Sony Handycam DCR-VX1000 Operation Manual page 45

Notes on the ∑ indicator in the viewfinder
• The state of the indicator shows as follows:
Slow flashing: White balance is not adjusted.
Fast flashing: White balance is being adjusted after pressing the ∑ button.
Lights up: White balance has been adjusted.
• When the ∑ indicator remains flashing even if you press the ∑ button, shoot in automatic white balance
mode. Press WHT BAL until no indicator appears in the viewfinder or set HOLD/AUTO LOCK selector to
AUTO LOCK.
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 mode,
white balance may not be adjusted appropriately.
Shooting when the lighting condition changes
• When the lighting condition has changed, readjust the white balance with the ∑ button while the
camcorder is in Standby mode. This button does not function during recording.
• When you adjust the exposure (iris) and shutter speed manually, and move from indoors to outdoors or
vice-versa, set HOLD/AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK, then set HOLD/AUTO LOCK selector to the
center position again.
• When you move from indoors to outdoors or vice-versa, or detach the battery for replacement while
shooting in automatic white balance mode, point the camcorder at a white subject about 10 seconds before
you start recording.
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