61RecordingGainThe gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shootingconditions. You can select from automatic gain control or one of 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle,H: high) to which you can independently assign gain values from -3 dB to +36 dB ( ) or +18 dB( ). You can also fine-tune the gain in 0.5 dB increments.AGC switch set to ON: Automatic gain control.AGC switch set to OFF: Manual gain level selection (L, M or H) with the GAIN switch.Available gain levels that can be assigned to each GAIN switch position* only.Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions1. Set the dial to M, , Tv or Av.2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [GAIN SETTING] submenuand then one of the GAIN switch options.3. Select a setting option and press the SELECT/SET dial.• After the adjustment you will return to the [GAIN SETTING] submenu. Assign the gain values to theother GAIN switch options in the same way.• [36dB] is available only in mode.4. Close the menu.Gain level Use-3 dB For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.±0 dB For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.3 dB/6 dB/12 dB/18 dB/36 dB* Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of field.TUNE (0 db – 18 db) Gain fine tuning.MENU( 25) CAMERA SETUP GAIN SETTING GAIN L•••±0dBGAIN M•••6dBGAIN H•••12dB
