Panasonic HDC-TM300K Hd Sd Camcorder - Multi Language - Page 83

White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. The unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference color white. ≥ Press the FUNCTION button. (l 82) 1 Touch [WB]. button to select the , rotate multi manual ≥ When using the viewfinder, press the FUNCTION button to select it. (l 82) ring to select [CANCEL], and press the FUNCTION button again. 2 Touch / to select White Balance mode. ∫ To set the white balance manually 1 Select , fill the screen with a white subject. AWB F WB SHTR IRIS ≥ When using the viewfinder, rotate the multi manual ring to set it. (l 82) ≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the screen. Icon Mode/Recording conditions AWB 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 Color 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. ≥ To return to auto setting, set to AWB , or press the FUNCTION button again. When using a viewfinder, press the FUNCTION F WB SHTR IRIS 2 Touch and set the blinking . F WB SHTR IRIS ≥ When using the viewfinder, press and hold the FUNCTION button. ≥ When the screen turns black instantly and 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. ≥ 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. ≥ AWB is not displayed on the screen when AWB is being set. 83 VQT1Z09