Adjusting The Gain - Canon XL 1s Instruction Manual

Adjusting the Gain

GAIN dB
When the GAIN knob is set to n (auto) the camera adjusts the gain automatically. You can also rotate the
GAIN dial to one of the 6 preset levels that range from –3 to +30 dB.
1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program except [ (Easy Recording) or
e (Spotlight).
2. Press the GAIN knob so that it pops out. You can now turn it to adjust the gain to your
desired level.
• The gain level you select appears in the viewfinder.
• Push the knob back in when you have finished making adjustments.
-3dB: Low noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.
0dB: Low noise, life-like color reproduction of illuminated scenes at night.
+6dB/+12dB/+18dB/+30dB:
Brighten indoor or low-light scenes (when the iris is fully open).
Gain-up to enable you to increase the depth of field from using a smaller iris
aperture.
Note:
• You cannot use the GAIN in the Easy Recording or Spotlight recording programs.
A
-3 0
+6
+30 +12
+18
PUSH
VCR
OFF
A
POWER
Tv
Av
M
E
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