Panasonic AW-HE100E Operating Instructions Manual

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30 (E)ENGLISHWhite balance adjustmentWhite balance adjustmentIn order for the white to be reproduced accurately, the ratiobetween the three primary colours (RGB) is adjusted. If thewhite balance has shifted out of adjustment, not only will thewhite be reproduced poorly but the colour tones of the entirescreen will also be degraded. This adjustment must be performed when using theunit for the first time or when the unit has not beenused for a prolonged period. It must be performed when the lighting conditions orbrightness has changed.The white balance can be adjusted automatically ormanually (when it is to be adjusted finely following theautomatic adjustment).In addition, it is possible to select preset values andthe “Auto tracking white adjustment (ATW)” function,which continues to constantly adjust the white balanceautomatically.The results of the white balance adjustment can be storedin two memories, A and B, when “AWC A” or “AWC B” hasbeen selected for the white balance. Once the white balance has been adjusted when theunit is used with the same settings and under the sameconditions, its setting is completed simply by selecting amenu setting or pressing a button on the controller.There is no need to set it again. Once a new setting is entered, the previous setting will beerased.Use the two memories to store settings corresponding todifferent shooting conditions. Automatic adjustment(AWC: AWC A or AWC B)1 Shoot a white subject (such as a whitewall or handkerchief) so that it fills thescreen. Do not shoot shiny or very bright objects.When performing the operations using theaccessory wireless remote control Steps 2 through 7 represent the procedure for selectingthe “AWC A” or “AWC B” memory. They need not be takenif a selection has already been made.2 Set the shooting mode following thesteps in “Selecting the shooting modes(scene files)” (page 18).At this time, keep the “Mode Set” sub-menu on thedisplay. Halogen Mode Set Brightness SetColour SetG/L SetOther SetInitializeReturnExample: Halogen mode3 Press the [] or [] button to make“Colour Set” blink.4 Press the [] or [] button.The “Colour Set” sub-menu is displayed. Colour Set Chroma Level +1White Bal AWC AReturn