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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Adjusting the white and black balance
Adjusting the black balance
Black balance must be adjusted in the following instances:
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When the camera is used for the first time
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When the camera has not been used for a long time
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When the ambient temperature has changed considerably
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When the gain switchover value has been changed
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When the [SYSTEM MODE] and [REC FORMAT] items on the setting menu [SYSTEM SETUP] screen has been changed
To shoot optimum video, we recommend adjusting the black balance immediately before shooting.
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a: <AUTO W/B BAL> switch
Used to execute the automatic black balance.
b: <OUTPUT> switch
Set this switch to <CAM>.
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Set the <AUTO W/B BAL> switch towards <ABB> and then
release it.
The switch returns to the central position with the black balance
automatically adjusted.
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During an adjustment, the following message is displayed on
the viewfinder screen:
ABB ACTIVE
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The adjustment is complete in several seconds, and the
following message is displayed:
ABB END
The adjusted value is automatically stored in memory.
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NOTE
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Make sure that the lens connector is connected and that the lens
aperture is in the close mode.
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During black balance adjustment, the aperture is set to
automatically shut out light. Note, however, that [ABB NG] is
sometimes displayed when light is not shut out due, for example, to
the lens connector becoming disconnected.
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During recording, black balance cannot be adjusted.
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During the automatic black balance execution, recording to the P2
card is not performed by pressing the <REC> button.
