Sony HDC5500 Operating Instructions Manual page 16

ABB:EXECUTING
When the adjustment process is completed, the message
"ABB: OK" will be displayed. The adjusted value is
automatically stored in memory.
Notes
• During black balance adjustment, the iris will be
automatically closed.
• During black balance adjustment, the gain switching circuit
will work automatically, and the viewfinder screen will flicker
several times. This is not a malfunction.
When automatic black balance adjustment fails
If the automatic black balance adjustment process does not
end successfully, the error message "ABB: NG" will be
displayed on the viewfinder screen for approximately three
seconds.
If this error message is displayed, try black balance
adjustment again.
If the error message continues to be displayed after several
attempts, the camera requires internal inspection.
About black balance memory
The black balance values stored in memory will be preserved
even when the camera power is turned off.
Adjusting the white balance
1
Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
2
Select the filter setting according to the lighting
conditions.
To select the ND filter
Press the ND filter select button while holding the FILTER
LOCAL button depressed.
Each press of the select button switches the available ND
filters (CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND) in
sequence.
To select the CC (color temperature conversion) filter
Press the CC filter select button while holding the FILTER
LOCAL button depressed.
Each press of the select button switches the available CC
filters (cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K) in sequence.
WHITE BAL switch
ND filter
1 CLEAR
2 1/4 ND
3 1/8 ND
4 1/16 ND
5 1/64 ND
3
Place a white pattern in the same lighting conditions
as the subject, and zoom in on it so that a white area
is obtained in the screen to satisfy the positional and
quantitative requirements illustrated below.
A white object (white cloth, a white wall, etc.) near the
subject may be used in place of a white pattern.
A rectangle centered in the screen.
The length of the sides must be at least 70% of the
height and width of the screen.
Within this rectangle, there must be an area of
white greater than 10% of the entire screen.
Note
Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in the
rectangle.
4
Adjust the lens iris opening.
With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an
appropriate value.
With a lens which has automatic iris control: Set the
lens' automatic/manual iris control switch to
automatic.
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CC filter select
button
ND filter select
button
FILTER LOCAL button
Color temperature conversion filter
A Cross filter
B 3200K (clear)
C 4300K
D 6300K