Iris Lock, White Balance Adjustment

Iris Lock

Use this function in the following situations:

•When shooting a moving subject.

•When the distance to the subject changes (so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes), such as when the subject is backing away.

•When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

•When shooting objects under a spotlight.

•When zooming.

When the subject is close, keep the iris locked. Even when the subject moves away from you, the image will not darken or brighten.

Before the following steps, perform steps 1 through 4 of “Exposure Control” ( pg. 19).

5 Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, then press and hold SELECT/SET 1 for over 2 seconds. The exposure control indicator 4 and “ ” 6 appear. Press SELECT/SET 1. “ ” 6 changes to “ ” and the iris is locked.

To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .

..... press + or – 3 to display “AUTO” then press

SELECT/SET 1 in step 4. The exposure control indicator 4 and “ ” 6 disappear. Or, set the Power Switch 8 to “ ”.

To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .

..... after step 4 of “Exposure Control” ( pg. 19),

adjust the exposure pressing + or – 3. Then lock the iris in step 5 of “Iris Lock”. For automatic locking, press + or – 3 to select “AUTO”, then press SELECT/SET 1 in step 4. The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

Iris

Like the pupil of the human eye, it contracts in well-lit environments to keep too much light from entering, and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light.

White Balance Adjustment

A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.

The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction.

1 Set the Power Switch 8 to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 0 located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2 Press MENU 2. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Press + or – 3 to select “ (W.BALANCE)”, then press SELECT/SET 1.

4 Press + or – 3 to select the desired mode.

“AUTO”: White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset).

“ MWB”: White balance is set manually.

“ FINE”: Outdoors on a sunny day.

“ CLOUD”: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

“ HALOGEN”: A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

5 Press SELECT/SET 1. Selection is complete. Press SELECT/SET 1 again. The Menu Screen closes and the selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

..... select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch

8to “ ”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone ( pg. 16) is activated.

Manual White Balance Operation

Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.

1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance

adjustment, and select “ MWB”.

2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the lens. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.

3 Press SELECT/SET 1 until begins blinking rapidly.

When the setting is completed, resumes normal blinking.

4 Press SELECT/SET 1 twice. The Menu Screen closes and the Manual White Balance indicator 3 is displayed.

NOTES:

●In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually ( pg. 19).

●A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.

●Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.

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