Setting The White Balance - Samsung SC-DC171 Owner's Instruction Book

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DVD Camcorder: Advanced Recording

Setting the White Balance

 The White Balance function works in both Camera Mode and M.Cam Mode. page 26
 The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the subject in any recording condition.
 You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image color.
 Auto ( ): This mode is generally used to control the White Balance automatically.
 Indoor ( ): This controls the White Balance according to indoor ambience.
- Under halogen or studio/video lighting
- Subject is of one dominant color
- Close up
 Outdoor ( ): This controls the White Balance according to the outdoor ambience.
- In daylight, especially for close up and where the subject is of one dominant color.
 Custom WB ( ): This controls the White Balance according to the recording
environment.
1. Set the [Mode] switch to [DISC] or [CARD]. (SC-DC173(U)/DC175/DC575 only)
2. Set the [Power] switch to [
3. Press the [MENU] button.
 The menu list will appear.
4. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <Camera>, then press the [Joystick].
5. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select <White Balance>, then press the [Joystick].
6. Move the [Joystick] up or down to select the desired mode (Auto, Indoor, Outdoor or
Custom WB), then press the [Joystick].
 Refer to page 57 for details on setting Custom WB.
7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.
 The icon of the selected mode is displayed.
 When the <Auto> mode is selected, no icon is displayed.
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(Camera)].
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Camera Mode
►Camera
Program AE ►Auto
White Balance ►Auto
Digital Effect ►Off
Shutter ►Auto
Exposure
►Auto
16:9 Wide ►On
Move OK Select MENU
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Camera Mode
►Camera
Program AE
White Balance Auto
Digital Effect Indoor
Shutter
Outdoor
Exposure Custom WB
16:9 Wide
▼
Move OK Select MENU
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