Settings ......................................................... 138 Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING) ................. 141 Setting the Enforced Group Owner (DIRECT MONITORING) ......................................................................................
Beginner’s Guide Squatting and Shooting at Eye Level . . 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] Staying low is a common position to take when shooting small children. By recording from the eye level of the child, you can capture all his cute expressions clearly.
Useful Shooting Techniques Holiday Season/Christmas Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! . . Introducing the Various Shooting Techniques! o “Holiday Season/Christmas” (A p. 5) Record the happy Christmas celebration with your family! Photo by 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny Decorating the Tree and Preparing the Dinner The decoration of tree and preparation of dinner are part of the joy of Christmas. Be sure to record these happy family times! .
Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Christmas Party Wedding Photo by InnerSpirit Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 After all preparations, it is finally the Christmas party itself.
Useful Shooting Techniques Recording the Expressions and Comments of Guests Advanced Operation with Two Camcorders o Setting the shot from eye level to chest level If video-editing is to be done, record using two camcorders so that a video with varying scenes can be created. You can try asking a close friend who has a camcorder at home. Set the borrowed camcorder on a tripod to focus on taking close-up shots of the bride and groom.
Useful Shooting Techniques o Battery Charger Travel . . Capture all the good times of your domestic or overseas trips! Bringing the Necessary Equipment The necessary things to bring on a trip depends on your traveling purpose and 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.
Useful Shooting Techniques Using Pan at the Places of Interest . . Tourists spots with beautiful scenery or historical sites are places that you would 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.
Useful Shooting Techniques Amusement Park Inducing Responses by Calling Out . . Take more shots of the smiling faces of everyone in the family! 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. Capturing the Best Moment in a Video as a Still Image Shots with the eyes closed are often taken by accident.
Useful Shooting Techniques its brightness for recording. If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected or if the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightness by using backlight compensation in the Manual mode. “Setting Details” (A p. 38) . o .
Getting Started Verifying the Accessories If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center. Illustration Description . 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. . Battery Pack BN-VG114U 0 Attaches to this unit to supply power. . AV Cable QAM1322-001 0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.
Getting Started 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 .
Getting Started 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. Rechargeable Batteries： 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.
Getting Started Grip Belt Adjustment (GZ-E505) . Grip Belt Adjustment (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) A Open the lever on the strap lock B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the lever . A Open the pad. B Adjust the length of the belt C Close the pad. Memo : 0 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.
Getting Started Inserting an SD Card “Types of Usable SD Card” (A p. 16) “Approximate Video Recording Time” (A p. 65) Close the LCD monitor. 2 Open the SD card cover. Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out straight. . . 1 Removing the Card 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 3 . . Insert an SD card.
Getting Started 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified above may result in recording failure or data loss. This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards may not work due to specification changes, etc. To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended.
Getting Started 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. Tap “MENU”. . 1 0 Setting ends and returns to the menu screen. Caution : . 0 Tap “SETUP”. 3 Tap “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST”. 4 Tap “+”. (3 times in total) . . 2 The touch screen adjustment screen appears. . 0 0 0 Tap “+” again to confirm the adjusted positions. (3 times in total) .
Getting Started Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor Playback Screen (Video) The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes, and operate as the touch screens. . Recording Screen (Video/Still Image) . 0 1 0 2 Switches between video and still image modes. 4 3 Switches to the playback mode.
Getting Started Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Display Menu screen (recording mode) *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 Switches between video and still image modes. Recording Mode Button 0 4 Switches to the recording mode. Mark Playback button (video only) “ MARKING PLAYBACK ” (A p. 70) 5 Delete Button “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p.
Getting Started Menu screen (playback mode) Clock Setting The “SET DATE/TIME!” screen appears when you turn on this unit for the first time after purchase, when it has not been used for a long time, or when the clock is not set yet. Set the clock before recording. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 1 PLAYBACK SETTING Menu “PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video)” (A p. 219) “PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image)” (A p.
Getting Started Resetting the Clock 5 Set the date and time. Set the clock with “CLOCK ADJUST” from the menu. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Tap “MENU”. . 1 0 . 0 When the year, month, day, hour, or minute item is tapped, “3” and “2” will be displayed. Tap 3 or 2 to adjust the year, month, day, hour, and minute. Tap “SETUP”. 6 After setting the date and time, tap “SET”. 7 Select the region where you live and tap “SAVE”. 3 Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”. . . 2 0 .
Getting Started Changing the Display Language The language on the display can be changed. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap “SETUP”. 3 Tap “LANGUAGE”. When holding this unit, keep your elbows close to your sides to prevent camera shake. . . . 1 Holding this Unit 0 Hold the LCD monitor with your left hand and adjust the angle accordingly. Holding the LCD monitor with your left hand helps to stabilize the camera for recording. .
Getting Started Tripod Mounting This unit can be mounted on a tripod (or monopod). This is useful for preventing camera shake and recording from the same position. Using this Unit Overseas The shape of the power outlet varies according to countries and regions. To charge the battery pack, you need a converter plug that matches the shape of the outlet. “Charging the Battery Pack Overseas” (A p.
Getting Started Setting the Clock to Local Time when Traveling Setting Daylight Saving Time Change the date and time display to the local time by selecting your travel destination in “AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”. Restore the region settings after you returned from the trip. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour ahead. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Tap “MENU”.
Getting Started Optional Accessories You can record for a longer time by using the optional battery pack. Product Name Description Battery Pack BN-VG114U BN-VG121U BN-VG138U 0 Provides a longer recording time. It can also be used as a spare battery pack. Battery Charger 0 AA-VG1 0 Enables the battery pack to be charged without using this unit. HDMI Mini Cable 0 VX-HD310 0 VX-HD315 0 Allows viewing in high picture quality when connected to a TV.
Recording Taking Videos in Auto Mode Indications for Video Recording You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Settings such as exposure and focus will be adjusted automatically to suit the shooting conditions. 0 In case of specific shooting scenes such as person etc., its icon is displayed on the screen. 0 Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 .
Recording o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Operation Buttons for Video Recording Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. V Allows people to be captured naturally. f Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. W Record the smiling face clearly. S Records while focusing on a near object. a Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. Z Records in dark places with minimal noise in the overall image.
Recording Using the Silent Mode - We shall not be held responsible for loss of recorded contents when recording videos/audio or playback cannot be operated due to malfunctions in this unit, provided parts, or SD card. - Once deleted, recorded contents (data), including data loss due to malfunctions in this unit, cannot be restored. Please be forewarned. - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject to be analyzed.
Recording Taking Still Images in Auto Mode 4 Take a still image. You can record without worrying about the setting details by using the Intelligent Auto mode. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured. Memo : . 0 0 0 Check if the recording mode is P Intelligent Auto. . 2 Check if the recording mode is B. If the mode is A video, tap A on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap B to switch the mode to still image.
Recording Indications During Still Image Recording o Scenes of Intelligent Auto Display Icon Description Captures one’s skin beautifully. V Allows people to be captured naturally. f Record a group of people with the most suitable settings. W Record the smiling face clearly. S Records while focusing on a near object. a Focuses at a far distance and captures a sharp image with vivid colors. Z Records in dark places with minimal noise in the overall image.
Recording Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording Using the Silent Mode When the Silent mode is used, the LCD monitor darkens and operation sounds will not be output. Use this mode to record quietly in dark places such as during a performance. 0 T appears when “SILENT MODE” is set to “ON”. 0 The light is disabled when “SILENT MODE” is set to “ON”. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. o Operating procedure A Tap “MENU”. .
Recording Zooming The angle of view can be adjusted using zoom. Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot a wider field of view. Use the T end (telephoto end) to magnify the subject for shooting. You can adjust settings, such as brightness, by using the manual mode. Manual recording can be set for both video and still image modes. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Open the LCD monitor. . 0 0 Manual Recording 0 .
Recording Manual Recording Menu The following items can be set. Name SCENE SELECT Recordings that suit the shooting conditions can be performed easily. “Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” (A p. 35) FOCUS Use manual focus if the subject is not focused automatically. “Adjusting Focus Manually” (A p. 36) BRIGHTNESS ADJUST 0 BACKLIGHT COMP. 0 WHITE BALANCE 0 0 TELE MACRO Use this to take close-up (macro) shots of the subject. “Taking Close-up Shots” (A p. 40) .
Recording Shooting According to Scene (Subject) 5 Tap the appropriate scene. Common scenes that are often encountered can be recorded with the most suitable settings. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Select the Manual recording mode. . 1 Tap “OFF” to cancel the selection. Tap L to exit the menu. . 0 0 If 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. . 0 Tap “MENU”. .
Recording *The image is only an impression. Setting Effect Increases gain and brightens the scene automatically using a slow shutter when the surrounding is dark. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod. Set this when the focus is not clear in Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is desired. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. 1 Select the Manual recording mode. . . b NIGHTALIVE Adjusting Focus Manually 0 Prevents the human subject from appearing too bright under light.
