How to set the White Balance. - HC-V180

Applicable Recording modes

Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.

• Switch to Manual Mode.

Setting the white balance mode

1. Touch [WB].
2. Touch ◄ / ► to select White Balance Mode.
   • Touch [WB] to select the mode.
   • To return to auto setting, set to [AWB] or change the Recording Mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode.

White Balance Icons and Recording Conditions

Icon	Mode / Recording Conditions
[AWB]	Automatic White Balance adjustment.
Sunny Mode	Sunny Mode - Outdoors, under a clear sky.
Cloudy Mode	Cloudy Mode - Outdoors, under cloudy sky.
Indoor Mode 1	Indoor Mode 1 - Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor Mode 2	Indoor Mode 2 - Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual Adjustment	Manual Adjustment Mode Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights. Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters. Sunrise, sunset, etc.

To set the White Balance Manually

1. Select [Manual Adjustment], fill the screen with a white subject.
2. Touch and set the blinking [Manual Adjustment].
   • When the screen turns black instantly and the [Manual Adjustment] display stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is complete.
   • If the [Manual Adjustment] display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be set. In this case, use other White Balance Modes.

Note:

1. When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
2. If you turn on the unit with the lens cover closed, the Auto White Balance will not be performed correctly. Always open the lens cover before turning on the unit.
3. When the [Manual Adjustment] display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
4. [AWB] is not displayed on the screen when [AWB] is being set.