54 Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes. When the program selector is set to EASY, white balance is preset to [AUTO]. The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.However, it resets to [AUTO] when you change the position of the TAPE/CARDswitch. When you have set the custom white balance:- Depending on the light source, “ ” may keep flashing. The result will still bebetter than with the auto setting.- Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.- Turn off the digital zoom. Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:- Changing lighting conditions- Close-ups- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)- Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights
