Iris Lock, EN27, To Return To Automatic Iris Control | JVC GR-DVL40

MENU/BRIGHT Dial

Power Switch

EN27

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 (☞ pg. 26).

	Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor
EXP.	5 or the viewfinder, then press and hold MENU/
	BRIGHT for over 2 seconds. The exposure control
	indicator and “	” appear, indicating that the iris is
0 L	locked.
	Press MENU/BRIGHT. The indication displayed in
	the upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to
	“MANUAL”.

Iris lock indicator	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 “ ”.

RECORDING

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 4, adjust the exposure rotating MENU/

BRIGHT. Then lock the iris in step 5. For automatic locking, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to display “AUTO”, then press it in step 4. 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.

Image 27

JVC GR-DVL40, GR-DVL25, GR-DVL45, GR-DVL20 Iris Lock, EN27, Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 pg

Contents

GR-DVL45 GR-DVL40 GR-DVL25 GR-DVL20 It is recommended that you Dear Customer EN3 Safety Precautions EN5 How to Attach The Core Filter Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack Slide the battery in the opposite direction of the arrow EN7 Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery Pack EN Getting Started Date/Time Settings EN9 Loading/Unloading a Cassette EN Getting Started Recording Mode Setting Tripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap Attachment Shooting While Watching Viewfinder To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display12 EN Basic Recording SELF-RECORDING Power Switch PositionEN13 Journalistic Shooting Zoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards W 14 EN Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video Light GR-DVL45/ DVL40 onlyTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim EN15 Shooting When a blank portion is recorded on a tape16 EN Proper recording If you press during Record-Standby Recording Advanced FeaturesSnapshot Snapshot Recording Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Advanced Features Recording Menu Explanations Mode Menu Explanations Factory preset Date/Time Menu ExplanationsSystem Menu Explanations Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 above LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording 22 ENFade/Wipe Effects Picture Wipe or Dissolve Selection EN23 Fader And Wipe MenuMenu Slow Slow Shutter 24 ENProgramme AE With Special Effects Shutter Variable Shutter Speed Manual Focus FocusingEN25 Auto Focus 26 EN Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic Exposure Control To Return To Automatic Iris Control Iris LockEN27 Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 pg To Change The Tint For Recording White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White Balance Basic Playback Load a tape pg Set the Power Switch toTo Control The Speaker Volume Available only with the RM-V711U remote control provided pg Playback Menu allows you to set the following functions Playback Menu Time Code Displaying The Time Code During Playback Playback SoundDisplay Displaying the Date During Playback EN31 Basic Connections 32 EN EN33 If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 34 ENPlayback Advanced Connections Connection To a Personal Computer Connection To a Video Unit Equipped With a DV Connector EN35Make sure all units are turned off Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes 36 ENTape Dubbing VCR Recording deck EN37 Digital Dubbing 38EN Installing The Battery Functions Buttons EN39 Feature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom Feature Playback Special Effects EN41To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as42 EN SET REMOTE/VCR Code Make Connections EN43 Select Scenes 44 EN EN45 Automatic Editing to VCRNot start editing Recording deck 46 ENFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing EN47 Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Audio Dubbing 48 EN EN49 Corrective ActionTape END appears Position except 50 EN Scene transition does not Mode is set to OFFEven when Slow Shutter is Indicators disappear Date/Time Menu 52 EN Check the section Can resume usingBrightness setting is too Have become dirty ex Can cause damage Fingerprints Cleaning The Camcorder After UseTurn off the camcorder Do not burn To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN55 To avoid hazard 56 EN EN57 About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning E 0 Q 9 W 58EN EN59 444 Displays the operation mode position60 EN Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback EN61Function 62 EN AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V20A or AA-V20EA CamcorderEN63 GR-DVL20