Manual Gain
When recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location with Auto Gain mode, the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain) will be automatically adjusted and the recorded image may be brighter than the subject actually is. If you want to faithfully record a dark scene in this case, use the manual gain function. You can also adjust the gain to record a backlit subject brighter.
Example of use
Faithfully recording a dark scene
•Select a smaller gain value (to decrease the light sensitivity).
Background is too bright and subject is too dark (backlit subject)
•Select a larger gain value (to increase the light sensitivity).
1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.
2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MANUAL SET”, then press the center of the Operation button (see page 48).
3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the center of the Operation button.
4 Press l or m to select “GAIN”, then press the center of the Operation button.
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5 Press l or m to select the desired gain value, then press the center of the Operation button.
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•The number shown is the selected gain value. The adjustment range is 7 steps from 0dB (lowest sensitivity) to L18dB (highest sensitivity).
Note: If you select a large gain value, the image may appear grainy.
6 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the MANUAL SET screen.
To return to Auto Gain mode
Press k in step 5 above, then press the center of the Operation button.
To return to Full Auto mode
Set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page 52).
Note:
•Manual Gain mode cannot be used when a scene setting is selected.
Advanced Features
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