Gain - Canon XH A1S Instruction Manual

Gain

The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting
conditions. 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 (
( ). 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
Gain level
-3 dB
±0 dB
3 dB/6 dB/12 dB/18 dB/36 dB*
TUNE (0 db – 18 db)
* only.
Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions
MENU
CAMERA SETUP
( 27)
dial to M,
1. Set the
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [GAIN SETTING] submenu
and 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 the
other GAIN switch options in the same way.
• [36dB] is available only in
4. Close the menu.
Use
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.
GAIN SETTING
, Tv or Av.
mode.
) or +18 dB
GAIN L•••±0dB
GAIN M•••6dB
GAIN H•••12dB
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