Adjusting The Black Balance; Atw (Auto Tracking White) Function - Panasonic AG-DVC80P Operating Instructions Manual

White balance and black balance

Adjusting the black balance

There is normally no need to re-adjust the black
balance. Adjustment is required only in the
following cases.
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used for
the first time
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used after
it has not been used for an extended period
OWhen the camera recorder is to be used in a
situation where the ambient temperature will
vary significantly
The white balance is adjusted automatically by
pressing the AWB button.
If the button is then held down, the black
balance is adjusted.
OWhen the AWB button is pressed, the white
balance is adjusted first. Therefore, ensure
that the conditions under which the white
balance is adjusted are satisfied before
pressing the button.
OWhile recording is in progress, the black
balance cannot be adjusted.
Message that appears while adjustment is
underway
ABB ACTIVE
Message that appears upon completion of the
adjustment
ABB END
ATW (Auto Tracking White)
function
The ATW function can be allocated to the
WHITE BAL switch (A, B or PRST position)
using the ATW item on the setting menu SW
MODE screen. (See page 39)
Similarly, the ATW function can be allocated to
the AUTO button using the ATW item on the
setting menu AUTO SW screen. (See page 40)
When material is shot using the ATW function, it
is recorded while the white balance is being
continually adjusted automatically.
OThe ATW function automatically identifies the
shooting environment and adjusts the white
balance optimally. In some environments, a
slight adjustment error may arise.
If an extremely accurate white balance
adjustment is required, adjust the white
balance by following the instructions on the
previous page.
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