Auto White Balance - Ikegami HC-HD300 Operation Manual

4.6 Auto Setup

Auto White Balance

Auto white balance can be activated from the camera, OCP, or MCP. This section explains how to activate from the camera.
1
Use the AWB SELECT switch to select the memory
(Ach or Bch) in which to store the execution result.
AWB settings can be stored in two memories. Use them
selectively depending on different conditions.
A : Ach memory
B : Bch memory
OFF : White balance adjustment is in the preset
condition (3200K). AWB cannot be activated
when the switch is set to this position.
Note:
The data previously stored in the memory is overwritten. Also, when the camera is connected to the BS or remote controller,
the AWB SELECT switch is disabled.
2
Use the CC FILTER switch (ECC) and ND FILTER switch on the right side of the camera to set the optical filter
which suits the light source.
If the operational priority for the filter is not given to the camera, press the FILTER HEAD switch to switch the operational
priority to the camera. When the priority is given to the camera, an asterisk (*) is displayed in the viewfinder.
3
Shoot a subject which contains something white.
Make sure that the white subject fills at least 10% of the screen, and make sure it is the brightest subject in the picture.
4
Set the AWB/ABB switch to AWB.
Auto white balance is now activated.
5
Check the result.
Upon completion of auto white balance, "OK" or "NG"
appears on the viewfinder screen. If "NG" appears,
check if the subject meets the conditions described
above and the optical filter setting is appropriate, and
retry from Step 3.
CAUTION:
Be sure to set the R, B GAIN control knob on the OCP or MCP to the center position before activating the auto white balance
from the camera. If the control knob is not at the center position, the control range may be biased.
Note:
To activate the auto white balance from an OCP, press the AWB button on the panel.
To activate it from an MCP, press the AWB button on the LCD or on the panel, depending on the MCP model.
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Use the AWB SELECT switch
to select the memory.
Set the AWB/ABB switch
to AWB.