Photron Fastcam MC1, Hardware Manual

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Chapter 3. Recording
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3.5.2. Using User White Balance
Each imager can be assigned a user white balance setting in order to achieve the most
appropriate white balance for the light source used and the conditions during recording.
The values set here are stored for each imager in the camera controller’s internal memory as a
user preset, and the values can be loaded by selecting USER .
There are also two methods for setting user white balance, AUTO USER and EDIT USER . Both
of these methods are explained here.
Making Settings with AUTO USER
1. Set the conditions (frame rate, shutter speed, resolution) with which to record.
2. Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display.
3. Select the COLOR TEMP from the ADJUSTMENT submenu with the ARROW keys on the
keypad and press the ENTER key.
4. Select AUTO USER and press the ENTER key to enter the white balance adjustment mode.
5. Verify that a value similar to that shown below is displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
6. Turn on the lighting to used for during the recording, and in the center of the screen, shoot
an object, such as white paper, to be the white standard.