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.
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 so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will remain 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.
ªAbout the black balance adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the screen will temporarily be black.
1 2 3
1Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)
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].
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS].
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
MNL
MF
≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed.
3Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.
≥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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