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≥It may not be possible to play back a
another movie camera.
≥When there is a contrasty object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. In this case, move the contrasty object out of the focus area.
≥When the picture size is set to [2288k1728], [1600k1200] or [1280k960], the scene around the subject can be recorded wider than that in [640k480].
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1280k960] in the Tape Recording Mode, the effect set in Fade In/Out Function cannot be recorded on the recorded still pictures.
To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming to the subject with magnification of k4 to k12 or higher, it is difficult to reduce slight jitters by holding the Movie Camera with hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching to the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the Movie Camera firmly with your hands and keep arms stationally to your side not to shake the Movie Camera.
≥You can record stable pictures without jitters
using a tripod and the Remote Controller.
About the Shutter Chance Mark
≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in Manual Focus Mode.
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually.
≥You can record still pictures on the Card even if the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear. However, images may be recorded without being focused.
≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear or becomes difficult to be displayed in the following cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is high. ≥When the Movie Camera is shaken. ≥When the subject is moving.
≥When the subject stands against the light source.
≥When close subjects and far subjects are included in the scene.
≥When the scene is dark.
≥When there is a bright part in the scene. ≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal
lines.
≥When the scene lacks for contrast.
Continuous Photoshot
≥One more still picture may be recorded after you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥The Continuous Photoshot and Title Function cannot be used simultaneously.
≥When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the Movie Camera records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the [BURST MODE] setting.
≥When using the card formatted by other equipment, intervals of recording pictures may become large.
≥If recording or erasing pictures is repeated many time, intervals of recording pictures may become large. In this case, back up your important data on PC, and format your card by this Movie Camera.
≥Intervals of recording pictures may become large depending on the card. We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to the size except [640k480], the Continuous Photoshot cannot be used.
ªQuick Start
≥About half amount of electricity used in normal recording is consumed during the Quick Start Standby Mode. Therefore, the available recording time will be shortened when you activate the Quick Start Standby Mode.
≥When the Movie Camera is left in the Recording Pause Mode for 6 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick Start Standby Mode. To turn the Movie Camera on again, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and then set it to [ON] again. (The Quick Start Mode will be restored.)
≥This Function is not activated in the following cases:
≥A tape and a card is not inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set.
≥A card is not inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set.
≥When you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned off and the Quick Start Mode is cancelled. However, if the Movie Camera is turned on and the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set, the Lamp turns on and the Quick Start Mode is restored.
≥If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and held for approximately 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off and the Movie Camera will completely be turned off.
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