Sharp VL-NZ10S, VL-NZ8S operation manual Gain-up, To cancel the gain-up function

Gain-up

Available modes:

TAPE-CAMERA, CARD-CAMERA

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed on the screen. Use the gain-up function to record a brighter picture.

Note:

•At locations where lighting is adequate, “LIGHT” will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be used in this case.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.

•“GAMMA” appears, indicating that the gain- up function is now working.

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To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

• The e indicator appears.

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To cancel the gain-up function

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until “GAMMA” disappears.

Notes:

•You may experience some picture noise in Gain- up mode, which increases when the e displays.

•When the e indicator displays, you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot.

•Fine brightness adjustments are possible when using manual exposure (see page 56).

•Gain-up will cancel if you aim the camcorder in a bright location.

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