JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual

Common Recording Indications.A TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF
“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” ( A p. 47)
B  Backlight Compensation
“Setting Backlight Compensation” ( A p. 38)
C  Auto REC
“Recording Automatically by Sensing Movements (AUTO REC)” ( A p. 60)
D  Tele Macro
“Taking Close-up Shots” ( A p. 40)
E  Scene Select
“Shooting According to Scene (Subject)” ( A p. 35)
F  WHITE BALANCE
“Setting White Balance” ( A p. 39)
G  Time
“Clock Setting” ( A p. 21)
H  SMILE SHOT
“Capturing Smiles...

Still Image Recording.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 ProgressVideo Playback
.A Video Mode
0 Switches between video and still image modes.
B  Video Quality
“ VIDEO QUALITY ” ( A p. 213)
C  Operation Indicator
“Operation Buttons for Video Playback” ( A p. 68)
D...

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  Recording media
“REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE (GZ-EX555)” ( A p. 226)
F  Battery IndicatorG SILENT MODE
“Using the Silent Mode” ( A p. 29)
H  1080p Output
“ HDMI OUTPUT ” ( A p. 225)Indications on the LCD monitor233 

When the unit is not working properly
Turning Off the Power1 Close the LCD monitor.
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2Remove the AC adapter and battery pack from this unit, reattach them,
open the LCD monitor and this unit powers on automatically. (Resetcomplete)
Troubleshooting234 

Battery Pack
Unable to turn on the power when using the battery pack.
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.
Short usage time even after charging.
Battery deterioration occurs when a battery...

SD Card
Cannot insert the SD card.
Make sure not to insert the SD card in the wrong direction.
“Inserting an SD Card” ( A p. 16)
Unable to copy to SD card.
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. 226)
To use SD cards that have been used on other devices, it is necessary to
format (initialize) the SD card using “FORMAT SD CARD” from media
settings.
“ FORMAT SD CARD ” ( A p. 226)
Playback
Sound or video...

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. 85)
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.
Troubleshooting237 

Computer
Unable to copy files to the computer’s HDD.
If the provided software Everio MediaBrowser 4 is not installed, some
functions may not work properly.
“Installing the Provided Software (Built-in)” ( A p. 108)
Before making backup, make sure that enough free space is left in the computer's hard disk (HDD).
Unable to copy files to DVD or Blu-ray disc with a PC.
To record to discs, a recordable DVD or Blu-ray drive is required for the
computer in use.
Cannot upload the file to YouTube.
Check if you...

Other Problems
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.
A Connect to computer using a USB cable.
The “SELECT DEVICE” menu appears.
B Press and hold the START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds.
The “PLAYBACK ON PC” appears.
Operations are to be performed on the computer after the screen...

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. (GZ-EX555)” ( A p....