Canon XL1 Camcorder User Manual


 
Recording
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When the GAIN knob is set to
n
(auto) the camera adjusts the gain automatically. You can also rotate the
GAIN dial to one of the five preset levels that range from –3 to +12 dB.
1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program except
[[
(Easy Recording) or
(Spotlight).
2. Press the GAIN knob so that it pops out. You can now turn it to adjust the gain to your
desired level.
The gain level you select appears in the viewfinder.
Push the knob back in when you have finished making adjustments.
-3dB: Low noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.
0dB: Low noise, life-like color reproduction of illuminated scenes at night.
+6dB/+12dB: Brighten indoor or low-light scenes (when the iris is fully open).
Gain-up to enable you to increase the depth of field from using a smaller iris
aperture.
Note:
You cannot use the GAIN in the Easy Recording or Spotlight recording programs.
Adjusting the Gain
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0-3
+12
+6
GAIN dB
POWER
VCR
OFF
Tv
Av
M
A