Panasonic NV-EX21EG Recording in Natural Colours, Adjusting White Balance Manually

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Recording in Natural Colours

(White Balance)

Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours. (l22, 56) In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually.

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the automatic white balance may not work properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the cap.

1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].

The [MNL] Indication appears.

2Press the [PUSH] Dial.

3Turn the [PUSH] Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode.

1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]

2 Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [{] 3 Outdoor Mode [z]

4 The white balalnce setting that was previously set manually [1]

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

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Adjusting White Balance Manually

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For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range 1), use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode.

1Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen becomes white.

2Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].

The [MNL] Indication appears.

3Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication stops flashing.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

ªAbout White Balance Sensor

The White Balance Sensor 1 determines the nature of the light source during recording.

Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording. Otherwise, White Balance will not function normally.

Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the White Balance.

1)The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera

2)Blue sky

3)Cloudy sky (Rain)

4)TV screen

5)Sunlight

6)White fluorescent lamp

7)2 hour after sunrise or before sunset

8)1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9)Halogen light bulb

10)Incandescent light bulb

11)Sunrise or sunset

12)Candlelight

For other notes concerning this item, see page 47.

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Contents NV-EX21EG Information for Your Safety EMC Electric and magnetic compatibilityContents Optional Accessories Standard AccessoriesAV Cable l31 SD Memory Card l34 USB Connection Kit l43 Viewing What Has Been Recorded Charge the Battery. l10Getting Started Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording. l12Controls and Components Cassette Holder l11 SpecificationsBattery Adaptor Unit Lower Cassette Compartment Cover l11Remote Controller Using the Remote Controller Inserting a Button-type Battery15˚ 15˚ Using the Battery Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter Socket in a CarAttaching the Lens Cap Adjusting the Grip BeltPass your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust its length Inserting a CassetteUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting ModesUsing the Menu Screen File Selection in the Card Playback ModeList of Menus Playback Functions Sub-Menu AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Camera data will not be recorded in the following casesErase Card File Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card FunctionsShort-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode a Card Editing Sub-MenuLP Mode Internal Lithium Battery RechargeSetting Date and Time Audio Recording ModeRecording Progressive Photoshot PhotoshotZoom In/Out Functions Continuous PhotoshotImage Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom FunctionFade In/Out Functions Backlight Compensation Function Cinema FunctionRecording in Special Situations Recording in Natural Colours Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Resume Automatic Adjustment About White Balance SensorManual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Slide the Mode Selector Switch to FocusWipe Mode and Mix Mode Digital Effect FunctionsSet MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or Manual Multi-Picture ModePicture-in-Picture Mode To Display the Multi Pictures againPlaying Back Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackFinding the End of Recording Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Jog PlaybackScene Index Search Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Continuous Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playback Zoom FunctionTo suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote controller Playing Back with Multi-Picture ModeTo Display the Multi-pictures again Playing Back on Your TV Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Using the DV Cable for Recording Audio DubbingRemoving the Battery Attaching the Battery Adaptor UnitAttaching the Battery DV Camera StyleRecording on a Card Using a CardAccess Lamp Inserting a CardRecording from the Movie Camera Lens Camera Mode Recording a Moving Picture MPEG4Record to Card YES Using the Video FlashSet Camera Functions Recording Setup Flash on To Stop Automatic RecordingPlaying Back a Card Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape Record to Tape YESSlide Show Slide Show YESCreating a Title Adding a TitleErase File by Selection Protecting the Files on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Erase ALL FilesSet Card Functions Card Editing Card Formatting a CardWriting Printing Data on a Card Format YESUsing the USB Connection Kit Personal Computer Connection KitL17 IndicationsL34 L18Owner ID To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode To Display Date/Time IndicationInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds RecordingProgramme AE Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment White BalanceIndex Search Functions Digital Effect Functions Camera ModePlaying Back Playback Zoom FunctionUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Multi-Picture Mode VCR ModeRecording the Contents of Other Equipment About the Battery Adaptor UnitVideo Flash Voice Power SaveRecording Moving Picture MPEG4 Playing Back a CardConstructing a Folder when the Card is used with a PC Using a Card in a Personal ComputerAdding a Title After Use About AC AdaptorVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the BatteryCondensation Take out the CassetteBefore Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing Was performed Battery Battery runs down quicklyBattery cannot be charged Other Recording Auto Focus Function does not workExplanation of Terms Specifications Digital Video CameraF0901Ka0 0000 a