Executing Auto White Balance - Sony EXMOR PMW-EX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Executing Auto White Balance

Execute auto white-balance adjustment according
to the color temperature of the light source.
The adjustment value can be stored in memory A
or B.
Note
Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be
executed in Preset mode.
1
To store the adjustment value in
memory, select Memory A or Memory
B mode.
2
Select the appropriate ND filter
according to the lighting condition.
3
Place a white subject under the same
lighting condition and zoom in on it so
that a white area is obtained on the
screen.
A white object (white cloth, a white wall,
etc.) near the subject may be used in place.
Be careful not to have any spots of high
illumination on the screen.
4
Adjust the lens iris opening.
Set it to the proper condition if the manual
iris adjustment mode is selected.
5
Press the WHT BAL button.
Auto white-balance adjustment begins.
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During adjustment, an in-progress message is
displayed on the screen. When the adjustment is
completed successfully, the message changes to a
completion message, and the obtained color
temperature is displayed.
• When you execute the adjustment in a memory
• When you execute the adjustment in ATW
If auto white-balance adjustment fails
An error message is displayed on the screen for
approximately three seconds.
If the error message is displayed, try auto white-
balance adjustment again.
If the error message continues to be displayed
after several attempts, consult your Sony service
representative.
WHT BAL button
mode, the adjusted value is stored in memory
(A or B) selected in step 1.
mode, adjustment in ATW is resumed.
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