81E Using the FullRange of Features1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.3. Select WHITE BAL.4. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the selectordial in to choose the setting.• T/U appears in the display when you set the white balance toindoor/outdoor mode.b) To set the white balance yourself, point the camcorder ata white object (such as a sheet of paper) and zoom inuntil it fills the display. Then press the selector dial in toselect SET W.• Make sure to continue pointing the camcorder at the white objectuntil you have finished setting the white balance.• The W display flashes then remains lit.• Depending on the light source, the flashing may at times continue.The result will still be better than with the auto setting and you cancontinue recording.5. Close the menu.The camcorder’s auto white balancesystem compensates for a widerange of lighting conditions.Although slight variations areunavoidable, colours will appearnatural in virtually every situation.In some cases, you will get betterresults by setting the white balanceyourself, or using one of the twopreset modes:T Indoor Mode• Under halogen or studio/videolighting• Subject is of one dominant colour• Close upsU Outdoor mode• In daylight, especially for close-ups and when the subject is of onedominant colourWHITE BAL.••AUTOCAM.SET UP( 38)Setting the White Balance+ , + CAMERACARDCAMERATAPE
