JVC GR-DVL9600 Iris Lock, Center SUBJECT, Lock Iris, To Return To Automatic Iris Control

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Lock Button

Select Dial Power Switch

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Iris Lock

Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance (thus its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder), or when you want to lock the brightness level.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten.

1 SELECT OPERATION MODE

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

2 ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM MENU Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item Menu appears.

3 ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL

Move the highlight bar to “EXPOSURE” by rotating the Select Dial and then press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display “MANUAL”, then press it. “EXP.” is displayed.

4 CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS

Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor

	FOCUS	AUTO
	EXPOSURE	MANUAL
	W. BALANCE	AUTO
	FADER	OFF
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	P. AE	OFF
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Manual Mode Item Menu

or the viewfinder, then press and hold the Select Dial for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator and “ ” appear, indicating that the iris is locked. Press the Select Dial. The indication displayed in the upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to “MANUAL”.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then press it

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Iris lock indicator

in step 3. The exposure control indicator and “ ” disappear. Or set the Power Switch to “ ”.

NOTE:

Iris lock is recommended in the following situations:

●When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

●When shooting objects under a spotlight.

●When the subject is backing away.

●When zooming.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

.... after step 3, adjust the exposure rotating the Select

Dial. Then lock the iris in step 4. For automatic locking, rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO”, then press it in step 3. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris

Works like the pupil of the human eye. In a well-lit environment, the human pupil contracts to keep too much light from entering. In low lighting, the pupil dilates to allow more light in.