White balance

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. (l 59)

1 Move the cursor button to select [ ].

2 Select the white balance mode.

To set the white balance manually

1Select [ ], fill the screen with a white subject.

2 Select [ ].

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Mode/Recording conditions

 

 

AWB

Auto white balance adjustment

Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps)

Incandescent lights, halogen lamps

Outdoor mode

Outdoors under a clear sky

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.

≥ Set the white balance mode to [ AWB ] or the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO to restore to the automatic adjustment.

When the screen turns black instantly and the

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

If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set because it is too dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

When the [] display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.

When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

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Panasonic HDC-SD9P White balance, Select , fill the screen with a white subject, Outdoor mode, Manual adjustment mode