Canon XF400 XF400 XF405 Instruction Manual - Page 66

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter picture. By setting a maximum gain value, you can limit the amount of noise in the picture and keep a darker 66 look. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ', , or ". Operating modes: 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC] > [ AGC Limit] > [n] • An adjustment dial will appear on the screen. • Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic gain control. 2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial, to set the desired maximum gain value. • You can select an AGC limit from 0.0 dB to 38.0 dB. • If [FUNC] > [Looks] is set to [ Wide DR], the lowest AGC limit that can be set will be 9.0 dB. 3 Touch [X]. • When an AGC limit is set, and the maximum gain value will appear at the left of the screen. NOTES • The AGC limit cannot be set in the following cases: - When the exposure is locked (A 71). - When infrared recording is activated. • If you set [B System Setup] > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to [ limit with the CUSTOM dial and button. AGC Limit] (A 97), you can adjust the AGC