In order to maintain high picture quality when using the camera, it is necessary to set the black balance and white balance appropriately for the conditions.
Black balance adjustmentThe black balance needs adjustment in situations like the following:•The first time the camera is used•When the camera is used after a long period of disuse•When the surrounding temperature changes greatly•When the gain value is changed using the setup menusNormally, there is no need to adjust the black balance every time the camera is turned on.
White balance adjustmentAlways readjust the white balance when lighting conditions change.About the viewfinder screenAfter the process of adjusting the black balance or white balance begins, messages about the progress and results of the adjustment will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Note
Adjusted values set through automatic adjustment, and other settings, are stored in the camera’s memory and preserved even when the camera power is turned off.
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance
Automatic adjustment of black balance is done in the order of black set followed by black balance.
Black shading may also be adjusted.The black balance may also be adjusted manually using the setup menus.Refer to the Installation & Maintenance Manual for information on adjusting the black balance manually.
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DISPLAY: OFF
GAIN: Select the smallest possible gain value.
2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK and release the switch.AUTO W/B BAL switch
The switch will return to the center position, and adjustment will be performed.
During adjustment, a message like the one in the figure below will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
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After a few seconds the adjustment process will be complete, and the message “ABB: OK” will be displayed. The adjusted value is automatically stored in memory.
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