53Advanced Functions -RecordingESetting the White BalanceYou can use the preset modes to reproduce colours more accurately, or set a customwhite balance to obtain the optimal setting.1. Set the program selector to Q.2. For custom white balance: Point the camcorder at a white object andzoom in until it fills the whole screen.Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 3 is completed.3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [WHITE BAL.], selecta setting option and close the menu.When you have selected [SET W]: “W” flashes and stops flashing when settings iscomplete.CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAAUTO Auto white balanceSET W Custom white balance settingINDOOR T Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition, videolights or sodium lamps.OUTDOOR U Use this mode for recording night scenes, fireworks, sunrise or sunset.WHITE BAL.•••AUTOCAMERA SETUP( 36)Zoom leverWhite sheet or paperProgram selectorSET dialMENU button
