71E Using the FullRange of FeaturesSetting the White Balance1. 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 selector dial into 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 at a whiteobject (such as a sheet of paper) and zoom in until it fills thedisplay. Then press the selector dial in to select SETW.• Make sure to continue pointing the camcorder at the white object untilyou have finished setting the white balance.• The W display flashes then remains lit.• Depending on the light source, the flashing may at times continue. Theresult will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continuerecording.5. Close the menu.The camcorder’s auto white balancesystem compensates for a wide range oflighting conditions. Although slightvariations are unavoidable, colors willappear natural in virtually everysituation.In some cases, you will get betterresults by setting the white balanceyourself, or using one of the two presetmodes:T Indoor Mode• Under halogen or studio/videolighting• Subject is of one dominant color• Close upsU Outdoor mode• In daylight, especially for close-ups and where the subject is ofone dominant colorWHITE BAL.••AUTOCAM.SET UP( 37)+ , + CAMERACARDCAMERATAPE
