Sony DCR-TRV950 - Manual (Page 73)

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Advanced Recording Operations
If you have selected in step 3
When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked
and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with
natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light.
(1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully with displayed on the screen in the
recording standby.
(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored
in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. The setting will be maintained even after
removing the power supply.
To return to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL. The white balance
indicator disappears.
If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting
We recommend that you record in the n (indoor) mode.
When you record under fluorescent lamp
Use the automatic white balance mode or the
(one-push white balance) mode.
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly if you use the n (indoor)
mode.
Shooting when lighting conditions have changed
Readjust the white balance while the camcorder is in standby mode. White balance
cannot be adjusted in the
(One-push white balance) mode during recording.
If the indicator does not stop flashing after you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
The white balance cannot be set. Use the automatic mode for recording.
In automatic white balance mode
Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:
– You detach the battery for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.
Shooting with manual adjustment