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Extended functions

White Balance

The color of your image depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your image to be realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the kind of light illuminating your scene (Fluorescent, Tungsten, Daylight, etc.).
1 Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual p
White Balance ( ) tab.
2 Touch the desired submenu item.
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White Balance : Auto
Icon Description
Auto: Adjusts the white balance automatically according to the
recording conditions.
Daylight: Use outdoors in normal daylight. Adjusts the white
balance according to outdoor lighting conditions.
Cloudy: Use when recording in the shade or cloudy weather.
Fluorescent: Use when recording under white fluorescent lights.
Tungsten: Use when recording under halogen lamps and
incandescent lights.
Custom WB: Manually adjust the white balance to match the
light source or situation.
To set the white balance manually
1 In Manual mode, touch White Balance ( ) tab p
Custom WB ( ) tab.
The Set White Balance icon appears.
2 Fill the screen with a white object, and then touch the
tab.
The white balance setting is stored.The stored white balance setting will be applied the next time you record.
When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white,
otherwise, your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting
value.
The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.
During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better
results.
Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting.
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Reset the white balance if light conditions change.
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Using the Manual modes