Record mode
ªTo set the white balance manually
Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication.
≥The white balance is set when the [ ] indication stops flashing.
ªAbout flashing of the [ ] indication
When the manual adjustment mode is selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If required, use the auto white balance mode.
Setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.
ªAbout the white balance sensor
The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly.
Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS].
MF MNL
≥The [ MNL ] indication and the manual focus [MF] indication appears.
3Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus.
MF MNL
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject and then focus on it.
ªTo restore to the automatic
adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].
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