JVC GR-DVA1, LYT0217-001A manual 34 EN, 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-DVA1 For Customer UseDear Customer For clock operation and remote control unitIt is recommended that you Power Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection Grounding or PolarizationDamage Requiring Service AccessoriesCleaning Replacement PartsAA-V15U About BatteriesBN-V11U Video AudioContents Charging the Battery Pack PowerUsing the Battery Pack Using a CAR Battery Using AC PowerCharge Marker Getting Started Insert Battery in Holder10 EN RE-INSERT HolderAccess Recording Menu Date/Time SettingsSelect Operation Mode Access DATE/TIME MenuOpen Cassette Cover 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette INSERT/REMOVE TapeFirst move the highlight bar to REC Mode by Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Set depending on your preferenceViewfinder Adjustment Grip Adjustment14 EN Tripod Mounting Adjust LengthShoulder Strap Attachment Attach StrapRecording Basic Recording Power Switch Position16 EN Load a CassetteStop Recording Viewfinder IndicationsPress Display Button Basic Recording Feature Picture Stabilizer18 EN ZoomTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightBattery power When blank portion is recorded on a tape Basic FeaturesProper recording Select Function Recording Advanced Features EN21Displaying The Date And Time During Recording SET Function ParametersRecording Advanced Features22 EN SnapshotMotor Drive Mode EN23Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment Recording Advanced Features24 EN Recording Menu Explanations Date/Time Menu Explanations System Menu ExplanationsFADE/WIPE Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsEffect Selection B K , , B WStart Recording 28 ENPicture Wipe or Dissolve Selection P, P, P, P , P, P and P Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 3 on pgFader And Wipe Menu 30 EN Select ModeDisable Mode Program AE With Special EffectsSepia ShutterTwilight MonotoneAuto Focus Focusing32 EN Patterns that are regularly repeatedAdjust Focus Access Manual Mode Item MenuAccess Manual Focus END Adjustment of FocusExposure Control Access Exposure Control34 EN To darken the imageIris Iris LockCenter SUBJECT, Lock Iris To Return To Automatic Iris ControlSelect Auto in . Or set the Power Switch to White Balance AdjustmentAccessment White Balance Adjust 36 ENManual White Balance Operation Enter SettingExit Manual White Balance Adjustment SET Manual White BalanceRewind or Fast-forward the tape 38 ENPlayback Basic Playback Play BackFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Still PlaybackFeature Shuttle Search Feature Playback Zoom40 EN Playback Advanced FeaturesAccess Playback Menu Playback MenuDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundRecording sound Display Output sound Playback Connectors42 EN ConnectionsConnectvcr Camcorder to TV or Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV44 EN Tape DubbingPull OUT Battery Holder Using the Remote Control Unit EN45Installing The Battery Remote control uses one lithium battery CR2025Buttons EN Using the Remote Control UnitFunctions RM-V712U onlyTo allow slow-speed search in either direction Feature Slow-Motion Playback RM-V712U onlyTo stop Slow-Motion Playback in progess, press Play Playback Zoom Using the Remote Control Unit48 EN Activate ZoomStart Playback Accessmenu Playback Effect SelectPlayback Special Effects Select Playback EffectSET REMOTE/VCR Code 50 EN9 ` Operate VCRMake Connections Select ScenesUSE FADE/WIPE on Scene Transition if Necessary 52 ENSelect Scenes USE Program AE with Special Effects if NecessaryPrepare Source Tape Automatic Editing to VCRStop Editing For More Accurate Editing 54 ENDiagnosing VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing Adjustment of VCR’S Against Camcorder Timing Input Correction Data56 EN Possible Causes Corrective ActionSelected the mode For editing was registered Video mode Video playbackSet the Power Switch to Effects and Fade/Wipe Completed pg Being used in a scene58 EN TroubleshootingRecording Menu Use the Picture Wipe Function pg Ex. fingerprints Cause damage Indicators On Screen is set to Set on Screen to onOFF in the Date/Time Date/Time Menu Screen AE with special effects60 EN Possible CausesCleaning The Camcorder After Use62EN # $ t %Clock Battery Slot Tripod Mounting Socket Video Light Switch$ Power Switch Battery Release Switch Select Dial +, -, Push @ MENU/DISPLAY ButtonIndications 64 ENIndex Viewfinder Indications During RecordingViewfinder Indications During Playback Error Refer ManualVolume SOUND1 Tape END66 EN Using Household AC Plug Adapter InformationDo not leave the unit For safety, do notAvoid using the unit To protect the unit, do notConnectors SpecificationsAC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V15U CamcorderMemo Memo GR-DVA1