Recording 6 Adjust the focus. Adjusting Brightness You can adjust the brightness to your preferred level. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Select the Manual recording mode. . 1 0 0 Tap “SET” to confirm. If 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. Tap “MENU”. . 2 0 The top menu appears. 3 Tap “RECORD SETTING”. 4 Tap “BRIGHTNESS ADJUST”. .
Recording 5 Tap “MANUAL”. 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. Select the Manual recording mode. . 1 6 . Adjust the brightness value. If 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. . 0 0 0 0 7 Compensation range: -2.0 to +2.0 Tap 3 to increase the brightness.
Recording 5 Setting White Balance Tap “ON” or “ADVANCE”. You can set the color tone to suit the light source. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Select the Manual recording mode. . 1 OFF Backlight compensation is disabled. ON Backlight compensation is enabled. ADVANCE Should be selected for a better backlight compensation effect. . . Details If the mode is P Intelligent Auto, tap P on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Recording 5 Tap the appropriate shooting environment. Taking Close-up Shots 0 0 Select the item by using 0 or 1, then tap “SET”. (Tap the icon directly to select.) The White Balance icon appears on the screen upon completing the setting. Setting . . You can take close-up shots of an object using the tele macro function. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. *The image is only an impression. 1 Select the Manual recording mode.
Recording 4 Recording with Effects Tap “TELE MACRO”. . Type of Effect 0 0 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.
Recording Recording with Animation Effects (ANIMATION EFFECT) You can add animation effects to video recordings. The animation effects appear when smiles are detected or when the screen is touched. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 0 Tap “MENU”. . 2 Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the recording mode. 0 The top menu appears.
Recording During Setting After Setting Note . . Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. . . Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. . . Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. . . Animation (effect) appears when smiles are detected. . . Animation (effect) appears when the screen is touched. . . Animation (effect) appears when the screen is touched. . . Animation (effect) appears when the screen is touched. . .
Recording Recording with Face Decorations (DECORATE FACE EFFECT) 5 Select a desired effect and tap “SET”. Detects faces and enables decorations such as crowns or sunglasses to be added. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 Tap “MENU”. . 2 Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the recording mode. 0 The top menu appears.
Recording Recording with Decorative Stamps (STAMP) 6 Select a stamp. Records videos with various decorative stamps. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Tap K to start selecting a stamp. Tap on the desired stamp to use. The number indicates the size of the stamp. 0 0 0 Tap I to scroll through the list of stamps. Tap M to change the size of stamps. Tap J to return to the previous screen. . 0 0 0 Tap “MENU”. . 2 Check if the recording mode is A.
Recording Recording with Personal Handwriting (HANDWRITING EFFECT) 6 Select a line. Records videos with your personal handwriting or drawing. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Tap G to select the line color and thickness. The number indicates the thickness of the line. 0 0 0 You can select a color from white, gray, black, etc. Select P to tap and erase part of the line. Tap H to select the line color. Tap I to scroll through the list of colors.
Recording Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF) 6 Tap the desired setting. “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is a function that adjusts focus and brightness based on a tapped position. By registering the face of a person beforehand, you can enable tracking of the person even without specific selection during recording. This function is available for both videos and still images. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. . Open the LCD monitor. .
Recording Memo : When “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set, “FOCUS” will be set to “AUTO” automatically. 0 Tap the selected position (face/color/area) again to cancel the setting. (Setting remains for registered faces.) 0 Tap on an unselected position (face/color/area) to reset. 0 If the camera loses track of a subject, tap the subject again. 0 Settings are canceled when zoom operation is performed.
Recording 6 Tap “ON”. Capturing Pets Automatically (PET SHOT) “PET SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of the face of a pet, such as dogs or cats. This function is available for both videos and still images. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 7 Tap L to exit the menu as the previous screen appears. Point the camera toward the human subject. A still image is automatically captured when smiles are detected. .
Recording Tap “ON”. . 6 0 7 Tap L to exit the menu as the previous screen appears. Point the camera toward the pet. 0 A still image is automatically captured when faces of pets are detected. Memo : The camera is able to detect up to 6 faces of pets. “PET SHOT” may not work properly depending on the type of pet, shooting conditions (distance, angle, brightness, etc.) and the subject (direction of face, etc.).
Recording Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information 6 Point the camera toward the human subject. By registering the face of a person beforehand, focus and brightness can be adjusted automatically by the face tracking function. Up to 6 faces, together with names and priority levels, can be registered. It is recommended to register the faces that are often being recorded by this camera beforehand. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. .
. . Recording 0 0 0 Recording starts automatically. Using the smile % display as a reference, smile such that the value is as high as possible. A sound can be heard when recording is complete. To cancel recording of smiling face and proceed to enter a name, tap “STOP”, then tap “NO” and go to step 11. 11 Tap “OK”. Tap “OK” to complete the registration. You can edit registered face information in “EDIT”. “Editing the Registered Face Information” (A p. 54) 0 0 Memo : 0 0 0 .
Recording Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY 6 Tap the desired setting. “SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” allows you to set the items to display when faces are detected. This item is only displayed when “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “FACE TRACKING”. “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 47) *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Setting OFF Displays only the frames when faces are detected.
Recording Editing the Registered Face Information 6 Tap the item to edit. You can change the name, priority level, and face information that are registered. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Tap “MENU”. . 1 If you select “RECORD AGAIN”, proceed to step 6 in ““Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information” (A p. 51) ”. 0 If you select “CHANGE NAME”, proceed to step 12 in ““Registering Human Face Personal Authentication Information” (A p. 52) ”.
Recording 4 Tap “CANCEL”. Reducing Camera Shake When the image stabilizer is set, camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced. Open the LCD monitor. 2 Press the a button to change the setting. . 1 Tap the person to cancel registration of. . . 5 0 . 0 0 Tap “SET”. . 6 R appears on the selected person. To remove R from a person, tap on the person again. Tap “YES”. Setting Details b OFF Deactivates image stabilizer.
Recording Marking the Video While Recording You can mark a specific scene while recording video. When a mark is made, the marked position is recorded to make it easy to find the position and start a digest playback. 0 The mark function can be used only for videos recorded in AVCHD format. (Videos recorded in iFrame format is not supported.) 1 Open the LCD monitor.
Recording 4 Tap “HIGH SPEED RECORDING”. Recording at Intervals (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. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Tap “ON”. . 5 . 0 0 0 0 Start recording. 2 Tap “MENU”.
Recording 5 Tap to select a recording interval (1 to 80 seconds). Time-Lapse Setting The greater the number of seconds, the longer the recording interval. . Setting 0 0 0 0 OFF Deactivates the function. 1SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 1-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 30 times speed. 2SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 2-second intervals. Recorded videos will be played back at 60 times speed. 5SEC INTERVAL Takes a frame at 5-second intervals.
Recording Recording Stop-Motion Videos (STOPMOTION REC) 5 Tap “ON”. By pressing the SNAPSHOT button, 2 frames of still images are recorded, and stop-motion videos are created by piecing these images together. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 Press the SNAPSHOT button to start recording. . 6 The “STOP-MOTION RECORDING MODE. PRESS SNAPSHOT TO CAPTURE FRAME” appears. 2 Check if the recording mode is A.
Recording Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC) Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 0 2 Compose the picture according to the subject. 0 Adjust the angle of view with the zoom, etc. Tap “MENU”. . 3 Set the recording mode to either A video or B still image. To switch the mode between video and still image, tap A or B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A or B to switch the mode to video or still image respectively. 0 The top menu appears.
Recording 7 Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame moves. Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) The 10-second self-timer and Face Detection self-timer are convenient functions for taking group photos. The 2-second self-timer is useful for preventing camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Memo : . When shooting a photo using the self-timer function, use of a tripod is recommended. “Tripod Mounting” (A p.
Recording 5 Tap “SELF-TIMER”. Using the Face Detection Self-timer Pressing the SNAPSHOT button starts face detection, and shooting is performed three seconds after another person enters the frame. This function is useful when you want to include the photographer in the group photo. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode. . 1 0 0 Tap “2SEC” or “10SEC”. . 6 Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen.
Recording Recording Videos with Date and Time 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.) *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 After making sure that everyone is facing the camera, press the SNAPSHOT button. . . 7 0 0 Tap “MENU”. . 2 Check if the recording mode is A.
Recording 6 Select the type if the clock with 0 or 1, and tap “SET”. Checking the Remaining Recording Time You can check the remaining recording time on the built-in memory (GZEX555) and SD card as well as the remaining battery power. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 0 7 When “SET” is tapped, the precaution for date/time recording appears. Tap L to exit the menu. .
