JVC GR DV 3 Camcorder User Manual


 
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1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
First turn the Power Dial to “
M
” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
2
ACCESS MANUAL MODE ITEM
MENU
Press the Select Dial. The Manual Mode Item
Menu appears.
3
ACCESS EXPOSURE CONTROL
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “EXPO-
SURE” by rotating the Select Dial and then
press it. Rotate the Select Dial to display
“MANUAL”, then press it. “EXP.” is displayed.
4
CENTRE SUBJECT, LOCK IRIS
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the
viewfinder, then press and hold the Select Dial
for over 2 seconds. The exposure setting
display and “
L
” appear, indicating that the iris
is locked.
Press the Select Dial. The indication displayed
in the upper left corner changes from “EXP.” to
“MANUAL”.
Iris Lock
Use this function when shooting a moving subject, when zooming, when the subject changes its distance
(thus its size in 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.
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial to display “AUTO” then
press it in step 3. The Exposure Control indicator
and “
L
” disappear. Or set the Power Dial to
A
”.
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.
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 enterintg. In low lighting, the pupil
dilates to allow more light in.
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
0 L
FOCUS
EXPOSURE MANUAL
OFF
OFF
AUTO
AUTO
W. BALANCE
FADER
/ WIPE
P. AE
/ EFFECT
RETURN
4
Power Dial
Lock button
Display
Manual Mode Item Menu
Iris lock
indicator
Select Dial