JVC GR-DVM1DU manual Exposure Control, Brightness control of the LCD monitor, Adjust Exposure

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Exposure Control

Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari- son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually.

EXP.

LCD monitor

0

Exposure control indicator

FOCUS PRO. EXP.


IND/DISPLAY											MENU
IND/DISPLAY											MENU

BRIGHT

Power Dial

AUTO

Shooting mode selector

MANUAL

1 SELECT MODE

First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, and set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".

2 ADJUST EXPOSURE

Press 3. "EXP." and the Exposure Control indicator are displayed in the LCD monitor.

•The adjustment range is from –6 to +6. Press “+” to brighten the image, or “–” to darken it.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

..... Press 3quickly. The Exposure Control indicator

disappears. Or set the shooting mode selector to “AUTO”.

NOTES:

●When "EXP." is not displayed on the LCD monitor, Manual Exposure Control is not available. To make it appear, press the IND/DISPLAY button.

●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 back- ground such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark or the subject light.

Brightness control of the LCD monitor

To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, press BRIGHT on the LCD monitor (☞ pg. 23). Note that the actual recorded image's brightness can not be changed by pressing this button.

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Contents GR-DVM1D It is recommended that you Dear CustomerGrounding or Polarization Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Power LinesSafety Check AccessoriesDamage Requiring Service Replacement PartsSafety Precautions Sun hood Cleaning clothSoft camera case CAM Stand GripContents Detach Charging The Battery PackDetach BATTERY/BATTERIES AttachClose Battery Cover Installing The Battery PackOpen Battery Cover Insert BatteryAttach to CAM Stand Using The CAM StandSupply Power Indoor UseReplace Battery Holder Clock Lithium Battery CR2025 Insertion/RemovalRemove OLD Battery Insert NEW BatteryOpen LCD Monitor Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Access Recording MenuTo protect valuable recordings Loading/Unloading a CassetteOpen Cassette Door INSERT/REMOVE TapeLens Cover Detachment Recording Mode SettingHand Strap Attachment Detach SUN Hood Sun Hood AttachmentAttach SUN Hood Open SUN HoodGrip Attachment Grip AdjustmentRE-INSERT Holder Remote Control UnitInstalling The Battery Full Auto/Manual Operation END Recording Turn on PowerBasic Recording Start RecordingStart Search Select ModeEngage Still Mode Recording From The Middle Of a TapePartway through the tape When blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code During shootingGrasp Camcorder Holding The CamcorderTilt LCD Monitor Adjust BrightnessLCD Monitor Indications Interface Shooting Zoom Take Snapshot Motor Drive modeChanging the Snapshot Setting SnapshotTo Stop a Snapshot Search In Progress Snapshot SearchRewind Tape Begin SearchScene Press the PUSH-OPENswitch and open the LCD monitor fullyTo Take a Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode , press Snapshot instead Self-TimerTo Take a Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears in the LCD monitor MenusSelect Function Close Recording MenuZoom Magnification DIS Digital Image StabilizerClose System Menu Access System MenuSystem Menu END SET Menu Button Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHzSelect Effect FADE/WIPE EffectsFades and Wipes Press Recording START/STOP Picture Wipe/DissolveResume Recording Dissolve? R Random Fader Random VariationsClose Menu Accessmenu FADER/WIPE CustomizeExchanging FADE/WIPE Effects Select NEW EffectFades and Wipes Refer to page 34 on using the exchanged effectsAE/Effects Disable P.AE/EFFECTStrobe Monotone √Video Echo Sepia √ Classic Film √Exchanging P.AE/Effects Accessmenu P.AE/EFFECT CustomizeDisplaying The Date And Time During Recording To Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentSelect Auto in . Or set the shooting Mode selector to Auto To Change The Tint For Recording Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation Exit Recording MenuTo Change To Auto Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust Focus To Return To Automatic Exposure Control Adjust ExposureExposure Control Brightness control of the LCD monitorIris Lock REC Ording Advanced FeaturesYou can watch what you’ve recorded in the LCD monitor Viewing RecordingEND Playback To Perform High-Speed SearchStart Playback Select TV’S Video ModeVCR/TV Connection Connectvcr Camcorder to TV orAttach and Locks Confirm POWER-OFF StatusUsing The Remote Control During Playback Docking Station AttachmentRecording deck TV PlaybackConnect as shown in the illustration pg Turn on Power Select TV’S Video ModeConnect Docking Station to TV or VCR Connectinput VCR Output to TV Start PlaybackPress Menu again, and the menu disappears Access Playback MenuPlayback Menu To set parameters for other functions, repeat steps 3Displaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundDisplaying the Date During Playback END Zoom Playback ZoomActivate Zoom Locatescene Portion of MagnifiedPress Play Playback EffectsPause Recording Docking StationDubbing Make ConnectionsRelease SET Button Brand SettingPress and Hold MBR SET Button Enter BrandExecute FADE/WIPE To Operate The VCR With The Remote ControlRandom Assemble Editing Start Source PlaybackUSE P.AE/EFFECT SET EDIT-IN PointSET EDIT-OUT Point USE Fade Wipe on Scene TRANSI- TionStop Editing Engagemode Vcrs RECORD-PAUSEStart Editing RM-V708U For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed Scene Choose a SceneNow perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with on Input Correction DataPress MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen Pause During Dubbing Audio DubbingFind EDIT-IN Point Begin DubbingPrepare for Insert Editing Stop Editing Insert EditingFind Edit OUT Point Start Recording Find Edit in Point Pause During EditingPlay pg 5-Second mode Select 5S or 5SDREC pg Close the cassettes coverEffect pg TR Ouble ShootingPicture Wipe function doesn’t work Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording MenuPossible Causes This may occur when Cleaning The Camcorder Main Unit Name & Function LCD Monitor Indications During RecordingLCD Monitor Indications During Playback Jlip Video Capture Docking Station ITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Sub-Code AreaVideo Area Audio Area Plug adapter Using Household AC Plug AdapterSerious malfunctioning About moisture condensationVideo signal recording format PowerPower consumption Format Signal formatConnectors Video Battery LifePower consumption Output powerNtsc Play Back on TV Pgs , 52, 54, 56 Motor Drive ModeConnections Pg , 50, 51 On-Screen Menus ............................ pgsGR-DVM1D