RCA ProV950HB - Manual (Page 30)

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Backlight Compensation
(BLC)
When the subject is backlit, the image will be
darkened if it is recorded normally. Use the
backlight compensation (BLC) feature to
improve the picture.
1
Press the MENU button until appears
on the monitor (Camera mode).
BLC
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Note:
• At locations where lighting is insufficient,
“LIGHT” appears on the monitor. “GAIN-
UP” appears indicating the BLC function
cannot be used.
2
Press on the operation button ( ) to
select “BLC”. The backlight compensation
indicator “
” appears on the monitor,
indicating that the BLC function is now
working.
BLC
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BLC
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To turn off the BLC function, press on the
button to select “BLC” again. The “ ”
indicator goes off.
Gain-up (Cat’s Eye)
When you are recording in a dark or poorly
illuminated location, “LIGHT” (warning of too
little ambient illumination) is displayed on the
monitor. Use the gain-up feature to record a
brighter picture.
1
Press the MENU button until appears on
the monitor (Camera mode).
GAIN-UP
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Note:
• At locations where lighting is adequate, the
“LIGHT” indicator will not appear. “BLC”
instead of “GAIN-UP” appears indicating the
gain-up function cannot be used.
2
Press on the operation button ( ) to
select “GAIN-UP”. The “LIGHT” display
changes to the gain-up (cat's eye) display
“
”, indicating that the gain-up function
is now working.
To turn off the gain-up function, press on
the button to select “GAIN-UP” again. The
“ ” display changes to the “LIGHT” display.
Notes:
• If the camcorder is moved to a bright location after it
is engaged in Gain-up mode, the Gain-up mode will
disengage automatically.
• There is more picture noise in Gain-up mode.
GAIN-UP
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GAIN-UP
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LIGHT
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