JVC GR-DVL522 specifications 42 EN, Exposure Control, Iris Lock

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42 EN

FOR RECORDING (cont.)

Exposure Control

Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations:

When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright.

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

When the background is overly dark or the subject light.

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 “ EXPOSURE”, then press it.

4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “MANUAL”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears. The exposure control indicator appears.

5 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards “+” to brighten the image, or towards “–” to darken the image. (maximum ±6)

6 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure adjustment is complete.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

..... select “AUTO” in step4. Or, set the Power Switch

to “ ”.

 

 

AUTO

 

 

To Brighten The Subject Quickly . . .

..... press BACKLIGHT.

 

is displayed and the

 

subject is brightened. If pressed again, disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level.

+3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button.

Using BACKLIGHT 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 “

”.

AUTO

 

NOTE:

You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight, spotlight ( pg. 37) compensation and “SNOW”( pg. 37).

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”.

5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. “ ” changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.

Iris lock indicator

3

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

BACKLIGHT Button (5)

Power Switch

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

..... rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO” then

press it in step 4. The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Power switch to

AUTO ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

..... after step 4 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the

exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Then lock the iris in step 5 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it in step4. 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.

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Contents GR-DVL522 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene AC Adapter AP-V10U, AP-V11U or AP-V12U Remote Control Battery PackCD-ROM How To Attach The Lens Cap Lock ButtonGetting Started Battery pack Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackAbout Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Date/Time SettingsSet the Power Switch to Lock Button DisplayApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Menu Screen Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Sub MenuLoading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN To Unload a Memory CardTape Recording Basic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN To Stop RecordingVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Operation ModePower Switch Position Journalistic ShootingZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the lightTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback22 EN ConnectionsIf using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Blank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN PressMemory Card Basic Shooting Snapshot Switch26 EN Press SNAPSHOT. Photo appears whileTo Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card To Remove The Shutter SoundImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality 28 EN Auto PlaybackIndex Playback Viewing File InformationRemoving On-Screen Display Protecting Files MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display30 EN To Remove ProtectionDeleting Files To cancel deletion, select ReturnMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu ScreenTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting32 EN Dpof ScreenFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Display Dpof ScreenInitializing a Memory Card 34 ENMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesAdvanced Features Night-Alive To Deactivate The Selected Mode36 EN Program AE With Special EffectsSpotlight ShutterSnow Twilight38 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu Snapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode Selection40 EN Snapshot RecordingFocus detection zone While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus Subject42 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock Cloud White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation HalogenWIPE/FADER 44 ENFor Recording Menu Program AEMenu Screen Explanations 46 EN System Display CAM CancelReset Execute Demo OFFFollowing procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg 48 ENFor Playback Menu Playback Sound DisplayDubbing To a VCR Connector cover Power Switch To AV50 EN Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modesLock VIDEO/MEMORY Switch To DVTo use this camcorder as a player Button52 EN VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchTo DV OUT Video unit equipped with DV output connector Press the Recording Start/Stop Button on thisLock Button Display Menu Screen Play/Pause Button 4/6 WheelInstalling The Batteries 54 ENWith the camcorder’s Power Switch Switch set to the camera Set to PlayTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback MenuRight Button Stop Normal playback Up ButtonLeft Button Press T58 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR Recording deck Make Connections Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Also refer to pg60 EN Select ScenesRandom Assemble Editing Menu appears Automatic Editing to VCR Editing MenuFor More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback 64 EN Insert EditingConnector Using USB cableUsing DV cable Power Switch Core filter To DV66 EN Cassette holder opens. Do not use force 95F C to 25C 68F to 77F is the ideal temperature range forWhen a cassette at its end is loaded Recedes completely before closing the cassette holder coverOr OFF 68 ENSET DATE/TIME! appears Date/time is not set To Video There is no pictureTo Memory Find a white subject and compose10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700X Video  pg70 EN Set the VIDEO/MEMORY 72 EN LCD monitor image isDistorted JVC dealer Repeat the above two or threeTimes, please consult your nearest  pg this can be avoidedCleaning The Camcorder 74 ENAfter Use Using Household AC Plug Adapter 76 EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Trade Name78 EN USB FineStandard Edit80 EN $ %VIDEO/MEMORY Switch OPEN/EJECT Switch  pgPower Switch Video Light Switch  pg82 EN Index Indications1024 Appears when the Power Switch is set to # @LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback Blank Search Volume84 EN 116 21Indications 86 EN Channels Left/Right Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorUnload a Tape White BalanceSee previous page as well