JVC GR-DVL300, GR-DVL100 specifications Exposure Control, Iris Lock, EN27

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Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ press it.
Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.
”, then

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.

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4 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “MANUAL”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears. “EXP.” and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are displayed.

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

6 Press MENU/BRIGHT. Exposure adjustment is complete. The indication “EXP.” and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator go out.

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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”.

5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear. Press MENU/BRIGHT. “ ” changes to “ ” and the iris is locked. “EXP.” goes out.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

Power Switch

EXP .

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

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

Switch to “”.

NOTE:

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BACKLIGHT Button

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 compensation is also available when the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

•Pressing the BACKLIGHT button has no effect

when the exposure is set to “MANUAL” and the Power Switch is set to “ ”.

Iris lock indicator

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 “”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/

BRIGHT. Then lock the iris in step 5. For automatic locking, rotate MENU/BRIGHT 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.

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Contents GR-DVL300 GR-DVL100 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerEN3 Editing Cable AC Power Adapter/Charger RemoteAA-V40EA GR-DVL300EA Control Unit BN-V408U For optional S-Video cableRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core FilterAbout Batteries PowerCharging the Battery Pack Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesFor other notes,  pg Using AC PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Approximate recording timeTripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentPress MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears Date/Time SettingsLoading/Unloading a Cassette 10 ENRecording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceEN11 While recording is in progress To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display12 EN Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove itOFF EN13Journalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSnapshot Snapshot Mode SelectionMotor Drive Mode 14 ENEN15 Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T16 EN ZoomWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape EN17Proper recording Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim 18 ENTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus EN19If you have selected , or Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment20 EN See pgMenu Screen Explanations EN21 Menu Screen Explanations EN23 To Deactivate The Selected Effect 24 ENFade/Wipe Effects Picture Wipe or Dissolve SelectionFader And Wipe Menu EN25Slow To Deactivate The Selected Mode26 EN Slow Slow ShutterExposure Control Iris LockEN27 To Change The Tint For Recording White Balance Adjustment28 EN To Return To Automatic White BalancePlayback Zoom and Playback Special Effects To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg EN2930 EN Playback Sound DisplayEN31 Playback Basic Connections 32 ENEN33 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step34 EN Connection To a Personal ComputerMake sure the camcorder and PC are turned off Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN35Make sure all units are turned off 36 EN Dubbing To a VCRVCR Recording deck To use this camcorder as a player EN37Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing 38 ENInstalling The Batteries Re-attach the battery compartment coverEN39 Functions Buttons 40 ENEN41 Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Playback ZoomFeature Playback Special Effects 42 ENTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR Code ListEN43 SET REMOTE/VCR CodeVCR other than above JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector44 EN Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes EN45Automatic Editing to VCR 46 ENRecording deck For More Accurate EditingEN47 Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing48 EN Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pgAudio Dubbing EN49Replace with new cassette Clean the lens and check50 EN Corrective ActionEN51 Within 5 minutes after 52 ENStandby mode. Make sure You continue operationsEN53 Not due to any defect Unit. Effective dots more Than 99.99 % 54 ENEN55 56 EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording EN57Indications Function Head CleaningRequired USE Cleaning Cassette LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackEN59 345 6 7 # $ % 60 ENEN61 Cleaning The Camcorder 62 ENAfter Use To prevent damage and prolong service life EN63To avoid hazards 64 EN EN65 About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg Indications 66 ENDate/Time Display  pg , 30 Icons  pgTime Code  pg , 23, 30 EN6768 EN For GeneralFor Digital Video Camera EN69 For ConnectorsEnmemo MEMOEN71 GR-DVL100
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With their blend of functionality, ease of use, and versatile features, the JVC GR-DVL300 and GR-DVL100 remain noteworthy options for casual filmmakers who want reliable performance and impressive video quality in a compact camcorder package.
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