Recording Approximate Video Recording Time Picture quality Built-in memory (GZ-EX555 only) 16GB UXP 1 h 20 m XP 1 h 50 m SP 2 h 40 m EP 6 h 40 m SSW 5 h 10 m SEW 10 h 40 m iFrame (1280x720) 55 m iFrame (960x540) 1 h 10 m 60p 1 h 10 m Picture quality SDHC/SDXC card 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 48GB 64GB 128GB UXP 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 4 h 10 m 5 h 40 m 11 h 30 m XP 30 m 1h 2h 4h 6h 8 h 10 m 16 h 20 m SP 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 50 m 5 h 50 m 8 h 30 m 11 h 30 m 23 h 10 m
Recording Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery) o 60i mode (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Battery Pack Actual recording time Continuous recording time (Maximum Recording Time) BN-VG114U (Supplied) 1h 1 h 50 m BN-VG121U 1 h 30 m 2 h 45 m BN-VG138U 2 h 40 m 4 h 55 m o 60p mode (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Battery Pack Actual recording time Continuous recording time (Maximum Recording Time) BN-VG114U (Supplied) 45 m 1 h 25 m BN-VG121U 1 h 10 m 2 h 10 m BN-VG138U 2h5m 3 h 50 m o GZ-E505 Battery Pack
Playback Playing Back Videos The followings are the types of playback that can be performed by this unit. Item 0 Description Normal Playback Plays back the recorded videos. Mark Playback (Mark playback/ game playback) Scenes that are marked while recording the video can be extracted and played back. To start, tap J on the playback screen. “Game Score Settings” (A p. 173) The scenes marked while recording the video can be searched.
Playback Normal Playback Operation Buttons for Video Playback Plays back the recorded videos. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. During Index Screen Display Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Display . 0 0 Tap “<
Playback Adjusting the Volume of Videos During Video Playback . . You can use the zoom/volume lever to control the volume. 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. Display Description A Video/Still Image Mode A/B Switches between video and still image modes.
Playback Checking the Recording Date and Other Information MARKING PLAYBACK You can see the recording information of the recorded videos. The scenes marked while recording the video and the scoring scenes recorded in the game recording mode (by using the smartphone application) can be searched. Also, marked scenes and goal scenes can be extracted for playback; extracted scenes can be saved as a playlist. 0 Switch to the mark playback mode by tapping J on the video playback screen.
Playback Indications during the Marking Playback . During the Normal Marking Playback 0 Select the type of the “MARK”. . 6 Tap “ALL SCENES” to playback all scenes. . Display 7 Digest Playback starts. Description A Mark Delete button Deletes the mark that is currently displayed. B Playback Mark Button Enter a mark while playback is in progress. C Elapsed Time Displayed the playback time of the video. D “D” icon displayed “P” icon displayed Indicates that the current scene is marked.
Playback GAME PLAYBACK 0 0 0 Game playback is a function to playback the goal scenes and/or marked scene that is recorded by the smartphone application Everio sync. 2. To start, tap J on the playback screen. For the game recording mode, refer to “Game Score Settings” (A p. 173) . 1 Open the LCD monitor. . *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions and built-in memory. 0 0 Playback stops after all the scenes are played back.
Playback Adjusting the Marked Playback Position Specify the length of time before and after the marked position for playing back the marked video. The maximum length of playback time per mark is 20 seconds. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the mode to video. Tap “<
Playback 6 Select the playback time per scene. DIGEST PLAYBACK You can play back a digest of the recorded videos (Digest Playback). This is useful for checking the content of the videos quickly. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 Adjust the playback position. . 7 Tap J to return to the previous screen. 0 0 Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
. . Playback 0 0 0 0 TO NORMAL PLAYBACK: start normal playback. PLAYBACK AGAIN: start the digest playback again. SAVE TO PLAYLIST: save the digest playback images to the playlist. “ PLAYBACK PLAYLIST ” (A p. 76) 0 0 0 0 SELECT DATE: return to step 5. Tap to select a scene for Digest Playback. . 7 After selecting a date, tap “NEXT”. When “ALL” is tapped, Digest Playback will be performed for all the dates. Tap L to exit the menu. Tap J to return to the previous screen.
Playback Select the types of Digest Playback from the following. When “AUTO” is selected, playback is performed by shortening the video to the pre-set length of time. Item Details Playback is performed by shortening the video to the pre-set length of time. Depending on the recording time of the video, playback time can be selected from: 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes.
Playback PLAYBACK OTHER FILE The management information of a video may be damaged if recording is not performed correctly, such as turning off the power in the middle of recording. You can perform the following operations to play back the videos with defective management information. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 Playback of the playlist starts. “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” (A p. 68) 0 0 0 Tap u to return to the index screen.
Playback 6 Tap on the file to start playback. Playing Back Still Images You can select and play back the recorded still images from an index screen (thumbnail display). 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 “Operation Buttons for Video Playback” (A p. 68) Memo : 0 . 0 An MTS file is created in the EXTMOV folder when management information is corrupted.
Playback Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback During Still Image Playback . During Index Screen Display 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. . 0 Display Display Description Description A Video/Still Image Mode A/B Switches between video and still image modes. A Video/Still Image Mode A/B Switches between video and still image modes.
Playback Slideshow Playback Still images can be played back in a slideshow. Tap I during still image playback to start the slideshow. Searching for a Specific Video/Still Image by Date When there is a large number of recorded videos and still images, it is difficult to look for the desired file from the index screen. Use the search function to find the file you want. You can search and play videos or still images according to recording dates.
Playback 5 Tap on the file to start playback. Connecting to and Viewing on TV You can connect this unit to a TV for playback. The image quality on TV varies with the type of TV and the connecting cable. Select the connector that best suits your TV. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 82) “Connecting via the AV Connector” (A p. 83) To display the date and time on TV, set both “DISPLAY DATE/TIME” and “DISPLAY ON TV” to “ON”.
Playback Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector If you are using an HDTV, you can play back in HD quality by connecting to the HDMI mini connector. 0 Use a High Speed HDMI mini cable as the HDMI mini cable. 0 Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV in use. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Connect to a TV. 2 Connect the AC adapter to this unit. . . 1 0 The unit turns on automatically.
Playback Operating in Conjunction with TV via HDMI Connecting via the AV Connector Connecting this unit to an HDMI-CEC enabled TV using the HDMI mini cable allows linked operations with the TV to be performed. 0 HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an industry standard that enables interoperability between HDMI-CEC compliant devices that are connected via HDMI cables. To playback videos on TV, connect the provided AV cable (P/N QAM1322-001) to the AV terminal of this unit.
Editing Deleting Unwanted Files Delete unwanted videos and still images when the space in the recording media is running out. Doing so frees up more space in the recording media. “Deleting the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 84) Memo : Deleted files cannot be restored. When files in a playlist are deleted, the playlist changes. Files that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p. 84) 0 0 0 Be sure to back up important files on a computer.
Editing Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files 6 Tap on the files to protect or release protection of. Protects or releases protection of the selected files. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. . . 1 0 0 7 P appears on the selected files. To remove P from a file, tap on the file again. 0 I and P are displayed on the files that are already protected. To release protection of a file, tap on the file such that P is removed.
Editing Capturing a Still Image in the Video During Playback You can capture still images of the scenes you like in the recorded videos. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. 0 1 Open the LCD monitor. Combining Videos Recorded by Seamless Recording (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. “SEAMLESS RECORDING (GZ-EX555)” (A p. 212) Open the LCD monitor. .
Editing 6 Tap “COMBINE SCENES”. Capturing a Required Part in the Video (TRIMMING) Select the required part of a video and save it as a new video file. 0 The original video remains in its existing location. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 0 Tap “YES”. . 7 This unit starts a search to detect seamless videos. Combining cannot be performed if no seamless videos are found. . 0 0 Tap the media to store to. 9 Tap “YES”.
Editing 6 Tap the video to edit. Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos . A list created by selecting your favorite videos from the recorded ones 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. 0 To create a new playlist “Creating Playlists with Selected Files” (A p. 88) “Creating Playlists by Date” (A p.
Editing 5 Tap “EDIT PLAYLIST”. 9 Tap “ADD”, and insert the video image. . Tap “EDIT”. . 4 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 Repeat steps 8-9 and arrange the videos in the playlist. To change the position of a video in the playlist (lower row), select the insertion point with E/F after step 8 and tap “ADD”. d appears when the inserted video is selected. Tap J to deselect. Tap on the selected video again to check the video. After checking, tap J.
Editing Creating Playlists by Date Create a playlist by arranging multiple files according to recording date. *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. 0 Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Tap “CREATE BY DATE”. 8 Tap on the video of the date to add to playlist. . 7 Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the mode to video. Tap “<
Editing Editing Playlists You can change the content of a created playlist. However, the playlists created from Digest Playback cannot be changed. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Open the LCD monitor. . 1 Memo : . Tap L on each screen to exit the menu. 0 0 Check if the recording mode is A. If the mode is B still image, tap B on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen. Tap A to switch the mode to video. Tap “<
Editing 7 Tap on the playlist to edit, and tap “NEXT”. 8 Tap on the video (upper row) to arrange in the playlist. 10 After arranging, tap “SAVE”. . Tap “EDIT”. . 6 . . . 11 Tap “YES”. 0 0 0 0 Tap “ADD”, and insert the video image. . 9 d appears on the selected video. Tap J to deselect. Tap on the selected video again to check the video. After checking, tap J. Tap 0/1 or move the zoom lever to display the previous/next video. X indicates the size of the video.
