Variable Color Temperature; Auto-White Balance - GRASS VALLEY LDK 8000 Elite User Manual

5.6.2 Variable color temperature

The Color temperature switch on the left-front side of the camera can also be used to vary
the color temperature continuously between its minimum and maximum value (2500 K to
20000 K).
1. Hold the switch continuously in the up or down position until you see the value in the
viewfinder change in steps of 10.
2. Release the switch when you reach the value you want. This exits the value selection
mode.
3. Using the switch momentarily again sets the color temperature to the nearest standard
value.

5.6.3 Auto-white balance

If the reference color temperatures do not match your lighting conditions carry out the auto-
white procedure as follows:
Figure 5-1. Auto white balance switches
1. Use the Color temperature switch to select one of the memory positions FL50, FL60,
AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured color temperature value.
2. Press once on the Auto white balance switch at the front of the camera to start the
automatic white balance procedure. The following appears in the viewfinder:
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