Sony MVCCD300 Operating Instructions - Page 68

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE) Mode dial: /S/A/M/SCN/ Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with the shooting condition fixed or under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance. 1 3 2 1 Set the mode dial to , S, A, M, SCN, or . 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [WB] (WHITE BAL) with b/B, the desired setting with v/V. ONE PUSH ( ) Adjusting the white balance depending on the light source AUTO (No indicator) Adjusts the white balance automatically IN DOOR (n) • Places where the lighting condition changes quickly • Under bright lighting such as photography studios • Under sodium or mercury lamps OUT DOOR ( ) Recording a sunrise/sunset, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks 68 To shoot in one-push white balance mode 1 Select [ONE PUSH]. The indicator appears. 2 Shoot a white object such as paper full under the same situation you will shoot. 3 Press v . The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] with v/V in step 3. Notes • Select [AUTO] when shooting with fluorescent lighting. • The indicator means: Slow flashing: white balance is not set or was not able to be set. Quick flashing: white balance is being adjusted (after you press v). Lit steady: white balance has been set. • If the indicator keeps flashing even when you press v, record in automatic white balance mode.