User's Manual

Gain
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Gain
When the camera mode is set to [Manual], you can manually adjust the gain to change the brightness
of the image. In other camera modes the camera will automatically adjust the gain. In such case, you
can set an automatic gain control (AGC) limit to prevent the camera from using gain values above the
preset limit.
Manual Adjustment
1 Set the camera mode to [Manual] (A 34).
2 Press SET.
• One of the adjustable settings will be highlighted in orange on the screen.
3 Push the joystick left/right to select the current gain value.
4 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired value and then press SET.
• You can select a value in the following range while checking the effect on the image.
j : 0.0 to 75.0 dB (in 3.0-dB increments),
i : 0.0 to 56.0 dB (in 3.0-dB increments between 0.0 and 54.0 dB)
NOTES
• When high gain levels are set, the picture may flicker slightly.
• When high gain levels are set, bright red, green or blue dots may appear on the screen. In such
case, use a faster shutter speed (A 40) or select a lower gain value.
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camera, you can adjust the gain
value with the remote controller's ISO/GAIN Í/Î buttons.
Auto Gain Control (AGC) Limit
1 Set the camera mode to a mode other than [Manual]
(A 34).
2 Open the [AGC Limit] submenu.
[Camera Setup] > [AGC Limit]
3 Select the desired level and then press SET.
• You can select [Off (75dB)] (j) or [Off (56dB)] (i)
for no limit (maximum gain as given in the parentheses); or
a maximum gain level from 36 dB to 75 dB (j) or from
30 dB to 54 dB (i), in 3-dB increments.
[Camera Setup]
[AGC Limit]
j [Off (75dB)]
i [Off (56dB)]