WolfVision EYE-14 User Manual - Manual (Page 11)

Correct white balance adjustment is important for for accurate color reproduction
For an exact white balance, at least 10% of the recorded image should be white.
For a precise fixed white balance adjustment use the "One Push" white balance. This can be done by
pressing the assigned PRESET key
. When the white balance is stored an on-screen
message appears. Setting a "One Push" white balance switches off the "Auto Tracking" mode (when the
unit is switched off and on again the "Auto Tracking" mode will be reactivated).
For specialists: The EYE-14 can be switched between "Auto Tracking", "One Push" and "Manual" white
balance mode in the on-screen menu (see page 15). If you work with negative transparencies and a
lightbox, use a blank (black in the image) part of the negative film for white balance adjustment!
Each time the lighting condition changes, the camera must readjust its white balance, in order to optimize
the color reproduction. The lighting condition (color temperature) changes, for example, if changing
between room light and an external lightbox (optional bottom light) or when changing to sunlight.
The standard setting of the EYE-14 is "Auto Tracking" white balance.
(WHITE BALANCE)
Normally there is no need for a manual white balance adjustment. However, if the colors on the screen still
appear to be wrong, the white balance can be adjusted manually (one-push):
Hints to perform a One-Push white balance:
Top light (and room light):
Zoom in on a white object (e.g. a sheet of paper) until there is only white on the screen and press the
assigned PRESET key (WHITE BALANCE).
Optional Lightbox with transparencies:
Turn off the room light and switch on the lightbox. Remove everything from the light box, zoom to the
smallest picture size until there is only white on the screen and press the assigned PRESET key (WHITE
BALANCE).
Optional Lightbox with x-rays:
Turn off the room light and switch on the lightbox. Place an x-ray on the light box, zoom out until the whole
x-ray is picked up and press the assigned PRESET key (WHITE BALANCE).
Please note: False colors can also be caused by incorrect color settings on a connected projector or
monitor. It is recommended to adjust the white balance of the EYE-14 at first and if the results are still not
satisfactory, the monitor or projector should be checked.
This means that the white balance is
continuously adjusted automatically.
White Balance Adjustment
10
IMPORTANT