JVC GR-DVL725 instruction manual 42 EN, Exposure Control, Iris Lock

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FOR RECORDING (cont.)

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.

1 Set the Power Switch to “

” while pressing

MANUAL

 

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “ EXPOSURE”, then press it.

4 Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “MANUAL”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears. The exposure control indicator appears.

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

6 Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. Exposure adjustment is complete.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

..... select “AUTO” in step4. Or, set the Power Switch

to “

”.

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

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 compensations is also available when the

Power Switch is set to “

”.

AUTO

 

NOTE:

You cannot use the manual exposure control at the same time with backlight, spotlight ( pg. 37) compensation and “SNOW”( pg. 37).

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 the MENU/BRIGHT wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear.

Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel in. “ ” changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.

Iris lock indicator

3

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

BACKLIGHT Button (5)

Power Switch

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

”.

AUTO

 

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

..... after step 4 of “Exposure Control”, adjust the

exposure rotating the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Then lock the iris in step 5 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel to select “AUTO”, then press it in step4. 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-DVL820 GR-DVL725 Dear Customer It is recommended that youImportant Product Safety Instructions Before recording an important scene Camcorder Already attached toHow To Attach The Lens Cap Automatic Demonstration takes place when DemoMode is set to on factory-preset Lock ButtonGetting Started Battery pack Charging time PowerCharging the Battery Pack To Detach The Battery PackAbout Batteries Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording time10 EN Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Lamp Date/Time SettingsSet the Power Switch to Lock Button DisplayApproximate recording time Tape Recording mode 12 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Menu Screen Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Sub MenuLoading a Memory Card Picture Quality/Image Size Setting14 EN To Unload a Memory CardTape Recording Basic Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16 EN To Stop RecordingVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Operation ModePower Switch Position Journalistic ShootingZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required OFF Turns off the lightTime Code When a blank portion is recorded on a tape20 EN Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Normal Playback22 EN ConnectionsMake sure all units are turned off If using a VCR . . . go to stepTV to its Video mode Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shownBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midway24 EN PressMemory Card 26 EN Basic Shooting SnapshotTo Protect Valuable Files available only for SD Memory Card To Remove The Shutter SoundImage Size/Picture SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Quality Auto Playback Power Switch For Auto Playback28 EN Rewind Button Play/Pause Button Stop ButtonIndex Playback Viewing File InformationRemoving On-Screen Display Protecting Files Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files30 EN To Remove ProtectionDeleting Files To cancel deletion, select ReturnMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu ScreenTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting32 EN Dpof ScreenFast-Forward 3 Button Rewind Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images NO. of Prints Display Dpof ScreenInitializing a Memory Card 34 ENMaking a New Folder Folder and File namesAdvanced Features Night-Alive To Deactivate The Selected Mode36 EN Program AE With Special EffectsSports Variable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectYour recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 38 EN Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu Menu EffectSnapshot For Tape Recording Snapshot Mode Selection40 EN Snapshot RecordingFocus detection zone While focusing on a nearer subjectTo obtain correct focus Subject42 EN Exposure ControlIris Lock White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance OperationTo Return To Automatic White Balance Balance 44 ENFor Recording Menu If you have selected Camera MANUAL, SYSTEM, Display or DSC10X Factory-presetMenu Screen Explanations 40X46 EN Automatic demonstration will not take place Can be used to confirm how these functions operateDemonstration starts in the following cases Following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp  pg 48 ENFor Playback Menu Playback Sound DisplayDubbing To Or From a VCR Connector cover Power Switch To AV Audio/Video50 EN To S-VIDEO Or OUTWant to begin recording VIDEO/MEMORY SwitchTo use this camcorder as a player To DV52 EN Lock Button Display Menu ScreenPlay/Pause Button 4/6 Wheel RM-V715U RM-V717UTab Lock hole54 EN GR-DVL725 only @ INT. Time Button Self Timer Button # Pause in ConnectorRM-V715U Provided with REC Time Button ANIM. Button START/STOP ButtonTo allow you to add creative effects to the playback image 56 ENTo allow frame-by-frame search during tape playback RM-V717U Provided with GR-DVL820 onlyRight Button DownLeft Button Normal playback58 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeFor GR-DVL725 Owners Use the optional Make Connections Connect the editing cable to the Remote Pause connectorConnect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT Connector Also refer to pgFor GR-DVL820 Owners 60 ENSelect Scenes Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing62 EN Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg Audio DubbingTo hear the dubbed sound during playback 64 EN Insert EditingPower Switch To DV Using USB cableUsing DV cable To USB66 EN Recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover When a cassette at its end is loadedCassette holder opens. Do not use force Actually starts recordingOr OFF 68 ENDate/time is not set To Video There is no pictureVIDEO pg 10X optical zoom is selected Set Zoom to 40X or 700XTo Memory If you want the lighting to lookIlluminated by bright light When shooting a subject70 EN Nearest JVC dealerSet the VIDEO/MEMORY 72 EN LCD monitor image isDistorted Times, please consult your nearest Indication remains even thoughYou repeat the above two or three JVC dealerCleaning The Camcorder 74 ENAfter Use Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x When using the AC Adapter in areas other than the USATo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazards76 EN Declaration of Conformity Model Number About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Trade Name78 EN File size Power requirement A. and CanadaCompression system Picture qualityIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 80 ENVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Battery Release ButtonPower Switch Video Light Switch  pg82 EN Index Indications1024 Appears when the Power Switch is set to Appears when Gain UP is set toAuto and the shutter speed is being 2B I T 84 ENLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Tape Playback Blank SearchIndications 86 EN Channels Left/Right Backlight Compensation pg , 9 Darken The LCD MonitorUnload a Tape White BalanceSee previous page as well