JVC GR-D90, GR-D70 Iris Lock, White Balance Adjustment, Manual White Balance Operation

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Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations:

When shooting a moving subject.

When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.

When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

When shooting objects under a spotlight.

When zooming.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 of “Exposure Control” ( pg. 26).

5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU/ VOLUME wheel % for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator ) and “ w appear. Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. “ w changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

..... rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to display

“AUTO” then press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator ) and “ w disappear. Or, set the Power Switch y to “ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

..... after step 4 of “Exposure Control” ( pg. 26),

adjust the exposure rotating the MENU/VOLUME wheel %. Then lock the iris in step 5 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select “AUTO”, then press it in step 4.

The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris

Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduc- tion under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors 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 color/tint reproduction.

1 Set the Power Switch y to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

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

3 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select

(W.BALANCE)”, then press it.

4 Rotate the MENU/VOLUME 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/VOLUME wheel % in. Selection is complete. Press the MENU/VOLUME 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

yto “ ”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 23) 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 lens. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

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

When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking.

4 Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator ( is displayed.

NOTES:

In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 26).

A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color 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-D90 GR-D70 GR-D30 Contents Safety Precautions Before recording an important scene Important Product Safety InstructionsMake sure the arrow is Pointing upward Core FilterStopper Wind onceSub Menu Using AC Power PowerCharging the Battery Pack Using the Battery PackAbout Batteries Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesLoading/Unloading a Cassette Approximate recording time Tape Recording modeShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingScreen closes Date/Time SettingsRecording Mode Setting RETURN, and press it twice. The Menu Screen closesDisplay Loading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size SettingTo Unload a Memory Card Label Clipped edge Memory cardTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Basic RecordingTape Recording Self-Recording Operation ModePower-Linked Operation Journalistic ShootingRecording from the Middle of a Tape To Control The Speaker VolumeTime Code Normal PlaybackPress To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Press Blank SearchIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step ConnectionsDate/Time Set DATE/TIME to AUTO, on or OFF To Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Delete Unwanted Still Images To Remove The Shutter SoundEN Memory Card Recording Approximate Number of Storable ImagesMultiMediaCard To Magnify The Stored ImagesRemoving On-Screen Display Auto PlaybackViewing File Information Index PlaybackEN Advanced Features Protecting Files Deleting FilesTo Remove Protection To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each Setting Print Information Dpof SettingAdvanced Features EN Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory CardFolder and File names To Reset The No. Of PrintsMaking a New Folder Initializing a Memory CardProgram AE With Special Effects Night-AliveFade/Wipe Effects Auto Focus Snapshot Mode SelectionSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot RecordingTo Brighten The Subject Quickly Manual FocusExposure Control To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlWhite Balance Adjustment Iris LockManual White Balance Operation Balance WIPE/FADERProgram AE ExposureSystem ManualCamera Display Quality , Image Size For Playback MenuVideo Clock ADJPlayback Sound 12BIT ModeVideo Display DisplayDubbing Dubbing To Or From a VCRTo Use This Camcorder As a Player To Use This Camcorder As a RecorderDV cable Optional Core filter To DV To DV @ Core filterPlayback Special Effects Using the Remote Control Unit ENSlow-Motion Playback Frame-By-Frame PlaybackInsert Editing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgEN Using the Remote Control Unit Audio DubbingConnection To a Personal Computer Using USB cable GR-D90/D70 onlyUsing DV cable Using USB cable B Using DV cable GR-D90/D70 onlyImage taken using Snapshot is too dark No power is suppliedFocus does not adjust automatically Snapshot mode cannot be usedDate/time does not appear Indicators and the image color on LCD monitor are not clearBlack & White Fader does not work White Balance cannot be activatedMemory card cannot be played back Charger indicator on the camcorder does Not lightAn error indication E01, E02 or E06 appears An error indication E03 or E04 appearsCassettes Using Household AC Plug AdapterBattery Packs AC AdapterMain Unit LCD MonitorAfter Use How to handle a CD-ROMFor Your Maintenance Cleaning The CamcorderTelephone Number Trade NameResponsible party AddressDigital Video Camera ConnectorsCamcorder GeneralControls, Connectors And Indicators IndexLCD monitor Speaker Viewfinder Battery Release Button BATT. Release .... pg VIDEO/DSC Switch VIDEO, DSC GR-D90/D70 onlyFast-Forward Button USB Universal Serial Bus Connector Power Switch1024 During Both Tape And Memory Card Recording LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsDuring Memory Card Recording Only GR-D90/D70 only During Memory Card Playback GR-D90/D70 onlyAppears when the focus is adjusted manually Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema modeDisplays the sound mode for approx seconds Appears when Digital Image Stabilizer DIS isHigh E01, E02 or E06 Unit in Safeguard Mode E03 or E04 Unit in Safeguard Mode EjectAppears if a file in another format is selected Terms Unload a Tape VIDEO/DSC Switch PositionRecord-Standby SD Memory CardMemo Memo US 1102-HO-UN-PJ