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Recor
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Gain
The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting
conditions. You can select from automatic gain control or one of 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle,
H: high) to which you can independently assign gain values from -3 dB to +36 dB (
) or +18 dB
(
). You can also fine-tune the gain in 0.5 dB increments.
AGC switch set to ON: Automatic gain control.
AGC switch set to OFF: Manual gain level selection (L, M or H) with the GAIN switch.
Available gain levels that can be assigned to each GAIN switch position
*
only.
Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions
1. Set the
dial to
M
, ,
Tv
or
Av
.
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [GAIN SETTING] submenu
and then one of the GAIN switch options.
3. Select a setting option and press the SELECT/SET dial.
• After the adjustment you will return to the [GAIN SETTING] submenu. Assign the gain values to the
other GAIN switch options in the same way.
• [36dB] is available only in
mode.
4. Close the menu.
Gain level
Use
-3 dB
For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.
±0 dB
For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.
3 dB/6 dB/12 dB/18 dB/36 dB*
Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of field.
TUNE (0 db – 18 db)
Gain fine tuning.
MENU
(
25)
CAMERA SETUP
GAIN SETTING
GAIN L•••±0dB
GAIN M•••6dB
GAIN H•••12dB
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