JVC GR-D820EK User Manual

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Features For Recording
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers
continuous shooting ability from close-up (as
close as approx. 5 cm 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.
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).
Press FOCUS. The manual focus
indicator appears.
Press or to focus on a subject.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted
any further or closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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
colour 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: , , 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.
Set the Power Switch to “REC” (墌 15).
Set the recording mode to “M” (墌 22).
Press MENU.
Select “FUNCTION”, ( ).
Select “EXPOSURE”, press SET.
Select the appropriate exposure, press
SET.
● To brighten the image, press . To darken
the image, press (maximum +/-6).
Press MENU.
Notes:
● If the adjustment does not cause any visible
change in brightness, set “GAIN UP” to “AUTO”
(墌 32).
● You cannot use the manual exposure control at
the same time when “PROGRAM AE” is set to
“SPOTLIGHT” or “SNOW” (墌 41), or with the
backlight compensation.
Manual Focus
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
SET
FOCUS
Manual focus indicator
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Exposure Control
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Fn
5
5
5
5
EXPOSURE
± 0
A
2
SET
Select
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
Features For Recording
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JVC GR-D820EK Specifications

General

Brand	JVC
Model	GR-D820EK
Category	Camcorder
Language	English