Recording Advanced Features - JVC GR-DVL100U Manual

LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch
(Open the LCD monitor to
access this switch.)
DANGER
1 The video light can become
extremely hot. Do not touch
iteither while in operation or
soon after turning it of
otherwise serious injury may
result.
Do not place the camcorder into the
carrying case immediately after using the
video light, since it remains extremely
hot for some time.
™ When operating, keep a distance of
about 30 cm (11-13/16") between the
video light and people or object.
Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
8 Its recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video
RECORDING Advanced Features
subject.
ON: Always keeps the light on as long as the
'camcorder is turned on.
= The video light can only be used with the
camcorder's power on
mit is recommended to set the white balance
( pg. 30) to 4% when you use the video light.
= When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
NOTES:
© Even if the battery indicator (=) does not blink
due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn
off automatically when you turn on the video light,
or when you start recording with the video light
turned on.
© When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON is set to "AUTO":
* Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. In this case,
'manually switch the light on or off using LIGHT
OFF/AUTO/ON.
* While the "SHUTTER" mode (C7 pg. 28) is
engaged, the light is likely to stay on.
«While the "TWILIGHT" mode (7 pg. 28) is
engaged, the light will not activate.
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PURPOSE:
'To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim,
OPERATION:
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON as required: -
OFF: Turns off the light.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
FEATURE: Auto Focus
PURPOSE:
'The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual
focusing):
* When two subjects averlap in the same scene.
When illumination is low.*
* When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall, or
a clear, blue sky.*
When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder."
* When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated. *
When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-conirast warnings appear blinking: ak, , ® and &
NOTES:
© ifthe lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a
piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry
naturally.
'© When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom out first (—F pg. 18). If zoomed-in in the auto focus
mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder
and the subject. This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" (CF pg. 24) is activated.
PURPOSE:
To obtain correct focus.
OPERATION:
1)f you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewsinder adjustments
© pg. 10).
2) Set the Power Switch to "®", then press FOCUS (b®). The manual focus indicator appears.
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards "+". "®" appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT wheel towards "~". " 4" appears and blinks.
4) Press the MENU/BRIGHT wheel. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS (B®) twice or set the Power Switch to " B Y " .
If FOCUS (bP) is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
© Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. if,
you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
| # When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, "a" or "4" will blink.
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