Panasonic DVC20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Record mode23Recording in natural colors (White balance)The automatic white balance function may not reproducenatural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. Ifso, you can adjust the white balance manually.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].2 Press the [4] button until the white balance indicationappears. ([ ] etc.)3 Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the whitebalance mode.1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ]3) Outdoor mode [ ]4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]ª To restore to the automatic adjustmentPress the [2] or [1] button until the [ ] indication appears.Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].≥When the camera-recorder is turned on with the lens capfitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may notfunction properly. Please turn the camera-recorder on afterremoving the lens cap.≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set thewhite balance first.≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the whitebalance for correct adjustment.ª To set the white balance manuallySelect [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject onthe entire screen, press the [3] button to select the [ ]indication.ª About flashing of the [ ] indicationWhen the manual adjustment mode is selected≥Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjustedis stored. This setting is stored until the white balance isadjusted again.When white balance cannot be set in the manualadjustment mode≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manualadjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto whitebalance mode.During setting in the manual adjustment mode≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.ª About the white balance sensorThe white balance sensor detects the type of light sourceduring recording.≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or itmay not function properly.ª About the black balance adjustmentThis is one of the 3CCD system functions that automaticallyadjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manualadjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, thescreen will temporarily be black.1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)AUTOMANUALFOCUSAWBMNLAWB1 1111)3)2)4)AWBAWBAWB1 2 3DVC20_Eng.book 23 ページ２００５年１０月３１日月曜日午前１０時３６分