Adjusting the gain

When the display is dark, increase the gain to brighten the display.

GAIN switch

1 If the camera is in auto mode, use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual mode. (Page 35)

2 Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.

L:Set here under normal conditions. (0 dB)

M:Increase the gain of the image amplifier.

(The default value is 6 dB.)

H:Increase the gain of the image amplifier.

(The default value is 12 dB.)

You can change the M and H gain values using the MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN items on the setting menu SW MODE screen. (Page 101)

In auto mode, auto gain is available regardless of the GAIN switch setting when a setting other than OFF is selected under AGC on the setting menu AUTO SW screen. (Page 104)

When the recording frame rate is less than 22 fps and when a slow shutter speed (1/15) has been set, the gain is fixed at 0 dB regardless of the GAIN switch setting. (Pages 31 and 49)

Light intensity adjustments

Use the ND FILTER Switch to change the ND Filter used (filter to change light intensity).

OFF:

ND filter is not used.

1/4:

Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/4.

1/16:

Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/16.

1/64:

Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64.

 

ND FILTER switch

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Panasonic AG-HPX170P operating instructions Adjusting the gain, Light intensity adjustments, Off, ND filter is not used
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