Have you tried:
Set XL1 into Spotlight Mode, Set Gain to Auto, Set WB to Auto???
You could also try TV Mode (Shutter Speed Priority), set Shutter Speed to 1/30 second (might want to activate Frame Mode if you drop below 1/60 second), Set Gain to Auto, Set WB to Auto
Good luck!
– don
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