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Mode/Recording conditions

AWB

Auto White Balance adjustment

 

 

 

 

Sunny mode: Outdoors under a clear sky

Cloudy mode: Outdoors under cloudy sky, or in shade

Indoor mode 1: Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.

Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums, etc.

Manual adjustment mode:

Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights

≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters

Sunrise, sunset, etc.

≥ To return to auto setting, select AWB or press the iA/MANUAL button.

To set the White Balance manually

1Press 2/1 to select , and fill the screen with a white subject.

2Press 3 to set.

When the display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.

If the display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.

BACK

If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto White Balance will not be performed correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.

When the display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.

When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.

AWB is not displayed on the screen when AWB is being set.

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Panasonic HC-V100 owner manual To set the White Balance manually, Manual adjustment mode

HC-V100 specifications

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