Adjusting the 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 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

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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

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-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.

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only.

dial

GAIN switch

AGC switch

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 , Tv, Av or M.

2.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [GAIN SETTING] submenu

and then one of the GAIN switch options.

[36dB] is available only in mode.

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.

4. Close the menu.

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