Adjusting The White Balance - Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the white balance

You can adjust the white balance according
to the light of the recording environment.
The white balance adjustment data for 2
different recording conditions can be set up
and memorized separately in memory A and
B. During recording, you can recall the setup
data from the memory with the WHT BAL
(white balance) switch. The setup data will be
retained for about 3 months as long as it is not
readjusted even if the power is disconnected.
(one-push)
WHT BAL
1
During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto
lock mode.
2
Press WHT BAL.
3
Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.
4
Shoot a white subject such as a piece of
paper filling the entire screen under
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Recording
the same lighting condition as that of
the subject.
5
Press (one-push) WHT BAL.
A or B flashes quickly.
When the white balance is adjusted,
or B lights up and the adjustment data is
memorized.
To recall adjustment data from the
memory
1
During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the
center position to release the auto lock
mode.
2
Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.
3
Press WHT BAL.
The white balance is set to the recalled
adjustment.
b Note
• Avoid subjecting your camcorder to mechanical
shock while A or
• If A or B does not change from flashing to lit
steadily, your camcorder is unable to set up the white
balance. In this case, use the preset or automatic
white balance.
To use the preset white balance
Your camcorder has 2 sets of preset white
balance values to be selected according to the
light of the recording scene.
1
During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the
center position to release the auto lock
mode.
2
Press MENU.
3
Select the (CAMERA SET) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
4
Select [WB PRESET] by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
5
Select the desired item by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
A
B is flashing.