JVC GY-DV300 Camcorder User Manual


 
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MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS Manual Iris Adjustment
1. Engaging the Manual Iris Adjustment Mode
Adjust the iris (lens opening) manually in the following cases.
For backlight compensation
When the subject is too bright compared with the background
When panning quickly from a bright place to a dark place
Engage the recording-standby mode.
1.
Press the MENU button to display the TOP MENU screen.
2.
Using the SELECT dial, set the MODE item on the TOP MENU
screen to MANUAL.
The unit enters the manual shooting mode.
3.
Rotate the SELECT dial to align the cursor (f) with the
OPERATION SET item on the TOP MENU screen, and then
press the SELECT dial.
The OPERATION menu screen is displayed.
4.
Using the SELECT dial, set the AE item on the OPERATION
menu screen to OFF, and then press the SELECT dial.
5.
Using the SELECT dial, set the IRIS item to MANUAL, and then
press the SELECT dial.
6.
To return to the normal screen, use either of the following
methods.
Press the MENU button
or
Return to the TOP MENU screen and then select the EXIT
item from the TOP MENU screen before pressing the SELECT
dial.
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MANUAL
M
Manual iris
adjustment
mode indication
Iris (F-value)
Memo:
The iris value (F-value) and M are displayed on the LCD
screen and the viewfinder screen in the manual iris
adjustment mode.