Editing Deleting Playlists Delete the playlists that you have created. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. Tap “DELETE”. 7 Tap on the playlist to delete, and tap “NEXT”. Open the LCD monitor. . . 1 6 0 0 Tap “<
Copying Creating a Disc Using a Connected Blu-ray Recorder Dubbing Files to a Disc by Connecting to a DVD Recorder You can create discs using a Blu-ray recorder by connecting it to this unit using a USB cable. 0 *The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a DVD recorder. 0 Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and DVD recorder. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor.
Copying Memo : AV cable (P/N: QAM1322-001) Wiring specifications (for video/audio) of the 4-pole mini plug are described in the following. For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center. Dubbing Files to a VHS Tape by Connecting to a VCR You can dub videos in standard quality by connecting to a VCR. Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV and VCR. 0 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Connect to a VCR/DVD recorder. .
Copying Memo : AV cable (P/N: QAM1322-001) Wiring specifications (for video/audio) of the 4-pole mini plug are described in the following. For purchasing, consult your nearest JVC service center. 0 Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX555) You can copy videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card. Copying still images to cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). Caution : 0 0 Open the LCD monitor. .
Copying 6 Tap on the files to copy. Moving Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX555) You can move videos and still images from the built-in memory to SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the built-in memory. Moving still images to SD cards makes it convenient to bring them to the shop for printing (developing). Caution : . 0 0 P appears on the selected files. To remove P from a file, tap on the file again. 0 0 Tap “SEL ALL” to select all files. Tap “REL ALL” to release all selections.
. Copying P appears on the selected files. To remove P from a file, tap on the file again. 0 0 Tap “SEL ALL” to select all files. Tap “REL ALL” to release all selections. Tap “SET”. . 7 0 0 Tap “YES”. . 8 “SET” is deactivated when no file is selected. 0 0 98 Moving of files starts. After moving, tap “OK”.
Copying Copying to Windows PC (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. Memo : To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the computer in use. Still images cannot be recorded to discs using the provided software.
Copying Installing the Provided Software You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform editing using the provided software. Windows Vista/Windows 7 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide. Windows XP 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed User Guide.
Copying 0 Backing Up Files Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Backup will not start if there is not enough free space. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. After selecting, click “Next”. 8 Click “Yes” to start backup. . . . 1 Click “Select all” to select all the files at once. 7 A Connect using the provided USB cable.
Copying Disconnecting this Unit from Computer Recording Videos to Discs 1 1 Insert a new disc into the PC's recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive. 2 Click “Disk” to select the disc type. 3 Select the date that the desired videos for saving on the disc was recorded. 4 Select the files to save. 5 Click “Next”. . Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”. Click “Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device”. 3 (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. 4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor. .
Copying Sort the files in your desired order. 7 Click “Create Disk”. 8 After copying, click “Cancel”. Memo : The following types of discs can be used on the provided software LoiLoFit for Everio. DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW 0 In order to record on the Blu-ray disc, it is necessary to upgrade to the paid version of LoiLoFit for Everio. For details, refer to the following link. http://loilo.tv/us/product/33/page/27 0 Videos recorded in the iFrame format can not be copied.
Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software 6 Copy the files to a computer using the following method. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Select “Computer” (Windows Vista) / “My Computer” (Windows XP) / “Computer” (Windows 7) from the “Start” menu, then click on the “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon. 0 Open the folder with the desired files. “List of Files and Folders” (A p. 105) 7 Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc).
Copying List of Files and Folders . Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. Caution : 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded media are read-only.
Copying Copying to Windows PC (GZ-E505) You can copy files to a computer using the provided software. Discs can also be created using the computer’s DVD or Blu-ray drive. If the provided software is not installed, this unit will be recognized as an external storage when connected. Memo : To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the computer in use. Still images cannot be recorded to discs using the provided software.
Copying Installing the Provided Software (Built-in) Installation Procedure You can display the recorded images in calendar format and perform editing using the provided software. o Windows Vista/Windows 7 0 Refer to the operating instructions found in the animation on the Detailed Preparations Connect this unit to a computer with a USB cable. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter.
Copying Backing Up All Files Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). Backup will not start if there is not enough free space. Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Connect the USB cable and the AC adapter. 7 Start backup. . . . . 1 A Connect using the provided USB cable. B Connect the AC adapter to this unit. 0 0 8 Backup starts. After backup is complete, click “OK”. Tap “CONNECT TO PC”. .
Copying Disconnecting this Unit from Computer 1 Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”. Organizing Files After backing up your files, organize them by adding labels such as “Family Trip” or “Athletic Meet”. This is useful not only for creating discs, but for viewing the files too. 1 Double-click on the Everio MediaBrowser 4 icon. The provided software starts up. (For Windows Vista) Click “OK”. 4 Disconnect the USB cable and close the LCD monitor.
Copying 4 Click on the recording day. The thumbnails of the files recorded on the day are displayed. Copy the files that are arranged using the user list to discs. 1 Insert a new disc into the PC’s recordable DVD drive. 2 Select the desired user list. 3 Select the disc type. 4 Select the files to copy to disc in order. . 0 Recording Videos to Discs Register files to the created user list. . . 5 . 0 You can select files using the “SELECT” menu on the top right of the screen.
Copying Memo : The following types of discs can be used on the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4. DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW 0 The following formats are supported by the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4. AVCHD DVD-Video* *To create DVD-Video discs, it is necessary to install the additional software. For details, refer to the Pixela homepage. http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/jvc/mediabrowser/e/ 0 Use Everio MediaBrowser 4 Player to play back an AVCHD disc.
Copying Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software 6 Copy the files to a computer using the following method. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Select “Computer” (Windows Vista) / “My Computer” (Windows XP) / “Computer” (Windows 7) from the “Start” menu, then click on the “JVCCAM_MEM” or “JVCCAM_SD” icon. 0 Open the folder with the desired files. “List of Files and Folders” (A p. 113) 7 Copy the files to any folder in the computer (desktop, etc).
Copying List of Files and Folders . Folders and files are created in the built-in memory and SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. Folders and files are created in the SD card as shown below. They are created only when necessary. Caution : 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded media are read-only.
Copying Copying to Mac Computer 6 0 Copy the files to a Mac computer using the following method. 1 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Start iMovie. The subsequent operations are to be performed on the Mac computer. Caution : 0 0 When the camera and PC are connected by an USB cable, recorded media are read-only. MTS files that are copied to a Mac computer cannot be imported to iMovie. To use MTS files with iMovie, import the files using iMovie.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Wi-Fi Capabilities This unit is equipped with Wi-Fi function. You can do the following using a smartphone or computer via wireless connection. Name of Function Capability DIRECT MONITORING You can check the image on the camera via direct 1-to-1 connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone (or computer), without the need for an access point (wireless LAN router). Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Operating Environment To check the image on the camera from a computer or smartphone, and to transfer videos/still images, it is necessary to meet the following requirements. Android Smartphone and Tablet Device A OS: Android2.3 or higher (This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all models.) B Supports GPS function (for GPS recording) C Able to connect to the internet or Google Play (“Everio sync.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) purchase. Depending on the country, there may be restrictions on the use of radio waves and any violations could be punishable by law. Exporting/Bringing the Unit Overseas Permission from the U.S. government may be required when bringing the unit to an export controlled country set by the U.S. government (such as Cuba, Iraq, North Korea, Iran, Rwanda, and Syria. As of December, 2012). For more information, consult the U.S. Embassy Commercial Service.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Connecting the Smartphone to the Camera Wirelessly Connect the smartphone to the camera by either of the following methods. o Connection by entering the Wi-Fi password 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . Set the camera to the recording mode. Select the SSID in step 5 from the Wi-Fi network selection screen of your smartphone, and enter the PASS on the password screen. (Operation on the smartphone (or computer)) . 6 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Monitoring the Images from a Smartphone (or Computer) o Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 161) . 0 When iFrame is selected for “VIDEO REC FORMAT”, the following display appears and recording mode is switched to the 60i mode in AVCHD. 1 Start “Everio sync. 2” on the smartphone after setting DIRECT MONITORING.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Image Monitoring via an Access Point at Home (INDOOR MONITORING) . Connect to the wireless LAN router at home, the camera and a smartphone (or computer) via access point wirelessly. From a smartphone (or computer) in connection, you can monitor the images captured by the camera. 0 Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring. . Caution : 0 How to operate from a smartphone “Using Smartphone Applications” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Operation Method Connect the camera to the access point by either of the following methods. o Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration . . Connect the camera to the access point (wireless LAN router) 6 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) 8 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. Follow the operations below if the access point (wireless LAN router) in use supports WPS.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) 9 Register a password. (Operation on this camera) . 8 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) . . 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) . 4 0 . 0 0 0 5 0 0 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 0 0 Connect the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. For details on connections, refer to the instruction manuals of the device in use or the wireless LAN router. This setting is unnecessary if the smartphone (or computer) has already been connected to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. . . Connecting the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) 5 Start making a connection.
. . Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 3 0 How to operate from a smartphone “Using Smartphone Applications” (A p. 161) Log in with your username and password. (if authentication cannot be achieved) o Monitoring from the computer (Windows7) Tap the URL button shown on the camera’s screen. (displayed when the computer and the camera are connected wirelessly.) . 1 0 Check the URL being displayed on the camera screen, which starts from “http://”. . 2 The URL for the computer to connect to appears.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Image Monitoring via the Internet (OUTDOOR MONITORING) You can check the image on the camera via internet connection with a smartphone (or computer). * To use this function, it is necessary to prepare for an UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible wireless LAN router, and an internet connection from which the global IP address can be obtained. 0 Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring. . Setting Multiple Cameras in the Same Network： .
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Operation Method o Operation on this camera Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 161) 0 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 0 Check the URL (WAN). . 7 The URL (WAN) for the smartphone to connect to appears. (Does not appear if DDNS is not set or set incorrectly.) “LUPnP” is displayed when UPnP cannot be used. 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) The username is “everio” and the default password is “0000”. “Changing the Settings” (A p. 139) 0 0 Operations from the Web browser “Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser” (A p. 174) Caution : To monitor images while you are out, make sure in advance that you can establish a connection via the Internet by entering the URL (WAN) displayed in “Network Information”.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Sending Still Images via E-mail upon Detection of Face or Movement (DETECT/ MAIL) . A still image is automatically captured and sent via e-mail when faces or movements are detected by the camera. Tap “DETECT/MAIL ATTN.”. 5 Select “DETECT/MAIL ATTN.”, then tap J. . 4 Memo : Size of the still images shot by DETECT/MAIL is 640 x 360.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Record and Send Videos via E-mail (VIDEO MAIL) 0 0 0 The “PHOTO” icon appears on the screen for about 2 seconds upon detection. Images are captured automatically when moving subjects or human faces appear on the camera’s screen. (The PHOTO icon appears on the screen upon detection.) The captured still images will be sent via e-mail to the selected recipients.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “VIDEO MAIL” (L). 4 Tap “VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS”. 9 Tap “SEND”. . . 3 0 0 0 Sending of the video mail starts. To check the file, tap “PLAY TO CHECK”. When it is complete, tap “OK”. Caution : . 0 5 Select “VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS”, then tap J. 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 To display the L icon, tap the e-mail address. To cancel the e-mail address, press the icon one more time. Up to 8 e-mail addresses can be selected. Tap “START” (I).
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Image Monitoring on TV (TV MONITORING) (Operation on this camera) You can connect this unit to a DLNA compatible TV wirelessly to playback still images on this unit on the TV screen. (This function may not be available depending on the DLNA device in use.) Connect via access point (wireless LAN router) at home. What You Need DLNA compatible device Wireless LAN router (use a product that has a Wi-Fi certification logo) Settings Required in Advance .
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 If the DLNA compatible TV in use cannot detect Everio, tap “STOP” to start from the step 1 again. Caution : 0 0 0 0 This function is not designed for disaster or crime prevention. We do not guarantee the compatibility of all the DLNA compatible TVs. This function is available when a connection to the access point is made with wires as well.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 Tap “STOP” to disconnect. Connection is established; backup starts. (Indication on this camera) Recording the Location Information You can record the location information of the venue where recording is taking place via direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone. . 5 0 Backup starts. . 6 Tap “STOP” to disconnect. Memo : To obtain the location information, it is necessary to connect the smartphone to the camera and start the smartphone application.
. . Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 4 Tap “START” (I). (Operation on this camera) o Connection by Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . Set the camera to the recording mode. . When iFrame is selected for “VIDEO REC FORMAT”, the following display appears and recording mode is switched to the 60i mode in AVCHD. 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap the “DIRECT MONITORING” (N) icon in the “Wi-Fi” menu.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “WPS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Activate WPS on the smartphone (or computer) within 2 minutes. (Operation on the smartphone (or computer)) . 5 0 A connection is established and Q appears on the camera’s screen. . 7 To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. . 4 Monitor screen is displayed. Operation Method Activate the GPS function of the smartphone. (Operation on the smartphone) . 1 0 Start “Everio sync.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Using the Pan Cradle (Sold Separately) . Panning operation (moving the camera to the left/right, horizontal direction) can be controlled via smartphone by setting the camera on the pan cradle. To use a pan cradle, change the setting of “AV TERMINAL” in advance. Change the setting from the menu screen of the camera. 0 Press the “START/STOP” button to start a normal recording. Memo : Manual recording cannot be performed. It is not possible to switch to the playback mode.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) o Setting the camera to the pan cradle. 0 For how to connect the pan cradle and the camera, refer to the instruction manual of the pan cradle for further details. 1 Set the camera to the pan cradle. o Operations from the smartphone application 0 Connect the camera and the smartphone via DIRECT MONITORING or INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING. “Image Monitoring via Direct Connection (DIRECT MONITORING)” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Changing the Settings To use the Wi-Fi function, it may be necessary to perform some settings on the camera and smartphone (or computer). 0 Registering the access points to connect (wireless LAN router) “Registering the Access Points of the Camera to Connect (ACCESS POINTS)” (A p. 150) 0 Obtaining a dynamic DNS account “Obtaining a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Account” (A p. 143) 0 Setting the account on this camera “Setting Dynamic DNS on this Camera (OUTDOOR MONITORING)” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Menu Settings Setting DIRECT MONITORING Details Configures various settings related to DIRECT MONITORING. PASSWORD Sets the password to access the camera. “Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING)” (A p. 141) 0 ENFORCED GROUP OWNER (Default: “ON”) Set whether or not to get the owner group permissions. ・OFF: Set this if connection to devices that support Wi-Fi Direct fails.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Setting VIDEO MAIL Details VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS Selects the recipient’s e-mail address for video mails. “Sending Still Images via E-mail upon Detection of Face or Movement (DETECT/MAIL)” (A p. 128) 0 MAIL SETTING Sets the e-mail addresses of the sender and recipient. “Setting the Sender’s E-mail Address of the Camera” (A p. 145) “Registering the Recipient’s E-mail Address of the Camera” (A p. 147) 0 COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING Configures various settings related to the network.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 0 0 Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING) Sets the password required to access the camera. Up to 8 characters (alphabets, numbers and symbols only), casesensitive. 0 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “SET”. (Operation on this camera) 0 Settings will not be saved until “SET” is tapped. . 1 0 Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Setting the Enforced Group Owner (DIRECT MONITORING) Sets whether to enforce authorization of the group owner. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Changes the port number to access to the camera. Valid when setting up multiple cameras for Outdoor Monitoring. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Changing the HTTP Port (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING) Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Setting the UPnP of this Camera (OUTDOOR MONITORING) Obtaining a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Account Sets the UPnP of the camera. By obtaining a dynamic DNS account, this unit may be used on the web as usual even if the IP address changes when making an access to this unit via internet. 0 Only the JVC dynamic DNS service can be set on this camera. To obtain (register) an account, perform the following steps. 1 Tap “MENU”.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Setting Dynamic DNS on this Camera (OUTDOOR MONITORING) 6 Enter the DDNS settings (username/password). (Operation on this camera) Sets the dynamic DNS information of the obtained account on the camera. “Obtaining a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Account” (A p. 143) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 0 0 0 . 0 2 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 0 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Setting the Sender’s E-mail Address of the Camera 6 Tap “SENDER'S EMAIL”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Tap “NEXT”. (Operation on this camera) Sets the address to be used for sending e-mails on the camera. Memo : 0 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . . 1 By using Gmail as the sender’s mail address, some of the settings can be omitted. Use of Gmail is recommended for users who have a Gmail account. 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) .
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 0 0 0 Enter the username and tap “SET”. 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. After setting, tap “SET”. Tap “CHANGE” to change the SMTP port. (In case of Gmail, tap “SKIP”) (Operation on this camera) .
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) AUTHENTICATE METHOD Set this when the authentication method needs to be changed. USERNAME Enter the username. PASSWORD Enter the password. Registering the Recipient’s E-mail Address of the Camera Registers the e-mail addresses of recipients on the camera. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) . *Note Do not continue sending e-mails with the same settings if you receive error notifications. Depending on the provider, you may be marked as a sender of spam (junk mail). Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 8 Enter the recipient’s e-mail address. . . 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 After tapping “DETECT/MAIL” or “VIDEO MAIL” depending on the function in use, tap “SET”. . 9 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Setting the Detection Method of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) Setting the Detection Interval of this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) Sets the detection method to start recording. Sets the time period to enable detection again after the previous one. 1 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . . Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “DETECT/MAIL” (P).
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Setting Self Recording on this Camera (DETECT/MAIL SETTING) Registering the Access Points of the Camera to Connect (ACCESS POINTS) Sets whether to record videos on this camera during detection. There are 4 ways to register the access points (wireless LAN router) for connection. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 2 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) o Search and Register Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) . 5 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) . 2 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) . .
