Iris Lock; Backlight Compensation; Spot Exposure Control - JVC GR-X5U Instructions Manual

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Iris Lock

Like the pupil of the human eye, the iris
contracts in well-lit environments to keep too
much light from entering, and dilates in dim
environments to allow in more light.
Use this function in the following situations:
● When shooting a moving subject.
● When the distance to the subject changes (so its
size in the LCD monitor changes), such as when
the subject is backing away.
● When shooting on a reflective natural background
such as at the beach or when skiing.
● When shooting objects under a spotlight.
● When zooming.
1
Set the power switch to "M".
2
Press EXPOSURE.
● The exposure control indicator appears.
3
Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD
monitor, then press and hold SET on the manual
focus dial for over 2 seconds. The exposure
control indicator and the " " indication appear.
4
Press SET on the manual focus dial. The "
indication changes to "
To return to automatic iris control
Press EXPOSURE twice. Or, set the power
switch to "A".
● The exposure control indicator and "
disappear.
To lock the exposure control and the iris
After step 2, adjust the exposure by rotating the
manual focus dial. Then lock the iris in steps 3
and 4. For automatic locking, Press
EXPOSURE twice in step 2. The exposure
control and the iris become automatic.

Backlight Compensation

Backlight compensation brightens the subject
quickly.
With simple operation, backlight compensation
feature brightens the dark subject portion by
increasing the exposure.
1
Set the power switch to "M".
2
Press BACKLIGHT (8) so that the backlight
compensation indicator "
To cancel backlight compensation
Press BACKLIGHT (8) twice so that the "
indicator disappears.
" and the iris is locked.
"
" appears.
NOTE:
Using backlight compensation may cause the light
around the subject to become too bright and the
subject to become white.

Spot Exposure Control

Selection of a spot metering area enables more
precise exposure compensation. You can select
one of the three metering areas on the LCD
monitor.
1
Set the power switch to "M".
2
Press BACKLIGHT (8) twice so that the
Spot Exposure Control indicator "
● A spot metering area frame appears at the
centre of the LCD monitor.
3
Press 3 or 5 to select the desired spot
metering area.
4
Press SET.
● Spot exposure control is engaged.
● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness of
the selected area most appropriate.
"
To lock the iris
After step 3, press and hold SET over 2
seconds. The "
iris is locked.
To cancel spot exposure control
Press BACKLIGHT (8) once so that the "
indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● You cannot use the spot exposure control at the
same time with following functions.
• "STROBE" in "EFFECT" (
• Digital zoom (
• Manual exposure control
● Depending on the shooting location and condition,
optimum result may not be attained.
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" appears.
" indication appears and the
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