Canon XL 1A Instruction Manual page 48

Digital video camcorder
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When the GAIN knob is set to [_X3(auto) the camera adjusts the gain automatically.
You can also rotate the
GAIN dial to one of the five preset levels that range from -3 to +12 dB.
1. Turn
the POWER
dial to any recording
program
except []
(Easy
Recording)
or
(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 m 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:
Brighten
indoor or low-light
scenes (when the iris is fully open).
o
Gain-up
to enable you to increase
the depth of field from using a smaller iris
tD
n,
aperture.
Note:
• You cannot use the GAIN in the Easy Recording
or Spotlight
recording
programs.
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