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Setting the White Balance, White Balance

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ENGLISH DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording Setting the White Balance  The White Balance function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26  The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the subject in any recording condition.  You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image color.  Auto ( ): This mode is generally used to control the White Balance automatically.  Indoor ( ): This controls the White Balance according to indoor ambience. - Under halogen or studio/video lighting - Subject is of one dominant color - Close up 4 Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE ►Auto  Outdoor ( ): This controls the White Balance according to the outdoor ambience. - In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominant color.  Custom WB ( ): This controls the White Balance according to the recording environment. White Balance ►Auto Digital Effect ►Off Shutter ►Auto Exposure ►Auto 16:9 Wide ►On Move OK Select MENU Exit 1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only) 6 2. Set the [Power] switch to [ (Camera)]. 3. Press the [MENU] button.  The menu list will appear. 4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select , then press the [Joystick]. 5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select , then press the [Joystick]. Camera Mode ►Camera Program AE White Balance Auto A Digital Effect Indoor Shutter Outdoor Exposure Custom WB 16:9 Wide ▼ Move OK Select MENU Exit 6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select the desired mode (Auto, Indoor, Outdoor or 7 Custom WB), then press the [Joystick].  Refer to page 57 for details on setting Custom WB. STBY SP 0:00:00 -RW 30 min VR 7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.  The icon of the selected mode is displayed.  When the mode is selected, no icon is displayed. 16:9 Wide 56

Section	Page
Notes and Safety Instructions	6
Notes regarding the Rotation of the LCD Screen	6
Notes regarding the LCD Screen, Viewfinder, Lens	6
Notes regarding Disc Cleaning and Handling	7
Notes regarding DVD Camcorder	8
Notices regarding Copyright (SC-DC175/DC575 only)	8
Servicing & Replacement Parts	8
Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder	9
Features	9
Learning about available Discs and Their Features	10
How to use the DVD Camcorder easily	12
Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder	13
Front & Left View	14
Left Side View	15
Right & Top View	16
Rear & Bottom View	17
Remote Control (SC-DC175/DC575 only)	18
Preparation	19
Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover	19
Lithium Battery Installation	20
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack	21
Connecting a Power Source	25
About the Operating Modes	26
Using the Joystick	26
Using the Q.MENU	27
OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode	28
OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)	29
Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off	29
Initial Setting : System Menu Setting	30
Setting the Clock (Clock Set)	30
Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (Remote) (SC-DC175/DC575 only)	31
Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound)	32
Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound) (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)	33
Selecting the OSD Language (Language)	34
Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration)	35
Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting	36
Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Color)	36
Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time)	37
Setting the TV Display (TV Display)	38
DVD Camcorder: Before Recording	39
Using the Viewfinder	39
Using the LCD ENHANCER	39
Various Recording Techniques	40
Inserting and Removing a Disc	41
Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode)	43
DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording	44
Making your First Recording	44
Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode)	45
Zooming In and Out	46
Using the Fade In and Out (FADE)	47
Using Back Light Compensation Mode (BLC)	48
Using the Color Nite	49
Using the LIGHT (SC-DC173U/DC175/DC575 only)	50
DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording	51
Cutting Off Wind Noise (Wind Cut)	51
Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure (Shutter/Exposure)	52
Auto Focus / Manual Focus	53
Programed Automatic Exposure Modes (Program AE)	54
Setting the White Balance	56
Applying Digital Effects	58
Setting the 16:9 Wide mode (16:9 Wide)	60
Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)	61
Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom (Digital Zoom)	62
DVD Camcorder: Thumbnail index and Playlist	63
What is the Thumbnail Index?	63
What’s a Playlist? DVD-RW(VR mode)	63
DVD Camcorder	64
Playing Title Scenes DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL	64
Adjusting the Volume DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL	64
Various Functions while in Player Mode DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL	65
Deleting a Title Scene (Delete) DVD -RW/+RW	67
Deleting a Section of a Title Scene (Partial Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode)	68
DVD Camcorder: Playlist	69
Creating a New Playlist (New Playlist) DVD-RW(VR mode)	69
Playing the Playlist DVD-RW(VR mode)	70
Deleting a Playlist (Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode)	71
Adding Scenes to Playlist (Scene-Add) DVD-RW(VR mode)	72
Changing the Order of Scenes within a Playlist (Scene-Move) DVD-RW(VR mode)	73
Deleting Scenes from a Playlist (Scene-Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode)	74
Deleting a Section of a Playlist (Scene-Partial Delete) DVD-RW(VR mode)	75
DVD Camcorder: Disc Manager	77
Disc Information (Disc Info) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL	77
Editing the Disc Name (Disc Info-Rename) DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL	78
Formatting a Disc (Disc Format) DVD-RW/+RW	79
Finalizing a Disc (Disc Finalize) DVD-RW/-R/+R DL	80
Playing Back on a PC with DVD drive	81
Playing back a finalized disc on a DVD Player/Recorder	81
Unfinalizing a Disc (Disc Unfinalize) DVD-RW	82
DVD Camcorder: Connection	83
Setting the AV In/Out (SC-DC175/DC575 only)	83
Viewing Recordings on a TV	84
Copying a Disc onto a Tape	86
Using the Voice Plus	87
Recording (Copying) a TV Program or Video Tape onto a Disc (SC-DC175/DC575 only)	88
Digital Still Camera Mode (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)	89
Using a Memory Card (Usable Memory Card) (not supplied)	89
Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory Card	90
Selecting the Photo Quality (Photo Quality)	91
Setting the Photo Size (Photo Size) (SC-DC575 only)	92
Setting the File Number (File No.)	93
Taking a Photo Image (JPEG) on a Memory Card	94
Viewing Photo Images (JPEG)	95
Protection from accidental Erasure (Protect)	96
Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images (Delete)	97
Formatting the Memory Card (Format)	99
Recording Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card	100
Playing the Moving Images (MPEG) on a Memory Card	101
Recording Still images onto a Memory Card during DVD playback DVD-RW/+RW/-R/+R DL	102
Marking Images for Printing (Print Mark)	103
PictBridge™ (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)	105
Printing Your Pictures-Using PictBridge™	105
USB Interface (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)	107
Using USB Interface	107
Using the Camcorder as a USB Device (USB Connect)	109
Installing DV Media PRO Program	110
Connecting to a PC	112
Maintenance	115
Using Your DVD Camcorder Abroad	115
Troubleshooting	116
Troubleshooting	116
Setting menu items	121
Miscellaneous Information	123
Disc Type Description	123
Specifications	124
Model Name: SC-DC171/DC173(U)/DC175/DC575	124
Index	125

