Gain-Up - Sharp ViewCam VL-MC500S Operation Manual

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 button until the
mode screen appears.
2
Press l or m on the Operation button
to select "GAMMA".
G AMMA
F A D E
M E N U
S N A P
3
Press the centre of the Operation button
until "ON" appears.
G AMMA
O F F
E F F .
S E L E C T S E T
ON
4
Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the
mode screen.
• "GAMMA" appears when on-screen
indicators are turned on, indicating that the
gain-up function is now working.
L I G H T L I G H T
AU T O AU T O
3 3 0 min 0 min
GAMMA GAMMA
L I G H T L I G H T
AU T O AU T O
3 3 0 min 0 min
To obtain a brighter picture
Press the centre of the Operation button until
"ON e" appears in step 3.
• The e indicator appears when on-
screen indicators are turned on.
GAMMA
AU T O AU T O
3 3 0 min 0 min
To cancel the gain-up function
Press the centre of the Operation button until
"OFF" appears in step 3.
Notes:
• You may experience some picture noise in Gain-
up mode, which increases when the e
indicator 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 49).
• The e indicator will disappear if you aim
the camcorder in a bright location.
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