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) o Manual Registration 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 7 Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “MANUAL”. (Operation on this camera) 8 Enter the name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) and tap “SET”. (Operation on this camera) . . . 7 0 0 0 0 0 Select the type of authentication method (security). (Operation on this camera) . 9 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, or “C” by tapping 3 times.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) o WPS PIN Registration 7 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “WPS PIN”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 . 0 2 The top menu appears. 8 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera to the access point (wireless LAN router). 0 For details on how to enter the PIN code, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. Tap “START”. (Operation on this camera) . 9 The PIN code appears.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Editing LAN Settings of Access Points (Wireless LAN Router) Change accordingly such as when you want to fix the IP address for the camera. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 0 0 Perform the LAN settings. (when “DHCP” is set to “OFF”) (Operation on this camera) . 7 Tap “USE” to use the selected access point. Tap “DELETE” to delete the registered access point. 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 2 The top menu appears.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Setting the Password (DIRECT MONITORING) 5 Sets the password for direct monitoring. (8 to 32 characters) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Register a password. (Operation on this camera) . 0 0 2 The top menu appears. 0 0 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 0 0 6 Tap “SET”. (Operation on this camera) . 0 Tap the “DIRECT MONITORING” (N) icon in the “Wi-Fi” menu. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “PASSWORD”.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Enabling the MAC Address Filter (TV MONITORING) Registering the MAC Address (TV MONITORING) By enabling “MAC ADDRESS FILTER”, Everio can be searched from the device (TV monitor); the MAC address of the device needs to be registered to Everio in advance. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Register the MAC address of the TV monitor to Everio. . 0 0 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Checking the MAC Address of this Camera Protecting the Network Settings with a Password Displays the MAC address of the camera. Sets a password to lock and protect the network settings. 1 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . . Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Initializing the Wi-Fi Settings Returns the Wi-Fi settings to their default values. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 . Enter the 4-digit numbers. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. After setting, tap “SET”. 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”.
. Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 0 To cancel, tap “NO”. When “YES” is tapped, the network settings return to their default values. Changing the Panning Speed Change the operation speed of the pan cradle (sold separately) via smartphone. Select either of the 2: “HIGH SPEED” or “LOW SPEED”. 0 For details on how to use a pan cradle, refer to the following. “Using the Pan Cradle (Sold Separately)” (A p. 136) o Change the setting via smartphone Tap Q. 3 Tap “HIGH SPEED” or “LOW SPEED”.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Using Smartphone Applications 0 0 By installing the “Everio sync. 2” smartphone software, images on the camera can be checked from a distance, and recording videos/still images and zooming operation can be performed. You can also send images recorded by the camera to the smartphone via Wi-Fi, to enjoy the recorded images on your smartphone or tablet. 0 Transferring still images “Transferring Still Images” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) . o Transfer Screen . o Game Score Screen 0 0 Once a scene is marked, the next mark won’t be made within 5 seconds. Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. . o Screen display of the camera while marking Caution : “Everio sync. 2” for iPhone/iPad cannot be used when the iPhone/iPad is connected to the mobile phone network. To make use of this feature, connect to the camera or an access point via Wi-Fi.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Using the Game Score The scores of various sport games can be recorded with video images. Also, the recorded position can be marked to make it easy to find the scenes you want to view later. o Common for Android and iOS Tap “Game Score”. . 1 0 Tap “TEAM LIST” to change the team name and color, and to add a team. Select the team, then tap “OK”. 5 Tap c to start recording the video. . 4 Tap the scorecard. . .
. . Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 6 0 0 0 0 When the game is started, tap “Game Start”. Mark the favotite scenes. . 8 Tap the number button of the scored team. To modify the score, tap the scorecard. Tap the “Undo” button to cancel the latest score entry. When the score is registered, next entry cannot be made for 5 seconds. Tap the number when the score is added. .
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Transferring Videos (AVCHD format) Transfer videos recorded in AVCHD format to the smartphone. The video to be forwarded is converted to the following format. 0 Item Details System MP4 Video Codec H. 264/MPEG-4 AVC Baseline Profile Resolution * Bit rate is indicated in ( ) 1280X720 (3.6Mbps) 640X360 (1Mbps) Frame rate 30p Coding system AAC Sampling rate 48kHz Bit 16 bit Number of channels 2 ch Audio Start “Everio sync. 2” on the smartphone. .
. Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Number of the selected image files is indicated next to the check mark in lower left. 0 To set the length of video you are transferring, refer to the below instructions. “Smartphone Application Settings” (A p. 172) . 0 4 In the index screen, tap the desired images to transfer. Tap “TRANSFER”. . 6 5 Confirm that the “AVCHD” tab is indicated in the lower part of the screen. Files are displayed as a split files by certain lengths of time.
. Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “+”“-” to set the start point of the video transfer (minutes/seconds). Length of the transferred video can be adjusted by using the slider bar. The longer the length of the transferred video is set, the longer it takes to transfer the video. . 0 0 0 0 After transferring is complete, tap “OK”. . 8 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. 0 0 To play back and check the video, tap “CHECK”. (Android only) To upload the video, tap “SHARE”.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Transferring Videos (iFrame format) Transfer videos recorded in iFrame format to the smartphone. (Depending on the smartphone in use, videos may not be played back.) 0 Transferred videos are sent in the original file format. Start “Everio sync. 2” on the smartphone. . 1 0 Select the connection type to the camera. . 2 Start the application after confirming that the smartphone is connected to this camera. Select “iFrame” from the tabs in the lower part of the screen. .
. . Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 0 0 8 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. After transferring is complete, tap “OK”. Tap “TRANSFER”. . . 6 Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. Tap Q to move to the setting screen. 0 7 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. “TRANSFER” starts. 0 0 To play back and check the video, tap “CHECK”. (Android only) To upload the video, tap “SHARE”. (Android only) Tap the desired service, then proceed to the uploading process.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Transferring Still Images You can transfer recorded still images to your smartphone. If the aspect ratio of the original still image is 4:3, the image is reduced by 1600X1200 when transferred. If the aspect ratio of the original still image is 16:9, the image is reduced by 1920X1080 when transferred. Start “Everio sync. 2” on the smartphone. . 1 0 Select the connection type to the camera. .
. Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 0 Tap “TRANSFER”. . 6 Tap “Monitor” to return to the monitor screen. Tap Q to move to the setting screen. 0 After transferring is complete, tap “OK”. . 8 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. 7 Tap “CANCEL” to cancel the operation. “TRANSFER” starts. . 0 0 0 To play back and check the still image, tap “CHECK”. (Android only) To upload the still image, tap “SHARE”. (Android only) Tap the desired service, then proceed to the uploading process.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Smartphone Application Settings You can change the settings of the smartphone applications. o Common for Android and iOS Tap Q. 2 Tap the desired setting. Turns on/off the monitoring function of the screen. (Enter a check mark to set to “ON”) PAN OPERATION SPEED Select the panning speed of the pan cradle (optional) from high speed/low speed. LOC INFO TRANS INT Select the time interval for obtaining the GPS location information while the direct monitoring is in use.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Game Score Settings 3 Tap the desired setting. Enter the recording methods of the game score, as well as the team information. o Common for Android and iOS Tap Q. . 1 Item Set the team name and the color. To display “HOME” and “VISITOR”, tap A“TEAM LIST”. B“TEAM NAME” and “TEAM COLOR” can be set by tapping each button. C Select “TEAM NAME” to display the screen for entering the team name. Tap the column to enter the team name, and press “OK”.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Using the Wi-Fi Function from a Web Browser You can connect to the camera and make use of the Wi-Fi function from the web browser of a computer. 0 Indications on the screen “Indications on the Screen” (A p. 174) Indications on the Screen . o Recording Screen Memo : 0 The full screen button is not displayed when the stream format is MotionJPEG.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) . o Video Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) (AVCHD) . o Video Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) (iFrame) 0 To download a video, click on the thumbnail. . o Still Image Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) 0 To download a still image, click on the thumbnail.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) o DETECT/MAIL SETTING Screen . Notification mail settings such as detection method and recipient’s e-mail address can be changed even when the camera is out of reach.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Troubleshooting Direct Monitoring Trouble Action Unable to connect to camera. (URL required) 0 0 0 0 Check whether the Wi-Fi connection is established successfully. Check whether Wi-Fi is connected to “DIRECT-**EVERIO”. Check whether the smartphone (or computer) is connected to the camera. Try again after powering off and on the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer). Unable to browse internet on the computer when it is connected to the camera.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) INDOOR MONITORING (connection at home) Trouble Unable to connect to camera. (URL required) Action 0 0 0 Check whether the Wi-Fi connection is established successfully. Check to ensure that the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer) are connected to the same access point. Try again after powering off and on the camera and the terminal (smartphone or computer). Unsure of URL to access from a web browser.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) OUTDOOR MONITORING (connection from the Internet) Trouble Action Unsure of URL to access from a web browser. 0 The URL (WAN) does not appear in the network information. The URL (WAN) will not appear if dynamic DNS is not set on the camera. To set dynamic DNS, perform the following steps. 1. Obtain an account with JVC dynamic DNS service using your computer. 2. Log in to JVC DNS and obtain the dynamic DNS service. 3.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) When the “HTTP Port” of the camera (set to “80” by default) is used by another device, connection cannot be established. Change the “HTTP Port” of the camera. “Changing the HTTP Port (DIRECT MONITORING/INDOOR MONITORING/OUTDOOR MONITORING)” (A p. 142) 0 E-mail (Notification Mail, Video Mail) Trouble Unable to send e-mails. Action 0 0 0 0 0 Check that the settings of the e-mail server are correct. Check that the settings of the sender’s e-mail address are correct.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Wi-Fi Specifications Wi-Fi Specifications Item Details Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) Wi-Fi security Encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2 *WPA and WPA2 are supported only by the personal mode (PSK). DIRECT MONITORING / INDOOR MONITORING / OUTDOOR MONITORING o When Using Everio sync. 2 Item Details Supported Terminals iPhone/iPad/iPod touch: iOS 5.1 or later Android: Android 2.
Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Audio AAC 48kHz 16 bits 2ch Time Max.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) DIRECT MONITORING You can monitor images being captured by Everio to your smartphone or PC. While you are busy, you can monitor your baby who is sleeping in the room next door. INDOOR MONITORING Images being captured by Everio can be set to your PC or smartphone when your children return home, via the wireless LAN router.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) DIRECT MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) o Enter values in the required items for direct monitoring. 0 Password: set a password to connect this camera to the device by direct 0 0 monitoring. (8 to 63 characters (64 characters in case of hexadecimal)) Enforced Group Owner: setting used to enable a connection with a device that does not support Wi-Fi Direct. Normally set to “ON”.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) o Regular Operation Connecting the Smartphone to the Camera Wirelessly o Connection by entering the Wi-Fi password 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . Set the camera to the recording mode. Select the SSID in step 5 from the Wi-Fi network selection screen of your smartphone, and enter the PASS on the password screen. (Operation on the smartphone (or computer)) . 6 0 The top menu appears. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Monitoring the Images from a Smartphone (or Computer) o Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p. 161) . 0 1 Start “Everio sync. 2” on the smartphone after setting DIRECT MONITORING. 2 Tap “DIRECT MONITORING”. 3 The recording screen is displayed. Tap “START” (I). (Operation on this camera) 0 .
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Operate from a smartphone . 4 0 How to operate from a smartphone “Using Smartphone Applications” (A p. 161) o Computer (Windows 7) Tap the URL button shown on the camera’s screen. (displayed when the computer and the camera are connected wirelessly.) . 1 0 Check the URL being displayed on the camera screen, which starts from “http://”. . 2 The URL for the computer to connect to appears.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) INDOOR MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) o Enter values in the required items for indoor monitoring. 0 Password: set a password to connect this camera to the device via access 0 point. (Not more than 8 characters) HTTP Port: Normally set to “80”. . Create a QR code. 6 Tap “EXECUTE”. Display the screen for reading the QR code. Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Read a QR code.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 8 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. 0 9 To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) . . 2 The top menu appears.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 0 0 . 0 0 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 10 After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) . . 5 “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, or “C” by tapping 3 times. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number.
. Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “START” (I). (Operation on this camera) 5 Start making a connection. (Operation on this camera) . . 4 The recording screen is displayed. . 3 0 The following is displayed when the camera is connected to the access point. . 6 Name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) in connection is displayed. 0 Tap “URL” to display the URL required for connecting the camera from browser. o Operation on the smartphone .
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) OUTDOOR MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) . Obtaining a Dynamic DNS Account 0 3 After checking the URL, tap “QUIT” to return to the previous screen. Start Internet Explorer (web browser) on the computer and enter the URL. By obtaining a dynamic DNS account, this unit may be used on the web as usual even if the IP address changes when making an access to this unit via internet.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap “YES”. 3 Tap “OK”. Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) . . 2 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) . 3 Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. Set contents are saved. . 0 0 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “ADD”.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 The search results appear on the camera’s screen. Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) 9 Register a password. (Operation on this camera) The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “OUTDOOR MONITORING” (M). (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “START” (I). (Operation on this camera) 5 Start making a connection.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 Check the URL (WAN). . 7 (Does not appear if DDNS is not set or set incorrectly.) “LUPnP” is displayed when UPnP cannot be used. 0 0 After checking the URL, tap “QUIT” to return to the previous screen. “LUPnP” is displayed when UPnP cannot be used. o Operation on the smartphone Memo : Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” (A p.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) o Monitoring from the computer (Windows7) 1 On the Internet Explorer (web browser), enter the URL (WAN) that is checked by “Operation on this camera”. DETECT/MAIL o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. Memo : 0 Perform operations in step 2 and 3 after creating a QR code, and read the QR code one by one by the camera.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 0 3 Contents of the screen vary depending on the QR code that is read by this unit. Tap “OK”. . 3 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) . 4 0 0 Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. Set contents are saved. Registering the access points (wireless LAN router) to this unit o Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration Tap “MENU”.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “ADD”.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. 3 Tap “DETECT/MAIL” (P). 4 Tap “DETECT/MAIL ATTN.”. 5 Select “DETECT/MAIL ATTN.”, then tap J. . . 8 The search results appear on the camera’s screen. Register a password. (Operation on this camera) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) VIDEO MAIL o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. . Memo : 8 0 DETECT/MAIL detection standby Perform operations in step 2 and 3 after creating a QR code, and read the QR code one by one by the camera. o Enter values in the required items for setting the recipient’s e-mail address. 0 0 . 0 0 0 9 Detection is suspended for the first 5 seconds.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 4 0 0 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. Set contents are saved. Registering the access points (wireless LAN router) to this unit o Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 1 Tap “SET FROM QR CODE”. . 5 0 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) 8 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) . . .
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Register a password. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap “VIDEO MAIL” (L). 4 Tap “VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS”. 5 Select “VIDEO MAIL ADDRESS”, then tap J. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tap on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters. The character changes with every tap. “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, or “C” by tapping 3 times. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) TV MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) . Create a QR code. 0 9 You can allow the recording to be performed for 15 seconds or press the START/STOP button to stop. Tap “SEND”. o Enter values in the required items for the TV monitor. 0 MAC address filter: set to “ON” if monitoring images with a specific TV 0 device.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) Tap “EXECUTE”. 0 The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” (Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) 3 Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) 4 Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) 5 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) . 6 Read a QR code. (Operation on this camera) 2 Tap “YES”.
. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 8 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. 0 Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) 6 Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) 7 Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) . . 9 5 To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. o Search the access point, and select from the list.
Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 0 0 0 0 0 “ABC”, for example, enter “A” by tapping once, “B” by tapping twice, or “C” by tapping 3 times. Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. Tap “CANCEL” to exit. Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number. Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. The password is not required if the wireless LAN router is not security protected. 4 Tap “START” (I).
Settings Menu You can configure various settings using the menu. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Tap “MENU”. . 1 0 0 The top menu appears. The menu differs according to the mode in use. 2 Tap the desired menu. 3 Tap the desired setting. . There are two types of menus in this unit. 0 TOP MENU: Menu that contains all the items specific to the video recording, still image recording, video playback, and still image playback modes respectively.
Settings Menu . Operating the Shortcut Menu You can configure various settings of the recommended functions in the video/still image recording mode using the shortcut menu. *The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions. Tap “MENU”. 2 Tap the shortcut icon (F). . . 1 0 3 The shortcut menu appears. Tap the desired menu and setting. .
Settings Menu . RECORD SETTING Menu (video) 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.
Settings Menu WIND CUT Reduces the noise caused by wind. Setting Details OFF Deactivates the function. ON Activates the function. AUTO Activate the function automatically. SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed. Memo : 0 0 0 The size of the still image that is captured in the video mode is 1,920 x 1,080.
Settings Menu (if the video recording format is AVCHD) UXP Enables recording in the best picture quality. 0 Applies to Blu-ray discs only. Videos taken in high-definition quality cannot be saved to DVDs. XP Enables recording in high picture quality. SP Enables recording in standard quality. EP Enables long recordings. SSW Enables recording in SD quality. SEW Enables recording in SD quality for a long period of time.
Settings Menu +2 Increases the microphone input level. +1 Increases the microphone input level slightly. 0 The microphone input level is not changed. -1 Decreases the microphone input level slightly. -2 Decreases 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.
Settings Menu . SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (video) 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.
Settings Menu . RECORD SETTING Menu (still image) 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.
Settings Menu 0 Setting can be adjusted separately for videos. “GAIN UP (Video)” (A p. 211) SHUTTER MODE Continuous shooting settings can be adjusted. Setting Details RECORD ONE SHOT Records one still image. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING Records still images continuously while the SNAPSHOT button is pressed. Memo : 0 0 0 Continuous shooting is not available when image size is set to 3840x2160. Some SD cards may not support continuous shooting.
