Samsung SC-D363, SC-D365 Setting the White Balance

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Advanced Recording

Setting the White Balance

✤The White Balance function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only) ➥page 19

✤The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the object in any recording condition.

✤You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image color.

■<Auto ( )> : This mode is generally used to control the White Balance automatically.

■<Indoor ( )> : This controls the White Balance according to the indoor ambience.

- Under halogen or studio/video lighting

- Subject is of one dominant color

- Close up

■<Outdoor ( )> : This controls the White Balance according to the outdoor ambience.

- In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominant color.

■<Custom WB ( )> : You can adjust the white balance as you wish based on the shooting

environment.

1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].

2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE] or [MEMORY]. (SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only)

3. Press the [MENU] button.

■The menu list will appear.

4. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Camera>, then press the [OK] button.

5. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <White Balance>, then press the [OK] button.

6. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select desired mode (Auto, Indoor , Outdoor or Custom WB),

then press the [OK] button.

■To explain about the Custom WB:

- Select Custom WB and press the OK button. (“set white balance” will appear and blinks on the

screen.)

- Place the white object under the desired lighting then press the OK button.

(The OSD will disappear and the Custom WB icon ( ) will be displayed.)

7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.

■When the <Auto> mode is selected, no icon is displayed.

[ Notes ]

■You can directly access the White Balance function using the [QUICK MENU] button. ➥page 20

■The White Balance function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.

■Turn the Digital Zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.

■Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.

■During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results.

■Buttons other than EASY.Q, [MENU] and [OK] will not work during setting the Custom WB.

■Pressing the [MENU] button while setting the Custom WB will cancel the Custom WB setting and sets the White Balance to Auto.

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0:00:10

STBY

√Auto

√Off

Move Select Exit

MENUOKZOOM

Camera Mode

√Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Visual Effect

16:9 Wide

DIS

Digital Zoom

Move Select Exit

MENUOKZOOM

Auto

Indoor

Outdoor

Custom WB