JVC GR-DF450 instruction manual Iris Lock, Spot Exposure Control, Backlight Compensation

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Iris Lock

To cancel Backlight Compensation

 

 

 

 

Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “

 

 

 

 

indicator disappears.

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris

NOTE:

contracts in well-lit environments to keep too

much light from entering, and dilates in dim

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light

environments to allow in more light.

around the subject to become too bright and the

Use this function in the following situations:

subject to become white.

When shooting a moving subject.

When the distance to the subject changes (so its

 

 

Spot Exposure Control

 

 

 

 

 

size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder

 

 

 

 

 

changes), such as when the subject is backing

Selection of a spot metering area enables more

away.

 

 

precise exposure compensation. You can select

When shooting on a reflective natural background

one of the three metering areas on the LCD

such as at the beach or when skiing.

monitor/viewfinder.

When shooting objects under a spotlight.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

When zooming.

 

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot

2 Set “p” to “MANUAL”. ( pg. 36)

Exposure Control indicator “

 

” appears.

 

The exposure control indicator appears.

A spot metering area frame appears at the

3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD

 

center of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

3 Press > or < to select the desired spot

monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold

SET for over 2 seconds. The exposure control

metering area frame.

indicator and the “

” indication appear.

4 Press SET.

4 Press SET. The “

” indication changes to

Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

“ ” and the iris is locked.

Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of

To return to automatic iris control

 

the selected area most appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

Select “AUTO” in step 2. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.

The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear.

To lock the exposure control and the iris

After step 2, adjust the exposure by pressing < or >. Then lock the iris in steps 3 and 4. For automatic locking, select “AUTO” in step 2. The exposure control and the iris become automatic.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.

With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold SET over 2 seconds. The “” indication appears and the iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

NOTES:

You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.

“SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” ( pg. 38)

“STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” ( pg. 47)

Digital Zoom ( pg. 20)

Manual Exposure Control

Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.

ADVANCED FEATURES

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Contents Dear Customer For Customer UseModel No Serial No Navigation Function Wipe/Fader EffectsProgram AE with Special Effects Mail Clip RecordingSafety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Contents EN Index Indicators ConnectorsControls Other PartsDuring E-Mail Clip Recording GR-DF470/ 450 only During D.S.C. Recording Only GR-DF470/ 450 only1h40m REC Sound 12BI T 1555I T / M I NOV 1010 00 AM 20 21 Operation Mode Indicator  pg Before Using This Camcorder pg Brightness Control Indicator LCD monitor OnlyProvided Accessories How To Attach The Lens CapPlace here during shooting Buckle Strap guide Slide the strap guide fully towards the eyeletOpen the cover To MIC Eyelet Audio extension cable provided Stereo microphoneHow To Attach The Core Filter PowerCharging The Battery Pack Close the core filter until it clicks shutData Battery System BATT. Release to detach itMaximum continuous recording time Operation Mode Using AC PowerAbout Batteries Grip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentDate/Time Settings Tripod Mounting Brightness Adjustment Of The DisplayTo protect valuable recordings Cassette holder coverTo protect valuable files available only for SD Memory Card Close the card coverBasic Recording Tape Remaining TimeLCD Monitor And Viewfinder Journalistic Shooting ZoomingSelf Recording ZoomDisplay Minutes Seconds Frames Frames = 1 second Time CodeNormal Playback To control the speaker volumeShuttle Search Blank SearchIf using a VCR , go to step To choose whether or not the followingDisplays appear on the connected TV Installing The Battery Buttons And Functions Playback Using The Remote ControlFrame-By-Frame Playback Slow-Motion PlaybackPlayback Zoom Power Switch Lock Button Basic Shooting D.S.C. SnapshotApproximate Number of Storable Images To cancel Interval Shooting mode Interval ShootingPress Snapshot Auto Playback Of Images Normal Playback Of ImagesPlayback Of Video Clips Playback ZoomViewing File Information Index Playback Of FilesSteps 1 3 in Playback Of Video Clips  pg DisappearMail Clip Recording To make video clips from real-time camera imageTo make video clips from recorded video footage Protecting Files Resetting The File NameTo Remove Protection Deleting FilesTo remove protection from the currently displayed file To delete the fileSetting Print Information Dpof Setting DPOF, and press SETSub Menu appears Initializing a Memory Card To Reset The Number Of PrintsMenus with Sub Menus Menus without Sub MenusWIPE/FADER  pg Program AE  pg Exposure  pg Balance  pg For Video and D.S.C.* Recording Menus5SEC / 15SEC / 30SEC / 60SEC Recording MenusOFF Disengages the function ManualSeconds when the Power Switch is set from Appear on screen when the camcorder isFactory-preset Indicator when optional microphone isPlayback Menus Sound Mode and Narration640 x 480 / 1024 x 15SEC / 30SEC / 1MIN / 2MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 30MIN / 60MINPortuguês OFF / onLED Light To take a snapshot in the 5-second recording modeLive Slow GR-DF470/450 only Set 5S to 5S.  pgSet r to OFF so that the Night-Alive indicator disappears Motor Drive ModeNight-Alive Snapshot For Video RecordingManual Focus To reset to Auto FocusManual focus is recommended in situations listed below To return to automatic exposure controlIris Lock Spot Exposure ControlBacklight Compensation White Balance Adjustment To change the settingTo return to automatic white balance To deactivate the selected effect Wipe Or Fader EffectsRecording automatically OnlyPlayback To cancel Navigation search midway Press 4/9, 3, 5 orTo delete thumbnail images To make thumbnail images after videoUnable to USE NAVIGATION, this Memory Card is not Compatible Dubbing To Or From a VCR To use this camcorder as a recorderTo use this camcorder as a player Digital Dubbing Equipped With a DV ConnectorUsing USB cable* B Using DV cable Using DV cableFor GR-DF470/450 owners Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set Narration to on or MIX.  pgPress START/STOP to begin editing Insert EditingAdvanced features PowerVideo and D.S.C.* Recording Video and D.S.C.* PlaybackTroubleshooting EN Other problemsDisplays the battery remaining power Appears when the tape ends during recording or playbackRemaining power level High Exhausted DUB Error Check CARD’S Write Protection Switch To clean the exterior Cleaning The CamcorderTo clean the LCD monitor To clean the lensBattery Packs AC AdapterCassettes LCD Monitor Memory Cards GR-DF470/450 onlyDirty heads can cause the following ProblemsAbout moisture condensation Serious malfunctioningModel Number GR-DF470U GR-DF450U Declaration of ConformityTrade Name Responsible partyØ3.5 mm, stereo CamcorderTape Speed REC Mode Dpof SettingRecording Capacity LCD Monitor and ViewfinderGR-DF470 GR-DF450 GR-DF430 Software Installation and PC Connection Guide Limited Liability How to handle a CD-ROM System Requirements For CyberLink DVD SolutionSoftware Installation Windows Page Updating Device Manager Windows 98SE only Installing USB Mass Storage Class driverTo USB connector Connecting the USB cableTo DV connector Connector To USB connectorStill SettingClips DataCopying Files to the PC Windows Still images When using Windows 98SEClick OK When using Windows 2000/Me/XPConnections Macintosh Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card MacintoshStill images Dpof Setting data Navigation dataVideo Clips Playing Back Files on the PC Macintosh Memory Card Overview of Enjoying the Moving or Still Images on the PCVia the USB cable Transfer the still images