JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual
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Wi-Fi Specifications Wi-Fi SpecificationsItemDetailsWireless LAN StandardIEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band)Wi-Fi securityEncryption: 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 ItemDetailsSupported TerminalsiPhone/iPad/iPod touch: iOS 5.1 or later Android: Android 2.3 or later 0 There is no guarantee that the operations will work with all terminals. 0 “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. 0 A network environment with a minimum line speed of about 5.3 Mbps is recommended for both the camera sending the data and the smartphone terminal receiving the data. If the network speed is too low, video images may appear jumpy, or audio sound may be interrupted or delayed.Monitor ScreenVideo: JPEG 640x360 max. 15 fps Audio: linear PCM 8kHz 16 bits 1chVideo TransmissionVideo: MP4-compliant H.264 Baseline Profile 640x360 or 1280x720 30p Audio: AAC 48kHz 16 bits 2chStill Image TransmissionJPEG format o When Using Web Browser ItemDetailsOperating EnvironmentWindows 7: Internet Explorer 9 or a later version, and Windows Media Player 12 or a later version are installed 0 For Full HD, make use of a computer with the following system requirements. - CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or higher - Memory: 2 GB or higher 0 A network environment with the following line speed is recommended for both the camera sending the data and the PC receiving the data. - MotionJPEG: approx. 1.7 Mbps or higher - Full HD: approx. 10 Mbps or higher - SD: approx. 3 Mbps or higher If the network speed is too low, video images may appear jumpy, or audio sound may be interrupted or delayed.Monitor Screen0 MotionJPEG Video: JPEG 640x360 max. 5 fps Audio: nil 0 Full HD Video: MPEG-2 TS compliant H.264 High Profile 1920x1080 60i Audio: AAC 48kHz 16 bits 2ch 0 SD Video: MPEG-2 TS compliant H.264 Main Profile 720x480 60i Audio: AAC 48kHz 16 bits 2chVideo TransmissionMPEG-2TS format (no conversion)Still Image TransmissionJPEG format (no conversion) VIDEO MAIL ItemDetailsVideoMP4-compliant H.264 Baseline Profile 640x360 30pUsing Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)181
AudioAAC 48kHz 16 bits 2chTimeMax. 15 seconds DETECT/MAIL ItemDetailsStill Image TransmissionJPEG 640x360Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)182
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. OUTDOOR MONITORING Images being captured by Everio can be sent to the grandparents’ PC or smartphone, by the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi spot) via the Internet. DETECT/MAIL When your child returns home while you are away, a still image is sent to you by e-mail. VIDEO MAIL Let’s send video messages (Good morning, Good night) to your father or husband who is on the business trip. TV MONITORING A DLNA compatible TV may be used to display and play back the images. Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)183
DIRECT MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. o Enter values in the required items for direct monitoring. 0 Password: set a password to connect this camera to the device by direct monitoring. (8 to 63 characters (64 characters in case of hexadecimal)) 0 Enforced Group Owner: setting used to enable a connection with a device that does not support Wi-Fi Direct. Normally set to “ON”. 0 HTTP Port: Normally set to “80”. Display the screen for reading the QR code. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 0The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 3Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) . 4Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) . 5Tap “SET FROM QR CODE”. . 6 Tap “EXECUTE”. . Read a QR code. 1Read a QR code. (Operation on this camera) . 2Tap “YES”. . 3Tap “OK”. . 0Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. 0 Set contents are saved. Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)184
oRegular 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. . 0The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 3Tap the “DIRECT MONITORING” ( N) icon in the “Wi-Fi” menu. (Operation on this camera) . 4Tap “START” ( I). (Operation on this camera) . 0When iFrame is selected for “VIDEO REC FORMAT”, the following display appears and recording mode is switched to the 60i mode in AVCHD. 0 This display disappears automatically after approximately 3 seconds, but disappears immediately if the screen is tapped. . 5Check the SSID and the PASS being displayed on the screen of the camera. . 6 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)) . 0For details on connecting your smartphone (or computer) to a Wi-Fi network, please refer to the instruction manual of the phone terminal in use. 7 A connection is established and Q appears on the camera’s screen. . o Connection by Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) Set the camera to the recording mode. . 0The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 3Tap the “DIRECT MONITORING” ( N) icon in the “Wi-Fi” menu. (Operation on this camera) Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)185
