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    Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions (continued)
    2-10 Viewfinder
    Viewfinder (optional accessory)
    During recording or playback, the viewfinder displays
    the video image in monochrome. It also displays
    warnings, messages, zebra patterns, markers (safety
    zone and center markers), etc. 
    ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
    This switch is used to display the zebra pattern in the
    viewfinder.
    ON: Zebra pattern displayed.
    OFF:  No zebra pattern displayed.
    TALLY switch
    Used to control the   front tally lamp.
    HIGH: Front tally lamp brightly illuminated.
    OFF: Front tally lamp stays off.
    LOW: Front tally lamp dimly illuminated.
    PEAKING control
    Used to adjust the outlines of the video image in the
    viewfinder for easier focusing. This does not affect the
    signal output from the camera.
    CONTRAST control
    Used to adjust the contrast of the video image in the
    viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from
    the camera.
    BRIGHT control
    Used to adjust the brightness of the video image in the
    viewfinder. This does not affect the signal output from
    the camera.
    Front tally lamp
    This lamp is activated when the   TALLY switch is
    positioned at [HIGH] or [LOW], and stays on during
    recording. It also blinks in synchronisation with the REC
    lamp in the viewfinder, and provides alerts.
    Use the TALLY switch to change the intensity of the
    lamp to ([HIGH] or [LOW]).
    Back tally lamp
    This lamp stays illuminated during shooting. It also
    blinks in synchronisation with the REC lamp in the
    viewfinder, and provides alerts.
    When the lever is positioned at [OFF], the back tally
    lamp is hidden.
    Eyepiece
    Diopter adjustment ring
    Use this to make adjustments in line with your diopter, in
    order to obtain optimum clarity in the viewfinder image. 
    Connecting plug
    Locking ring
    Microphone holder
    Viewfinder stopper
    Used to attach or remove the viewfinder.
    Viewfinder left-right position anchoring ring
    Used to adjust the side-to-side position of the
    viewfinder.
    Viewfinder front-back position anchoring lever
    Used to adjust the fore-and-aft position of the viewfinder.
    
    For more information, see the instruction manual for the
    viewfinder.
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    Chapter 3  Recording and Playback
    3-1 P2 Cards
    Inserting P2 Cards
    
    When using the camera-recorder for the first time, be sure to
    set the time data beforehand.  On how the time data is set,
    see [4-5 Setting Time Data]. 
    1Turn on the POWER switch.
    2While pressing down the slide lock button, slide the
    slide-out door to the left. 
    The door opens.
    3Insert a P2 card into the P2 card slot until the EJECT
    button pops up.
    4Tilt up the popped-up EJECT button, to lock-in the P2
    card. 
    5Insert a P2 card into the AJ-SPC700P. The P2 CARD
    ACCESS LED for the appropriate slot indicates the
    status of the P2 card.
    For how the P2 card status is indicated, see [P2 CARD
    ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards] (page 23). 
    6Close the slide-out door.
    
    Do not leave the slide-out door open when moving the
    AJ-SPC700P.
    POWER: ON
    Slide lock 
    button
    Slide-out door
    EJECT button
    The card must 
    be inserted with 
    the logo right 
    way up. 
    P2 CARD 
    ACCESS 
    LED
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback (continued)
    Removing P2 Cards
    1While pressing down the slide lock button, move the
    slide-out door to the left. 
    The door opens.
    2Tilt down the EJECT button.
    3Then, depress the EJECT button to release the P2 card
    so that you can remove it.
    
    zWhen a P2 card is being accessed or it is being
    recognised after insertion (P2 CARD ACCESS LED blinks
    in orange), do not remove the P2 card.
    If your AJ-SPC700P is not set to turn on the P2 CARD
    ACCESS LED, before removing the card ensure that pre-
    recording and/or voice memo recording have finished (the
    P-REC indication has stopped blinking and the V mark or
    VOICE REC indication on the viewfinder screen has
    turned off) after stopping recording or playback.
    z If a P2 card being accessed is removed, the viewfinder
    displays “TURN POWER OFF” and the AJ-SPC700P
    gives a warning using an alarm and the WARNING LED.
    In addition, all P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs blink rapidly in
    green. If this is the case, turn the power off. For more
    information on warning indications, see [7-3 Warning
    System].
    z If a P2 card is removed while being accessed, clips on it
    may become irregular although the data will not be
    corrupted. Check the clips and restore them if required.
    For more information about how to restore clips, see [6-9
    Restoring Clips].
    z If a P2 card being formatted is removed, it may be not be
    formatted properly. In this case, the viewfinder displays
    “TURN POWER OFF”. If this message appears, turn off
    the power, then restart the AJ-SPC700P to reformat the
    card.
    z If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being
    played back, the inserted P2 card is not recognised and
    the P2 CARD ACCESS LED for that card does not come
    on. Card recognition starts when the playback ends. 
    
