Adjusting the white balance

Adjusting white balance manually

(1) Set AUTO LOCK to OFF.

(2) Set AUTO/MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to MANUAL.

(3) Turn WHT BAL to select a white balance.

Usually select e (indoor mode) or w (outdoor mode). To fix the white balance by using one-push white balance, select ∑ and see “Locking the white balance setting”.

 

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AUTO

 

MANUAL

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3

WHT BAL

ON

OFF

AUTO LOCK

 

To return to automatic white balance mode

Set AUTO/MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to AUTO.

Locking the white balance setting (One-push white balance mode)

When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. In addition, if the lithium battery is installed, the setting is saved for one hour if you remove the power source.

(1) While in Standby mode, set AUTO LOCK to OFF.

(2) Set AUTO/MANUAL under the WHT BAL dial to MANUAL.

(3) Turn WHT BAL to ∑. The ∑ indicator appears in viewfinder.

(4) Shoot a white object, such as paper, fully in the viewfinder.

(5) Press WHITE BALANCE ∑ on the front of the digital camcorder.

The ∑ indicator flashes rapidly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in memory, the indicator stops flashing.

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ON

OFF

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AUTO

AUTO LOCK

 

 

MANUAL

 

 

 

 

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WHITE

 

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BALANCE

 

 

WHT BAL

 

 

 

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