White Balance

White Balance

The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate color display under different lighting conditions. There are 4 methods of setting the white balance.

60Auto white balance: The camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the optimal level.

Preset white balance: Set the white balance to either [Daylight] (5,400 K) or [Tungsten] (3,200 K).

Set color temperature: Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.

Custom white balance: You can use a white object to measure the white balance and set it to one of two preset positions.

When recording under fluorescent lights, we recommend using auto white balance or setting the custom white balance.

Operating modes:

NOTES

The settings in the [Custom Picture] [Color Matrix] and [White Balance] settings (099) take precedence over the white balance settings.

Auto White Balance

The camcorder constantly adjusts the white balance automatically to achieve an optimal level. The camcorder will adjust the white balance if the light source changes.

Press the WB button.

The A icon appears next to the color temperature on the screen. If another icon appears or no icons appear, press the button again until the A icon appears.

When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (042), auto white balance mode will be activated.

NOTES

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

Preset White Balance

The camcorder comes preset with outdoor (daylight: 5,400 K) and indoor

(incandescent light: 3,200 K) settings. You can fine tune the setting after selecting it.

1 Open the [White Balance] submenu.

[lCamera Setup] [White Balance]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

[lCamera Setup]

[White Balance]

[Daylight]