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≥ To return to auto setting, select or press the iA/MANUAL button.
∫ To set the white balance manually
1Press 2/1 to select , and fill the screen
with a white subject.
2Press 3 to set.
≥ When the display stops flashing and then lights
constantly, the setting is complete.
≥ If the display continues flashing, the white
balance cannot be set. In this case, use other white
balance modes.
≥ If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the auto white balance will not be
performed correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.
≥ When the display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance.
≥ When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥ is not displayed on the screen when is being set.
Icon Mode/Recording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Colour fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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