Cool-Lux DVR-200 manual Exposure, Suggestions for using EV Compensation

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Exposure

Your DV camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the DV camera automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your DV camera can be adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV in 0.3EV step.

To select the EV compensation you wish, first press the button. Increase or decrease the EV compensation and press the or buttons to confirm.

Suggestions for using EV Compensation

Use Positive (+) Compensation for-

Imaging printed text (black characters on white paper) Backlit portraits

Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky

Use Negative (-) Compensation for-

Spot lighted subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds Imaging of printed text (white characters on black paper)

Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage

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Contents DVR-200 FCC Statement Safety Precautions Contents System Connections Introduction OverviewPackage contents Optional accessoriesGetting to Know Your Digital Video Camera Front viewRear view LCD information Page Page LED indicators and audible tones Indicator Status Description/Activity SoundInstalling the batteries Getting StartedUsing an AC power adapter optional accessory Attaching the hand strapInserting an SD memory card optional accessory To remove an SD memory cardTurning on your digital video camera Setting the date and timeTo adjust the date or time at any other time Digital zoom Preview Basic settingsCapturing Still Images Self-timer Flash Image resolution and quality To change image resolution and quality settingsNumber of recordable images Record Mode Recording video clipsViewing video clips Playback Mode Viewing imagesZoom playback Displaying thumbnail images Slide show display Deleting video clips and images Delete one video clip/ image at a timeDelete all video clips/images at once Removing protection from a video clip/image Protecting video clips/imagesProtecting one video clip/image Installing the USB Driver on a Windows PC System ConnectionsInstalling PhotoSuite To Install PhotoSuiteInstalling PhotoVista To Install PhotoVistaWinDVD Creator System requirements Installing WinDVD Creator SvcdTo Install WinDVD Creator Svcd Menu Options Record MenuVideo quality Image sizeImage quality Suggestions for using EV Compensation ExposureWhite balance Human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objectsSpeaker Setup Menu Format BeepSpeaker Volume LCD brightnessPower off Reset to defaultDate imprint Date setupDate type Language Video out frequenceLight freq Playback menu ProtectCopy to card Delete allSlide show Connecting Your Digital Video Camera To Other Devices Camera Specifications DescriptionError Messages Appendix