JVC GR-DVM828 manual Exposure Control, Brightness control of the display, Adjust Exposure

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AdvancedFeatures(Cont.)

Exposure Control

Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari- son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is “AUTO”.

Display

FOCUS	AUTO
4EXPOSURE	MANUAL
W. BALANCE	AUTO
FADER	OFF
/ WIPE
P. AE	OFF
/ EFFECT

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

EXP.

0

Lock button

5S
M	OFF Y
A	OFF Y	P
		P
		AL

Power Dial

Select Dial

Exposure control indicator

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

First turn the Power Dial to “ M ” while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or the viewfinder is pulled out.

2 ACCESSMENU MANUAL MODE ITEM

Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears.

3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPO- SURE” by rotating the Select Dial, then press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”, then press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu disappears and “EXP.” and the Exposure Control indicator are displayed.

4 ADJUST EXPOSURE

Rotate the Select Dial to brighten or darken the image.

• The adjustment range is from –6 to +6.

5 END ADJUSTMENT OF EXPOSURE Press the Select Dial. Exposure adjustment is complete. The indication “EXP.” changes to “MANUAL”.

• 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 Dial to

“	A	”.
	A

NOTES:

●After the Power Dial 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 back- ground such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When the background is overly dark or the subject light.

Brightness control of the display

To adjust the brightness of the display, rotate the Select Dial (☞ pg. 22). Note that the actual recorded image’s brightness can not be changed by rotating this dial.

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Contents GR-DVM828 Dear Customer Connection to the mains supply in the United KingdomSafety Precautions Battery pack BN-V607U DC cordGrip/Hand strap VIDEO/AUDIO cableLithium battery CR2025 For remote control unitRM-V712U Min DVM-30 DV30MEITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Sub-Code AreaVideo Area Audio Area Contents Charging The Battery Pack Installing The Battery Pack Open Battery CoverInsert Charged Battery Close Battery CoverUsing The Battery Holder Indoor UseDate/Time Settings Select Operation ModeInput Date and Time LCD monitorLoading/Unloading a Cassette Open Cassette CoverINSERT/REMOVE Tape To protect valuable recordingsSelect Dial Recording Mode SettingSET Recording Mode Adjust Length Grip Strap AttachmentAttach Grip Strap to Hand Strap Eyelet Attach Grip Strap to SUB Hand Strap EyeletDioptre Adjustment Adjust DioptreTripod Mounting Turn on CamcorderRemote Control Unit Installing The BatteryPull OUT Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderOperation Mode Power Dial PositionSelf-Timer Playback Play FunctionEN Recording IND. ON/OFF button DisplayPull OUT Viewfinder or Open LCD Monitor Start RecordingStop Recording END RecordingStart Search Engage Still ModeRecording From The Middle Of a Tape Proper recording When blank portion is recorded on a tapeTime Code Tape Remaining Indicator Adjust BrightnessBrightness Control LCD Monitor/Viewfinder IndicationsJournalistic shooting Interface ShootingOpen LCD Monitor Tilt LCD MonitorEN Recording ZoomMenu button IND. ON/OFF button Select Dial Displaying The Date And Time During RecordingSelect Function Scene 5-second recording Engage 5S ModeEND 5-SECOND Mode Recording Self-Timer Engage SELF-TIMER ModeStop SELF-TIMER Recording END SELF-TIMER RecordingAccess System Menu Select Snapshot ModeSnapshot Take SnapshotMotor Drive mode Snapshot mode Pin-Up mode With frameRecording Menu allows you to set these functions MenusClose Recording Menu 10X 40X REC Mode Recording mode40X Zoom Zoom magnification DIS Digital Image StabilizerSystem Menu Close System Menu32kHz 32kHz 48kHzAccessmenu Manual Mode Item Access FADER/WIPE MenuTo Cancel FADE/WIPE Effects FADE/WIPE EffectsFades and Wipes Example WH Fader WhiteExample Wipe Scroll WH , BK , , B WP and P of the Fader/Wipe Menu Picture Wipe/DissolveResume Recording Random Variations Fader White Fader BlackFader Mosaic Fader B.WRandom Fader and Wipe MenuDissolve Disable P.AE/EFFECT AE/EffectsSlow Slow Shutter Manual Focus Adjustment Access Manual FocusAdjust Focus To Change To Auto FocusAdjust Exposure Exposure ControlBrightness control of the display To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlIris Iris LockTo Return To Automatic Iris Control White Balance Adjustment Access White Balance AdjustmentClose White Balance Adjustment To Return To Automatic White BalanceEnter Setting Exit Manual White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingVolume switch Rewind TapeViewing Recording END PlaybackTo Perform High-Speed Search Press 2 or 3after pressing 6/4. The tapePlayback Zoom Activate ZoomLocatescene Portion of Magnified END ZoomAccessmenu Playback Effect Select Playback EffectsAccess Playback Menu Playback MenuClose Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundDisplaying the Date During Playback Select TV’S Video Mode VCR/TV Connection when connecting directly to the camcorderTurn on Power VCR/TV Connection using AC Charger Station Attach and LockVCR/TV connection using the AC Charger Station Basic ConnectionsConnect AC Charger Station to TV or VCR Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector Digital PrinterSupply Power Attach Camcorder to AC Charger StationDubbing Make Connections Start PlaybackPause Recording Recording deckDigital Dubbing Make ConnectionsVCR Recording deck Brand SettingOperate VCR Random Assemble Editing Execute FADE/WIPE in if NecessaryUSE P.AE/EFFECT if Necessary SET EDIT-IN PointSET EDIT-OUT Point Stop Editing Engagemode VCR’S RECORD-PAUSEStart Editing Choose a Scene For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed Scene Adjustment of VCR‘s against Camcorder Timing Input Correction DataAudio Dubbing Find EDIT-IN PointBegin Dubbing Pause During DubbingRecording Sound Display Output Sound Troubleshooting Possible Causes Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes These spots are not recorded Cleaning The Camcorder Camcorder Power dial pg Volume switch Volume pgZoom switch T/W pg Viewfinder pgAC Charger Station LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording FunctionLP 35 min 250LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Error Indications FunctionTape Tape ENDTo prolong service life To avoid hazardDuring use Store cassettesFor safety, do not Avoid using the unitDirty heads can cause the following problems Do not leave the unitAudio GeneralVideo Connectors Output powerVideo AudioColour temperature AC Charger StationAuto focus On-screen displayIndex GR-DVM828