Recording

To set the white balance manually

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

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2 Move the joystick up to select [ ].

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When the [] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete.

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

About the white balance sensor A

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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.

About the black balance adjustment (VDR-D310)

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 adjusted, the screen

will temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.)

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1Black balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

2White balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

3Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)

When the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after removing the lens cap.

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.

Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture:

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

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1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

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The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

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