Sony DCR-TRV38 User Manual

Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.

The POWER switch should be set to 

 or 

.

Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select WHT BAL in 

, then press EXEC (p. 168).

(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.

HOLD:
When recording a single-colored subject or background

OUTDOOR (

•When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or

fireworks

•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

INDOOR (n):
•When lighting conditions change quickly
•In too bright places such as photography studios
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

Press EXIT.

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.

If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting
We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting
Select AUTO or HOLD.
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode.

In the AUTO mode
Point your camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when:
– You remove the battery pack for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice

versa.

In the HOLD mode
Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when:
– You change the mode of PROGRAM AE.
– You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa.

MANUAL  SET

PROGRAM AE
P  EFFECT
FLASH  MODE
FLASH  LVL
WHT  BAL
AUTO  SHTR

EXIT

RET.

EXEC

AUTO
HOLD
OUTDOOR
INDOOR