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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)].

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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.

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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.

Camera Mode

 

 

►Camera

 

 

Program AE

Auto

A

White Balance

Digital Effect

Indoor

16:9 Wide

Outdoor

DIS

Custom WB

Digital Zoom

 

 

Move OK Select

MENU Exit

Set White Balance

 

OK Select

MENU Exit

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30 min

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