Godox GM55 4K HDMI Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor Instruction Manual

GM55
5.5″ 4K HDMI Touchcsreen
On-Camera Monitor

Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing 5.5″4K HDMI Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor GM55. With multiple professional auxiliary functions, this monitor can be used with DSLR cameras and camcorders, which is suitable for onsite monitoring and recording of photography. Please read this manual carefully before using to make sure the correct operation and exert the optimum function.

Product Features

• Wide view angle IPS HD touch screen
• Support pseudo-color, peaking focusing, zebra crossing, waveforms and other functions
• Support lut lead-in with SD card & compatible with 17/32/33/64/65 cubic files
• HDMI@1.4 Output or Input
• Can be controlled by cameras and adjusted through touching or buttons
• Support fake battery function

Warning

Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
**** Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use the product in the presence of flammable gas.In certain circumstance, please pay attention to the relevant warnings.
Turn off the flash trigger immediately in the event of malfunction.
Observe precautions when handling batteries

• Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not use old and new batteries or batteries of different types at the same time.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• Batteries cannot be short-circuited or disassembled.
• Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to them.
• Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove batteries when the product is not used for a long time or when batteries run out of charge.
• Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse immediately with fresh water.

Names of Parts

Monitor
Buttons and Ports
These 6 shortcut buttons can be set according to customers’ demands When the camera mapping is powered on, the functions of monitor are as follows:

1. Power switch: long press this button to power on or off. Short press this button to switch on or off the touch function.
2. Select dial: press down this button and the function menu is displayed. Turn the select dial to choose and press this button to confirm.
3. Back button: press down this button to back up to the upper stage.
4. Shortcut button: There are 6 shortcut buttons. Set each shortcut button’s function before.

What’s Inside

Optional Accessory

Purchase different camera control cables(optional) according to different camera models.

Model and Corresponding Port:

Model| Camera Port
GMC-S1| Multi
GMC-U1| Micro USB
GMC-U2| Mini USB
GMC-U3| USB Type-C

More camera control cable, please visit the Godox website to gain the newest information of support camera models.

Usage

Usage Requirement

1. The DC power input voltage of this product is 7 to 24V.
2. Please avoid too wet and too much dust, otherwise, malfunction may be caused by circuit erosion.
3. This product supports firmware upgrade. Do not blackout during the upgrading (approx.3 minutes). Power the product on after the screen is completely put out.
4. Please power off and disconnect it with the power supply if do not use in a long period.

Usage Instruction

1. Select Dial Operation
   Press down the select dial to enter the main menu. Turn the select dial leftwards or rightwards to choose the needed parameters and press down to confirm. Press the back button to return to the upper menu until exiting.
   

Touch Operation

Double-click the screen to enter main menu. Click the menu area to set and single-click the video area to exit the menu.

Language Setting

1. Language Setting in First Boot
   As shown in figure, choose the corresponding menu language by following the prompt. Then, click “OK/Confirm”. Prompt: every time after finishing the main menu’ s reset operation, the product will enter this language setting interface when being turned on again.

2. Language Setting of Main Menu

Language setting procedure:
Double-click the screen to call out the main menu.
As shown in figure, click **1** → click **2** →  click **3**. Set the appropriate menu language according to your requirements.

Lut Operation

This monitor supports SD card which belongs to NTFS or FAT32 file system. The monitor can store 25 lut files at most.

1. Lut Import

2. Touch operation: click Import, the monitor will auto read the folders of SD card and .cube files and display them. After marking the .cube files to be led in under the same contents, click the “Import” icon on the bottom right to finish file leading in.

3. Buttons operation: turn the select dial to choose lut manage-Import. Then, press down the select dial and the monitor will read the files of SD card and .cube files. Turn the select dial leftwards or rightwards and press down to mark them. After marking finished, press the back button and press down the select dial to lead in the marked files.
   Note: “Import 0/20” will be displayed on the Import interface. In there, “0” means the quantity of marked files and “20” means remained quantity of imported files.

4. Lut Delete

5. Touch operation: click “delete” icon, and the locally stored lut files will be displayed. Mark the undesired lut files and click the delete icon on the bottom right to delete.

6. Button Operation: turn the select dial to choose lut manage-delete and press down the dial until the locally stored lut files are displayed. Mark the files according to the requirements and press down back button and select dial to delete the lut files.
   Note: “Delete 0/4” will be displayed on the Delete interface. In there, “0” means the quantity of marked files and “4” means the quantity of imported files.