. 4Tap “START” ( I). (Operation on this camera) . 0When iFrame is selected for “VIDEO REC FORMAT”, the following display appears and recording mode is switched to the 60i mode in AVCHD. 0 This display disappears automatically after approximately 3 seconds, but disappears immediately if the screen is tapped. . 5Tap “WPS”. (Operation on this camera) . 6Activate WPS on the smartphone (or computer) within 2 minutes. (Operation on the smartphone (or computer)) . 0To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. 7 A connection is established and Q appears on the camera’s screen. . Monitoring the Images from a Smartphone (or Computer) o Smartphone (Android / iPhone) Memo : 0 Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone. “Installing Smartphone Applications” ( A p. 161)1 Start “Everio sync. 2” on the smartphone after setting DIRECT MONITORING. . 2Tap “DIRECT MONITORING”. . 3The recording screen is displayed. Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)186
. 4Operate from a smartphone . 0How to operate from a smartphone “Using Smartphone Applications” ( A p. 161) o Computer (Windows 7) 1 Tap the URL button shown on the camera’s screen. (displayed when the computer and the camera are connected wirelessly.) . 0The URL for the computer to connect to appears. 2 Check the URL displayed on the camera screen, which starts from “http://”. . 0After checking the URL, tap “QUIT” to return to the previous screen. 3 Start Internet Explorer (web browser) on the computer and enter the URL. . Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)187
INDOOR MONITORING o Setting (Once setting is done, start from the “Regular Operation” below) Create a QR code. o Enter values in the required items for indoor monitoring. 0 Password: set a password to connect this camera to the device via an access point. (Not more than 8 characters) 0 HTTP Port: Normally set to “80”. Display the screen for reading the QR code. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 0The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 3Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) . 4Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) . 5Tap “SET FROM QR CODE”. . 6 Tap “EXECUTE”. . Read a QR code. 1Read a QR code. (Operation on this camera) . 2Tap “YES”. . 3Tap “OK”. . 0Tap “NEXT” to return to the screen to read the QR code. 0 Set contents are saved. Registering the access points (wireless LAN router) to this unit o Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Registration 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera)Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)188
. 0The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( Q) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 3Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) . 4Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) . 5Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) . 6Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) . 7Tap “EZ REGISTRATION WPS”. (Operation on this camera) . 8 Activate WPS of the access point (wireless LAN router) within 2 minutes. 0 To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use. 9 After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) . oSearch the access point, and select from the list. Set the name (SSID) of the access point (wireless LAN router) and the password beforehand. 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 0The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 3Tap 1 on the lower right of the screen. (Operation on this camera) . 4Tap “COMMON Wi-Fi SETTING”. (Operation on this camera) Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)189
. 5Tap “ACCESS POINTS”. (Operation on this camera) . 6Tap “ADD”. (Operation on this camera) . 7Tap “SEARCH”. (Operation on this camera) . 0The search results appear on the camera’s screen. 8 Tap the name (SSID) of the desired access point from the list of search results. (Operation on this camera) . 9Register a password. (Operation on this camera) . 0Tap 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. 0 Tap “DELETE” to delete a character. 0 Tap “CANCEL” to exit. 0 Tap “A/a/1” to select character input type from upper case letter, lower case letter, and number. 0 Tap E or F to move one space to the left or right. 0 The password is not required if the wireless LAN router is not security protected. 10 After registration is complete, tap “OK” on the camera’s screen. (Operation on this camera) . 0Other methods, such as “Manual Registration” and “WPS PIN Registration” are also available. Refer to the following link for details. “Registering the Access Points of the Camera to Connect (ACCESS POINTS)” ( A p. 151) Connecting the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) 0 Connect the smartphone (or computer) to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. 0 This setting is unnecessary if the smartphone (or computer) has already been connected to the access point (wireless LAN router) at home. o Regular Operation Monitoring the images by connecting the smartphone and the camera o Operation on this camera 1 Tap “MENU”. (Operation on this camera) . 0The top menu appears. 2 Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( Q ) icon. (Operation on this camera) . 3Tap “INDOOR MONITORING” ( O). (Operation on this camera) Using Wi-Fi by Creating a QR Code (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)190