Sony DCR-IP5 Operating Instructions - Page 62

Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-IP7BT only) mode, select FN, then press the center z on the control button. The PAGE1 screen appears. (2) Select MENU, then press the center z on the control button. The menu appears. (3) Select WHT BAL through , then press the center z or B on the control button. (4) Select the desired white balance mode, then press the center z on the control button. HOLD (HOLD) : Recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ) : •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks •Under a color matching fluorescent lamp INDOOR (n) : •When lighting conditions change quickly •In bright places such as photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps (5) Press DISPLAY to turn off the menu. 1 FN 5 2 MENU 3,4 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN HOLD To return to the FN screen Select RETURN, , then press the center z on the control button after step 4. The PAGE1 screen appears. Next, select EXIT, then press the center z on the control button. 62