59White BalanceWhite BalanceThe camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate color display underdifferent lighting conditions. There are 4 methods of setting the white balance.Auto white balance: The camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the optimal level.Preset white balance: Set the white balance to either [Daylight] (5,400 K) or [Tungsten] (3,200 K).Set color temperature: Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.Custom white balance: You can use a white object to measure the white balance and set it to one of two presetpositions.When recording under fluorescent lights, we recommend using auto white balance or setting the custom whitebalance.NOTES• The settings in the [Custom Picture] [Color Matrix] and [White Balance] settings (0 96) take precedenceover the white balance settings.Auto White BalanceThe camcorder constantly adjusts the white balance automatically toachieve an optimal level. The camcorder will adjust the white balance if thelight source changes.Press the WB button.• The A icon appears next to the color temperature on the screen. Ifanother icon appears or no icons appear, press the button again until theA icon appears.• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 41), auto whitebalance mode will be activated.NOTES• Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:- Changing lighting conditions- Close-ups- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lightsPreset White BalanceThe camcorder comes preset with outdoor (daylight: 5,400 K) and indoor(incandescent light: 3,200 K) settings. You can fine tune the setting afterselecting it.1 Open the [White Balance] submenu.[l Camera Setup] [White Balance]2 Select the desired option and then press SET.Operating modes:[l Camera Setup][White Balance][Daylight]COPY
