Panasonic AG-DVX100A Operating Manual

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31 (E)ENGLISHWhite balance and black balanceAdjusting the white balanceThe white balance must always be re-adjustedwhen the lighting conditions have changed.The white balance adjustment values can bestored in the memory at the A and B positions ofthe WHITE BAL switch.Use A or B, whichever better suits the shootingconditions concerned.The 3200K and 5600K white balance valueshave been stored in the memory at the PRSTposition of the WHITE BAL switch.When the AWB button is pressed while theWHITE BAL switch is at the PRST position, thecurrent white balance value is displayed.When the AWB button is pressed again, the3200K and 5600K white balance values areselected alternately.Use 3200K or 5600K, whichever better suits theshooting conditions concerned when, forinstance, there is no time to adjust the whitebalance.AWB Ach ACTIVEMessage that appears while adjustment isunderwayAWB Ach OKMessage that appears upon completion of theadjustmentAWB Ach NGMessage that appears when adjustment is notpossible1 Set the shutter speed.2 Place a white pattern in a location subject tothe same conditions as the lighting source ofthe subject, zoom in on it, and fill the wholescreen with white.A white object (white cloth or white wall) nearthe subject may be used instead of the whitepattern.OEnsure that there are no high-luminancespotlights on the screen.3 The WHITE BAL switch can be set to the Aor B position and white balance values herecan be stored in the memory.Set the switch to the position (A or B) wherethe white balance adjustment value is to bestored, and press the AWB button.OIt takes a few seconds to complete theadjustment.(The following messages appear on thescreen.)If it has not been possible to adjust the whitebalance automatically, an error messageappears in the viewfinder and on the LCDmonitor screen.OWhen the ATW (Auto Tracking White)function is operating, the white balancecannot be adjusted automatically.If one of the above error messages hasappeared, implement the suggestedcountermeasure, and then try adjusting thewhite balance again.If the error message persists even afterrepeated attempts at adjustment, consult yourdealer.Errormessage CountermeasureLOW LIGHT Increase the amount of light. Alternatively,boost the gain.LEVEL OVER Reduce the amount of light. Alternatively,lower the gain.