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DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording
Setting the Custom White Balance
You can adjust the white balance as you wish based on the recording environment.
1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only)
2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)].
3. Press the [MENU] button.
The menu list will appear.
4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Camera>, then press the [Joystick(OK)].
5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <White Balance>, then press the
[Joystick(OK)].
6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Custom WB>, then press the
[Joystick(OK)].
The <Set White Balance> will blink.
7. Place the subject under the desired lighting, then press the [Joystick(OK)].
The <Set White Balance> will disappear and the white balance setting will
commence.
8. To exit, press the [MENU] button.
Custom WB icon ( ) is displayed.
Notes
You can directly access the White Balance function by using the [QUICK MENU]
button. page 27
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.
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Move OK Select
MENU
Exit
Camera Mode
►Camera
Program AE
White Balance
Digital Effect
16:9 Wide
DIS
Digital Zoom
Auto
Indoor
Outdoor
Custom WB
A
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STBY
30 min
SP
-RW
VR
0:00:00
OK Select
MENU
Exit
Set White Balance