40Black balance adjustmentsIn order to reproduce the black accurately, adjustthe zero level of all three RGB primary colors. If theblack balance is not adjusted properly, not only willthe black be reproduced poorly but the color tonesof the entire screen will also be downgraded.It is not normally necessary to adjust the blackbalance. Adjust it when:You use the camera for the first time.You use the camera after not using it for a longtime.The ambient temperature changes greatly.You switch to the normal (OFF) shutter speed orto slow shutter.You switch between the progressive and normal(50i∗) modes.∗ 60i when SYSTEM FREQ is set to 59.9 HzWhite balance can be adjusted automatically bypressing the AWB button, while black balance canbe adjusted by holding the button down. Set theconditions for white balance adjustment beforeproceeding.Message during adjustmentABB ACTIVEMessage after adjustmentABB ENDBlack balance can be adjusted by holdingthe AWB button down even when the ATWfunction is in use.You cannot adjust the black balance while youare shooting.•••••••Auto Tracking White (ATW)Using the ATW function enables the recordingenvironment to be automatically analyzed and anoptimum white balance to be constantly maintainedduring recording.You can allocate the ATW feature to one of thepositions on the WHITE BAL switch (A, B, orPRST). Allocate it by going to the setup menus,SW MODE screen, ATW. (Page 88)The ATW feature is set to work in the auto mode atthe time of shipping. (Page 90)White balance sensorDepending on the environment, there may besome error in the adjustment.Use the procedure described on the previouspage whenever you need more precise whitebalance.Do not block the white balance sensor whenusing the ATW feature. ATW will not work ifyou do.•••Shooting in manual mode (continued)
