JVC GR-DLS1 Instructions Manual page 48

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Exposure Control
Usually this is adjusted automatically. However, when the background is too bright or too dark in compari-
son with the subject, the exposure could be corrected manually. Factory preset is "AUTO".
Power Dial
Lock button
Select Dial
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
First turn the Power Dial to " " while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the LCD monitor is open fully or 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, then press it.
Rotate the Select Dial to display "MANUAL",
then press it. The Manual Mode Item Menu
disappears and "EXP." and the Exposure
Control indicator are displayed.
4 ADJUST EXPOSURE
Rotate the Select Dial to the right/left to
brighten or darken the image.
•The adjustment range is from –6 to +6.
5 END ADJUSTRMENT OF EXPOSURE
Press the Select Dial at your desired exposure.
Exposure adjustment is complete. The
indication "EXP." changes to "MANUAL".
•If you want to reset the exposure, repeat step 2.
RECORDING
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
.... rotate the Select Dial to display "AUTO" then
press it in step 3. The Exposure Control
indicator disappears. Or set the Power Dial to
" ".
NOTES:
Manual exposure adjustment 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 light.
Brightness control of the LCD monitor
To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, rotate
the Select Dial (
recorded image's brightness can not be changed by
rotating this dial.
Advanced Features (Cont.)
Display
FOCUS AUTO
4 EXPOSURE MANUAL
W. BALANCE AUTO
FADER OFF
/ WIPE
P. AE
OFF
/ EFFECT
RETURN
Manual Mode Item
Menu
EXP.
0
Exposure control indicator
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