Others
ªZoom Microphone Function
≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
ªDigital Zoom Functions
≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may deteriorate.
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range.
ªImage Stabilizer Function
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[] Indication flashes.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colours may not look natural.
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off.
≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the
Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively.
≥When you record pictures with setting 10k or more of magnification and turning the Image Stablizer Function to [ON] in dim places,
ªBacklight Compensation Function
≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.
ªNight View Functions
≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the recorded picture may become whitish.
≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in a
≥Adjust the Focus manually.
≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off.
≥The Continuous Photoshot Function cannot be used.
≥White Balance cannot be set.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE, Multi Title Screen, or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥When recording with the Night View Function, it is recommended that you use the tripod.
≥The Night View Function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to 25 times longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this case, the [[] Indication flashes.
≥The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed.
ªWind Noise Reduction Function
≥It does not work with the microphone on an external microphone.
≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
ªCinema Function
≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle.
≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a
≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may be deteriorated.
≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed.
≥The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously.
≥Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and
≥Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.
ªProgramme AE
≥If any of the Programme AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed
≥Using the Night View Function cancels any of the Programme AE modes.
≥Using the Light Function cancels any of the Program AE modes.
Sports Mode
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
≥If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable.