JVC GR-SXM920 specifications 38 EN, White Balance Adjustment, Manual White Balance Operation

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Set the System Select Switch to “D.S.C.” or “VIDEO”, and set the Power Switch to “PRO.”.
Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment, and select “MWB”.

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White Balance Adjustment

RECORDINGAdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Manual White Balance Operation

A term that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors 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 color/tint reproduction.

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2 Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to “M.W.B.”, then press it. The Menu Screen disappears and the M.W.B. Menu appears.

4 Rotate the Select Wheel to move the highlight bar to the desired setting.

“AUTO”

White balance is adjusted automatically (factory preset).

“ : FINE”

Outdoors on a sunny day.

“ : CLOUD” Outdoors on a cloudy day.

“ : HALOGEN”

A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

“MWB”

White balance is set manually.

5 Press the Select Wheel. The Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”. Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen.

To Return To Automatic White Balance . . .

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

Switch to “AUTO”.

NOTE:

White balance cannot be used when Sepia (☞ pg. 29) is activated.

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

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

3 Press the Select Wheel until “MWB” begins blinking.

When the setting is completed, “MWB” stops blinking, and the Menu Screen reappears with the highlight bar on “RETURN”.

4 Press the Select Wheel again to close the Menu Screen.

System Select Switch

White paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select Wheel

Power Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU Button

To Change The Tint For Recording . . .

.... in step 2, substitute colored paper for white. The

white balance is adjusted based on the color, changing the tint. Red paper = deeper green; blue paper = orange; yellow paper = deeper purple.

NOTES:

●In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually (☞ pg. 37).

●A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color 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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Contents GR-SXM920 It is recommended that you AA-V16U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be used withDear Customer EN3 Power Lines Power SourcesPower Cord Protection VentilationEN5 Slide Battery Release and pull out the battery pack Using the battery packTo remove the battery pack Quick Operation Guide D.S.C EN7Cassettes marked and can be used with this camcorder EN Major FeaturesZoom Zoom out EN9 Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories 10 EN PowerCharging the Battery Pack Charge MarkerUsing a CAR Battery Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery PackGetting Started Clock Lithium Battery Insertion/Removal12 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteTo set YEAR, Month or DAY, rotate the Select Date/Time SettingsEN13 Set depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingEN Getting Started Higher picture and sound quality and is better forRecording Format Setting EN15RecordingPlayback 16 ENCont VHS VCR with Sqpb FunctionShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingShooting While Watching LCD Monitor Switches off the camcorderShooting While Watching Viewfinder To Stop RecordingInterface Shooting EN19Journalistic Shooting LCD MONITOR/VIEWFINDER IndicationsStill Image Storage Mode SelectionEN Basic Digital Still Camera D.S.C. Shooting Press SnapshotEN21 Feature Picture Mode Setting EN Basic D.S.C. ShootingSnapshot Recording Basic FeaturesSnapshot Mode Selection EN23Snapshot Recording Basic FeaturesIf you press during Record-Standby mode EN25 Feature Picture StabilizerSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T ZoomRecording Feature Quick Review for scenes recorded onto a tape26 EN To remove the still image you have checked Instant DeleteEN27 Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredFade/Wipe Effects Recording Advanced Features28 EN Fades in/out to a black screenEN29 Nega Posi modeProgram AE With Special Effects If you select FOCUS, EXPOSURE, M.W.B. or DATE/ Time Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment30 EN If you select Jlip ID noEN31 Menu Screen Available Using The Select WheelMenu Screen Available Using The Menu Button Menu Screen ExplanationsAdvanced Features 32 ENActivated Date/Time InsertInstant Titles Screen34 EN AnimationTime-Lapse EN3536 EN Exposure ControlAuto Focus FocusingEN37 Manual FocusManual White Balance Operation White Balance Adjustment38 EN To Return To Automatic White BalanceEN39 Video PlaybackBasic Playback Video Playback Features40 EN Gives recorded scenes a strobe effectUsing The Cassette Adapter EN41 Cassette Adapter VHS PlaypakWhen connecting the cables, open this cover 42 ENTape Dubbing Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pgBasic Connections EN4344 EN C. PlaybackConnection To a Windows PC 46 EN C. Playback Advanced FeaturesUsing Menu For Detailed Adjustment If you select Slide ShowMenu Screen Explanations Mode EffectNever remove the power supply unit at this stage 48 EN IndexTo remove Protect ProtectEN49 Delete To quit the Delete Mode50 EN EN51 Case of Select52 EN Using the Remote Control UnitInstalling The Batteries FunctionsPress Play to find the scene of interest Playback ZoomEN53 To End Zoom54 EN Insert Editing VideoEN55 TapeAudio Dubbing To insert still images in sequential order onto the tape56 EN Using the Remote Control UnitFeature Animation and Time-Lapse AnimationTroubleshooting EN57When the System Select Switch is set to Video 58 ENWhen the System Select Switch is set to D.S.C ShootingIndex Controls, Connectors And Indicators 60ENEN61 Indications During Recording 62 ENIndex IndicationsIndications During Playback Indications FunctionAfter Use Cleaning The Camcorder64 EN To avoid hazard To prevent damage and prolong service lifeEN65 Use only the following batteries66 EN About moisture condensation To prolong service lifeTo prevent damage to the LCD monitor, do not Serious malfunctioning68 EN Store a Still Image In The Built-In Memory Shooting, Advanced FeaturesPin-Up Image Tape Dubbing70 EN EN71 EspañolAlimentación Carga DE LA BateriaUtilización de la batería 72 ENGuia Para Operacion Rapida Video Para extraer la bateríaPor más detalles, p Guia Para Operacion Rapida D.S.C. EN73Por más detalles, p a EN for Servicing Only in U.S.A Warranty Only in U.S.A. EN75 GR-SXM920
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