White Balance
This memory camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on
the recording conditions.
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"Auto" This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically. None
"Daylight"
This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially
for
close up and where the subject is of one dominant colour.
"Cloudy" This option is used when you make a recording in a cloudy weather.
"Fluorescent "
This option is used when you make a recording under white fl uorescent lights.
"Tungsten"
This option is used when the surroundings are in less than 3200K of tungsten
lights such as fl uorescent lights.
"Custom WB"
You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation.
Setting the white balance manually:
1. Select "Custom WB".
The indicator ( ) and the message "Set White Balance" are displayed.
2. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it fi lls the screen.
Use an object that is not transparent.
If the object that fi lls the screen is not focused, correct the focus using
"Manual Focus"
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3. Press the OK button.
The white balance setting will be applied and indicator ( ) is displayed.
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