Panasonic Handheld P2 HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording Operating Instruct - Page 52

Chapter 4 Shooting - Adjusting the white and black balance When you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the switch to . ffEach time the button is pressed, the values set in [3200K], [5600K], and main menu → [SW MODE] → [W.BAL VAR] are toggled in order. When [VAR] is selected, turning the dial button can set any white balance value between [2000K] and [15000K]. ffThe value displayed as [VAR] is not always assured. Use it as a reference value. ffThe value for [VAR] can be viewed by pressing the button. When the white balance has not been automatically adjusted When the white balance has not been successfully adjusted, an error message is displayed on the viewfinder screen and LCD monitor displays. Error message [AWB Ach NG] or [AWB Bch NG] [LOW LIGHT] [LEVEL OVER] [COLOR TEMP LOW] or [COLOR TEMP HIGH] Meaning The color temperature is too high, or too low. There is insufficient light. There is too much light. The color temperature is too high, or too low. Remedy Select the appropriate filter. Increase the amount of light or increase gain. Decrease the amount of light or decrease gain. Select the appropriate filter or light source. Manual setting of color temperature The color temperature of white balance can be adjusted by the setting menu. 1 Press the button to select [W.BAL VAR] mode. 2 Set the color temperature in the main menu → [SW MODE] → [W.BAL VAR]. This can be set from [2000K] to [15000K]. @@NOTE tt It can also be operated by the dial button. For details, refer to "Direct menu operation" (page 73). Viewfinder and LCD monitor screen displays relating to white balance For details, refer to "Screen status display" (page 142). Setting the auto tracking white balance (ATW) function The camera is equipped with the Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW) function that automatically tracks the white balance of images according to the lighting conditions. The auto tracking white balance function can be assigned to each of , , and of the switch. Configure the settings in the main menu → [SW MODE] → [ATW]. Note that if the auto tracking white balance function is assigned to the USER button, the function follows the operation of the USER button. For details, refer to "Assigning functions to the USER buttons" (page 38). Canceling the auto tracking white balance Press the USER button to which auto tracking white balance function is assigned again or change the position of the switch. Note that if the auto tracking white balance function is set to the switch, the function cannot be canceled with the USER button. @@NOTE tt This function does not guarantee 100% accuracy for the white balance. Note that the tracking performance relative to changes in ambient lighting and white balance performance has been given a certain degree of latitude. tt Auto tracking white balance does not function when the frame rate is set to [9fps] or lower in variable frame rate, and when the shutter speed is set to less than 1/12. Adjusting the black balance Black balance must be adjusted in the following instances: ffWhen the camera is used for the first time ffWhen the camera has not been used for a long time ffWhen the ambient temperature has changed considerably ffWhen super gain is set with the USER button ffWhen changing the gain switch values ffWhen switching the items in the main menu → [SYSTEM MODE] → [REC FORMAT] To shoot optimum video, we recommend adjusting the black balance immediately before shooting. Before adjusting the black balance, prepare the conditions for adjusting the white balance. 1 Switch to manual mode with the switch. (page 44) 2 Set the switch to or . 3 Press and hold the button for approx. two seconds. Black balance is adjusted after the white balance. - 52 -