Adjusting the Black Balance

Adjusting the Black Balance

You can have the camcorder adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.

Operating modes:

 

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1

Open the [ABB] screen.

 

 

 

[~Camera Setup]

 

[~Camera Setup] >[ABB]

 

 

 

 

2

Attach the body cap to the lens mount.

[ABB]

• If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap.

3 Select [OK] and then press the joystick.

• The automatic black balance procedure will start.

4 When the confirmation message appears, press the joystick.

If the body cap is not correctly attached, [Error] will appear on the screen. Press the joystick and repeat the procedure from the beginning.

NOTES

Adjusting the black balance may be necessary in the following cases:

-When using the camcorder for the very first time or after a long period of not using it.

-After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature.

-After changing the ISO speed/gain settings.

The automatic black balance procedure will take approximately 40 seconds when the frame rate is set to PF24 or 24P.

During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Resetting the camcorder’s settings using the [wOther Functions] >[Reset] >[All Settings] or [Camera Settings] menu option will reset also the black balance adjustment. In such case, perform the procedure again.