Gain-Up - Sharp ViewCam VL-WD450E Operation Manual

Useful Features
Camera Recording

Gain-up

When you are recording in a dark or poorly-
illuminated location, "LIGHT" is displayed on
the screen. Use the gain-up function to record
a brighter picture.
Note:
• At locations where lighting is adequate, "LIGHT"
will not appear. The gain-up function cannot be
used in this case.
GAMMA/BRIGHTER button
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode,
press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once.
• "GAMMA" appears, indicating that the gain-up
function is now working.
AUTO AUTO
AUTO AUTO
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L I GHT L I GHT
L I GHT L I GHT
GAMMA GAMMA
To obtain a brighter picture
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button again.
• The ` indicator appears.
AUTO AUTO
To cancel the gain-up function
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until
"GAMMA" disappears.
Notes:
• Some picture noise appears in Gain-up mode.
The picture noise increases when the `
indicator is displayed.
• When the ` indicator is displayed, a
residual image may appear behind a subject
that exhibits a lot of movement.
• Fine brightness adjustment is possible using the
manual exposure function (see page 46).
GAMMA