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White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or 
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 47)
1 Touch [WB].
2 Touch  /  to select White Balance Mode.
≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto 
Mode. (l 39)
∫ To set the White Balance manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the   display 
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is 
complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance 
cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.
≥ If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto White Balance will not be performed 
correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.
≥ When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
Icon Mode/Recording conditions
Automatic White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:
Outdoors, under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:
Outdoors, under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:
Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2:
Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
AWB
AWB
FOCUS
WB
SHTR
IRIS
MNL
AWB