Panasonic AG-HPX170P User Manual

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Shooting
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Adjusting the gain
When the display is dark, increase the gain to 
brighten the display.
GAIN switch
1
  If the camera is in auto mode, use the 
AUTO/MANUAL switch to switch to manual 
mode. (Page 
)
  Switch the gain with the GAIN switch.
L:  Set here under normal conditions. (0 dB)
M:  Increase the gain of the image amplifier. 
(The default value is 6 dB.)
H:  Increase the gain of the image amplifier. 
(The default value is 12 dB.)
You can change the M and H gain values using the 
MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN items on the setting 
menu SW MODE screen. (Page 101)
In auto mode, auto gain is available regardless of 
the GAIN switch setting when a setting other than 
OFF is selected under AGC on the setting menu 
AUTO SW screen. (Page 104)
When the recording frame rate is less than 22 fps 
and when a slow shutter speed (1/15) has been 
set, the gain is fixed at 0 dB regardless of the GAIN 
switch setting. (Pages 31 and 49)
Light intensity adjustments
Use the ND FILTER Switch to change the ND Filter 
used (filter to change light intensity).
OFF:  ND filter is not used.
1/4: 
Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/4.
1/16:  Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/16.
1/64:  Cuts light intensity by up to about 1/64.
ND FILTER switch