Adjusting The Gain - Canon XH A1 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the 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 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 (
( ).
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
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-3 dB
±0 dB
3 dB/6 dB/12 dB/18 dB/36 dB* Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of
only.
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Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions
MENU
CAMERA SETUP
( 25)
1. Set the dial to
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [GAIN SETTING] submenu
and then one of the GAIN switch options.
[36dB] is available only in
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.
4. Close the menu.
60
For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.
For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.
field.
GAIN switch
GAIN SETTING
, Tv, Av or M.
mode.
AGC switch
GAIN L•••±0dB
GAIN M•••6dB
GAIN H•••12dB
) or +18 dB
dial