Adjusting The Black Balance - Panasonic AGHPX255 Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the white balance and black balance (continued)

Adjusting the black balance

The black balance must be adjusted when:
• You use your AG-HPX255P/EN the first time.
• Your AG-HPX255P/EN has not been used for
some time.
• The ambient temperature has changed
substantially.
• The gain switchover value has been changed.
• The menu options SYSTEM MODE and REC
FORMAT in the SYSTEM SETUP screen.
Adjust the black balance before shooting to ensure
optimum video quality.
AWB button
Used when ABB is running.
1
Press and hold the AWB button for
approximately 2 seconds.
• Black balance is adjusted after the white
balance.
As white balance is adjusted first, set the
conditions for white balance adjustment
beforehand.
2
During adjustment, the viewfinder displays
the following message:
ABB ACTIVE
3
The adjustment will take effect in a few
seconds and the following message will
appear:
ABB END
The adjusted value is automatically stored in
the memory.
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• During a black balance adjustment, light is
automatically cut off.
• Black balance adjustment is not available
during recording.
• Pressing the START/STOP button during
ABB adjustment will not start recording on
a P2 card.