Panasonic SDR-H80-S Sd/hdd Camcorder - Page 52

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. 1 Select the manual mode. (l 50) 2 Select [ ] with the joystick. MNL To set the white balance manually 1 Select [ ] with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject. MNL BBAACCKK 2 Select [ ] with the joystick. 4/4 NEXT MNL 3 Select the white balance mode with the joystick. MNL BACK Icon Mode/Recording conditions AWB Auto white balance adjustment Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) Incandescent lights, halogen lamps Outdoor mode Outdoors under a clear sky 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. BACK When the [ ] display stops flashing, the setting is complete. ≥ If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set because it is too dark. In this case, use the automatic white balance. ≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after opening the lens cover. ≥ When the [ ] display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment. ≥ When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the white balance mode to [ AWB ]. ≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment by pressing the iA button. 52 LSQT1449