Record mode
≥When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.
≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥Whenever recording conditions change,
ªTo set the white balance manually
Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication.
ªAbout flashing of the [ ] indication
When the manual adjustment mode is selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.
ªAbout the white balance sensor
The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly.
ªAbout the black balance adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. When the black balance is being adjusted, the screen will temporarily be black. (It is not possible to adjust the black sensor manually)
1 2
3
1Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)
Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS].
MF MNL
≥The [ MNL ] indication and the manual focus [MF] indication is displayed.
3Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus.
MF MNL
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
ªTo restore to the automatic
adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].
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