83VQT1Z09The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes orlighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. The unit can record pictures in anatural hue if it can recognize the reference color white. Press the FUNCTION button. ( 82)1 Touch [WB]. When using the viewfinder, press theFUNCTION button to select it. ( 82)2 Touch / to select WhiteBalance mode. When using the viewfinder, rotate the multimanual ring to set it. ( 82) Select the optimal mode by confirming thecolor on the screen. To return to auto setting, set to , orpress the FUNCTION button again. Whenusing a viewfinder, press the FUNCTIONbutton to select the , rotate multi manualring to select [CANCEL], and press theFUNCTION button again. To set the white balancemanually1 Select , fill the screen with a whitesubject.2 Touch and set the blinking . When using the viewfinder, press and hold theFUNCTION button. When the screen turns black instantly and thedisplay stops flashing and then lightsconstantly, the setting is complete. If the display continues flashing, the whitebalance cannot be set. In this case, use otherwhite balance modes. When the display flashes, the manual whitebalance previously adjusted is stored.Whenever recording conditions change, re-setthe white balance. When setting both the white balance and theiris/gain, set the white balance first. is not displayed on the screen whenis being set.White balanceIcon Mode/Recording conditionsAuto white balance adjustmentSunny modeOutdoors under a clear skyCloudy modeOutdoors under cloudy skyIndoor mode 1Incandescent light, video lights likein the studio, etc.Indoor mode 2Color fluorescent lamps, sodiumlamps in gymnasiums etc.Manual adjustment mode Mercury-vapor lamps, sodiumlamps, some fluorescent lights Lights used for weddingreceptions at hotels, stagespotlights in theaters Sunrise, sunset, etc.F IRISSHTRWBAWBAWBAWBF IRISSHTRWBF IRISSHTRWBAWBAWB