JVC DZ-VCA1SE [ALC], [AUTO], [NORMAL], [MANUAL], [GAIN UP], [ALC + EEI], [GAIN DOWN], 1 GAIN switch, 2 AUTO MODE switch, 3 AUTO GAIN switch, Gain control section

Names of parts and their functions (continued)

Gain control section

1 GAIN switch		2 AUTO MODE switch
	GAIN		GAIN
	NORMAL		NORMAL
	AUTO MANUAL		AUTO MANUAL
ALC	ALC + EEI	ALC	ALC + EEI
NORMAL		NORMAL
OVER	UNDER	OVER	UNDER

[AUTO]

The modes set with the 2 [AUTO MODE] switch can be engaged for automatic gain adjustment. In this mode, the [GAIN UP]/[GAIN DOWN] buttons are disabled.

[NORMAL]

Sets the gain to the reference gain [0 dB].

[MANUAL]

Select this mode to set the gain manually with the [GAIN UP] and [GAIN DOWN] buttons.

[ALC]

Adjusts the gain automatically according to changes in the brightness of the subject (auto sensitivity adjust- ment).

[ALC + EEI]

Automatically adjusts exposure by adjusting the gain and shutter speed in combination according to changes in the brightness of the subject.

3 AUTO GAIN switch		4 GAIN UP/GAIN DOWN buttons
	GAIN		GAIN
	NORMAL		NORMAL
	AUTO MANUAL		AUTO MANUAL
ALC	ALC + EEI	ALC	ALC + EEI
NORMAL		NORMAL
OVER	UNDER	OVER	UNDER

The [NORMAL] position is for standard auto sensitivity adjustment. The [OVER] position adjusts the gain for more brightness while the [UNDER] position adjusts the gain for less brightness.

Effective only when the [GAIN] switch 1 is set to [AUTO].

[GAIN UP]

Each time this button is pressed, the gain increases by 1 dB.

[GAIN DOWN]

Each time this button is pressed, the gain decreases by

1dB.

Effective only when the [GAIN] switch 1 is set to [MANUAL]. Setting from -3 dB to +12 dB is possible.

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