    The P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs may be set to stay off using
    the menu option ACCESS LED. This option can be found on
    the  screen, which is accessible from the
    SYSTEM SETTING page.
    To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content
    To prevent the content of a P2 card being accidentally
    erased, position the write-protect switch on the P2 card at
    [Protect].
    
    Write-protect switchover can be performed while the card is
    being accessed (during recording or playback), but does not
    take effect until access to the card ceases.
    * The mode check indication is shown in the viewfinder. For more
    information, see [4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout].
    Depress the tilted-down 
    EJECT button to release 
    the P2 card.
    Tilt down the EJECT 
    button.
    P2 CARD ACCESS LED and status of P2 cards
    P2 CARD
    ACCESS LED MODE CHECK 
    indication* Status of P2 Card
    Stays on in green ACTIVE Writing and reading 
    enabled
    Stays on in 
    orange ACTIVE Writing and reading 
    enabled. The card is 
    recordable (loop recording 
    also enabled).
    Stays on in 
    orange or green ACTIVE ! Writing and reading 
    enabled. However, some 
    clips recorded on the P2 
    card may not be able to be 
    read successfully.
    Blinks in orange ACCESSING Writing or reading being 
    performed.
    Quickly blinks in 
    green INFO READING The P2 card is being 
    recognised. 
    Blinks in green FULL
    The P2 card has no free 
    space. Only reading is 
    enabled. 
    PROTECTED The write-protect switch on 
    the P2 card is positioned at 
    [PROTECT]. Only reading 
    is enabled. 
    Stays off NOT 
    SUPPORTED
    The card is not supported 
    by your AJ-SPC700P. 
    Replace the card.
    FORMAT ERROR The P2 card is not properly 
    formatted. Reformat the 
    card.
    NO CARD No P2 card is inserted.
    Protect
    Write-protect switch
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback (continued)
    3-2 Basic Procedures
    This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and
    recording.  Before you embark on a shoot, pre-inspect your
    system to ensure that it works properly.
    * For directions on inspecting your memory card camera-recorder,see [7-1 Inspections Before Shooting].
    Battery Set-up to P2 card Insertion 
    1Insert a charged battery pack.
    2Turn on the POWER switch and ensure that more than
    four segments of the battery-remaining amount
    indication bar are illuminated.
    z If the number of illuminated segments is fewer than
    five, first check the battery placement. If placement is
    not the problem, replace the battery with a fully
    charged one.
    3Insert a P2 card and ensure that the P2 CARD
    ACCESS LED stays on in orange or green. Then, close
    the slide-out door.
    When more than one P2 card slot contains a P2 card,
    the card in the slot with the lowest number is used first.
    However, regardless of slot number, a P2 card inserted
    later will not be accessed until the other cards have
    been used. 
    Example: If all five slots contain P2 cards, the cards are used in
    order of slot numbers 1 2 3 4 5. However, if the
    P2 card in Slot 1 is removed and then re-inserted, the
    cards will be used in the following order:
    2  3 4 5 1. Note that the recording order is retained even if the power is
    turned off. When the power is next turned on, the last card
    written before powering-down will be the target card.
    
    When “SLOT1” is selected for the menu option P.ON REC
    SLOT SEL, recording starts from the P2 card inserted in the
    smallest slot number, after the power is turned on.
    This option is found in the REC FUNCTION screen on the
    SYSTEM SETTING page.
    Switch Setting
    When a battery and P2 cards are installed, set the switches
    as detailed below, before starting to use your AJ-SPC700P.
    Setting the switches before shooting and recording
    
