JVC GY-HMQ10E, Instructions Manual

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o Error Message
If the auto white balance adjustment is not correctly completed, one
of the following messages will appear for about 5 seconds.
Error Message Status
NG ： OBJECT The object used is defective.
Displayed when there is not enough white
color on the object, or when the color
temperature is not suitable.
Use another white object and adjust the
white balance again.
ERROR ： LOW
LIGHT
Insufficient illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is dark.
Increase the lighting and adjust the white
balance again.
ERROR ： OVER
LIGHT
Excessive illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is too bright.
Decrease the lighting and adjust the white
balance again.
Using the Full Auto White (FAW) Function
The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automatically as
the lighting condition changes.
This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the white
balance or when the camera recorder is moved frequently in and
out of places with different lighting conditions.
1
Set to the Manual shooting mode.
2
Set “FAW” in the recording menu.
“ FAW ” (
A
p. 61)
You can assign FAW (Fulltime Auto White balance) to any of
the three positions on the [WHT.BAL] switch ([A], [B],
[PRST(PRESET)]).
3
Set the [WHT.BAL] switch to the position that
is assigned the FAW function.
Memo :
0
Set the camera recorder to the Full Auto shooting mode to
activate the FAW mode. White balance is automatically adjusted
according to the color temperature of the lighting on the object.
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In these cases, white balance switching with the [WHT.BAL]
selection switch is disabled.
Caution :
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The FAW function cannot provide optimum white balance with a
subject outside the FAW adjustment range, for example when it
contains only a single color or not enough white color.
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The accuracy of FAW is inferior to that of Auto White Balance.
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When the power of the camera recorder is turned on with the
FAW mode selected, it takes about 10 seconds for the FAW
adjustment to complete. Do not start recording during this
interval.
Adjusting the Camera Image
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode
A
, Manual shooting mode
M
The picture quality of the camera can be set using the recording
menu below. As the adjustments are shown on the screen, you can
adjust the values while checking the picture quality on the camera.
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“GAMMA” (
A
p. 60)
0
“GAMMA LEVEL” (
A
p. 60)
0
“COLOR MATRIX” (
A
p. 60)
For details of the respective items, refer to the recording menu.
Shooting
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