JVC GR-DVX9 specifications Exposure Control, Iris Lock

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Press EXPOSURE. “EXP.” and the exposure control indicator appear.

38EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (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 Operation Switch to “ ” and set the

POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.

2

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

4 Press the MENU wheel. Exposure adjustment is complete. “EXP.” goes out.

To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .

.... press EXPOSURE or set the Operation Switch to

“ ”.

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 Operation Switch is set to “ ”.

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 and 2 of “Exposure Control”.

3 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear. Press the MENU wheel. “ ” changes to “ ” and the iris is locked. “EXP.” goes out.

BACKLIGHT Button (2)

EXPOSURE Button (4/6)

POWER Switch

EXP .

0

Operation Switch

Iris lock indicator

MENU Wheel

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... press EXPOSURE so that the exposure control

indicator and “ ” disappear. Or, set the Operation Switch to “ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 2, adjust the exposure rotating the

MENU wheel. Then lock the iris in step 3. For automatic locking, press EXPOSURE again in step 2. 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-DVX10 GR-DVX9 Dear Customer It is recommended that youSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment RCA plug cable Cable Adapter Remote Control Unit RM-V716U Core Filter xCleaning Cloth DC CordStopper How To Attach Core FiltersRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter Wind onceLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack Benefits Of Lithium-Ion BatteriesTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power While sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach itDioptre Adjustment Control Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingSet the Operation Switch to and set the Power Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Power Switch Power Lamp Lock Button Operation Menu WheelLoading/Unloading a Cassette OPEN/EJECT Switch Erase protection tab10EN Cassette holder coverDisplay Recording Mode SettingEN11 Menu Screen Sub MenuTo Unload a MultiMediaCard 12ENLoading a MultiMediaCard Mode Dial to Picture Quality/Size Mode SettingSet the Power Switch to While pressing EN13Operation Switch Position Manual Operation ModePower Switch Position 14ENEN15 Mode Dial PositionProgressive Mode FunctionPress START/STOP To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display16EN To Stop RecordingSELF-RECORDING EN17Journalistic Shooting Self-RecordingSnapshot For Video Recording Snapshot Mode Selection18EN Snapshot RecordingTo Delete Unwanted Still Images Basic Shooting SnapshotEN19 To Remove The Shutter SoundZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T20EN Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeEN21 Progressive Mode Recording To End Progressive Mode RecordingRegular shooting of moving images Description of Progressive Scan CCDEN23 Frame Scan a Scan BStill image Dual ShootingFocus Button Fully-pressed PositionEN25 Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus To obtain correct focusGo to step Power Switch Lock Button Operation Switch Menu WheelSee pg Menu ScreenMenu Screen Explanations EN27After viewing demo, set to OFF Refer to Self-Timer  pgDemonstration will resume Automatic demonstration will not take placeEN29 Snapshot Flash If Auto Is SelectedEN31 Flash Brightness AdjustmentPower Switch Lock Button Operation Switch Menu Wheel DisplaySelf-Timer EN33 Mode Dial to VideoSecond Recording Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection To Deactivate The Selected EffectMenu Effect EN35Fader And Wipe Menu To Deactivate The Selected Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsDigital Sound Effects Sound Effect Mode SelectionTo cancel recording the sound effect midway EN37Exposure Control Iris LockEN39 White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalancePower Zoom Lever VOL Menu Wheel Speaker Lock Button To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Rewind ButtonEN41 Display 42ENPlayback Sound EN43 To cancel Blank Search midwayBlank Search Video Menu appearsMail Clip Recording To cancel E-Mail Clip Recording44EN To view video clips stored in a MultiMediaCardImages shot with the camcorder are automatically Normal PlaybackAuto Playback Numbered, then stored in numerical orderType of file Protect icon Power Switch Lock Button Menu WheelIndex Screen DirectoryIf you press Index twice Index PlaybackEN47 If you press Index three timesTo Protect a File 48ENProtecting Files To Remove ProtectionEN49 Power Switch Lock ButtonDeleting Files To Select a File by Browsing Files Stored in MemoryInitialising a MultiMediaCard Power Switch Menu Wheel Display50EN You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytimeTo Make The Print Frame Disappear Superimposing a Print FrameEN51 Press Print FramePrint Frame Deletion Set the Power Switch to52EN Lock Button Delete Index Screen Deletion ConfirmationTo Delete ALL Print Frames To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The Setting54EN To Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of PrintsEN55 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pgCamcorder 56ENDocking Station with the stud hole Tighten the screwMake sure all units are turned off If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepEN57 58EN Connection To a Personal ComputerWith a DV input Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV ConnectorEN59 Core filter Digital PrinterTo use this camcorder as a player 60ENDubbing To a VCR For GR-DVX10 owners onlyDubbing From a VCR EN61Play Stop 62ENTo DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional EN63 To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable optional To DV OUTDubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a Tape Indicator disappears when dubbing is complete64EN EN65 Menu Wheel Power Switch Lock ButtonDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCard Tab Installing The Batteries66EN Remote sensorEN67 Functions ButtonsFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 68ENEffect Select Menu Feature Playback Special EffectsEN69 VCR Recording deck 70ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingEN71 Make ConnectionsProgramme 72ENSelect Scenes Editing MenuEN73 Automatic Editing to VCRDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 74ENFor More Accurate Editing Tvvcr Recording deckRecording deck Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingEN75 Audio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg76EN To hear the dubbed sound during playbackAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects EN7778EN Cleaning The CamcorderPush Here OPEN/EJECT Switch Hatch Lens blower After UseTroubleshooting Corrective ActionTroubleshooting 80ENEN81 Is ending Dissolve before beginning82EN White Balance cannot be activatedEN83  pg84EN Multi Connector If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby modePrinter Connector EN8586EN EN87 Displays the Time Code 88ENAppears while the tape is running Order of qualityEN89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback Displays the sound modeLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback EN91 Deleted While the Power Switch is set to92EN Pack, be sure to read the Terminals following cautions To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN93 To avoid hazards94EN About moisture condensation EN95To protect the unit, do not Serious malfunctioning96EN EN97 Print Frame Deletion  pg98EN EN99 EG/EK
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