JVC GR-D375US Instructions Manual

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EN 39FEATURES FOR RECORDINGADVANCED FEATURESBacklight compensation brightens the subjectquickly.With simple operation, backlight compensationfeature brightens the dark subject portion byincreasing the exposure.1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.2 Press BACKLIGHT so that the BacklightCompensation indicator “ ” appears.To cancel Backlight CompensationPress BACKLIGHT twice so that the “ ”indicator disappears.NOTE:Using Backlight Compensation may cause the lightaround the subject to become too bright and thesubject to become white.Selection of a spot metering area enables moreprecise exposure compensation. You can selectone of the three metering areas on the LCDmonitor/viewfinder.1 Set the Power Switch to “REC”.2 Set the recording mode to “M”. ( pg. 15)3 Press BACKLIGHT twice so that the SpotExposure Control indicator “ ” appears.● A spot metering area frame appears at thecenter of the LCD monitor/viewfinder.4 Press 2 or 1 to select the desired spotmetering area frame.5 Press SET.● Spot Exposure Control is engaged.● Exposure is adjusted to make the brightness ofthe selected area most appropriate.To lock the irisAfter step 4, press and hold SET over 2seconds. The “ ” indication appears and the irisis locked.To cancel Spot Exposure ControlPress BACKLIGHT once so that the “ ”indicator disappears.NOTES:● You cannot use the Spot Exposure Control at thesame time with following functions.• “16:9” in “WIDE MODE” ( pg. 36)• “STROBE” in EFFECT ( pg. 41)• Digital Zoom ( pg. 20)● Depending on the shooting location and condition,optimum result may not be attained.The white balance refers to the correctness ofcolor reproduction under various lighting. If thewhite balance is correct, all other colors will beaccurately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjustedautomatically. However, more advancedcamcorder operators control this functionmanually to achieve a more professional color/tint reproduction.To change the settingSet “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode.( pg. 31)● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”appears.[AUTO]: White balance is adjustedautomatically.MWB: Adjust the white balance manuallywhen shooting under various types of lighting.( “Manual White Balance Adjustment”, pg. 40)FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.[ ] = Factory-presetTo return to automatic white balanceSet “W. BALANCE” to “AUTO”. ( pg. 31)Backlight CompensationSpot Exposure ControlWhite Balance Adjustment