Panasonic VQT4V99 User Manual

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VQT4V99
Using the [Rec] menu
[White Balance]
Adjust the color depending on the light source to ensure natural color.
 
Recording mode:               
 
Settings:  [AWB] (automatic) /   (outdoor, clear sky) / 
 (outdoor, cloudy sky) /
 (outdoor, shade) / 
 (Incandescent lighting) / 
 (uses value set in 
) / 
 (set manually)
 
When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance 
with the light source. However, if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme 
conditions apply, the pictures may appear reddish or bluish. The White Balance may 
not operate correctly if there is a multiple number of light sources.
 
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will 
vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or 
 
White Balance setting is fixed to [AWB] in the following cases:
 •Scene Modes ([Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Food], [Sunset])
 
White Balance fine adjustment (excluding [AWB])
White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as 
anticipated.
  Select the white balance to be fine-tuned, and press the [DISP.] button to display the 
[WB Adjust.] screen.
  Adjust with   if red is strong, adjust with   if blue is strong.
  Press [MENU/SET].
 •Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off.
 •Settings remain applied when using flash.
[SEPIA].
 •The White Balance fine adjustment level in   returns to [0] when you reset the White 
Balance using 
.
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