Sharp VL-Z7U Operation Manual - Page 70

Advanced Features Camera Recording Manual Iris Available modes: Tape Camera, Card Camera The camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode, which automatically selects the optimal aperture. However, when there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and background, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual iris function to correct the iris value. Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject). • Decrease the iris value to allow more light through the lens. 4 Press l or m to select "IRIS", then press the center of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E BA L. IRIS GA I N RE TURN AUTO 5 Press l or m to select the desired iris value, then press the center of the Operation button. FULL AUTO WH I T E BA L. IRIS GA I N RE TURN EXECUTE AUTO F2.0 AUTO Subject is too bright against background. • Increase the iris value to allow less light through the lens. • The number shown is the selected iris value. The adjustment range is 15 steps from F1.8 (most light) to F19 (least light). 6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen. To return to Auto Iris mode 1 In Tape Camera or Card Camera Press k in step 5 above, then press the mode, press the DISPLAY button until center of the Operation button. the mode screen appears. 2 Press l or m on the Operation To return to Full Auto mode button to select "MANUAL SET", then Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see press the center of the Operation page 58). button (see page 54). Note: 3 Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the center of the Operation • Manual Iris mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected. button. Advanced Features 56