    z
    The USER MAIN button is factory-set to perform the slot
    selection function, which selects the target card from
    among several P2 cards.
    When a new target P2 card is selected, the appropriate
    slot number appears on the P2 card remaining amount
    indicator in the viewfinder.
    For more information about the indications in the
    viewfinder, see [4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication
    Layout].
    z SLOT SEL function is enabled during recording; however,
    a few seconds are required for switching slots. When the
    target P2 card is switched during recording, further
    switching to a different P2 card cannot be accepted for
    over ten seconds after the first switch. 
    z The ability to switch to a different target P2 card using the
    SLOT SEL function is not available over ten seconds after
    recording starts. 
    z When a Voice Memo is recorded simultaneously with the
    video and sound, video and sound recording continues
    after switching of the target P2 card using the SLOT SEL
    function; however, Voice Memo recording stops. 
    2
    1
    2
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    3
    OUTPUT:
    CAM/AUTO KNEE ON AUDIO SELECT 
    CH 1/CH 2:
    AU TO
    Iris:  Auto TCG:
    F-RUN or 
    R-RUN
    GAIN:
    Normally, this should be set to 0 dB. If 
    conditions are too dark, an 
    appropriate gain level should be set.
    USER MAIN:
    This switch is factory-set to 
    perform slot selection.
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback (continued)
    Shooting
    White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording 
    Completion
    For shooting, follow the steps below.
    1Select a filter according to light conditions.
    2AWhen the white balance is saved:
    Position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B].
    2BWhen the white or black balance is not saved and
    you have no time to adjust the white balance:
    Position the WHITE BAL switch to [PRST].
    This adjusts the white balance against the filter
    according to the position of the FILTER control.
    2CIf the white balance is adjusted on the spot:
    Select a filter according to light conditions. Then,
    position the WHITE BAL switch to [A] or [B] and shoot a
    white test subject so that it appears at the center of the
    screen. Then, follow the steps below to adjust the white
    balance.
    1. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to adjust the white balance.
    2. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [ABB] to
    adjust the black balance.
    3. Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch toward [AWB] to adjust the white balance again.
    For directions on making adjustments, see [4-1-1
    Adjusting the White Balance] and [4-1-2 Adjusting the
    Black Balance].
    3Point the camera at your subject to adjust the focus,
    and zoom.
    4To use the electronic shutter, set the shutter speed and
    operation mode.
    For more information, see [4-2 Setting the Electronic
    Shutter].
    5Press either the REC START/STOP button, REC button
    on the handle or VTR button at the lens to start
    recording.
    During recording, the REC lamp in the viewfinder stays
    illuminated. 
    6To stop recording, press either the REC START/STOP
    button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at the
    lens.
    The REC lamp in the viewfinder goes out. 
    White/Black balance adjustment to recording completion
    Operation Buttons
    During recording, all operation buttons (REW, FF, PLAY/
    PAUSE, STOP) are disabled.
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    32A, B, C
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback (continued)
    3-3 Normal Recording
    Pressing either the REC START/STOP button, REC button
    on the handle or VTR button at the lens starts recording of
    video and sound on the P2 card.
    A cluster of data that consists of video and sound generated
    through a shooting action, together with such added
    information as a voice memo, is called a “clip”.
    
    Even if a P2 card has just been inserted, or the power has
    been just turned on, you can start recording using the
    internal memory of the AJ-SPC700P. In this case, recording
    cannot be stopped until the P2 card is recognised.
    If the inserted card is not recognized as a recordable P2
    card, the record in internal memory is instantly discarded,
    and the message “CANNOT REC” message is displayed on
    the viewfinder. 
    Press the MODE CHECK button to check P2 card status
    (displayed in viewfinder).
    3-4 PRE-RECORDING function
    The internal memory of your AJ-SPC700P is capable of
    storing several seconds of video and sound data coming
    from the camera. This capability can be used to record video
    and sound several seconds before either the REC START/
    STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at
    the lens is pressed to start recording. 
    To use this function, the menu option PRE REC MODE must
    be set to “ON”. The storage duration of the internal memory
    can be set from the menu option PRE REC TIME. 
    PRE REC MODE and PRE REC TIME menu options can be
    found in the REC FUNCTION screen on the SYSTEM
    SETTING page.
    The function of the menu option PRE REC MODE may be
    assigned to a desired user button by using any one of the
    menu options USER MAIN SW, USER1 SW, or USER2 SW.
    These options can be found in the USER SW screen, which
    is accessible from the CAM OPERATION page.These are the options for PRE REC TIME.
    1-15 SEC (for DVCPRO 25M or DV)
    1-8 SEC (for DVCPRO 50M):
    Specify the duration for which data may be recorded
    before either the REC START/STOP button, REC
    button on the handle or VTR button at the lens is
    pressed.
    
