Sony 560TVL - Manual (Page 15)

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This camera is designed so that it delivers a distinctive subject and background at
the same time, even when the subject is in backlight, unlike conventional cameras,
by adopting a proprietary SV-IV DSP chip.
1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘BACKLIGHT’ by using the Up
and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates BACKLIGHT .
2. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons depending on the camera purpose.
BACKLIGHT
Use the White Balance function to adjust the screen color.
1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘White Bal.’ by using the Up
and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘White Bal.’ .
2. Select a desired mode using the Up and Down buttons.
Select one of the following 5 modes, as appropriate for your purpose.
ATW : Select this when the color temperature is between 1800˚K and 10500˚K
INDOOR : Select this when the color temperature is between 4500˚K and 8500˚K.
OUTDOOR : Select this when the color temperature is between 1800˚K and
10500˚K. (sodium light inclusion)
AWC SET : To find the optimal setting for the current luminance environment in
this mode, set the point the camera towards a sheet of white paper
and press the SET button. If the environment changes, readjust it.
MANUAL : Select this to fine-tune White Balance manually. Set White Balance
first by using the ATW or AWC mode. After that switch to MANUAL
mode, fine-tune the White Balance and then press the SET button.
White Balance (White Bal.)
MAIN SETUP
1.LENS DC
2.EXPOSURE
3.WHITE BAL
ATW
4.BACKLIGHT OFF
5.SSNR ON
MAIN SETUP
1.LENS DC
2.EXPOSURE
3.WHITE BAL
ATW
4.BACKLIGHT OFF
5.SSNR ON
6.DAY/NIGHT AUTO
7.IMAGE ADJ
8.SPECIAL
9.EXIT
• White Balance may not work properly under the following conditions. In this case
select the AWC mode.
When the color temperature of environment surrounding the subject is out of the
control range (e.g. clear sky, or sunset)
When the ambient illumination of the subject is dim.
If the camera is directed towards a fluorescent light or is installed in a place
where illumination changes dramatically, the White Balance operation may
become unstable.
Notes
How to Use the Camera