Menu Settings63VQT0V86Press [ ] to display the [REC] modemenu and select the item to set. (P62)This function allows you to reproduce awhite color close to real life in picturesrecorded under sunlight, halogen lightingetc. in which the white color may appearreddish or bluish. Select a setting thatmatches the recording conditions.• If you select a setting other than [AUTO],you can finely adjust the white balance.∫ Auto white balanceThe available white balance range is shownin the following illustration. When you takea picture beyond the available whitebalance range, the picture may appearreddish or bluish. Also, auto white balancemay not operate properly if the subject issurrounded by many light sources. In thesecases, set the white balance to a modeother than [AUTO].1 Auto white balance will work within thisrange.2 Blue sky3 Cloudy sky (Rain)4 TV screen5 Sunlight6 White fluorescent light7 Incandescent light bulb8 Sunrise and sunset9 CandlelightKlKelvin Color Temperature∫ Setting the white balance manually(White set )Use this to set the white balance manually.1 Select [ ] (White set) and thenpress [MENU/SET].2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paperetc. so that the frame in the center isfilled by the white object only and thenpress [MENU/SET].3 Press [MENU/SET] twice to close themenu.• You can also press the shutter buttonhalfway to finish.[W.BALANCE]Adjusting the hue for a morenatural pictureAUTO for auto setting (autowhite balance)(Daylight) for recording outdoorson a bright day(Cloudy) for recording outdoorson a cloudy day(Halogen) for recording underhalogen lighting(White set) for using the presetwhite balance(White set) for setting the whitebalance again/SETMENU1)2)3)4)5)6)7)8)9)WHITE SETSETCANCEL MENU
