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FEATURES FOR RECORDING EN 43
White Balance Adjustment
The white balance refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/ tint reproduction.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Press W.B repeatedly to select the desired mode.
[AUTO] (No indicator): White balance is adjusted automatically.
: For adjusting the white balance manually depending on the light source. ( “Manual White Balance Adjustment”)
: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.
: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.
: When a video light or similar type of lighting is used.
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●The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
To return to automatic white balance
Select “AUTO” in step 2.
Or, set the power switch to “A”.
Manual White Balance Adjustment
Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting.
1 Set the power switch to “M”.
2 Hold a sheet of plain
white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen.
3 Press W.B repeatedly to select “
”.
4 Press and hold W.B until 
begins blinking.
●When the setting is completed, 
stops blinking.
NOTES:
●In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. ( pg. 41)
●A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
●Once you adjust white balance manually, the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed.
