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Canon XH A1S User Manual

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Recording
Gain
The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting
conditions. You can select from automatic gain control or one of 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle,
H: high) to which you can independently assign gain values from -3 dB to +36 dB ( ) or +18 dB
( ). You can also fine-tune the gain in 0.5 dB increments.
AGC switch set to ON: Automatic gain control.
AGC switch set to OFF: Manual gain level selection (L, M or H) with the GAIN switch.
Available gain levels that can be assigned to each GAIN switch position
* only.
Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions
1. Set the dial to M, , Tv or Av.
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [GAIN SETTING] submenu
and then one of the GAIN switch options.
3. Select a setting option and press the SELECT/SET dial.
After the adjustment you will return to the [GAIN SETTING] submenu. Assign the gain values to the
other GAIN switch options in the same way.
[36dB] is available only in mode.
4. Close the menu.
Gain level Use
-3 dB For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.
±0 dB For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.
3 dB/6 dB/12 dB/18 dB/36 dB*
Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of field.
TUNE (0 db – 18 db) Gain fine tuning.
MENU
(27)
CAMERA SETUP GAIN SETTING GAIN L•••±0dB
GAIN M•••6dB
GAIN H•••12dB

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Canon XH A1S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Digital zoom0 x
Optical zoom20 x
Image stabilizerYes
Focal length range4.5 - 90 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)32.5 - 650 mm
Sensor typeCCD
Total megapixels1.67 MP
Optical sensor size1/3 \
Effective megapixels (movie)1.56 MP
Display diagonal2.8 \
Display resolution (numeric)207000 pixels
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)1920 x 1080
3DNo
Camcorder typeShoulder camcorder
Minimum illumination0.3 lx
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
Camcorder tape typeHDV
Camcorder media typeMemory card, Videotape
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC
Internal storage capacity0 GB
Product colorBlack
Built-in flash-
Battery capacity- mAh
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth394 mm
Width163 mm
Height192 mm
Weight2135 g

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