Panasonic AG-DP800HP - Manual (Page 39)

Shoot a white object so that it is virtually at the center of the screen
and occupies an area equivalent to at least one-fourth of the height
and width of the screen, and set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to AWB,
The white balance adjustment is completed in about a second.
The adjustment value is stored in memory A or B.
The display shown on the left appears on the viewfinder screen
while the adjustment is in progress.
• Upon completion of the white balance adjustment, the display
changes to “AWB: OK’’.
•The "AWB: NG” display appears if it was not possible to adjust
the white balance.
NOTES
•Since hunting may occur when a zoom lens equipped with an automatic iris adjustment mechanism is used, adjust the iris gain
control provided on the lens.
For further details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the lens.
•The white balance cannot be adjusted if the AWB selector switch is set to PRE.
The switch has been adjusted in such a way that the white balance is achieved at 3200 K. When the filter selector control is set
to “1 the proper white balance at 3200 K is achieved. All that now needs to be done is adjust the black balance.
•Since the lightest part of what appears on the screen is taken to be “white” for the adjustment of the white balance, do not allow
any object lighter than the white object shot in step 6 above to appear on the screen. Incorrect operation may otherwise result.
• Do not adjust the auto white balance (AWB) with the gain turned higher than is necessary.
Doing so will cause the iris to virtually close during AWB, resulting in unstable operation.
REFERENCE
► In the interest of maintaining a high picture quality, it is recommended that the AUTO W/B BAL switch be set to the AWB
position immediately before shooting important or memorable scenes.
► It is recommended that the auto white balance be adjusted when the gain or shutter speed has been changed.
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