Sony DCR-TRV70 - Manual (Page 49)

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Advanced Recording Operations
Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted.
The POWER switch should be set to or .
Operate by touching the panel.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU.
(3) Select WHT BAL in
, then press EXEC.
(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.
HOLD:
When recording a single-colored subject or background.
OUTDOOR ( ):
•When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or
fireworks.
•Under daylight fluorescent lamps
INDOOR (n):
•When lighting conditions change quickly.
•In too bright places such as photography studios
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To return to the automatic white balance
Set WHT BAL to AUTO.
If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting
We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode.
When you record under fluorescent lighting
Select AUTO or HOLD.
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode.
In the AUTO mode
Point your camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when:
– You remove the battery pack for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder outdoors from the interior of a house holding the exposure,
or vice versa.
In the HOLD mode
Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when:
– You change the mode of PROGRAM AE.
– You bring your camcorder outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.
Adjusting the white balance manually
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
RED EYE R
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
SHARPNESS
AUTO SHTR
EXIT
RET. EXEC
AUTO
HOLD
OUTDOOR
INDOOR