You can check the image on the camera via direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) with a smartphone (or computer), without the need for an access point (wireless LAN router).
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- Using Wi-Fi (GZ-EX355/GZ-EX310)
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Image Monitoring via Direct Connection (DIRECT MONITORING)
Image Monitoring via Direct Connection ( DIRECT MONITORING )
Recording of videos and still images may be performed while monitoring.
Caution
This function is not designed for disaster or crime prevention.
To prevent the situation of forgetting to turn off the power, this unit will turn off automatically after 10 days of continuous usage.
When not monitoring from a smartphone (or computer), the focus of the camera is fixed.
Even when monitoring from a smartphone (or computer), focus of the camera will be fixed if not operated for more than 3 hours. (Focus works again when the camera is operated.)
You may have difficulty establishing a connection via direct monitoring in an environment where the camera is placed away from the smartphone (or computer). In this case, connect using the access point (wireless LAN router).
Depending on the device in use or connecting environment, it may take some time to establish a connection.
What You Need
Smartphone or Windows computer
(A wireless LAN that is compatible with WPA2 is necessary.)
Settings Required in Advance
Set up your camera and smartphone (or computer) by performing the following operations.
For a smartphone with WPS support, refer to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)”.
*WPS is a method to connect the camera and the smartphone wirelessly by easy button operations.
1Connecting the Smartphone to the Camera Wirelessly
Connect the smartphone to the camera by either of the following methods.
Connection by entering the Wi-Fi password
Tap “MENU”.
(Operation on this camera)
Set the camera to the recording mode.
The top menu appears.
Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( 
) icon.
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Tap the “DIRECT MONITORING” ( 
) icon in the “Wi-Fi” menu.
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Tap “START” ( 
).
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When iFrame is selected for “VIDEO REC FORMAT”, the following display appears and recording mode is switched to the 60i mode in AVCHD.
Check the SSID and the PASS being displayed on the screen of the camera.
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))
For details on connecting your smartphone (or computer) to a Wi-Fi network, please refer to the instruction manual of the phone terminal in use.
A connection is established and appears on the camera’s screen.
Connection by Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Tap “MENU”.
(Operation on this camera)
Set the camera to the recording mode.
The top menu appears.
Tap the “Wi-Fi” ( ) icon.
(Operation on this camera)
Tap the “DIRECT MONITORING” ( ) icon in the “Wi-Fi” menu.
(Operation on this camera)
Tap “START” ( ).
(Operation on this camera)
When iFrame is selected for “VIDEO REC FORMAT”, the following display appears and recording mode is switched to the 60i mode in AVCHD.
Tap “WPS”.
(Operation on this camera)
Activate WPS on the smartphone (or computer) within 2 minutes.
(Operation on the smartphone (or computer))
To activate WPS, refer to the instruction manual of the device in use.
A connection is established and appears on the camera’s screen.
2Monitoring the Images from a Smartphone (or Computer)
Smartphone (Android / iPhone)
Memo
Prior to use this function, a smartphone application needs to be installed on the smartphone.
Start “Everio sync. 2” on the smartphone after setting DIRECT MONITORING.
Tap “DIRECT MONITORING”.
Computer (Windows 7)
Tap the URL button shown on the camera’s screen.
(displayed when the computer and the camera are connected wirelessly.)
The URL for the computer to connect to appears.
Check the URL displayed on the camera screen, which starts from “http://”.
After checking the URL, tap “QUIT” to return to the previous screen.
Start Internet Explorer (web browser) on the computer and enter the URL.
Operations from the Web browser