Record mode34LSQT0860ª To cancel the scene mode functionSet [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or setthe [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].Sports mode≥For slow-motion playback or playback pauseof recorded pictures, this mode helpsdiminish camera shake.≥During normal playback, the imagemovement may not look smooth.≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,mercury light or sodium light because thecolor and brightness of the playback imagemay change.≥If you record a subject illuminated with stronglight or a highly reflective subject, verticallines of light may appear.≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sportsmode does not function. The [5] indicationflashes.≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen mayflicker.Portrait mode≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen mayflicker. If so, change the scene mode settingto [OFF].Low light mode≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to berecorded finely.Spotlight mode≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,the recorded image may become whitish andthe periphery of the recorded imageextremely dark.Surf & snow mode≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recordedimage may become whitish.Recording in natural colors(White balance)The automatic white balance function may notreproduce natural colors depending on the sceneor lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust thewhite balance manually.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to[MANUAL].2 Move the joystick down until the whitebalance indication appears. ([ ] etc.)3 Move the joystick left or right in order toselect the white balance mode.1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]2) Indoor mode (for recording underincandescent lamps) [ ]3) Outdoor mode [ ]4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]ª To restore to the automaticadjustmentMove the joystick left or right until the [ ]indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].≥When the Camcorder is turned on with the lenscap fitted, the automatic white balanceadjustment may not function properly. Pleaseturn the Camcorder on after removing the lenscap.≥When setting both the white balance and theiris/gain, set the white balance first.≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-setthe white balance for correct adjustment.AUTOMANUALFOCUSAWBMNLAWB1 1111)3)2)4)AWBAWBAWB
