JVC TK-C2201E - Manual (Page 22)

Adjusting the Auto White Balance
Each light source has its own color temperature. Therefore, when the main light
source lighting the subject is changed, adjust the white balance again.
1 Press the [MENU] button.
2 Select [WHITE BALANCE] with the [J/K] button and "AWC" with
the [H/I] button, then press the [SET] button.
3 Zoom in to fill the screen with white.
Place a white object at the center of the screen, under the same lighting condition
as the subject to be shot and zoom in to fill the screen with white.
4 Press the [SET] button.
Auto white balance adjustment begins. During operation, "AWC OPERATION" is
displayed on the screen.
5 Adjustment is complete.
When the appropriate white balance is acquired, "AWC OK" is displayed.
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AWC OPERATION
WHITE BALANCE CONTROL
E AWC SET
R GAIN
B GAIN
AWC OK
WHITE BALANCE CONTROL
E AWC SET
R GAIN
B GAIN 160
160
160
160
SET
MENU
F.
ADJ
SET button MENU button
button AWC OPERATION AWC OK
(adjustment completed) (during operation)
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Error display
If auto white balance adjustment is not successful, the following messages will
appear on the monitor.
v
AWC ERROR : NG (Subject error)
Displayed when there is not enough white color on the subject or the color
temperature is not suitable.
Fill the screen with a white object thoroughly and adjust the white balance again.
v
AWC ERROR : LOW LIGHT (Insufficient Illumination)
Displayed when the light is low. Increase the illumination, then readjust the white
balance.
v
AWC ERROR : HIGH LIGHT (Excessive Illumination)
Displayed when the light is too bright. Decrease the illumination, then readjust the
white balance.
v
AWC ERROR : TIME OVER (Subject movement)
Displayed when the subject moves. Keep the subject still, then readjust the white
balance.
Adjustment
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