qj GAIN selector

This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L,

2 M, and H settings are selected from the setup menu before use. The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 6 dB, and H = 12 dB.

When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.

For information about setting the gain values, see Section 4-7-4 “Setting the GAIN Selector Values” (page 4-49).

qk OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector

This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the camera output.

BARS: Outputs the color bar signal. The DCC indicator automatically goes off. When the AU REC 1 KHz item on the VTR SETUP page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to either 0 dB or -20 dB, the 1-kHz audio signal is also output with the color bar signals.

CAM: Outputs the camera signal. It also switches DCC1) on and off when output from the camera is selected.

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1)DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control)

Also called automatic knee. Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.

Shooting a subject against a bright sky

Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window

Any high contrast scenes

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