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White and black balance adjustment
Auto black balance error messages
When auto black balance adjustment fails, the following error messages appear on the viewfinder
screen for about 6 seconds.
Message
Cause
Correction
AUTO BLACK:NG
CHANGE TO CAM
TRY AGAIN
The OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch
is set to BAR.
Set the OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE switch to
CAM.
AUTO BLACK:NG
IRIS NOT CLOSED
TRY AGAIN
The Iris is not closed.
See Note 1.
AUTO BLACK:NG
TALLY ON
EXECUTE ?
The TALLY lamp lighted.
Message asks for auto black
confirmation after execute tally off.
If the Auto Black button on a remote
controller is pressed again, the auto black
will be executed even if a tally is on.
When press the auto black button again,
please make sure the situation.
AUTO BLACK:NG
???
TRY AGAIN
Range is exceeded, cannot adjust. See Note 2.
Note2
The lens iris is automatically closed during black balance adjustment. If the iris control is
manual, open the iris after adjustment.
Check the lens connection. If ok, fault is in the lens or the camera. Consult service.
Note1
Observe that the lens connector is engaged and the iris is closed.
The iris closes automatically to block the light during black balance adjustment.
During black balance adjustment, the gain circuit is switched automatically.
Although flicker or noise may appear on the viewfinder screen, these are not malfunctions.