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 
) or +18 dB
(
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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 |
For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes. | |
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±0 dB | For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting. |
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3 dB/6 dB/12 dB/18 dB/36 dB* | Increases the brightness in indoor or |
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TUNE (0 db – 18 db) | Gain fine tuning. |
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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 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.
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