Automatic Gain Control (Agc) Limit - Canon XA40 Instruction Manual

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a
brighter picture. By setting a maximum gain value, you can limit the amount of noise in the picture and
keep a darker look. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ', ‚ or ".
Operating modes:
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1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen.
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• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.
• Select [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic gain control.
2 Drag your finger along the dial to set the desired maximum gain value.
• You can select an AGC limit from 0.0 dB to 23.0 dB. The lower the setting, the lower the AGC
limit.
3 Select [X].
• When an AGC limit is set,
NOTES
• The AGC limit cannot be set in the following cases:
- When the exposure is locked (A 45).
- When infrared recording is activated.
• You can adjust the AGC limit using the CUSTOM dial (A 84).
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AGC Limit] [n]
and the maximum gain value will appear at the left of the screen.