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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.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (l 72)
1 Touch [WB].
2 Touch  /  to select White balance mode.
≥ Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the 
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to select the mode. 
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
∫ 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.
≥ 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
Auto 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
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