White balance and black balance
Adjusting the black balanceATW (Auto Tracking White)
function
There is normally no need to re-adjust the black
balance. Adjustment is required only in theThe ATW function can be allocated to the
following cases.
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used forWHITE BAL switch (A, B or PRST position)
using the ATW item on the setting menu SW
the first timeMODE screen. (See page 39)
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used afterSimilarly, the ATW function can be allocated to
it has not been used for an extended period
the AUTO button using the ATW item on the
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used in asetting menu AUTO SW screen. (See page 40)
situation where the ambient temperature will
vary significantlyWhen material is shot using the ATW function, it
OWhen the progressive mode has been
is recorded while the white balance is being
switched to the standard (50i) mode or vicecontinually adjusted automatically.
versaOThe ATW function automatically identifies the
In the standard (50i) modeshooting environment and adjusts the white
balance optimally. In some environments, a
The white balance is adjusted automatically byslight adjustment error may arise.
pressing the AWB button.If an extremely accurate white balance
If the button is then held down, the black
adjustment is required, adjust the white
balance is adjusted.balance by following the instructions on the
previous page.
In the progressive mode
By simply pressing the AWB button, the white
balance is adjusted automatically, and then the
black balance is adjusted.
OWhen the AWB button is pressed, the white
balance is adjusted first. Therefore, ensure
that the conditions under which the white
balance is adjusted are satisfied before
pressing the button.
OWhile recording is in progress, the black
balance cannot be adjusted.
Message that appears while adjustment is
underway
ABB ACTIVE
Message that appears upon completion of the
adjustment
ABB END
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