Grass Valley DMC 1000 v.12.4 User Manual
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DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Chapter 5 - Video setup
4.
Release the Auto White switch to start the measurement procedure. A message
indicating that the calibration procedure is running appears.
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Note
☞
Note
When there is insufficient light, the Video too low message appears in the viewfinder.
5.
When the process is completed (within a few seconds) the OK message and the
measured temperature appears in the viewfinder.
The measured color temperature is now stored in the selected memory position and can be
recalled as required. If the button is pressed during the measurement process or when the
auto white balance procedure fails, the memory position resets to it original value.
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Note
☞
Note
During the auto white procedure the auto iris and knee functions are temporarily turned off.
They are reset after the procedure has finished.
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Note
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Note
Black balance is not necessary with this camcorder because of the continuous automatic black
control circuits.
ND/RE
BATT
MEDIA
REC
++
+
-
AW2
AW1
FL
7.5
5.6
3.2
FOC+
4.7
!
AW: calibration running
ND/RE
BATT
MEDIA
REC
++
+
-
AW2
AW1
FL
7.5
5.6
3.2
FOC+
4.7
!
AW1: 3200K