JVC GZ-EX555 User Manual

							7Recording starts automatically when the subject within the red frame
moves.
.
0A red frame appears 2 seconds after the menu display disappears.
0 For video recording, recording continues while there are still
movements of the subject (changes in brightness) within the red
frame. When there are no more movements of the subject (changes
in brightness) within the red frame, recording will stop in 5 seconds.
0 To stop video recording manually, press the START/STOP button.
However, as the “AUTO REC” setting remains at “ON” even after the
video recording is stopped, recording starts again when movements
of the subject (changes in brightness) are detected within the red
frame. To cancel “AUTO REC”, set it to “OFF”.
Caution : 
0 Digital zoom, image stabilizer, self-timer, and continuous shooting are not
available after “AUTO REC” is set.
0 “AUTO REC” cannot be used together with “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”
. When both are set, priority is given to “TIME-LAPSE RECORDING”.
0 “IMAGE SIZE” cannot be changed after “AUTO REC” is selected.
Set it before selecting “AUTO REC”.
0 The auto power off and power-saving modes are not available after “AUTO
REC” is set.
Memo : 
0 Recording stops when there are no changes for 5 seconds during video
recording.
0 Settings of “AUTO REC” are not saved when the power is turned off.
0 Recording may not start when the movements of the subject within the red
frame are too fast or the changes in brightness are too small.
0 Recording may start due to changes in brightness even if there is no
movement within the red frame.
0 While zooming, recording cannot be started.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. 24)
Using the 2-/10-second Self-timer
1
Open the LCD monitor.
.
0Check if the recording mode is  B.
0 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.
2 Tap “MENU”.
.
0The top menu appears.
3 Tap “RECORD SETTING”.
.
4Tap  1 on the lower right of the screen.
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							5Tap “SELF-TIMER”.
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0Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
6 Tap “2SEC” or “10SEC”.
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7Set the focus on the subject.
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0When focused, the focus icon lights up in green.
8 Take a still image.
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0A timer appears and countdown to shooting starts.
0 To stop the self-timer, press the SNAPSHOT button again.
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.
1 Open the LCD monitor and select the still image mode.
.
0The still image mode icon appears.
2 Tap “MENU”.
.
0The top menu appears.
3 Tap “RECORD SETTING”.
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4Tap  1 on the lower right of the screen.
.
5 Tap “SELF-TIMER”.
.
0Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
6 Tap “FACE DETECTION”.
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							.
7After making sure that everyone is facing the camera, press the
SNAPSHOT button.
.
.
0Frames appear around the faces of the subjects.
0 Pressing the SNAPSHOT button again starts the 10-second self-
timer.
8 The photographer enters the frame.
.
0The shutter is released 3 seconds after the photographer enters the
frame.
0 To stop the self-timer, press the SNAPSHOT button again.
Memo : 
0The “FACE DETECTION” function may fail to detect faces depending on
the shooting environment.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.1 Open the LCD monitor.
.
0Check if the recording mode is  A.
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.
2 Tap “MENU”.
.
0The top menu appears.
3 Tap “SPECIAL RECORDING”.
.
4Tap  1 on the lower right of the screen.
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5 Tap “DATE/TIME RECORDING”.
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0Tap  L to exit the menu.
0 Tap  J to return to the previous screen.
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							6Select the type if the clock with  0 or  1, and tap “SET”.
.
0 When “SET” is tapped, the precaution for date/time recording
appears.
0 Tap  L to exit the menu.
7 Adjust the display position of the date and time display with a finger mark
by touching it with your finger and dragging it.
.
0Move the date and time display while touching it with your finger and
tracing it on a screen.
8 Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
.
.
0Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
0 Tap  J to return to the screen for selecting the types of clock.
0 Tap  L to exit “DATE/TIME RECORDING”.
(To perform operations other than recording, tap  L to cancel the
“DATE/TIME RECORDING” first.)
Caution : 
0 The date and time cannot be deleted after recording.Checking the Remaining Recording Time
You can check the remaining recording time on the built-in memory (GZ-
EX555) and SD card as well as the remaining battery power.
*The following is a screen of the model with Wi-Fi functions.1 Open the LCD monitor.
.
0Check if the recording mode is  A.
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.
2 Tap “MENU”.
.
0The top menu appears.
3 Tap “INFO.”.
.
4Display the remaining recording time.
.
0The remaining recording time is displayed only in the video recording
mode.
0 To display the remaining battery power, tap  l.
0 l  will not be displayed when the AC adapter is connected.
0 Tap  J to return to the recording mode.
0 To exit the display, tap  L.
Memo : 
0
You can change to the desired video quality by tapping on it from the
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							Approximate Video Recording TimePicture qualityBuilt-in memory (GZ-EX555 only)16GBUXP1 h 20 mXP1 h 50 mSP2 h 40 mEP6 h 40 mSSW5 h 10 mSEW10 h 40 miFrame (1280x720)55 miFrame (960x540)1 h 10 m60p1 h 10 mPicture qualitySDHC/SDXC card4GB8GB16GB32GB48GB64GB128GBUXP20 m40 m1 h 20 m2 h 50 m4 h 10 m5 h 40 m11 h 30 mXP30 m1 h2 h4 h6 h8 h 10 m16 h 20 mSP40 m1 h 20 m2 h 50 m5 h 50 m8 h 30 m11 h 30 m23 h 10 mEP1 h 40 m3 h 30 m7 h 10 m14 h 40 m21 h 30 m28 h 50 m57 h 50 mSSW1 h 20 m2 h 40 m5 h 30 m11 h 20 m16 h 40 m22 h 20 m44 h 50 mSEW2 h 50 m5 h 40 m11 h 30 m23 h 30 m34 h 30 m46 h 10 m92 h 40 miFrame (1280x720)
(GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)10 m30 m1 h2 h3 h4 h8 hiFrame (960x540)
(GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)15 m40 m1 h 10 m2 h 40 m3 h 50 m5 h 10 m10 h 30 m60p15 m35 m1 h 10 m2 h 30 m3 h 50 m5 h10 h 10 m
0 The actual recording time may shorten depending on the shooting environment.
Approximate Number of Still Images (Unit: Number of Shots)
Image sizeBuilt-in memory (GZ-EX555 only)SDHC/SDXC card16GB4GB8GB16GB32GB48GB3840X2160(8M)(16:9)300080016003200660096001920x1080(2M)(16:9)9999310065009999999999991440x1080(1.5M)(4:3)999942008500999999999999640x480(0.3M)(4:3)999999999999999999999999
0 Still images that are captured during video recording or video playback are saved at a size of 1920 x 1080.
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							Approximate Recording Time (Using Battery)o60i mode (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)Battery PackActual recording timeContinuous recording time
(Maximum Recording Time)BN-VG114U
(Supplied)1 h1 h 50 mBN-VG121U1 h 30 m2 h 45 mBN-VG138U2 h 40 m4 h 55 mo 60p mode (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)Battery PackActual recording timeContinuous recording time
(Maximum Recording Time)BN-VG114U
(Supplied)45 m1 h 25 mBN-VG121U1 h 10 m2 h 10 mBN-VG138U2 h 5 m3 h 50 mo GZ-E505Battery PackActual recording timeContinuous recording time
(Maximum Recording Time)BN-VG114U
(Supplied)1 h1 h 50 mBN-VG121U1 h 35 m2 h 50 mBN-VG138U2 h 50 m5 h 5 m
0 The above are values when “LIGHT” is set to “OFF” and “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” is set to “3” (standard).
0 The actual recording time is an estimate in case that such operations as zooming is used or recording is stopped repeatedly. It may be shorter in the actual
usage. (It is recommended to prepare battery packs ready for three times the expected recording time.)
0 Recording time may differ depending on the shooting environment and usage.
0 When the battery life is reached, the recording time becomes shorter even if the battery pack is fully charged. (Replace the battery pack with a new one.)
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							Playing Back Videos
The followings are the types of playback that can be performed by this unit.ItemDescriptionNormal
PlaybackPlays back the recorded videos.Mark Playback
(Mark playback/
game playback)The scenes marked while recording the video and the
scoring scenes recorded in the game recording mode (by using the smartphone application) can besearched.
Also, marked scenes and goal scenes can be extracted for playback; extracted scenes can be saved
as a playlist.
For the game recording mode, refer to the game score settings. (GZ-EX555/GZ-EX515)
“Game Score Settings” ( A p. 173)DIGEST
PLAYBACKFrom the recorded video, scenes with a smile
detected, scenes with a person whose face is
registered, and scenes that are marked manually are
extracted and pieced together for a digest playback.
When “AUTO” is selected, recorded video is digested
in the pre-set length of time.
Start the playback from “DIGEST PLAYBACK” in the
“PLAYBACK SETTING” menu.PLAYBACK
PLAYLISTPlays back the playlists that you have created.
Start the playback from “PLAYBACK PLAYLIST” in the “PLAYBACK SETTING” menu.
o Switching to the video playback screen
1
Open the LCD monitor.
.
0Check if the recording mode is  A.
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.
2 Tap “
						

