JVC GR-DVX818 PRO manual Exposure Control, Brightness control of the LCD monitor, Adjust Exposure

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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.

Display

FOCUS

AUTO

4EXPOSURE

MANUAL

W. BALANCE

AUTO

FADER

OFF

/ WIPE

 

P. AE

OFF

/ EFFECT

0

FLASH ADJ.

RETURN

Manual Mode Item Menu

EXP.

0

Lock button

Power Dial

5S

 

M

OFFYA

 

A

P

 

 

 

L

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 upward/downward to brighten or darken the image. Press the Select Dial at your desired exposure.

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

5 END ADJUSTRMENT OF EXPOSURE Exposure adjustment is complete. The indication “EXP.” changes to “MANUAL”.

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 ”.

NOTES:

●When “EXP.” is not displayed, Manual Exposure Control is not available. To make it appear, press the IND.ON/OFF for longer than 1 second or repeat from step 2.

●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 LCD monitor

To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, 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-DVX818 PRO English It is recommended that you Dear CustomerSafety Precautions DC cord EN P Rovided a CCE SsoriesCD-ROM Sub-Code Area Video Area Audio AreaITI Insert and Tracking Information Area Contents EN Detach BATTERY/BATTERIES Charging The Battery PackAttach DetachOpen Battery Cover Installing The Battery PackInsert Battery Close Battery CoverFirst. Close the battery cover Supply PowerAttach to Camcorder Knob and insertSelect Operation Mode Date/Time SettingsInput Date and Time LCD monitorLoading/Unloading a Cassette OPEN/EJECT switchOpen Cassette Cover INSERT/REMOVE TapeRecording Mode Setting SET Recording ModeSet depending on your preference PUT Camcorder Attach Hand StrapClose Flap During transportingGrip Strap Attachment Adjust LengthTripod Mounting Attach Grip Strap to Hand Strap EyeletDioptre Adjustment Adjust DioptreTurn on Camcorder Installing The Battery Remote Control UnitPull OUT Battery Holder Insert Battery in HolderPower Dial Position Function Operation ModePull OUT Viewfinder or Open LCD Monitor Basic RecordingStart Recording Stop RecordingEngage Still Mode Recording From The Middle Of a TapeStart Search Time Code When blank portion is recorded on a tapeProper recording During shootingAdjust Brightness Tape Remaining IndicatorBrightness Control Brightness indication appears in the LCD monitorInterface Shooting Journalistic shootingOpen LCD Monitor Tilt LCD MonitorZoom RE COR DIN GChanging the Snapshot Setting Motor Drive modeSnapshot Take SnapshotSelect Function Snapshot Flash Auto FlashSelect Mode Adjusting Flash BrightnessAccessmenu Manual Mode Item Access Flash AdjustmentDissolves during 5 second mode recording Engage 5S ModeTo Take a Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode Scene 5-second recordingStop SELF-TIMER Recording Self-TimerEND SELF-TIMER Recording To Take a Snapshot In The Self-Timer ModeClose Recording Menu MenusRecording Menu allows you to set these functions Please refer to page 31, 32 for detailsWide Mode REC Mode Recording modeZoom Zoom magnification DIS Digital Image StabilizerFlash pg Displaying The Date And Time During Recording Access System Menu System MenuClose System Menu Return Sound signals can be sampled at 32 kHz or 48 kHzTo Cancel FADE/WIPE Effects Access FADER/WIPE MenuFADE/WIPE Effects Select EffectExample WH Fades and WipesExample Fader WhitePicture Wipe/Dissolve Resume RecordingP of the Fader/Wipe Menu Random Variations Fade in or out with a black screen Fade in or out with a white screenFade out from colour to black and white Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effectDisappears New scene gradually appears as the old one graduallyNew scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper Right corner to the lower left cornerAE/Effects Disable P.AE/EFFECTStrobe Classic FilmTwilight SepiaAccess Manual Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust Focus To Change To Auto FocusExposure Control Adjust ExposureBrightness control of the LCD monitor To Return To Automatic Exposure ControlIris Lock After , adjust the exposure rotatingTo Return To Automatic Iris Control IrisAccessment White Balance Adjust White Balance AdjustmentClosement White Balance Adjust Select Auto in . Or set the Power Dial toExit Manual White Balance Adjustment Enter SettingManual White Balance Operation To Change The Tint For RecordingRewind Tape Volume switchViewing Recording END PlaybackActivate Zoom Playback ZoomLocatescene Portion of Magnified END ZoomSelect P.AE/EFFECT Playback EffectsRM-V711U Start Playback Press the Play buttonPlayback Menu Access Playback MenuClose Menu Playback Menu allows you to set the following functionsPlayback Sound Displaying the Date During PlaybackDisplaying The Time Code During Playback Turn on Power VCR/TV Connection when connecting directly to the camcorderSelect TV’S Video Mode Turn the Power Dial to Play and turn on the TV/VCRVCR/TV Connection using Docking Station Confirm POWER-OFF StatusAttach and Locks EN Playback Basic Connections VCR/TV connection using the Docking StationConnect Docking Station to TV or VCR Make Connections Start Playback DubbingPause Recording VCR Recording deckBrand Setting Operate the VCR VCR Code ListRM-V711U 9 ` provided Make Connections Random Assemble EditingStart Source Playback Execute FADE/WIPE in if NecessarySET EDIT-OUT Point SET EDIT-IN PointUSE Fade Wipe on Scene Transition if Necessary USE P.AE/EFFECT if NecessaryEngagemode Vcrs RECORD-PAUSE Start EditingStop Editing Diagnosing VCR’s against Camcorder Timing For More Accurate EditingPrepare for R.A. Edit Play Back Dubbed Scene Choose a ScenePress MENU. The Playback Menu appears on the TV screen Input Correction DataFind EDIT-IN Point Audio DubbingBegin Dubbing Pause During DubbingFind Edit OUT Point Insert EditingFind Edit in Point Pause During Editing5S or Battery pgTape END appears Replace with new cassetteEN TR Ouble Shooting Picture Wipe function doesn’t work Squeeze or Cinema mode is selected in the Recording MenuEnd of its service life, images Same time Cleaning The Camcorder Camcorder Power dial pg OPEN/EJECT switch pgRBATTERY cover pg IND.ON/OFF button pg@ Charger Indicator Charge pg #Remote control sensor pg Release button pg Lock lever pg Multi connector pgJlip jack Joint Level Interface Protocol $EDIT jack pgFunction LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During RecordingAppears during recording Appears while the tape is running Brightness of the flashLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback Indications Function Avoid using the unit For safety, do notTo avoid hazard To prevent damage to the camcorderDo not leave the unit To prolong service lifeTo protect the unit, do not To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do notPower consumption PowerSignal format Video signal recording formatAC Adapter Colour temperatureAuto focus On-screen displayLithium Battery Pg , 3 Second Mode Fade-In/OutMotor Drive Mode Animation Audio DubbingGR-DVX818 PRO

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