48EN RECORDINGAdvanced Features (Cont.)

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 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.

LCD monitor

Power Dial

0 L

Iris lock indicator

AUTO

FOCUS PRO. EXP.

MANUAL

IND/DISPLAY

 

MENU

 

Shooting mode selector

BRIGHT

1 SELECT MODE

First make sure the LCD monitor is open fully. Turn the Power Dial to "REC" while pressing down the lock button located on the dial, and set the shooting mode selector to "MANUAL".

2 CENTER SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS Press 3. "EXP." is displayed in the LCD monitor. Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor, then press and hold 3 for about 2 seconds. The exposure setting display and “ L ” appear, indicating that the iris is locked.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

..... Press 3. The Exposure Control indicator and

L ” disappear. Or set the shooting mode selector to “AUTO”.

NOTES:

Iris lock is recommended in the following situa- tions:

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.

**Locking the exposure control and the iris

After step 1, adjust the exposure using the /+button. Then lock the iris in step 2. For automatic locking, press 3 quickly. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris

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

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JVC LYT0002-088B manual Iris Lock