Sony DSR-250 User Manual
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0dB
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AUTO MODE
ON
OFF
AGC
ON
OFF
GAIN
H M L
Adjusting the gain
(1) Set the AUTO MODE switch to OFF while the camcorder is in standby,
recording, or memory mode.
(2) Set the AGC switch to OFF. The gain indicator appears on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder.
(3) Switch the GAIN selector to select the desired gain value.
The gain value can be selected between three positions (H/M/L) and each
value is select from 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB and 18 dB in 3 dB steps
using the GAIN LEVEL item in the menu settings. The default setting is as
follows: 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M), and 0 dB (L).
value is select from 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB and 18 dB in 3 dB steps
using the GAIN LEVEL item in the menu settings. The default setting is as
follows: 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M), and 0 dB (L).
To return to automatic gain mode
Set the AGC switch to ON or set the AUTO MODE switch to ON. The gain indicator
disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. However, when you set the AUTO
MODE switch to ON, other manual adjustments (iris, shutter speed, and white balance)
will be also canceled.
disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. However, when you set the AUTO
MODE switch to ON, other manual adjustments (iris, shutter speed, and white balance)
will be also canceled.
When the gain value is 3 dB or higher
The GAIN UP lamp (orange) in the viewfinder lights.
The GAIN UP lamp (orange) in the viewfinder lights.
Shooting with manual adjustment