    z
    “P-REC” indication when the “PRE REC MODE” menu
    option is set to OFF
    After recording is stopped, the “P-REC” indication remains
    displayed until all video and sound are recorded on the P2
    card, even if the PRE REC MODE menu option is set to
    OFF. For more information about the “P-REC” indication,
    see “4-7-2 Viewfinder Status Indication Layout”.
    z Immediately after the power is turned on, the menu option
    PRE REC TIME is selected and/or the storage duration is
    changed, the content in internal memory will be undefined.
    In these situations, the video or sound will not be recorded
    for the duration specified, even if either the REC START/
    STOP button, REC button on the handle or VTR button at
    the lens is pressed to start recording.
    z A P2 card that has been just inserted takes some time to
    recognise. In this situation, video or sound may not be
    recorded for the duration specified, even if either the REC
    START/STOP button, REC button on the handle, or VTR
    button at the lens is pressed to start a recording.
    z The internal memory does not store video or sound when
    a playback or recording review is being performed. For this
    reason, no video or sound can be recorded during such
    operation.
    z When recording starts, the time code indication (TCG)
    may be shown as “HOLD” until the P2 card has been
    recognised.
    z During recording of IEEE1394 input, PRE RECORDING is
    not available.
    Mode check button
    Rec start/stop button
    A
    AB
    BC
    Previous clip
    New clip
    REC start
    (Recording starts) REC/PAUSE
    (Recording pauses)
    Real-time video
    Real-time sound
    Specified PRE-REC 
    duration
    Content on P2 card
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback (continued)
    3-5 Loop Recording
    When two or more P2 card slots contain cards, this function
    allows the target P2 card to be switched in order. Even when
    the free space of a P2 card is used up, this function
    continues recording while erasing existing data. 
    To use this function, the menu option LOOP REC MODE
    must be set to “ON” The option LOOP REC MODE can be
    found in the  screen on the SYSTEM
    SETTING page.
    
    zWhen the loop recording capability is used, each P2 card
    must have at least one minute of free space.
    z During loop recording, the P2 CARD ACCESS LEDs for all
    target P2 cards illuminate in orange. Note that if any of the
    target P2 card is removed, loop recording stops.
    z When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,
    the viewfinder and display window both show “LOOP”.
    However, when only one card is inserted, or when each
    card has less than one minute of free space, the loop
    recording capability does not work, even if the option
    LOOP REC MODE is set to ON. If this is the case, the
    indication “LOOP” flashes in the viewfinder and on the
    display window.
    z When the menu option LOOP REC MODE is set to ON,
    the P2 card remaining free space indicates the minimum
    guaranteed recording time.
    The minimum guaranteed recording time refers to the
    sum, at the time loop recording is stopped, of the
    remaining free space of available P2 cards, except for the
    card with the largest remaining free space.
    Example: If three P2 cards are available, with remaining
    space of eight minutes, five minutes and two
    minutes respectively, then the minimum
    guaranteed recording time is seven minutes.
    z During recording of IEEE1394 input, LOOP REC is not
    available.
    Terminating the Loop Recording Mode
    You can terminate the loop recording mode by either:
    zTurning off the POWER switch of the AJ-SPC700P; or
    z Setting the menu option LOOP REC MODE to “OFF”. 
    3-6 Recording Review Function
    When recording is paused, pressing the RET button
    automatically locates the last two seconds of video just
    recorded, and the viewfinder provides video playback. 
    After playback, the video camera-recorder is again ready to
    start recording.
    The picture location/playback duration can be increased to
    up to 10 seconds by continuously pressing the RET button.
    For short clips, however, when the start of a clip is located,
    continuously pressing the RET button does not play back
    any clips before that clip.
    The function of the RET button may be assigned to a desired
    user button by using one of the menu options USER MAIN
    SW, USER1 SW or USER2 SW. These options can be found
    in the  screen on the CAM OPERATION page.
    When recording is paused, pressing the PLAY/PAUSE
    button plays back the last recorded clip, from the beginning.
    After completion of playback, the camera-recorder enters the
    stopped state.
    
