JVC GR-X5AH User Manual

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The white balance refers to the correctness of 
colour reproduction under various lighting. If the 
white balance is correct, all other colours will be 
accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted 
automatically. However, more advanced 
camcorder operators control this function 
manually to achieve a more professional colour/
tint reproduction.

Set the power switch to “M”.

Press W.B repeatedly to select the desired 

mode.

[AUTO] (No indicator): White balance is 
adjusted automatically.

: For adjusting the white balance manually 

depending on the light source. (

: When shooting outdoors on a sunny day.

: When shooting outdoors on a cloudy day.

: When a video light or similar type of 

lighting is used.

[  ] = Factory-preset
● The selected mode indicator except “AUTO” 

appears.

To return to automatic white balance
Select “AUTO” in step 

2.

Or, set the power switch to “A”. 

Adjust the white balance 
manually when shooting 
under various types of 
lighting.

Set the power switch 

to “M”.

Hold a sheet of plain 

white paper in front of the subject. Adjust zoom 
or position yourself so that the white paper fills 
the screen.

Press W.B repeatedly to select “

”.

Press and hold W.B until 

 begins blinking.

● When the setting is completed, 

 stops blinking.

● In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white 

paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually. 
(

● A subject can be shot under various types of 

lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, 
candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature 
is different depending on the light source, the 
subject tint will differ depending on the white 
balance settings. Use this function for a more 
natural result.

● Once you adjust white balance manually, the 

setting is retained even if the power is turned off or 
the battery removed. 

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