JVC GR-DVL155 White Balance Adjustment, Manual White Balance Operation, Cloud, Halogen

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White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours 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.

1 Set the Power Switch to “

” while pressing

MANUAL

 

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select

W.BALANCE”, then press it. The W.BALANCE Menu appears.

4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select the desired mode.

AUTO

White balance is adjusted

 

 

 

automatically (factory preset).

MWB

White balance is set manually.

FINE

Outdoors on a sunny day.

 

CLOUD

Outdoors on a cloudy day.

 

...HALOGEN

A video light or similar type of

 

 

 

lighting is used.

5 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Selection is complete. Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

..... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch

to “AUTO ”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 25) is activated.

Manual White Balance Operation

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.

1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment, and select “ MWB”.

2 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.

3 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in until begins blinking rapidly.

When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking.

4 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance

indicator is displayed.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

White paper

Power Switch

NOTES:

In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 29).

A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, 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.

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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 To Detach The Battery Pack PowerCharging the Battery Pack Battery pack Charging timeApproximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power About BatteriesShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment 10 ENSet the Power Switch to Date/Time Settings12 EN Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeLoading/Unloading a Cassette Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode Setting14 EN To Stop Recording Remove the lens cap Set the Power Switch toTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Basic RecordingJournalistic Shooting Operation ModePower Switch Position 16 ENZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Out Proper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tape18 EN Time CodeNormal Playback To Control The Speaker VolumeCamcorder 20 ENConnections VCRTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepPress To cancel Blank Search midway22 EN Blank SearchAdvanced Features To Deactivate Night-Scope To Deactivate The Selected Mode24 EN Night-ScopeTwilight ShutterSnow SpotlightFade/Wipe Effects 26 ENTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot Recording Snapshot Mode Selection28 EN SnapshotTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusExposure Control 30 ENIris Lock Halogen White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation CloudProgram AE 32 ENFor Recording Menu WIPE/FADERMenu Screen Explanations Cinema Manual System Tele OFFMacro Wide OFFLCD CAM CancelReset Execute System Display Demo OFF36 EN Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pgFor Playback Menu Playback Sound Sound ModeDisplay 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 UnitVCR Recording deck SET REMOTE/VCR CodeThis one Make Connections Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector 44 ENSelect Scenes Automatic Editing to VCR 46 ENFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing To hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg48 EN Audio DubbingInsert Editing Using DV cable Using PC connection cable50 EN References Cold, charging may be incomplete 52 ENUsed  pg Colour of Snapshot Sepia or Monotone mode is  pg ActivatedFind a white subject and compose 54 EN Rear of the LCD monitor Or set the Power Switch to OFFIndicators Turn the speaker volume down56 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder58 EN Do not leave the unit For safety, do notAvoid using the unit Dirty heads can cause the following problems60 EN Jlip Power requirementVideo Output Audio output62 EN Index Controls, Connectors And IndicatorsLCD Monitor Bright Brightness  pg OPEN/EJECT Switch  pgPower Switch DC Input Connector  pg Digital Video Connector DV OUTIndex Indications Appears when the Power Switch is set to pg Appears when Night-Scope is engaged 64 ENDisplays the sound mode VolumeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications 66 ENErase Protection Backlight CompensationChannels Left/Right Darken The LCD MonitorUnload a Tape Pg , 35White Balance

GR-DVL155 specifications

The JVC GR-DVL155 is a compact mini DV camcorder that gained popularity in the early 2000s for its innovative features and ease of use. Designed with both amateur and novice videographers in mind, the GR-DVL155 is lightweight and portable, making it an excellent choice for capturing life's memorable moments on the go.

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