Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.
When the program selector is set to 
the white balance is preset to [AUTO].
The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.
When you have set the custom white balance:
-Depending on the light source, “
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-Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.
-Turn off the digital zoom.
Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:
-Changing lighting conditions
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-Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
-Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights
Selecting an Image Effect
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MENU
IMAGE EFFECT OFF( 33)
1.Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.
2.With the joystick select (
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) the image effect from the options on the bottom bar.4.Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.
The image effects cannot be used when the program selector is set to 
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[SOFT SKIN DETAIL]: To obtain the best effect, use this function when recording a person in
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