Adjusting the White Balance/Black Balance

The black balance must be adjusted in the following cases. ÁWhen the unit is used for the first time

ÁWhen the unit is first used after an extended period of non-use

ÁWhen the unit is used under conditions where the ambient temperature has changed by a wide margin

ÁWhen the gain selector value is changed

ÁWhen the super gain setting has been changed using the SUPER GAIN button ÁWhen the gamma ON/OFF is changed

Adjusting the Black Balance

1 Set the switches as shown in the figure.

MENU SET/OFF: OFF

OUTPUT: CAM

2 Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the ABB side and then release the switch. The switch returns to the center and the black balance is automatically adjusted.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

3 During the adjustment, the following message will appear on the viewfinder screen. (Howev- er, the message appears only when the display mode is set to “2” or “3”.)

A B B A C T I V E

Message during adjustment

ÁThe lens iris automatically goes to the “CLOSE” position during the adjustment.

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