Panasonic AG DVX100B Dvc Camcorder - Page 41

Shooting Adjusting the white balance When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. You can save adjustments and reselect them by setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. You can also use the preset values. Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions. White balance sensor WHITE BAL switch 5 Press the AWB button. • Adjustment takes a few seconds. (The following messages appear on the screen.) Message during adjustment AWB Ach ACTIVE Message after adjustment AWB Ach OK AWB button An error message appears on the screen when white balance adjustment is not possible. • White balance cannot be adjusted automatically if the Auto Tracking White (ATW) function is working. Message when adjustment cannot be done AWB Ach NG The white balance sensor detects the light source during shooting so the camera-recorder can adjust the white balance. Do not block the sensor. White balance adjustments 1 If the camera is in auto mode, press the AUTO button to switch to manual focusing ( goes out). 2 Set the shutter speed. 3 Place a white pattern in a location with the same lighting conditions and light source as the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white. Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the subject can be used instead. • Do not include bright spotlights in your shot. 4 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B (whichever one you want to save the adjustment in). Error messages LOW LIGHT LEVEL OVER Adjustments Increase light or increase the gain. Reduce light or decrease the gain. Make the necessary adjustments if one of the above error messages appears, then try adjusting the white balance again. If the messages repeatedly appear even after trying a number of times, consult your dealer. 41