Canon 1629B001 XH G1 XH A1 Instruction Manual - Page 60

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 ( ) or +18 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 * -3 dB For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes. ±0 dB For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting. 3 dB/6 dB/12 dB/18 dB/36 dB* Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of field. * only. dial GAIN switch AGC switch Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions MENU ( 25) CAMERA SETUP GAIN SETTING GAIN L•••±0dB GAIN M•••6dB GAIN H•••12dB 1. Set the dial to , Tv, Av or M. 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 mode. 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