EOS C200, EOS C200B Instruction Manual

Adjusting the Black Balance

You can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes

considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.

1 Attach the body cap to the lens mount.

• If a lens was attached, turn off the camera and remove the lens. Place the body cap back on the lens mount

and turn on the camera.

2 Open the [ABB] screen.

> [v

Camera Setup] > [ABB]

3 Select [OK] and then press the joystick.

• The automatic black balance procedure will start. It will take approximately 40 seconds, depending on the

frame rate.

4 When the confirmation message appears, press the joystick.

• If the sensor is not completely shielded from light, [Error] will appear on the screen. Press the joystick and

repeat the procedure from the beginning.

NOTES

• Adjusting the black balance is necessary in the following cases:

- When using the camera for the very first time or after a long period of not using it.

- After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature.

- After changing the ISO speed/gain settings.

- After resetting the camera’s settings or all the settings.

- After activating or deactivating slow motion recording mode (including switching to another special

recording mode).

• During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the screen. This

is not a malfunction.

Operating modes: