Gain - Canon XL H1S Instruction Manual

Gain

The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting
conditions. Select automatic gain control, one of the preset gain level ranging from -3 dB to +18 dB or
fine-tune the gain level in 0.5 dB increments.
GAIN dial
A
-3
0
+3, +6, +12, +18
0 – +18, +36
Selecting the Gain Level
1. Set the
2. Push the GAIN dial so that it pops out.
3. Turn the GAIN dial to adjust the level.
When the dial is set to a position other than A
(automatic gain control), the selected gain level
appears.
Gain Fine Tuning
1. Set the
2. Set the GAIN dial to 0 – +18, +36.
The gain level currently set will be displayed.
3. Press the SET button.
The gain level display will start flashing.
4. Turn the SELECT dial to set the desired gain level.
You can change the gain level in 0.5 dB increments within the range 0.0 to 18.0 dB. In
(only) you can also set the gain level to 36.0 dB.
5. Press the SET button again.
The gain level display stops flashing and stays on.
When you select high gain levels, the picture may flicker slightly. The 36.0 dB gain level in
particular, allows you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is more prone to the appearance
of video noise and artifacts (white dots, vertical streaks or blocking).
When the GAIN dial is set to A (automatic gain control) you can activate the gain limit to prevent
the camcorder from setting a level higher than a preset limit between 3 dB and 15 dB.
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AGC LIMIT], set the maximum gain level
and close the menu.
70
Use
Automatic gain control.
For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.
For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.
Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of field.
Gain fine tuning.
, Tv, Av or M.
dial to
, Tv, Av or M.
dial to
mode