Setting The White Balance - Samsung SC D363 - MiniDV Camcorder With 30x Optical Zoom Owner's Instruction Book

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Advanced Recording

Setting the White Balance

✤ The White Balance function works in both <Camera> and <M.Cam> modes. (SC-
D363/D364/D365/D366 only) ➥page 19
✤ The White Balance is a recording function that preserves the unique image color of the
object in any recording condition.
✤ You may select the appropriate White Balance mode to obtain good quality image color.
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<Auto ( )> : This mode is generally used to control the
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White Balance automatically.
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<Indoor ( )> : This controls the White Balance
according to the indoor ambience.
- Under halogen or studio/video lighting
- Subject is of one dominant color
- Close up
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<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.
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<Custom WB ( )> : You can adjust the white balance
as you wish based on the shooting environment.
1. Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA].
2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE] or [MEMORY].
(SC-D363/D364/D365/D366 only)
3. Press the [MENU] button.
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The menu list will appear.
4. Move the [Zoom] lever to the up or down to select <Camera>,
then press the [OK] button.
5. Move the [Zoom] lever to the up or down to select <White
Balance>, then press the [OK] button.
6. Move the [Zoom] lever to the up or down to select desired mode
(Auto, Indoor, Outdoor or Custom WB), then press
the [OK] button.
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To explain about the Custom WB:
- Select Custom WB and press the OK button. ("set
white balance" will appear and blinks on the screen.)
- Place the white object under the desired lighting then
press the OK button.
(The OSD will disappear and the Custom WB icon (
will be displayed.)
7. To exit, press the [MENU] button.
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When the <Auto> mode is selected, no icon is displayed.
[ Notes ]
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Direct accessing the White Balance function is available simply
using the [QUICK MENU] button. ➥page 20
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The White Balance function will not operate in EASY.Q mode.
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Turn the Digital Zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate
white balance.
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Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change.
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During normal outdoor recording, setting to Auto may provide better results.
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Buttons other than EASYQ, [MENU] and [OK] will not work during setting the Custom WB.
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Pressing the [MENU] button while setting the Custom WB will cancel the Custom WB
setting and sets the White Balance to Auto.
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Camera Mode
√Camera
√Auto
Program AE
√Auto
White Balance
Visual Effect √Off
√Off
16:9 Wide
√Off
DIS
√Off
Digital Zoom
Move Select
ZOOM OK MENU
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Camera Mode
Back
Program AE
White Balance
Auto
Visual Effect
Indoor
16:9 Wide
Outdoor
DIS
Custom WB
Digital Zoom
Move Select
ZOOM OK MENU
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<When the Outdoor option was selected>
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<Camera> <M.Cam>
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