Settings Menu . SPECIAL RECORDING Menu (still image) 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.
Settings Menu . PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (video) 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. Setting Details OFF Does not display the date and time during playback. ON Displays the date and time during playback. DIGEST PLAYBACK Plays back a digest of the recorded videos. “ DIGEST PLAYBACK ” (A p.
Settings Menu . EDIT Menu (video) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 84) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 85) COPY Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card. “Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX555)” (A p. 96) MOVE Moves files from the built-in memory to the SD card. Files that are moved will be deleted from the built-in memory.
Settings Menu . PLAYBACK SETTING Menu (still image) 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. Setting Details SLIDE Switches the screen by sliding in from right to left. BLINDS Switches the screen by dividing into vertical strips. CHECKERBOARD Switches the screen by changing through a checkered pattern.
Settings Menu . EDIT Menu (still image) PROTECT/CANCEL Protects files from being deleted accidently. “Protecting/Releasing Protection of the Currently Displayed File” (A p. 84) “Protecting/Releasing Protection of Selected Files” (A p. 85) COPY Copies files from the built-in memory to the SD card. “Copying Files to an SD Card (GZ-EX555)” (A p. 96) 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.
Settings Menu . SETUP (video/still image) Mobile User Guide . Displays the QR code to access the Mobile User Guide. 0 The 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 0 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. The Mobile User Guide is supported by Android devices and iPhone.
Settings Menu OPERATION SOUND Turns on or off the operation sound. Setting Details OFF Turns off the operation sound. ON Turns on the operation sound. AUTO POWER OFF Prevents the situation of forgetting to turn off the power when this is set. Setting Details OFF Power is not turned off even if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes. ON Turns off the power automatically if this unit is not operated for 5 minutes.
Settings Menu . CONNECTION SETTINGS (video/still image) DISPLAY ON TV Displays icons and date/time on a TV screen. Setting Details OFF Does not display icons and date/time on TV. ON Displays icons and date/time on TV. VIDEO OUTPUT Sets the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) according to the connecting TV. Setting Details 4:3 Select this when connecting to a conventional TV (4:3). 16:9 Select this when connecting to a widescreen TV (16:9).
Settings Menu . MEDIA SETTINGS (video/still image) REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-EX555) Sets the recording/playback media of videos. Setting Details I BUILT-IN MEMORY Records videos to this unit's built-in memory. G SD CARD Records videos to the SD card. REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX555) Sets the recording/playback media of still images. Setting Details I BUILT-IN MEMORY Records still images to this unit’s built-in memory. G SD CARD Records still images to the SD card. FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.
Settings Menu 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. 100) 0 Saves videos recorded by this unit on your computer without using the provided software. “Backing Up Files Without Using Provided Software” (A p. 104) “Copying to Mac Computer” (A p.
Names of Parts Rear . Front A SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording) Button 0 Takes a still image. 0 0 0 During shooting: Adjusts the shooting range. During playback (index screen): Moves to the next or previous page. 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 Turn on the light when shooting in dark places. “ LIGHT ” (A p.
Names of Parts Interior . Bottom A Speaker 0 Outputs audio sound during video playback. B a (Image Stabilizer) Button The setting of image stabilizer changes with every press while video recording is stopped. “Reducing Camera Shake” (A p. 55) 0 C M (Power) Button 0 Press and hold to turn the power on/off while the LCD monitor is opened. D Microphone Connector “Tripod Mounting” (A p. 24) E HDMI mini connector .
Names of Parts . LCD Monitor A LCD Monitor Turns the power on/off by opening and closing. Enables self-portraits to be taken by rotating the monitor. . 0 0 “Using the Touch Screen” (A p. 17) “Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor” (A p. 19) Caution : 0 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screen.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Recording . . Common Recording Indications A TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF “Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 47) B Backlight Compensation A Video Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes. B Video Quality “Setting Backlight Compensation” (A p. 38) “ VIDEO QUALITY ” (A p. 212) C Auto REC C TIME-LAPSE RECORDING(1SEC) “Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor Video Playback . Still Image Recording . A Video Mode A Still Image Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes. B Image Size “ IMAGE SIZE ” (A p. 217) C Self-Timer “Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)” (A p. 61) D Remaining Number of Shots “Checking the Remaining Recording Time” (A p. 65) E Focus F Recording in Progress 0 Switches between video and still image modes. B Video Quality “ VIDEO QUALITY ” (A p.
Indications on the LCD monitor . Still Image Playback A Still Image Mode 0 Switches between video and still image modes. B Folder Number C File Number D Date/Time 0 Displays the recording date and time. E Media “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX555)” (A p. 226) F Battery Indicator G SILENT MODE “Using the Silent Mode” (A p. 29) H 1080p Output “ HDMI OUTPUT ” (A p.
Troubleshooting When the unit is not working properly Turning Off the Power Close the LCD monitor. 2 Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them, open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically. (Reset complete) .
Troubleshooting Battery Pack Recording Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack. Recording cannot be performed. Recharge the battery pack. “Charging the Battery Pack” (A p. 14) Check whether the terminals are dirty. If the terminal of this unit or the battery pack is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab or something similar. If you use any other battery packs besides JVC battery packs, safety and performance cannot be guaranteed. Be sure to use JVC battery packs.
Troubleshooting SD Card Playback Cannot insert the SD card. Sound or video is interrupted. Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction. “Inserting an SD Card” (A p. 16) Sometimes playback is interrupted at the connecting section between two scenes. This is not a malfunction. Unable to copy to SD card. There is no sound. Set “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO”/“REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” to SD card. “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-EX555)” (A p. 226) “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX555)” (A p.
Troubleshooting B Turn off and on this unit again. “Connecting via the HDMI Mini Connector” (A p. 82) Editing/Copying Unable to delete file. Files (videos/still images) that are protected cannot be deleted. Release protection before deleting the file. “Protecting Files” (A p. 84) Unable to copy/move files to SD card. If the SD card is write protected, set it to off. BACK-UP menu does not disappear. While the USB cable is connected, the “BACK UP” menu is displayed.
Troubleshooting Computer Screen/Image Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD. The LCD monitor is difficult to see. If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 is not installed, some functions may not work properly. “Installing the Provided Software (Built-in)” (A p. 107) Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD). The LCD monitor may be difficult to see if used in bright areas such as under direct sunlight.
Troubleshooting Other Problems - JVC will not be responsible for any lost data. Please be forewarned. - In order for quality improvement, defective recording medium is subject to be analyzed. Therefore, it may not be returned. The buttons on the touch screen do not work. Tap the buttons on the touch screen with your fingers or the stylus pen. The buttons may not respond if you touch them with your fingernails or with gloves on. Save the recorded data before requesting service.
Troubleshooting Error Message? SET DATE/TIME! Connect the AC adapter, charge the battery for more than 24 hours and set the clock. (If the message still appears, the clock battery is exhausted. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.) “Clock Setting” (A p. 21) COMMUNICATION ERROR Reconnect the USB cable. Turn off this unit and the devices connected to it, and turn them on again. Reattach the battery pack. FORMAT ERROR! (GZ-EX555) Check the operating procedure, and perform once again. “FORMAT BUILT-IN MEM.
Troubleshooting “Creating Playlists from the Recorded Videos” (A p. 88) NO FILES Change the setting of “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE” or “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” in the “COMMON” menu, and check that files are not recorded to the other media. “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-EX555)” (A p. 226) “REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX555)” (A p. 226) RECORDING CANCELLED Set “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO” to “SD CARD”, then record to an SD card. “REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO (GZ-EX555)” (A p. 226) Turn off and on this unit again.
Maintenance Perform regular maintenance of this unit to enable it to be used for a long time. Caution : 0 Be sure to detach the battery pack, AC adapter, and power plug before performing any maintenance. Camcorder 0 0 Wipe this unit with a dry, soft cloth to remove any dirt. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent. Caution : 0 0 0 Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol.
Specifications Camera Connectors Details Item Power supply Using AC adapter: DC 5.2 V Using battery pack: DC 3.6 V HDMI output connector HDMI mini connector Power consumption (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515) 2.6 W (MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 3 (standard)) (GZ-E505) 2.5 W (MONITOR BRIGHTNESS: 3 (standard)) Rated Current Consumption: 1A AV output connector Video output: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω Audio output: 300 mV (rms), 1 KΩ USB connector Mini USB Type B, USB 2.0 compliant Item Dimensions (mm) 53.5 x 59.5 x 116.
Specifications Still Image AC Adapter (AC-V11U) Item Details Item Details Recording format JPEG standard Power supply AC 110 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Extension .JPG Output DC 5.2 V, 1 A Image size “Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)” (A p. 65) Allowable operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) during charging) Dimensions (mm) 66 x 28 x 47 (2-5/8” x 1-1/8” x 1-7/8”) (W x H x D: excluding cord and AC plug) Mass Approx. 71 g (0.
