White Balance Setting [White Bal] - Panasonic WV-CP500L Operating Instructions Manual

• When the magnification of "SENS UP" is increased, the screen becomes coarser, more whitish, or more flawed. However, this
phenomenon is normal.
• If the controller, WV-CU254 or WV-CU204 is used, SW LED and the status of "SENS UP" are not correctly displayed.

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 measures the color temperature
of the light source and automatically adjusts the white balance. The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approx.
2 700 K to 6 000 K.
Note:
• If the situation meets one of the following or other, color may not be accurately reproduced.
• The subject is mostly highly-colored.
• The photographic atmosphere is under the bright blue sky or at nightfall.
• The illumination of the light illuminating the subject is insufficient.
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. 2 000 K to 6 000 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 approx. 2 000 K to 10 000 K. When "AWC" is selected, the white balance
needs to be adjusted.
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 SW
DNR HIGH
BW MODE AUTO1
i-VMD
RET TOP END
Step 1
Set "WHITE BAL" to "AWC" and press the left button to change to "AWC → PUSH SW".
Step 2
Press the setting button and adjust the white balance.
"PUSH SW" is reversely highlighted during adjustment. When the reversely highlighted display is restored, the white balance adjust-
ment is completed.
Step 3
Press the right button to select "AWC".
Refer to the following for fine adjustment of the white balance.
Note:
• The adjustment of the color temperature ranges from approx. 2 000 K to 10 000 K. If the correct range is out of this adjustment
range or lighting directed to a subject is too dark, the white balance may not completely adjusted. In such a case, "PUSH SW"
stays reversely highlighted.
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