JVC GR-DV900 Backlight Compensation, Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly

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Set “u” to “MWB”. ( pg. 31, 34) The indication blinks slowly.
Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
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2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
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4 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
Power Switch
BACK LIGHT Button

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Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.

Press BACK LIGHT. The indicator is displayed

and the subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and

the brightness returns to the previous level.

Using the BACK LIGHT Button may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

Backlight compensations is also available when the Power Switch is set to “A”.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.

Lock Button

MENU Wheel

White paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White Balance Adjustment

The white balance that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colour s will be accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour /tint reproduction.

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

For the setting, refer to “Changing The Menu Settings” ( pg. 31).

The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

To return to automatic white balance…

Set “u” to “AUTO”. ( pg. 31, 34) Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when “r” is set to “SEPIA” or “MONOTONE”. ( pg. 33)

5Press the MENU Wheel in until begins blinking rapidly.

When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking.

6Press the MENU Wheel in twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator is displayed.

NOTES:

In step 4, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.

( pg. 43)

A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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Contents GR-DV900 GR-DV700 GR-DV500 It is recommended that you… Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene… Editing Cable Memory Card 8 MB Lens Cap Already inserted Headphones and externalCamcorder Audio/Video Cable ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plugHow To Use The Audio Cable How To Attach The Core Filter for optional S-Video cableClose the core filter until it clicks shut How To Attach The Strap How To Attach The Lens CapDuring shooting References Rotate the Menu Wheel to select OFF, and press it Automatic DemonstrationCharging The Battery Pack PowerUsing The Battery Pack 10 ENAbout Batteries Using AC PowerInformation Benefits Of Lithium-Ion BatteriesViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment12 EN Tripod MountingOperation Mode Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayPower-Linked Operation 14 EN Date/Time SettingsPress it. Parameter for Day is highlighted Rotate the Menu WheelLoading a Cassette Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeTo protect valuable recordings…  pgTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card… 16 ENBasic Recording Tape Remaining Time 18 ENZooming Journalistic ShootingWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code cannot be resetTime Code Recording From The Middle Of a TapeTo control the speaker volume… Load a cassette.  pg Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to Video20 EN Normal PlaybackSlow-Motion Playback Shuttle SearchBlank Search Frame-By-Frame Playback Playback ZoomIf using a VCR, go to step 22 ENWhite to Audio L Red to Audio R Yellow to Video To S-VIDEO Basic Shooting D.S.C. Snapshot To check how the image looks beforeTo change the Image Size and/or Picture Quality,  pg 24 EN Auto Playback Of ImagesNormal Playback Of Images Playback Of Title Images Playback Of Video ClipsIndex Playback Of Files 26 ENViewing File Information Removing On-Screen DisplayTo Remove Protection Protecting FilesTo protect the currently displayed file CardDeleting Files 28 ENTo delete the currently displayed file Memory card To delete all files stored in the memory cardResetting The File Name Setting Print Information Dpof SettingFolder and File names 30 EN To Reset The Number Of PrintsInitialising a Memory Card To Print By Selecting Still Images And Number Of PrintsChanging The Menu Settings Menus without Sub MenusMenus with Sub Menus Wipe Or Fader Effects 32 ENWIPE/FADER To deactivate the selected effect…Factory-preset Shutter 1/50 Press PROG.AE again. The effect indicator disappearsProgram AE Sports34 EN White Balance AdjustmentExposure Control Camera MenuManual Manual Menu36 EN System MenuSystem Camera Display Display Menu38 EN DSC MenuDSC Video Video MenuVideo Display 40 ENSnapshot For Video Recording Night ScopeTo deactivate Night-Scope … Press SnapshotMotor Drive Mode Self-TimerSet SELF-TIMER to on .  pg To end Self-Timer recording, select OFF in stepTo reset to Auto Focus Press the Menu Wheel in. Focus adjustment is completeAuto Focus Manual Focus44 EN Set p to AUTO.  pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to aIris Lock To return to automatic exposure controlBacklight Compensation Set u to AUTO.  pg , 34 Or, set the Power Switch to aBacklight compensation brightens the subject quickly To return to automatic white balance…46 EN Navigation FunctionTo make thumbnail images after video recording Manually Set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to Video Indicator appears brieflyCheck images before deleting Function properlyMail Clip Recording 48 ENTo make video clips from real-time camera image To make video clips from recorded video footageTitle Selection Title ImposeTitle Recording Title Impose can also be used for dubbingDubbing To Or From a VCR 50 ENTo use this camcorder as a player To use this camcorder as a recorderDigital Dubbing With a DV in ConnectorDubbing To a Video Unit Equipped Make sure all units are turned off52 EN Connector Digital DubbingEquipped With a DV OUT Dubbing From a Video UnitTape To a Memory Card 54 EN Installing The BatteriesBeam Effective Area indoor use Buttons And FunctionsShift 56 EN Audio DubbingTo hear the sound during Audio Dubbing Insert Editing  pg AUX indication appears instead of MICTo end Insert Editing, press START/STOP, then Stop 58 EN VCR Code List VCR Brand NameRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit Set Remote/VCR CodeMake Connections 60 EN Select ScenesAutomatic Editing To VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment Of VCR/Camcorder TimingDiagnosing VCR/Camcorder Timing Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCRUsing DV cable Using USB cable62 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerWebCam Using The Camcorder As aItems 64 ENSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action PowerVideo and D.S.C. Recording VIDEO/MEMORYVIDEO/MEMORY Switch is Set the VIDEO/MEMORY 66 ENVIDEO/MEMORY Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Press Back Light Advanced features68 EN Other problemsColoured bright spots appear LCD monitor Clean the viewfinder, please Consult your nearest JVC DealerBattery Packs General Battery Precautions70 EN CassettesLCD Monitor Memory CardsMain Unit Do NOT…72 EN How To Handle a CD-ROMAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningCleaning The Camcorder Slide BATT.RELEASE 1 and remove the battery pack 2After Use 74 EN USB Edit76 EN Connectors IndicatorsControls Other PartsIndications 78 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback C. Playback80 EN Protection Switch Card ErrorUnit in Safeguard Copying Failed82 EN Sound Mode Sound Mode Wide Mode Wide ModePlayback sound Program AE With Special Effects Program AEEN GR-DV500GR-DV700GR-DV900