For directions on making adjustments, see [Adjusting the White Balance] (page 45) and [Adjusting the Black Balance] (page 48).
3 Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus, and zoom.
4 To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and operation mode.
For more information, see [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page 49).
5 Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens to start recording.
During recording, the REC lamp in the viewfinder stays illuminated.
6 To stop recording, press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the lens.
The REC lamp in the viewfinder goes out.
Operation Buttons
During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/ PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.

Shooting

White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion

For shooting, follow the steps below.

1 Select a filter according to light conditions.

2A When the white balance is saved:

Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].

2B When the white or black balance is not saved and you have no time to adjust the white balance:

Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST]. This adjusts the white balance against the filter according to the position of the FILTER control.

White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion

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and Recording

2C If the white balance is adjusted on the spot:

Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a white test subject so that it appears at the center of the screen. Then, follow the steps below to adjust the white balance.

1.Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to adjust the white balance.

2.Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [ABB] to adjust the black balance.

3.Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to adjust the white balance again.

Playback

Recording and Playback：Basic Procedures 33