							Normal Playback
Plays back the recorded videos.
*The following is a screen of the model with the built-in memory.
1 Open the LCD monitor.
.
0Check if the recording mode is  A.
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. (You can also use the  A
/B
 button
on this unit.)
2 Tap “
						

							During Video Playback
.
0Operations 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.
DisplayDescriptionAVideo/Still Image
Mode
A /BSwitches between video and still image
modes.BTimeline BarTap on a random position - Moves to the
tapped position
Drag playback point to the left or right - Starts
playback from the new position
Tap on a random position - Moves to the
tapped positionCPointerDisplays the current estimated playback
position within the sceneDhReturns to the beginning of the scene Returns
to the previous scene if tapped at the beginning of a scene.
0 Allows the same functions as the zoom lever
to be performs while pausing playback.EjReverse search (speed increases with each
tap)ElReverse slow-motion / Press and hold to start
reverse slow playbackFd  / ePlayback/pauseGiForward search (speed increases with each
tap)GkForward slow-motion / Press and hold to start
slow playbackHgAdvances to the next scene
0 Allows the same functions as the zoom lever
to be performs while pausing playback.I
						

							Checking the Recording Date and Other Information
You can see the recording information of the recorded videos.
1Open the LCD monitor.
.
0Tap  A or  B to select the video or still image mode.
2 Tap “