Snapshot Flash

The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-Standby ( pg. 17, 29).

In Full Auto mode, the flash automatically fires if it is dark ( T appears).

In Manual mode, you can select the “FLASH” setting as follows:

1 Set the Power Switch @ to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button $ located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2 Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Press + or 5 to select “ (MANUAL)”, and press SELECT/SET 3.

4 Press + or 5 to select “FLASH”, and press SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears.

5 Press + or 5 to select the desired mode.

AUTO

: Fires automatically if it is dark

 

( T appears).

AUTO

: Fires automatically if it is dark

(T appears) and reduces the Red-Eye effect in the subject’s eyes.

ON

: Always fires.

OFF

: Will not fire.

Press SELECT/SET 3.

6 Press + or 5 to select “ RETURN”. Press SELECT/SET 3 twice to close the Menu Screen.

If “AUTO

” Is Selected . . .

..... the

Red-Eye reduction indicator w lights. Press

SNAPSHOT 9. The flash fires twice. The first flash is for reduction of the human eye’s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording.

NOTES:

Do not fire the flash at a person at short range.

The flash does not fire when the flash is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen, and also when the battery remaining power is low.

For GR-DX76 owners; the flash does not fire when it is

set to “AUTO” in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to “OFF” ( pg. 33) and with Programme AE with special effects set to “TWILIGHT” ( pg. 27).

When taking several snapshots in succession (Motor Drive Mode), the flash fires only during the first one.

Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are, to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash. When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach (over approx. 2 m), set the flash to “OFF” to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming too tinted.

The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions, such as under fluorescent or halogen lamps.

To change the brightness of the flash,  “Flash Brightness Adjustment”.

While charging the flash, T blinks and the flash will not fire. Although noise may appear, this is not a malfunction and is not recorded. It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash.

Flash Brightness Adjustment

When a snapshot ( pg. 17, 29) is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash ( “Snapshot Flash”) and adjusts the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.

1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of “Snapshot Flash”.

2 Press + or 5 to select “FLASH ADJ.”, and press SELECT/SET 3. The parameter appears.

3 To intensify the flash, press + 5. To weaken the flash, press 5.

Adjustment range: –3 to +3.

4 Press SELECT/SET 3. Press + or 5 to select

RETURN” and press SELECT/SET 3 twice to close the Menu Screen.

NOTE:

When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location, set it back to ±0 as described in step 3 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired brightness.

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JVC GR-DX106/76AG manual Snapshot Flash, Flash Brightness Adjustment, Press + or 5 to select MANUAL, and press SELECT/SET

GR-DX106/76AG specifications

The JVC GR-DX106/76AG is a compact and versatile MiniDV camcorder that has gained attention for its robust feature set and user-friendly design. Launched in the early 2000s, this camcorder is ideal for both amateur filmmakers and those who want to capture life's precious moments with high-quality video.

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