JVC GR-DVL155 specifications Feature Auto Focus, To obtain correct focus

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Focus detection zone

While focusing on a further

 

subject

While focusing on a nearer subject

FEATURE: Auto Focus

PURPOSE:

The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity.

However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):

When two subjects overlap in the same scene.

When illumination is low.*

When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall, or a clear, blue sky.*

When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*

When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.

When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.

When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.

* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: , , and

NOTES:

If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first ( pg. 17). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode, the

camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject. This will not occur when “TELE MACRO” ( pg. 34) is activated.

FEATURE: Manual Focus

PURPOSE:

To obtain correct focus.

OPERATION:

1)If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments ( pg. 10).

2)Set the Power Switch to “MANUAL ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press FOCUS ( pgs. 62 and 63, # FOCUS Button). The manual focus indicator appears.

3)To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+”. “ ” appears and blinks. To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “–.”“ ” appears and blinks.

4)Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.

To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS twice or set the Power Switch to “AUTO ”.

If FOCUS is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.

NOTES:

Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.

When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.

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Contents GR-DVL155 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerPage Before recording an important scene How To Attach The Lens Cap Provided AccessoriesWhile pressing down How To Attach The Core FilterGetting Started Charging the Battery Pack PowerBattery pack Charging time To Detach The Battery PackUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment10 EN Shoulder Strap AttachmentSet the Power Switch to Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording mode12 EN Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode Setting14 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch toBasic Recording To Stop RecordingPower Switch Position Operation Mode16 EN Journalistic ShootingZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom 18 EN When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Proper recordingNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeConnections 20 ENVCR CamcorderTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step22 EN To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search PressAdvanced Features 24 EN To Deactivate The Selected ModeNight-Scope To Deactivate Night-ScopeSnow ShutterSpotlight TwilightTo Deactivate The Selected Effect 26 ENFade/Wipe Effects Fader And Wipe Menu 28 EN Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot Snapshot RecordingTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusIris Lock 30 ENExposure Control Manual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentCloud HalogenFor Recording Menu 32 ENWIPE/FADER Program AEMenu Screen Explanations Macro Manual System Tele OFFWide OFF CinemaReset Execute CAM CancelSystem Display Demo OFF LCDFor Playback Menu Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg36 EN Display Sound ModePlayback Sound Dubbing To a VCR 38 ENTo use this camcorder as a player 40 EN Using the Optional Remote Control UnitThis function is unavailable with this camcorder Buttons Functions42 EN Using the Optional Remote Control UnitThis one SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connector44 EN Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes Automatic Editing to VCR 46 ENDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing 48 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing To hear the dubbed sound during playbackInsert Editing 50 EN Using PC connection cableUsing DV cable References Cold, charging may be incomplete 52 ENFind a white subject and compose Sepia or Monotone mode is  pg ActivatedUsed  pg Colour of Snapshot 54 EN Indicators Or set the Power Switch to OFFTurn the speaker volume down Rear of the LCD monitor56 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder58 EN Avoid using the unit For safety, do notDirty heads can cause the following problems Do not leave the unit60 EN Video Output Power requirementAudio output Jlip62 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsPower Switch OPEN/EJECT Switch  pgDC Input Connector  pg Digital Video Connector DV OUT LCD Monitor Bright Brightness  pg pg Appears when Night-Scope is engaged Appears when the Power Switch is set to64 EN Index IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback VolumeDisplays the sound mode Indications 66 ENChannels Left/Right Backlight CompensationDarken The LCD Monitor Erase ProtectionWhite Balance Pg , 35Unload a Tape

GR-DVL155 specifications

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