34 Recording and Playback Basic ProceduresFor shooting, follow the steps below.1 Select a filter according to light conditions.2A When the white balance is saved:Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].2B When the white or black balance is not saved andyou have no time to adjust the white balance:Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].This adjusts the white balance against the filteraccording to the position of the FILTER control.2C If the white balance is adjusted on the spot:Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoota white test subject so that it appears at the center ofthe screen. Then, follow the steps below to adjust thewhite balance.1. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] toadjust the white balance.2. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [ABB] toadjust the black balance.3. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] toadjust the white balance again.For directions on making adjustments, see [Adjustingthe White Balance] (page 45) and [ Adjusting the BlackBalance] (page 48).3 Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus,and zoom.4 To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speedand operation mode.For more information, see [Setting the ElectronicShutter] (page 49).5 Press either the REC START/STOP button, RECbutton on the handle or VTR button at the lens to startrecording.During recording, the REC lamp in the viewfinderstays illuminated.6 To stop recording, press either the REC START/STOPbutton, REC button on the handle or VTR button atthe lens.The REC lamp in the viewfinder goes out.White/Black balance adjustment to recording completionShootingWhite/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Comple-tionOperation ButtonsDuring recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.13 2A, B, C2C4 5, 6
