Panasonic NV-GS500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Record mode38VQT0T47Recording in natural colours(White balance)The automatic white balance function may notreproduce natural colours depending on thescenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjustthe white balance manually.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to[MANUAL].2 Move the joystick up to select the whitebalance icon [ ].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 camera is turned on with the lens capfitted, the automatic white balance adjustmentmay not function properly. Please turn thecamera on after removing the lens cap.≥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.ª To set the white balance manuallySelect [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a whitesubject on the entire screen, move the joystick upto select the [ ] indication.ª About flashing of the [ ] indicationWhen the manual adjustment mode isselected≥Flashing indicates that the white balancepreviously adjusted is stored. This setting isstored until the white balance is adjusted again.When white balance cannot be set in themanual adjustment mode≥White balance may not be adjusted properly inthe manual adjustment mode in dark places. Ifso, use the auto white balance 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 lightsource during recording.≥Do not cover the white balance sensor duringrecording, or it may not function properly.ª About the black balance adjustmentThis is one of the 3CCD system functions thatautomatically adjusts the black when the whitebalance is set in the manual adjustment mode.When the black balance is adjusted, the screenwill temporarily be black.1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)AUTOMANUALFOCUSMNL1 111 AWB3)1) 2)4)AWBAWB1 23