JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual

its brightness for recording. If Intelligent Auto fails to function as expected orif the brightness correction is insufficient, you can increase the brightnessby using backlight compensation in the Manual mode.“Setting Details” ( A p. 38)
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Useful Shooting Techniques11 

Verifying the Accessories
If any of the items are missing or defective, consult your JVC dealer or the nearest JVC service center.IllustrationDescription
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AC Adapter
AC-V11U
0 Connects to this unit to charge the battery pack.
It can also be used when recording or playing back videos indoors.
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Battery Pack
BN-VG114U
0 Attaches to this unit to supply power.
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AV Cable
QAM1322-001
0 Connects this unit to a TV to play back recorded images on the TV.
0 Consult your nearest JVC service center if you need to...

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.
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Getting Started13 

Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack immediately after purchase and when the remaining
battery power is low.
The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase.1 Attach the battery pack.
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0Align the top of the battery with the mark on this unit, and slide in until
the battery clicks into place.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC connector and plug in the power.
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0 The charging lamp blinks when charging is in progress.
It goes out when charging is finished.
Warning
0 Make sure not to...

Grip Belt Adjustment (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515).
A Open the pad.
B  Adjust the length of the belt
C  Close the pad.
Memo : 
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Wi-Fi antenna is located inside the pad.
Do not pull out the Wi-Fi antenna when adjusting the belt.Caution : 
0 Be sure to fasten the grip belt properly.
If the belt is loose, this unit may drop and result in injuries or damages.Grip Belt Adjustment (GZ-E505)
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A Open the lever on the strap lock
B  Adjust the length of the belt
C  Close the lever
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Be sure to fasten the grip...

Inserting an SD Card
“Types of Usable SD Card” ( A p. 16)
“Approximate Video Recording Time” ( A p. 65)1
Close the LCD monitor.
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2Open the SD card cover.
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3Insert an SD card.
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Warning
0Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction.
It may cause damage to the unit and SD card.
0 Turn off the power of this unit before inserting or removing an SD card.
0 Do not touch the metal contact area when inserting the SD card.
Memo : 
0When “SEAMLESS RECORDING” is set to “ON”, recordings can still be...

Memo : 
0Using SD cards (including SDHC/SDXC cards) other than those specified
above may result in recording failure or data loss.
0 This unit is not guaranteed to operate with all SD cards. Some SD cards
may not work due to specification changes, etc.
0 To record videos with “VIDEO QUALITY” set to “UXP”, use of a Class 6 or
higher compliant SDHC/SDXC card is recommended.
0 Class 4 and Class 6 are guaranteed to have a minimum transfer rate of 4
MB/s and 6 MB/s respectively during reading or writing of...

Adjusting the Touch Panel
Adjusts the response position of the buttons on the touch screen.
*The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions.
1 Tap “MENU”.
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2Tap “SETUP”.
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3Tap “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST”.
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0The touch screen adjustment screen appears.
4 Tap “+”. (3 times in total)
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0Keep tapping “+” as its position changes with every tap.
0 If areas other than the “+” mark are tapped, errors will occur. Make
sure to tap the “+” mark.
5 Tap “+” again to confirm the adjusted positions. (3 times...

Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD Monitor
The following screens are displayed during the video and still image modes,
and operate as the touch screens.
Recording Screen (Video/Still Image)
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1 A/B  (Video/Still Image) Mode Button
0 Switches between video and still image modes.
2 Zoom Button
“Zooming” ( A p. 33)
3 Playback Mode Button
0 Switches to the playback mode.
4 Recording Start/Stop Button
0 6 : Video Recording Start Button
0 7 : Video Recording Stop Button
0 Q : Still Image Recording...

Index Screen (Thumbnail Display) Display
.*The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory. F is not
displayed on the GZ-EX515/GZ-E505 screen.
1 A/B  (Video/Still Image) Mode Button
0 Switches between video and still image modes.
2 Date Button
“Operation Buttons for Video Playback” ( A p. 68)
“Operation Buttons for Still Image Playback” ( A p. 79)
3 Recording Mode Button
0 Switches to the recording mode.
4 Mark Playback button (video only)
“ MARKING PLAYBACK ” ( A p. 70)
5 Delete Button...