Philips SD AG-HPX171E - Manual (Page 39)

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Adjusting the white balance
In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust
the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If
the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only
will the white be reproduced poorly but the color
tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.
When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust
the white balance whenever lighting conditions
change.
You can save adjustments and reselect them by
setting the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.
You can also use the preset values.
Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.
AWB button
WHITE BAL switch
White balance adjustments
1
If the camera is in auto mode, use the
AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual
mode. (Page 36)

Set the shutter speed. (Page 50)
3
Place a white pattern in a location with the
same lighting conditions and light source
as the subject, then zoom in and fill the
whole screen with white.
Something white (a white cloth or wall) near
the subject can be used instead.
Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.

Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B
(whichever one you want to save the
adjustment in).
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5
Press the AWB button.
Adjustment takes a few seconds.
(The following messages appear on the
screen.)
Message during adjustment
AWB Ach ACTIVE
Message after adjustment
AWB Ach OK
An error message appears on the screen when
white balance adjustment is not possible.
Message when adjustment cannot be done
AWB Ach NG
White balance cannot be adjusted if the Auto
Tracking White (ATW) function is working.
If you have set ON under ATW (Auto Tracking
White) on the setting menu AUTO SW screen,
ATW will be selected when auto mode has been
established regardless of the WHITE BAL switch
position. (Page 105)
Make the necessary adjustments if one of the
following error messages appears, then try
adjusting the white balance again.
Error messages Adjustments
LOW LIGHT Increase light or increase
the gain.
LEVEL OVER Reduce light or decrease
the gain.
If the messages repeatedly appear even after
trying a number of times, consult your dealer.
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