JVC GR-DVF25 manual Access Exposure Control, To darken the image

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RECORDINGAdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Exposure Control

This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best available picture quality, but you can override and make the adjustment manually.

Select Dial

Display

FOCUS

AUTO

4EXPOSURE

MANUAL

W. BALANCE

AUTO

FADER

OFF

/ WIPE

 

P. AE

OFF

/ EFFECT

 

RETURN

 

EXP.

 

6

 

EXP.

0

EXP.

6

Power Switch

Manual Mode Item Menu

To darken the image

To brighten the image

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE Set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.

2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears.

3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”, then press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears. “EXP.” and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator are displayed.

4 ADJUST EXPOSURE To brighten the image . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial upward. The exposure

control indicator increases (maximum +6). Go to step 5.

To darken the image . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial downward. The exposure

control indicator decreases (maximum –6). Go to step 5.

5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial. Exposure adjustment is complete. The indication “EXP.” changes to “PRO.” and the highlight bar on the exposure control indicator goes out.

•If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then press it

in step 3. The exposure control indicator disappears. Or set the Power Switch to “AUTO”.

NOTES:

After the Power Switch is set to “OFF”, Exposure Control is reset to “AUTO”.

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.

Exposure control indicator

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Contents GR-DVF25 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerThis unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ About Batteries About DV Contents Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Charge Marker Using AC PowerUsing a CAR Battery Choose which one means charged and which means dischargedRemove Battery Holder Pull out the battery holder Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/RemovalInsert Battery in Holder RE-INSERT HolderAccess DATE/TIME Menu Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Access Recording MenuOpen Cassette Cover ContOpen LCD Monitor INSERT/REMOVE TapeFirst move the highlight bar to REC Mode by Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Set depending on your preferenceGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentTripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapPRO. mode Power Switch PositionFull Auto mode Load a CassetteRecording Stop RecordingPress Display Button Indicaitons reappearShooting While Watching The LCD Monitor Recording Basic RecordingBefore the following steps, perform pg Interface Shooting Journalistic ShootingBrightness Control Zoom Feature Picture StabilizerBasic Recording Zoom OutFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimWhen blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recordingSelect Function Recording Advanced Features EN21Displaying The Date And Time During Recording SET Function ParametersSnapshot Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Mode Selection Snapshot RecordingMotor Drive Mode EN23END Setting Using Menu For Detailed AdjustmentMake Setting Select Function Parameters in DATE/TIME Menu or System MenuFactory-preset Recording Menu ExplanationsDate/Time Menu Explanations System Menu ExplanationsFADE/WIPE Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsEffect Selection B K , , B WBefore the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pg Store Scene in Memory Engage the Record-Standby modePicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu MenuDisable Mode Recording Advanced FeaturesSelect Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsSepia ShutterTwilight MonotoneAuto Focus FocusingPatterns that are regularly repeated Adjust Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of FocusExposure Control Access Exposure ControlIf you want to reset the exposure, repeat step To darken the imageIris Iris LockCentre SUBJECT, Lock Iris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust To Return To Automatic White BalanceExit Manual White Balance AD- Justment Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingPlayback Basic Playback Speaker Volume ControlRewind or Fast-forward the tape Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Playback ZoomEN Playback Playback MenuDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundRecording sound Display Output sound Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cable and S-Video cable When connecting the cables, open this coverEN Playback Connections Use the provided Audio/Video A/V cableConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Connectinput VCR Output to TV Supply PowerTurn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV Tape Dubbing Pull OUT Battery Holder Installing The BatteryRemote control uses one lithium battery CR2025 Functions ButtonsTo allow slow-speed search in either direction To stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press PlayEND Zoom Playback ZoomActivate Zoom DownStart Playback Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectPlayback Special Effects Select Playback EffectSET Remote to Operate VCR Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code Operate VCRMake Connections Select ScenesUSE Programme AE with Special Effects if Necessary Select ScenesUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary Press FADE/WIPEPrepare Source Tape Automatic Editing to VCRStop Editing Prepare for R.A. Edit For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing Choose a SceneInput Correction Data Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder TimingAccess Playback Menu Close MenuPause During Dubbing Audio DubbingBegin Dubbing Stop DubbingOriginal and new tracks are combined and output in stereo New track is output on both L and R channels in stereoCorrective Action When using Picture Wipe Snapshot mode cannot be used Digital Zoom does not workShutter mode of Programme Delay of a fraction of aPicture Wipe function does not work Places subject to low Adjust the brightnessCamcorder When the LCD monitor’s Fluorescent light reaches Disappear Than 1 second to makeImages on the LCD monitor are jittery Battery pack, etc., clockRear of the LCD monitor is hot LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blinkRecommended to charge it Power lamp blinks There are disturbances in audioTemperature To protect the battery, it is Charging is difficult in placesClean Lens Clean ExteriorClean LCD Monitor After Use64EN Connectors to r are located beneath Video Light Switch$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MICFunction IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording 444Indications Function LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During PlaybackFunction Date/Time Display Pg , 7Pg , 42 Exposure Control ...................................... pgTo avoid hazard For safety, do notAvoid using the unit During useTo protect the unit, do not To prolong service lifeDo not leave the unit To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notCamcorder AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15EKConnectors GeneralGR-DVF25