Canon VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual

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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced Functions51NOTES Using the focus assist functions will not affectthe recordings on the tape or memory card.When you start recording, the assist functionswill be canceled. You can also apply the peaking function(without the magnification) by setting [ASSISTFUNC.] to [ PEAKING] ( 43). In thatcase, the peaking function will not be canceledeven when you start recording. In mode, you can also use thefocus assist functions after pressinghalfway. The camcorder will automatically return toautofocus when you set the mode switch to .White BalanceThe white balance function helps youaccurately reproduce colors underdifferent lighting conditions so that whiteobjects will always look truly white in yourrecordings.POINTS TO CHECKMode switch: (except for the SpecialScene recording programs)Options Default value* When you select [ SET], do not pressand continue instead with theprocedure below.TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE1 Point the camcorder at a whiteobject, zoom in until it fills thewhole screen and press ( ).When the adjustment is completedstops flashing and stays on. Thecamcorder retains the custom settingeven if you turn off the camcorder.2 Press to save the setting andclose the menu.( 10)[ AUTO]Settings are automatically set by thecamcorder. Use this setting for outdoorscenes.[ DAYLIGHT]For recording outdoors on a bright day.[ SHADE]For recording in shaded places.[ CLOUDY]For recording on a cloudy day.PHOTO[ TUNGSTEN]For recording under tungsten and tungstentype (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.[ FLUORESCENT]For recording under warm white, coolwhite or warm white type (3-wavelength)fluorescent lighting.[ FLUORESCENT H]For recording under daylight or daylighttype (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.[ SET]Use the custom white balance for specialsituations not covered by the other options.The custom white balance will ensure thatwhite subjects appear white under variouslighting conditions.FUNC.( 23)Icon of the currently selectedWhite BalanceDesired option*FUNC.FUNC.FUNC.FUNC.COPY