Sony HDC1500 Series User Manual

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Adjustments and Settings for Recording

If the pin of the tripod adaptor does not return to 
its original position
After removing the camera, if the pin of the tripod adaptor 
does not return to its original position, hold down the red 
button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to 
return the pin to its original position. It is not possible to 
mount a camera with the pin not seated.

In order to maintain high picture quality when using the 
camera, it is necessary to set the black balance and white 
balance appropriately for the conditions.

When a camera control unit or a remote control device, 
such as MSU-900/950 and the RCP-700-series Remote 
Control Panel, is connected, the black balance and white 
balance are controlled from the external control device and 
controls on the camera are disabled.

The black balance needs adjustment in situations like the 
following:
• The first time the camera is used
• When the camera is used after a long period of disuse
• When the surrounding temperature changes greatly
• When the gain value is changed using the setup menus
Normally, there is no need to adjust the black balance 
every time the camera is turned on.

White balance adjustment
Always readjust the white balance when lighting 
conditions change.

About the viewfinder screen
After the process of adjusting the black balance or white 
balance begins, messages about the progress and results of 
the adjustment will be displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Adjusted values set through automatic adjustment, and 
other settings, are stored in the camera’s memory and 
preserved even when the camera power is turned off.

In automatic adjustment of black balance, both the black 
set and black balance are adjusted.

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK and release 
the switch.

Pin

Original position