Using manual mode

To adjust the gain

You can select the gain from the following 8 levels: –3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +15 dB, +18 dB. To increase the gain to brighten the picture, select a higher level.

If you adjusted the aperture manually prior to adjusting the gain, the gain level is set according to the aperture setting.

To change the setting

Press the button of the item you want to change so that the selected item indicator highlights in the viewfinder. Turn the control dial to change to the desired setting.

To lock the manual settings

After adjusting the setting, set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to HOLD. The IRIS, SHUTTER SPEED, GAIN, WHT BAL buttons and the control dial do not work in these manual settings.

To return to automatic adjustment mode

Press repeatedly the button of the item you want to return to automatic adjustment mode until the indicator disappears in the viewfinder. To return all the items to automatic mode, set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to AUTO LOCK.

Note on gain level

When you select a gain level that is too high, the picture may be distorted.

Advanced operations

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Sony CCD-TR3400 operating instructions To change the setting, To lock the manual settings, To adjust the gain