Gain54GainThe gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shootingconditions. You can select automatic or manual gain control.Automatic Gain Control (AGC)The camcorder automatically adjusts the gain based on the subject’s brightness. If manual gain control isactivated, follow the procedure below to activate automatic gain control.Press the GAIN button repeatedly until the A icon appears next tothe gain value on the screen.• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), automatic gaincontrol will be activated.Setting the Gain Limit (AGC Limit)When the AGC switch is set to ON, you can activate the gain limit toprevent the camcorder from setting a level higher than a preset limitbetween 3 dB and 21 dB.1 Open the [AGC Limit] submenu.[l Camera Setup] [AGC Limit]2 Select the desired level and then press SET.Available Gain LimitsNOTES• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), [AGC Limit] willbe set to [Off/24 dB].Operating modes:Off/24 dB 21 dB 18 dB 15 dB 12 dB 9 dB 6 dB 3 dB [l Camera Setup][AGC Limit][Off/24 dB]