7. Advanced
The black balance can be done automatically with Automatic Black level.
The changeover from min to max is indicated by the apparition of bright spots, also called “digital noise”
An alternative to a full screen white/black pattern is a black-and-white checkerboard pattern where t
he white
blocks will be used for white balance and the black blocks for black balance.
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How to set Automatic Black level ?
1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar
2. Press → to select the Image item
3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu
4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input ba lance
5. Press → to pull down the menu
6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select Automatic Black level...
7. Press ↓ to pull down the menu
8. Use ↑ or ↓ to enable (ON)ortodisable(OFF) Automa tic Black level
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9. Press ENTER to confirm
A white bullet shows the active setting
Performing Black input balance
1. Select a black pattern (or gray scale as alternative)
2. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar
3. Press → to select the Image item
4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu
5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Input ba lance
6. Press → to pull down the menu
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