Samsung SID-500 - Manual (Page 13)

Operating Your Camera
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• Proper White Balance may not be obtained under the following conditions.
When the scene contains mostly high color temperature object, such as a blue
sky or sunset.
When the scene is dim.
If your camera directly faces a fluorescent lamp or is used in an environment of
varying lighting conditions.
Notes
When there is a strong backlight behind the object, clear images of the background
as well as the object can still be obtained by using the BACKLIGHT function.
1. Please position the arrow to point to 'BACKLIGHT' on the SETUP menu by
using the UP and DOWN buttons.
2. Please select the mode you wish to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT
button.
HIGH/MIDDLE/LOW: You can adjust the sensitivity of Backlight Compensation.
OFF: BACKLIGHT function does not operate.
BACKLIGHT
Backlight ON Backlight OFF
MAIN SETUP
CAM TITLE OFF
WHIET BAL ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
MOTION DET OFF
FOCUS
WHITE BALANCE CONTROL
Your camera provides three 'WHITE BAL' control modes for your choosing in
adjusting the white balance.
1. Press the SET button to access the main setup menu and move the indicator
to 'WHITE BAL' using the UP or DOWN button.
2. Set 'WHITE BAL' using the LEFT or RIGHT button.
The three white balance control modes are as follows :
ATW(Auto Tracking White Balance):
• OUTDOOR: This mode can be used within the color temperature range 1800~10500˚K
(Ex: fluorescent light, outdoor, sodium vapor lamp or inside tunnels)
• INDOOR : This mode can be used within the color temperature range 3000K~10500˚K.
AWC(Auto White balance Control):
The white balance is automatically adjusted in a specific environment. In order to
obtain the best result, press the SET button while the camera focuses on white
paper. If the environment including the light source is changed, you have to adjust
the white balance again.
Manual:
To fine adjust, select the Manual mode. You can increase or decrease the red or
blue factor while monitoring the difference on the screen. Set to 'MANUAL' mode
and press the SET button. Increase or decrease the value for red(R-Gain) and
blue(B-Gain), watching the color of the picture, and press the SET button when you
obtain the best color.
MAIN SETUP
CAM TITLE OFF
WHIET BAL ATW
BACKLIGHT OFF
MOTION DET OFF
FOCUS
EXPOSURE