Recording Mode-36-3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button(19) to select a desired White BalanceMode.1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]2) The white balance setting that was previouslyset manually [1]3) Outdoor Mode [z]4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescentlamp) [{]To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].ª About Black Balance AdjustmentBlack Balance Adjustment is one of the functionsof the 3CCD system. It automatically adjusts thehue of black color in the picture. When the BlackBalance Adjustment is activated, the screenbecomes dark for a moment.1Adjusting the Black Balance (Blinking)2Adjusting the White Balance (Blinking)3Adjustment is completed. (Lit)Adjusting White Balance ManuallyWhite Balance Adjustment recognizes the colorof light and adjusts so that white will become purewhite. The Camcorder determines the hue of lightthat comes through the Lens and the WhiteBalance Sensor, thereby judging the recordingcondition, and selects the closest hue setting.This function is called Automatic White BalanceAdjustment.For light outside the functional Auto WhiteBalance Adjustment range, use the Manual WhiteBalance Adjustment Mode.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch(35) to [MANUAL].≥The [MNL] Indication appears.1111AWB1)3)2)4)1 2 3AUTO MANUALFOCUS(35)2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).≥The [AWB] Indication appears.3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button(19) until the [1] Indication is displayed.4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen whitesubject.5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (17) until the[1] Indication stops flashing.To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].ª About White Balance SensorThe White Balance Sensor (29) determines thenature of the light source during recording.≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor withyour hand during recording because WhiteBalance will not function normally.≥The red light from the Recording Lamp (27) willbe reflected off your hand or an object, possiblycausing the White Balance sensor to operateincorrectly and changing the coloring.FADESTILLENTER is(17)MNL1(27)(29)10 000K9 000K8 000K7 000K6 000K5 000K4 000K3 000K2 000K1 000K2)1)3)4)5)6)7)8)9)10)