Adjustment
Adjusting the Auto White Balance
Each light source has its own color temperature. Therefore, when the main light source lighting the subject is changed, adjust the white balance again.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Select [WHITE BALANCE] with the [J/K] button and "AWC" with the [H/I] button, then press the [SET] button.
3Zoom in to fill the screen with white.
Place a white object at the center of the screen, under the same lighting condition as the subject to be shot and zoom in to fill the screen with white.
4Press the [SET] button.
Auto white balance adjustment begins. During operation, "AWC OPERATION" is displayed on the screen.
5Adjustment is complete.
When the appropriate white balance is acquired, "AWC OK" is displayed.
SET button MENU button | WHITE BALANCE CONTROL | WHITE BALANCE CONTROL | ||
| E AWC SET |
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F. | R GAIN | 160 | R GAIN | 160 |
ADJ | B GAIN | 160 | B GAIN | 160 |
MENU |
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SET |
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| AWC OPERATION |
| AWC OK |
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button | AWC OPERATION | AWC OK |
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| (during operation) | (adjustment completed) | ||
mError display
If auto white balance adjustment is not successful, the following messages will appear on the monitor.
vAWC ERROR : NG (Subject error)
Displayed when there is not enough white color on the subject or the color temperature is not suitable.
Fill the screen with a white object thoroughly and adjust the white balance again.
vAWC ERROR : LOW LIGHT (Insufficient Illumination)
Displayed when the light is low. Increase the illumination, then readjust the white balance.
vAWC ERROR : HIGH LIGHT (Excessive Illumination)
Displayed when the light is too bright. Decrease the illumination, then readjust the white balance.
vAWC ERROR : TIME OVER (Subject movement)
Displayed when the subject moves. Keep the subject still, then readjust the white balance.
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