Canon MD120, MD111, MD110, MD101 instruction manual White Balance, Options

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34 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

White Balance

The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings.

POINTS TO CHECK

 

(

7)

Mode switch:

 

Options

 Default value

[ AUTO]

 

Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor scenes.

[DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

[TUNGSTEN]

For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

[SET]

Use the custom white balance for special situations not covered by the other options. The custom white balance will ensure that white subjects appear white under various lighting conditions.

FUNC.

( 17)

FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

White Balance

 

FUNC. Desired option*

TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

1Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the

whole screen and press ( ). When the adjustment is completed, stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder.

2Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu.

NOTES

When you select the custom white balance [ SET]:

-Make the white balance adjustment in a place with sufficient light.

-Set [D.ZOOM] to [ OFF] ( 26).

-Readjust the white balance if the lighting conditions change.

-Very rarely and depending on the light source, may keep on flashing instead of staying on. Even in that case, the white balance would be

properly adjusted and the results should be better than with [ AUTO].

Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:

-Changing lighting conditions

-Close-ups

-Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

-Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights

*When you select [SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the

procedure below.

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Contents PAL Cleaning the Video Heads Important Usage Instructions IntroductionTable of contents Audio Recording and Playback Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a Computer Other FunctionsConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes Operating Mode Switch Icon Display OperationTrademark Acknowledgements Supplied Accessories Getting to Know the CamcorderComponents Guide Left side view Right Side View Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Screen Displays Recording PlaybackRemaining tape Remaining battery chargeBackup battery warning Recording reminderGetting Started Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Installing the Backup Battery Insert the cassette Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with the logo PreparationsPreparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenAdjust the viewfinder Turn on the camcorderSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Using the MenusLCD Backlight Select the setting you want to change and press Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Press Func Select the icon and pressChanging the Language First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup Press to start the clock Press FUNC. to close the menuRecording Movies Set the mode switch toRecording Push the joystick momentarily Towards and release itZooming MalfunctionPlaying Back Movies Press Func Select Speaker Volume and adjust the volumePlayback Push the joystick towards / to begin the playbackLocating the End of the Last Scene Stop the playback before using this functionMagnifying the Playback Image Move the zoom lever toward TFUNC. Menu Setup menusMenu Options Lists Effect OFF, FaderVARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, Speed Mode switch ON, OFFOnly 90x up to Compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shakeSTEREO2 MIX/FIXED MIX/VAR Reset to STEREO1L/L, R/R Advanced FunctionsLevelwht When set toOFF Levelgry Gridwht GridgryLanguage Set B High VolumeLanguage Set a Y 1.JAN.2007 1200 AMEasy Recording Using the Recording ProgramsBeach FUNC. Desired option Recording Programs Camera Setup ShutterFUNC. Desired option Shutter speed guidelinesAdjust the brightness of the image as required Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Push the joystick towards EXPAdjust the focus as necessary Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the zoom Push the joystick towards Back to save the focus adjustmentWhite Balance OptionsAudio Recording Playback Audio Recording ModeAudio Setup Audio Mode Image EffectsAudio Playback Modes Left channel only stereo / Main signal only bilingualAudio Setup Output CH Selecting the Audio ChannelOther Functions Self TimerData Code Fader Faders SettingDigital Effects Effect EffectsApplying Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams AV Terminal DV TerminalExternal Connections DV IEEE1394 outputRecording ConnectingRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCRLoad a blank cassette in this camcorder Digital Video DubbingDubbing Concerning CopyrightCopyright Signals PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Computer Transferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeEquipment and System Requirements Trouble? TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/PlaybackSET the Time ZONE, Date List of Messages EditingInput Signal not Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderCassette Lithium Button BatteryAbout the battery terminal cover Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureCleaning the Camcorder Maintenance/OthersStorage 54 Do’s and Don’ts CondensationCondensation may form in the following cases Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General InformationCB-2LWE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Use the battery charger for charging the battery packsWS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsMD120/MD111/MD110/MD101 Input/Output TerminalsBP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Index Second auto dateOnly Canon INC

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