Panasonic PV-GS150 User Manual

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Record mode
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LSQT0861
Recording in natural colors 
(White balance) 
The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the scene 
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the 
white balance manually.
Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2
Move the joystick down until the white 
balance indication appears. ([
] etc.)
3
Move the joystick left or right in order to 
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [
]
2) Indoor mode (for recording under 
incandescent lamps) [
]
3) Outdoor mode [
]
4) Manual adjustment mode [
]
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To restore to the automatic 
adjustment
Move the joystick left or right until the [
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
≥When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens 
cover closed, the automatic white balance 
adjustment may not function properly. Please 
turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens 
cover.
≥When setting both the white balance and the 
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set 
the white balance for correct adjustment.
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To set the white balance manually
Select [
] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a 
white subject on the entire screen, move the 
joystick up to select the [
] indication.
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About flashing of the [
] indication
When the manual adjustment mode is 
selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance 
previously adjusted is stored. This setting is 
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the 
manual adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in 
the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If 
so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will remain lit.
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About the white balance sensor
The white balance sensor detects the type of light 
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during 
recording, or it may not function properly.
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About the black balance adjustment
This is one of the 3-CCD system functions that 
automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. 
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen 
will temporarily be black.
1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) 
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.) 
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.) 
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
AWB
MNL
AWB
1
1
1
1
1)
3)
2)
4)
AWB
AWB
AWB
1
2
3
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