Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 5 is completed.

flashes and stops flashing when the adjustment is complete.

5.Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.

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Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [FLUORESCENT] or [FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks unnatural, adjust it using [AUTO] or [SET].

When you have set the custom white balance:

-Depending on the light source, may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the [AUTO] setting.

-Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.

-Turn off the digital zoom.

The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.

Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:

-Changing lighting conditions

-Close-ups

-Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

-Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights

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