Canon EOS C500 Instruction Manual - Page 48
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Adjusting the Black Balance Adjusting the Black Balance You can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal. 48 Operating modes: 1 Open the [ABB] screen. [~ Camera Setup] > [ABB] [~ Camera Setup] 2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount. [ABB] • If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The automatic black balance procedure will start. 4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET. • If the body cap is not correctly attached, [Error] will appear on the screen. Press SET and repeat the procedure from the beginning. NOTES • Adjusting the black balance may be necessary in the following cases: - When using the camera for the very first time or after a long period of not using it. - After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature. - After changing the ISO speed/gain settings. • The automatic black balance procedure will take approximately 40 seconds when the frame rate is set to 23.98P or 24.00P. • During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. • Resetting the camera's settings using the [w Other Functions] > [Reset] > [All Settings] or [Camera Settings] menu option will reset also the black balance adjustment. In such case, perform the procedure again.