Samsung M20BN, M20SN user manual White Balance, To set the white balance manually

White Balance

Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you

are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.), Based on your selection, the eameorder automatically adjusts the

color of the subject so the colors in your recording or photo look natural,

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Select Video (_) or Photo ( _ ) mode by pressing the MODE bu_ton. _page 4{)

1o Touch the Menu (_) tab -*"White Balance."

2o Touch a desired submenu item.

3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ( ) tab.

-Auto: Sets the whRe balance automatically in response to the available light.

-Daylight (©): For recording outdoors in char, natural light.

-Cloudy (c%'>):For recording in the shade or cloudy weather.

•Fluorescent ( {q ): For recording under white fluorescent lights.

Tungsten (@): For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights.

•Custom WB (_c_): Lets you set the white balance manually to match the light source or situatbn.

To set the white balance manually

Touch the Menu (_F_u})tab -*"White Balance" -_"Custom WB." The "_) Set White Balance'indicator appears.

2o Fill the screen with a white object, and touch OK (_) tab.

•The camcorder stores the white balance setting.

3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return (_) tab.

•The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time you record.

Understanding White Balance:

The Whke balance (WB) process removes unrealistic color casts, so that whke objects appear white in your photos and all other colors look nalural. Proper whke balance has to take into account the "color temperature" of a light source, which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light.

o When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise, your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value.

o The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.

oDuring normal outdoor recording, setting White Balance to "Auto" may provide better results.

oCancel the digital zoom function for a clear and precise white balance setting. o Reset the white balance if light conditions change.