JVC GR D 240 manual Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure Control, To lock the iris

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Backlight Compensation

 

 

Spot Exposure Control

 

 

 

 

 

Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.

With simple operation, backlight compensation feature brightens the dark subject portion by increasing the exposure.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Press BACK LIGHT so that the Backlight Compensation indicator “ ” appears.

To cancel Backlight Compensation Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

NOTE:

Using Backlight Compensation may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white.

Selection of a spot metering area enables more precise exposure compensation. You can select one of the three metering areas on the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

1 Set the Power Switch to “M”.

2 Press BACK LIGHT twice so that the Spot Exposure Control indicator “ ” appears.

A spot metering area frame appears at the centre of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.

3 Press + or to select the desired spot metering area frame.

4 Press MENU.

Spot Exposure Control is engaged.

Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of the selected area most appropriate.

To lock the iris

After step 3, press and hold MENU over 2 seconds. The “” indication appears and the iris is locked.

To cancel Spot Exposure Control

Press BACK LIGHT once so that the “ ” indicator disappears.

NOTES:

You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at the same time with following functions.

“SQUEEZE” in “WIDE MODE” ( pg. 24)

“STROBE” in “PROGRAM AE” ( pg. 34)

Digital Zoom ( pg. 18)

Manual Exposure Control

Depending on the shooting location and condition, optimum result may not be attained.

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Contents Dear Customer GR-D240Backlight Compensation Data BatteryWipe/Fader Effects Program AE with Special EffectsBlue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red Important for owners in the U.KSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment References EN Getting Started IndexOther Parts ConnectorsIndicators ControlsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Getting Started20 21 10 0 Before Using This CamcorderDuring Video Playback I T / M ICamcorder as shown Provided AccessoriesTo protect the lens, attach Provided lens cap toCharging The Battery Pack PowerGetting Started EN Maximum continuous recording time Data Battery SystemAbout Batteries Using AC PowerLanguage Settings Grip AdjustmentTripod Mounting Viewfinder AdjustmentBrightness Adjustment Of The Display Set the Power Switch to a or M whileOr eject a cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteTo protect valuable recordings Tape Remaining Time Basic RecordingApproximate recording time Zoom While using the LCD monitorWhile using the viewfinder EN Video RecordingQuick Review Video Recording ENJournalistic Shooting Time CodeBlank Search To control the speaker volumeEN Video Playback Shuttle SearchVideo Playback EN If using a VCR, go to . If not, go to stepStart playback on the camcorder.  pg Menus without Sub Menus EN Menus for Detailed AdjustmentMenus with Sub Menus Recording Menus Wind CUT Wide ModeDIS Tele MacroMenus for Detailed Adjustment EN Playback Menus  pg , AUX MIC When set to OFF, the camcorder’s display disappearsOFF / on  pg , Time CodeTo deactivate Night-Scope EN Features for RecordingTo take a snapshot in the 5-second recording mode Second RecordingSnapshot For Video Recording Features for Recording ENMotor Drive Mode Manual FocusTo lock the exposure control and the iris Exposure ControlTo return to automatic exposure control To return to automatic iris controlTo lock the iris To cancel Spot Exposure ControlPress Back Light once so that the indicator disappears Backlight Compensation Spot Exposure ControlTo change the setting White Balance AdjustmentTo return to automatic white balance To deactivate the selected effect Wipe Or Fader EffectsVariable Shutter Speed 1/250 1/4000 To S-VIDEO Yellow to Video Red to Audio R White to Audio L Switch To VCRDubbing To a VCR Editing ENEN Editing DubbingTo DV OUT Connection To a Personal Computer Video Recording EN TroubleshootingPower Advanced featuresOther problems Troubleshooting ENTape USE Cleaning CassetteCheck TAPE’S Erase Protection TAB CONDENSATION, Operation Paused Please WaitHDV Unit in Safeguard Mode Remove and Reattach BatteryUnit in Safeguard Mode Eject and Reinsert Tape Lens CAPTo clean the LCD monitor Cleaning The CamcorderEN User Maintenance To clean the exteriorCassettes Battery PacksLCD Monitor EN CautionsMain Unit Serious malfunctioning About moisture condensationØ3.5 mm, stereo EN SpecificationsCamcorder AC AdapterTerms Recording CapacityGR-D240