Sony DCR-TRV80 Operating Instructions - Page 47

Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select WHT BAL in , then press EXEC (p. 173). MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. Advanced Recording Operations (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ): •When 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 too bright places such as photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps To return to FN Press EXIT. To return to the automatic white balance Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings. If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode. When you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. In the AUTO mode Point your camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when: - You remove the battery pack for replacement. - You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. In the HOLD mode Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when: - You change the mode of PROGRAM AE. - You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa. 47