Recording In Natural Colors; Adjusting White Balance Manually - Panasonic PV-GS400 Operating Instructions Manual

5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode
≥For recording in glaring surroundings, such
as ski slopes, beaches, etc.
To Cancel the Program AE Function
Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-Menu
to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK]
Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see

Recording in Natural Colors

(White Balance)
Depending on the scene or light condition, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may
not be able to bring out natural colors. In this
case, the white balance can be adjusted
manually.
When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens
Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment
may not function properly. Please turn on the
Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap.
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch
(31) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2
Repeatedly press the [WB] Button
select a desired White Balance Mode.
1)
3)
≥If you hold down the [WB] Button when the
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch is set to
[MANUAL] or [AE LOCK], the Manual White
Balance Adjustment Mode (1) is set.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment
2) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent
lamp) [{]
3) Outdoor Mode [z]
4) The white balance setting that was previously
set manually [1]
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Recording Mode
.
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AUTO MANUAL
(31)
AE LOCK
(28) to
WB
(28)
2)
4)
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [WB] Button repeatedly until none of
the White Balance Mode Indications ([1], [z],
[{]) appear. Or, set the
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [AUTO].
ª About Black Balance Adjustment
Black Balance Adjustment is one of the functions
of the 3CCD system. It automatically adjusts the
hue of black color in the picture. When the Black
Balance Adjustment is activated, the screen
becomes dark for a moment.
1 2
1 Adjusting the Black Balance (Blinking)
2 Adjusting the White Balance (Blinking)
3 Adjustment is completed. (Lit)

Adjusting White Balance Manually

White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of
light and adjusts so that white will become pure
white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light
that comes through the Lens and the White
Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording
condition, and selects the closest hue setting.
This function is called Automatic White Balance
Adjustment.
For light outside the functional Auto White
Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White
Balance Adjustment Mode.
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch
(31)
to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2
Press the [WB] Button
Indication is displayed.
3
Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white
subject.
4
Keep pressing [WB] Button
[1] Indication stops flashing.
3
AUTO MANUAL
(31)
AE LOCK
(28) until the [1]
MNL
WB
(28)
(28) until the