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
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.

 

 

* only.

Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions

MENU

CAMERA SETUP

GAIN SETTING

GAIN L•••±0dB

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GAIN M•••6dB

GAIN H•••12dB

1.Set the dial to M, , Tv or Av.

2.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETU ]. 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.lose the menu.

Recording

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