    When the VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SEL switch on the side
    panel is positioned at [MEM], the video for REC REVIEW is
    output from the video output connectors (VIDEO OUT
    connector), and also to the viewfinder.
    Note that when a backup device is connected to back up the
    video the pictures for REC REVIEW are backed up. 
    BA C
    B C
    D
    Card1Card2 Card3
    Recording startsBefore loop
    recording starts
    Recording Cycle 1
    The data is recorded in the free space of each P2 card (in order 
    of A   B   C). When the free space is used up, the content on 
    A is erased to perform a new recording on D. 
    Recording Cycle 2
    No contentContent 
    recorded
    Recorded clip
    2-10 Seconds
    The PLAY button plays back 
    the clip from the beginning.
    Recording starts
    Recording pauses
    The RET button puts 
    the video camera-
    recorder into REC 
    REVIEW mode.
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback (continued)
    3-7 Normal and Variable Speed Playback
    The PLAY/PAUSE button provides monochrome playback
    through the viewfinder and color playback on the LCD
    monitor. A color video monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT
    connector of the AJ-SPC700P also provides color playback.
    Variable speed playback
    The FF and REW buttons provide 32 C and 4 C fast
    playbacks and fast reverse playbacks.
    When playback is paused, the FF button locates the
    beginning of the next clip while maintaining the pause mode.
    When playback is paused, the REW button locates the
    beginning of the current clip while maintaining the pause
    mode.
    
    z When a P2 card has been just removed or inserted, or
    when the power has been just turned on for playback, it
    may take some time for the AJ-SPC700P to read clip
    information.   If this is the case, the viewfinder displays
    “UPDATING”. 
    z If a P2 card is inserted while another P2 card is being
    played back, the clips on the inserted P2 card will not be
    played back. A P2 card inserted during playback will be
    recognised after playback ends.
    z If you perform variable speed playback on a clip split
    across more than one P2 card, sound may disappear for a
    moment. This is not a fault.
    3-8 Voice Memo Function
    A voice memo is voice data which can be added to a clip
    independently of the normal sound data recorded in the clip. 
    Voice memos may recorded during recording or playback, or
    when recording or playback is paused. They can be played
    back in thumbnail display mode.
    
    Each clip can accommodate up to 100 Voice Memos
    including Text Memos. For more information about Text
    Memos, see “6-12 Setting of Clip Meta Data”.
    If the menu option VOICE MEMO RESERVE is set to “ON”,
    you can record at least 10 minutes of voice memos for each
    P2 card while clip recording is paused or after recording
    ends.
    Recording a Voice Memo
    To add a voice memo to a clip during recording or playback,
    or when recording or playback is paused, press the VOICE
    MEMO button. A voice memo may be recorded using the
    voice memo microphone. Another press of the button stops
    recording of the voice memo.
    
    zVoice memos can also be recorded when the LCD monitor
    is in thumbnail mode. For more information, see [6-7-2
    Recording a Voice Memo].
    z Voice Memo is not available during output of color bars,
    video input via the GENLOCK IN connector, recording of
    1394 input (optional) or LOOP REC mode.
    z During voice memo recording, turn down the speaker
    volume to prevent the voice memo microphone from
    picking up sound from the speakers of the AJ-SPC700P. 
    z When voice memo recording is performed during
    recording/playback of a clip, the voice memo recording
    also automatically ends when recording/playback of the
    clip ends. Also, when voice memo recording is performed
    during playback of a clip, playback of the clip also
    automatically ends when the voice memo recording is
    ended by pressing the VOICE MEMO button. 
    Voice memo 
    microphone
    VOICE MEMO button
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    Chapter 3 Recording and Playback (continued)
    Associating Voice Memos with a Clip
    The portion of the clip with which a voice memo is
    associated depends on when the voice memo is recorded.
    A voice memo recorded during recording or playback is
    associated with the picture in view at the time the VOICE
    MEMO button is pressed. A voice memo recorded when
    recording is paused is associated with the beginning picture
    of the immediately preceding clip. A voice memo recorded
    when playback is paused is associated with the still picture
    in view at the time the VOICE MEMO button is pressed. 
    
    When, with PRE RECORDING executed, a voice memo is
    recorded, the voice memo may be associated with a picture
    in view prior to point when the VOICE MEMO button is
    pressed.
    Playing Back and Deleting Voice Memos
    For information on how to play back and delete voice
    memos, see [6-7-1 Playing Back Voice Memos] and [6-7-3
    Deleting Voice Memos].
    3-9 Shot Mark Function
    A shot mark is added to the thumbnail of a clip to distinguish
    that clip from others. With the LCD monitor, only clips that
    have shot marks can be viewed and/or played back.
    Adding Shot Marks
    To add a shot mark during recording, press the SHOT MARK
    button. The viewfinder displays “MARK ON” and adds a shot
    mark to the thumbnail of the appropriate clip. Another press
    of the button erases the shot mark.
    Shot marks may also be added or erased using clip
    thumbnails. For more information, see [6-6 Shot Mark].
    
    It is not possible to add or delete Shot Marks during output of
    color bars, video input via the GENLOCK IN connector, or
    recording of IEEE1394 input (optional).
    3-10 Recording Setting and Operation Mode
    The AJ-SPC700P recording mode works according to the priorities outlined in the following table, relative to the setting of the
    menus and switches.
    * Enabled only during CAMERA recording (disabled for VIDEO IN recording or color bars)
    Voice memo recording starts Voice memoRecorded clip
    Clip being played back
    Clip being recordedRecording or 
    playback
    Recording
    paused
    Playback paused
    SHOT MARK 
    button
    Functional 
    operation mode Menu switches related to system/recording Switches
    Proxy 
    recording 
    (optional)
    USB REC SIGNAL LOOP REC 
    MODE PRE REC TIME
    Recording a 
    Voice Memo Shot Mark
    USB drive ON Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    1394 Input record
    (optional) OFF1394 (optional) Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    LOOP REC CAMERA or 
    VIDEOON
    Enabled
    1s - 8s/15s
    Disabled Enabled* Disabled
    Normal Recording OFF Enabled
    1s - 8s/15sEnabled* Enabled* Enabled
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    Chapter 4  Adjustments and Settings for Recording
    To record high-quality video with the AJ-SPC700P, the black
    and white balances must be adjusted according to
    conditions. 
    For higher quality, it is recommended that the adjustments
    should be made in this order AWB (white balance
    adjustment)  ABB (black balance adjustment)   AWB
    (white balance adjustment).
    4-1 Adjusting the White balance 
    and Black Balance
    4-1-1 Adjusting the White Balance
    Whenever light conditions change, the white balance must
    be re-adjusted.
    To adjust the white balance, follow the steps below.
    1Set the switches as illustrated below.
    2Adjust the CC/ND FILTER control according to the light
    conditions.
    
    For examples of CC/ND FILTER adjustments, see [2-4
    Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section].
    3Place a white pattern at a point where the light
    conditions match those for the light source of the
    subject. Then zoom-in on the white pattern so that
    white color appears in the screen. A white object (cloth
    or wall) may be used instead of a white pattern.
    The illustration below shows the required size for the
    white space. 
    
    zDo not include a high-intensity spot in the screen.
    z The white object must appear at the center of the
    screen.
    4Adjust the lens iris.
    5Flip up the AUTO W/B BAL switch so that it is
    positioned at [AWB], then release it.
    The switch returns to the central position with the white
    balance automatically adjusted.
    
    To cancel automatic white balance adjustment in
    process (the viewfinder displays “AWB ACTIVE”), re-
    position the AUTO W/B BAL switch at [AWB].
    If automatic adjustment is cancelled, the value in effect
    before automatic adjustment will be used. 
    6During an adjustment, the viewfinder displays the
    following message:
    7The adjustment will take effect in a few seconds, and
    the following message will appear:
    The adjusted value is automatically stored in the
    memory specified in Step 
    1 ([A] or [B]).
    8For the 3200K CC/ND filter, if the subject’s color
    temperature is lower than 2300K or higher than 9900K
    the following message appears:
    If the arrow points down ( ) the actual color
    temperature is lower than the temperature indicated. If
    the arrow points up ( ) the actual temperature is
    higher than the temperature indicated. 
    OUTPUT:  CAM
    CC/ND FILTER control
    AUTO W/B BA L 
    switch: 
    Used to perform AWB. GAIN:
    Under normal conditions, set to 0 dB
    If it is too dark, an appropriate gain 
    should be set. WHITE BAL:
     A or B
    1/4 or more of the screen in width
    1/4 or more of the 
    screen in height
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