Gain-up

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.

GAMMA/BRIGHTER button

To obtain a brighter picture

Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.

The ` indicator appears.

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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 cancel the gain-up function

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

Notes:

Some picture noise appears in Gain-up mode. The picture noise increases when the ` indicator is displayed.

When the ` indicator is displayed, a residual image may appear behind a subject that exhibits a lot of movement.

Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the manual exposure function (see page 51).

Useful Features

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Sharp VL-WD255U operation manual Gain-up, To cancel the gain-up function