JVC D750 - GR Camcorder - 680 KP, Instructions Manual

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27 FEATURES FOR RECORDING
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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”.
2
Set the recording mode to “
M
”. ( pg. 18)
3
Press FOCUS . The manual focus indicator
appears.
4
Press
1
or
2
to focus on a subject.
●
When the focus level cannot be adjusted any
further or closer, “
” or “ ” 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 or 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-contrast warnings appear
blinking: , , and .
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
Open the LCD monitor fully.
2
Set the Power Switch to “REC”.
3
Set the recording mode to “
M
”.
(
pg. 18)
4
Press MENU .
5
Select “FUNCTION”, press SET or
2
.
6
Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET or
2
.
7
Select the appropriate exposure, press SET
or
2
.
●
To brighten the image, press 3 . To darken the
image, press 4 . (m/-6)
8
Press MENU .
NOTES:
●
If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”.
(
pg. 22, 23)
●
You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (
pg. 30), or with
the backlight compensation.
Manual Focus
Manual focus indicator
2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
SET
FOCUS
Exposure Control
EXPOSURE
±
0
1
Select
2
SET
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