73Recording 3White BalanceWhite BalanceThe camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate thepicture for accurate color display under different lighting conditions. Thereare 4 methods of setting the white balance.Auto white balance: The camcorder automatically adjusts the whitebalance to the optimal level.Preset white balance: Set the white balance to either [Daylight] or[Tungsten].Set color temperature: Allows you to set the color temperature between2,000 K and 15,000 K.Custom white balance: You can use a white object to measure the whitebalance and set it to one of two preset positions.When recording under fluorescent lights, we recommend using autowhite balance or setting the custom white balance.NOTES• The [Color Matrix] and [White Balance] custom picture settings(0 119) take precedence over 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 ifthe light source changes.Set the AWB switch to ON.• The A icon appears next to the color temperature on the screen.• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 47), auto whitebalance mode will be activated.NOTES• Custom white balance may provide better results in the followingcases:- Changing lighting conditions- Close-ups- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lightsOperating modes:COPY