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ENGLISH

Setting the White Balance



The

White Balance

function works in both

Camera Mode

and

M.Cam

Mode



page 26



The

White Balance

is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the subject in any recording condition.



You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image color.



Auto (

)

: This mode is generally used to control the White Balance automatically.



Indoor (

)

: This controls the White Balance according to indoor ambience.

Under halogen or studio/video lighting

Subject is of one dominant color

- Close up



Outdoor (

)

: This controls the White Balance according to the outdoor ambience.

In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominant color.



Custom WB (

)

: This controls the White Balance according to the recording

environment.

1. Set the

[Mode]

switch to

[DISC]

[CARD]

. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)

2. Set the

[Power]

switch to

[

(Camera)]

3. Press the

[MENU]

button.



The menu list will appear.

4. Move the

[Joystick]

up or down to select

, then press the

[Joystick]

5. Move the

[Joystick]

up or down to select

, then press the

[Joystick]

6. Move the

[Joystick]

up or down to select the desired mode (

Auto

Indoor

Outdoor

Custom WB

), then press the

[Joystick]



Refer to page 57 for details on setting Custom WB.

7. To exit, press the

[MENU]

button.



The icon of the selected mode is displayed.



When the

<Auto>

mode is selected, no icon is displayed.

DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording

Move

Select

Exit

Camera Mode

►Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

Shutter

Exposure

16:9 Wide

►Auto

►Off

►Auto

►On

Move

Select

Exit

Camera Mode

►Camera

Program AE

White Balance

Digital Effect

Shutter

Exposure

16:9 Wide

▼

Auto

Indoor

Outdoor

Custom WB

STBY

30 min

0:00:00

16:9 Wide