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Adjusting the Black Balance Adjusting the Black Balance You can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically when the ambient temperature changes considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal. 54 1 Attach the body cap to the lens mount. • If a lens was attached, turn off the camera and remove the lens. Place the body cap back on the lens mount and turn on the camera. 2 Open the [ABB] screen. [Camera Setup] > [ABB] • Complete the procedure following the messages on the camera's control display. 3 Press [OK]. • The automatic black balance procedure will start. It will take approximately 50 seconds (q r) or 40 seconds (Z[]). • During the procedure, the monitoring screen will turn black. 4 When the confirmation message appears, press [OK]. • If the sensor is not completely shielded from light, [Error] will appear on the control display. Press [OK] and repeat the procedure from the beginning. NOTES • Adjusting the black balance is 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. - After changing the sensor mode. - After resetting all the camera's settings. • During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the monitoring screen. This is not a malfunction.