White Balance Setting [White Bal] - Panasonic WV-CP620/G Series Operating Instructions Manual

Note:
• When "ALC/ELC" is set to "ELC" or "ALC+", only the AUTO mode is enabled.
• When "SHUTTER" is set to options other than "OFF", the electronic sensitivity enhancement setting cannot be performed and
"---" appears.
• When the magnification of "SENS UP" is increased, the screen becomes coarser, more whitish, or more flawed. However, this
phenomenon is normal.

6. White balance setting [WHITE BAL]

The white balance adjustment is selectable from the following.
ATW1 (default): Activates the automatic color temperature tracking mode.
The camera continuously check the color temperature of the light source and automatically adjusts the white
balance. The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approx. 2700 K to 6000 K.
ATW2: Activates the sodium lamp automatic color temperature tracking mode. The camera automatically achieves an optimal white
balance under the sodium lamp. The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approx. 2000 K to 6000 K.
AWC: Activates the automatic white balance control mode. This adjustment is suitable for a location where a light source is stable.
The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from 2000 K to 10000 K. When "AWC" is selected, the white balance needs
to be adjusted.
Note:
• If the situation meets one of the followings, color may not be accurately reproduced.
• The subject is mostly highly-colored.
• The photographic scene is under the bright blue sky or at nightfall.
• The illumination of the light illuminating the subject is insufficient.
When "AWC" is selected, follow the steps below to adjust the white balance.
"CAMERA SETUP" screen
**CAMERA SETUP**
SCENE1
ALC/ELC ALC
SHUTTER OFF
AGC ON(HIGH)
SENS UP OFF
WHITE BAL AWC PUSH SET
DNR HIGH
D&N(IR)
AUTO1
VMD OFF
RET TOP END
Step 1
Set "WHITE BAL" to "AWC" and press the [LEFT] button to change to "AWC → PUSH SET".
Step 2
Press the [SET] button and adjust the white balance. "AWC → PUSH SET" is reversely highlighted during adjustment. When the
reversely highlighted display is restored, the white balance adjustment is completed.
Step 3
Press the [RIGHT] button to select "AWC". Refer to this page for fine adjustment of the white balance.
Note:
• The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approx. 2000 K to 10000 K. If the range is out of this adjustment range or
lighting directed to a subject is too dark, the white balance may not be adjusted. In such a case, "AWC → PUSH SET" stays
reversely highlighted.
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