Gain-Up - Sharp VL-Z500S Operation Manual

Useful Features
Camera Recording

Gain-up

Available modes:
Tape Camera, Card Camera
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.
• The example screens shown are for Tape
Camera mode.
1
In Tape Camera or Card Camera
mode, press the DISPLAY/MODE
SET button until the mode screen
appears.
M A N U A L
F O C U S
A U T O F O C U S
B L C / G A I N
2
Press l or m on the Operation button
to select "BLC/GAIN", then press the
centre of the Operation button.
3
Press l or m to select "ON e",
then press the centre of the Operation
button.
BLC / GA I N
4
Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET
button to turn off the mode screen.
• "e" appears when on-screen
indicators are turned on, indicating that
the gain-up function is now working.
A U T O
3 0min 3 0min
36
S E T E X E C U T E
ON
P A U S E
min
To cancel the gain-up function
Select "OFF" in step 3 above.
Notes:
• You may experience some picture noise in
Gain-up mode, which increases when the
e appears.
• When the e indicator appears, you may
get a shadow image behind a subject that is
moving around a lot.
• Fine brightness adjustments are possible
when using manual iris (see page 60).
• The e indicator will disappear and
Gain-up mode will cancel if you aim the
camcorder in a bright location.