Manual Focus; Exposure Control - JVC GR-D875U Instructions Manual


Features for Recording
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Manual Focus

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
obtained depending on the shooting condition.
In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1
Set the Power Switch to "REC" ( 13).
2
Set the recording mode to "M" ( 20).
FOCUS
£ ¤
SET
Manual focus indicator
3
Press FOCUS. The manual focus indicator
appears.
4
Press ¤ or £ to focus on a subject.
• When the focus level cannot be adjusted
any further or closer, "@" or "A" will blink.
5
Press SET. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus
Press FOCUS twice.
Manual focus is recommended in
situations listed below.
When two subjects overlap 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
•
LCD monitor.*
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-contrast warnings appear
blinking: @, 9, : and A.

Exposure Control

Manual exposure control is recommended in
the following situations:
• When shooting using reverse lighting or
when the background is too bright.
• When shooting on a reflective natural
background such as at the beach or when
skiing.
• When the background is overly dark or the
subject is bright.
1
Set the Power Switch to "REC" ( 13).
2
Set the recording mode to "M" ( 20).
3
Press MENU.
4
Select "FUNCTION" (
5
Select "EXPOSURE", press SET.
1 Select
2 SET
6
Select the appropriate exposure, press
SET.
• To brighten the image, press ¡. To darken
the image, press ¢. (maximum +/-6)
7
Press MENU.
Notes:
• If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set "GAIN UP" to "AUTO"
( 30).
• You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when "PROGRAM AE" is set to
"SPOTLIGHT" or "SNOW" ( 39), or with the
backlight compensation.
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