Black Balance Adjustment
Correct adjustment of the black a balance is important for optimum operation of a camcorder. It is necessary when using the camcorder for the first time or after a significant period out of use, and also when there has been a sudden change in temperature.
The adjustment value is saved in memory, and 
readjustment is not normally necessary after powering the camcorder off or simply when lighting conditions change.
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The warning message “AUTO BLACK
Make the necessary corrections, then carry out the 
process again.
Warning messages for black balance adjustment
Message | Meaning and corrections to be made | ||
AUTO BLACK | The lens iris did not close fully. | ||
| Check whether the lens cable is | ||
: IRIS | connected properly, and whether there is | ||
NOT CLOSED | a fault in the lens. If a second attempt to | ||
carry out the adjustment fails, consult | |||
| TRY AGAIN | ||
| your Sony dealer. | ||
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AUTO BLACK | The iris opened during adjustment or | ||
| there is a hardware error. | ||
: | ?? | Close the iris and try again. If this fails, | |
| TRY AGAIN | consult your Sony dealer. | |
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| BARS | The camcorder is outputting a color bar | |
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| signal. | |
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| Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to | |
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| one of the CAM positions. | |
1 Turn on the power and check that the OUTPUT/ DL/DCC+ switch is in one of the CAM positions.
2 Push the WHT/BLK switch in the BLK direction and release.
The lens iris closes, and black balance adjustment is carried out.
During the adjustment the legend “AUTO BLACK
AUTO BLACK
After a few seconds the adjustment is complete, and the legend in the viewfinder changes to “AUTO BLACK
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