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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If black balance adjustment cannot be completed automatically

The warning message “AUTO BLACK -NG-” appears in the viewfinder.

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.

 

-NG-

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.

 

 

AUTO BLACK

The iris opened during adjustment or

 

-NG-

there is a hardware error.

:

??

Close the iris and try again. If this fails,

 

TRY AGAIN

consult your Sony dealer.

 

 

 

BARS

The camcorder is outputting a color bar

 

 

signal.

 

 

Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to

 

 

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 -OP-” appears in the viewfinder.

AUTO BLACK￿

-OP-

After a few seconds the adjustment is complete, and the legend in the viewfinder changes to “AUTO BLACK -OK-”.

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