1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully, or pull out the viewfinder fully.
3 Press W.B. The WHITE BALANCE screen appears.
4 Rotate the MENU Wheel to select the desired mode, and press it.
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
● If you select “ MWB”, refer to “Manual White Balance Adjustment”.
5 Press the MENU Wheel in. The white balance adjustment is complete.
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” appears.
To return to automatic white balance…
Select “AUTO” in step 4. Or, set the Power Switch to “A”.
NOTE:
White balance cannot be used when “Special Effects” is set to “SEPIA” or “MONOTONE”. ( pg. 51)

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White Balance Adjustment

The white balance that refers to the correctness of color reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colors 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 color/tint reproduction.

AUTO: White balance is adjusted automatically.

MWB: Adjust the white balance manually when shooting under various types of lighting. ( “Manual White Balance Adjustment”, pg. 49)

FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.

CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.

HALOGEN: A video light or similar type of lighting is used.

Lock Button

Power Switch

W.B Button

MENU Wheel