Video-Assist-System
10.3.5 Gain Control
The IVS can change the brightness of the video image electronically. This gain control can be automatic or manual.
If the automatic control is selected, the IVS outputs the best possible image brightness at all the time. Light changes in front of the film camera are compensated by the IVS; the brightness impression remains almost unchanged.
Gain control can be adjusted in two different ways.
It is possible to control it using the keyboard on the IVS or using the
Using the Keyboard
Check all settings on the connected monitor.
•By pressing the WB key Ï the setting alters between manual and automatic control. An illuminated LED shows the setting manual gain control (MGC) ➪ photo.
•If manual gain control is selected (LED is on), the brightness of the video image can be manually altered. By using the Ê or Ë key brightness can be increased or decreased. An automatic compensation of different light levels in front of the camera is suppressed.
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