Camera Control

1. When the camera control is on and camera mapping is off, slide leftwards from the screen edge on the right to pop-up the camera control menu. Single-click the hidden menu in the video area can also pop up or hide the menu as required.
2. When camera control and camera mapping is switched on, the touch camera control menu will not be displayed. Mapping the camera control function button to the shortcut button F: F1: camera control on/off; F2: recording; F3: shooting; F4: auto focus; F5: focusing +1; F6: focusing -1.
   Note: To achieve camera control, it is recommended to purchase corresponding camera control cable and gain support of camera. As the control orders are not supported by all cameras, please refer to the relevant instruction manual of the camera control cable to see its support functions and camera models in detail.

Waveform

When the waveform is switched on, waveform will be displayed on the bottom right of the screen. Slide the screen in a downward direction to hide the waveform while in an upward direction to display it. When the waveform is on, click the waveform to switch Y/YUV/RGB graph.

Menu Introduction

Product upgrade

1. Prepare a SD card whose file system is FAT32 or NTFS and an SD card reader. If the PC has SD card slot, the reader is not needed.
2. Extract the upgrade files you copied to the root directory of SD card on the PC side. There will be a xxxx.bin filecDo not change file name, otherwise, the upgrade will fail.
3. Insert the SD card into the slot of monitor with the face of connecting finger towards the screen. Turn on the power.
4. Double click the main menu to enter “Settings” “upgrade” “upgrade B x.x.xx” “OK”. Pay attention to the monitor warning. During the upgrade process, keep the power being supplied and do not pull out the card!
5. The screen will be black after upgrading finished. Please press the power switch to turn on the monitor. Note: If only upgrading the front-end program, please press the power switch after the progress bar up to 100 and the screen went black. If contains back-end program upgrade, the backlight will be blinking for about 3 minutes after the progress bar up to 100. Press the power button after the screen is completely black.
   

Technical Data

• 576i6150Hz&576p©60Hz
• 1280x720p©50/60Hz
• 1920x1080i©50/60Hz
• 1920×10800123.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60Hz
• 3840x2160p©23.98/24/25/29.97/30Hz
• 4096x2160p@23.98/24Hz
Audio Output| 3.5mm Earphone dual-channel output
SD Card Slot| Support to lead in tube files by SD card Support 17/32/33/64/65 cube
Power Source| Input: DC 7-24V; Output: the max. output of fake battery is DC 8V/1.5A
Battery| Compatible with F550/F750/F970 lithium battery
Working Temperature| -1000-50°C
Dimension| 154 x90.4 x34.3 mm(with hood)
Net Weight| 318g(with hood)

Maintenance

Avoid sudden drops. The device may fail to work after strong shocks, impacts, or excess stress. Keep dry. The product isn’t water-proof. Malfunction, rust, and corrosion may occur and go beyond repair if soaked in water or exposed to high humidity. The sudden temperature changes may cause product condensation. Keep away from strong magnetic field. The strong static or magnetic field produced by devices leads to malfunction. Unauthorized service or artificial damage will void the warranty. In that situation, maintenance fees will be charged. If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals. Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.

Warranty

Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certificate to apply for our maintenance service, please fill in the following form in coordination with the seller and safekeep it. Thank you!

Address
Seller Information| Name
Contact Number
Address
Date of Sale
Note

Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.

Applicable Products
The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance lnformation (see below for further information). Other products or accessories (e.g. promotional items,giveaways and additional accessories attached,etc.) are notincluded in this warranty scope.

Warranty Period
The warranty period of products and accessories isimplemented according to the relevant Product Maintenancelnformation. The warranty period is calculated from the day(purchase date) when the product is bought for the first time,And the purchase date is considered as the date registered onthe warranty card when buying the product.

How to Get the Maintenance Service
If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid wananty card. If you cannot provide valid warranty card, we may offer you maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as our obligation.

Inapplicable Cases
The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the following cases:

1. The product or accessory has expired its warranty period;
2. Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance, or preservation, such as improper packing, improper usage, improper plugging in/out external equipment, falling off or squeezing by external force, contacting or exposing to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding, and damp environments, etc;
3. Breakage or damage caused by the non-authorized institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alteration, addition, and detachment;
4. The original identifying information of product or accessory is modified, alternated, or removed;
5. No valid warranty card;
6. Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard, or non-public released software;
7. Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident;
8. Breakage or damage that could not be attributed to the product itself. Once met these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related responsible parties and Godox assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by parts, accessories, and software that beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion, and consumption are not the breakage within the maintenance scope.

Maintenance and Service Support Information
The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to the following Product Maintenance Information:

Product Type| Name| Maintenance Period(month)| Warranty Service Type
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Parts| Circuit Board| 12| Warranty Service Type
Battery| 3| Customer sends the product to designated site
Electrical parts e.g.battery charger, power cord, sync cable, etc.| 12| Customer sends the product to designated site
Other Items| Flash tube, modeling lamp, lamp body, lamp cover, lockingdevice, package, etc.| No| Without warranty

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