49Advanced FunctionsRecordingE Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes. When the program selector is set to the white balance is preset to[AUTO]. The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off. 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 lightsSelecting an Image EffectYou can record with different color saturation and contrast effects.1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.2. With the joystick select ( ) the image effects icon.3. Select ( ) the image effect from the options on the bottom bar.4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. The image effects cannot be used when the program selector is set to . [SOFT SKIN DETAIL]: To obtain the best effect, use this function whenrecording a person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the skin color maylack in detail.IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects.VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation.SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a morecomplimentary appearance.MENU( 36) IMAGE EFFECT OFF
