Operating Instructions

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Advanced operations
If you have selected ∑ in step 3
When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and
maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural
colors without being affected by ambient light.
(With the ∑ indicator on the screen)
(1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Press the control dial.
The ∑ indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops flashing. The setting will be maintained for about one hour
after the battery is detached.
To return to automatic adjustments
Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL to turn off the white balance
indicator.
Notes on the ∑ indicator on the screen
•The state of the indicator shows as follows:
Slow flashing: white balance is not adjusted.
Fast flashing: white balance is being adjusted.
Lights up: white balance has been adjusted.
•When the ∑ indicator remains flashing even if you press the control dial, shoot in
automatic white balance mode.
Notes on white balance
•When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting, use the e (indoor) mode.
•When you shoot with fluorescent lighting, use automatic white balance mode. If you use
the e (indoor) mode, white balance may not be adjusted appropriately.
Shooting when lighting conditions change
•When lighting conditions have changed, readjust the white balance with the control dial
while the camcorder is in Standby mode.
•When you adjust the exposure and shutter speed manually, and move from indoors to
outdoors, or vice versa, adjust the white balance again.
•When you move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, or detach the battery for
replacement while shooting in automatic white balance mode or set the POWER switch to
CAMERA, point the camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds before you start
recording.
Shooting with manual adjustment