The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has recognized JVC for its unique and innovative use of Bluetooth technology in the HD Everio GZ-HM550. Aside from the camera’s long battery life, exceptional product features, and sleek design, the HD Everio GZ-HM550 employs a variety of innovative Bluetooth wireless technology applications that further the capabilities of the device. For this reason, the Bluetooth SIG has recognized the HD Everio GZ-HM550 as “One to Watch.”
The HD Everio GZ-HM550 takes advantage of a variety of Bluetooth wireless technology features. Once the device is paired to a compatible smartphone, the HD Everio GZ-HM550 can be controlled remotely, performing basic operations such as recording, zooming, and playing a recording back. Still images captured on the HD Everio GZ-HM550 can be wirelessly transferred to a smartphone with the help of Bluetooth technology, making it easy to store and transport favorite photos. After pairing the device to a compatible Bluetooth headset, sound can be monitored wirelessly while shooting and recording the user’s own voice. The HD Everio GZ-HM550 also provides the use of geo-tracking, which allows the user to record location data with the help of a GPS unit. When files are played back, they synchronize with Google Earth on a PC and the location data is displayed on screen.
“JVC went above and beyond to enhance the features of the HD Everio GZ-HM550 with the help of Bluetooth wireless technology,” said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG. “The unique framework of this device appeals to a variety of users and the use of Bluetooth technology works to enhance this device’s broad appeal.”
“The HD Everio GZ-HM550 is a one-of-a-kind device that allows the user to complete a variety of commands with simplicity,” said Kunio Otsuka, group manager of JVC. “The use of Bluetooth wireless technology aided on that front, opening the door for a multitude of unique wireless applications not seen in other cameras today.”
Aside from the innovative Bluetooth technology features the device offers, the HD Everio GZ-HM550 provides 32GB built-in flash memory for up to 14 hours of recording and SDHC compatible card slot, image stabilization technology, and a sleek design. The camera also allows for the sharing and transferring of digital files to YouTube, or to your Apple iTunes library, and more with the help of the enhanced Everio MediaBrowser software for Windows. The HD Everio GZ-HM550 is available now at http://everio.jvc.com/.
