Others
ªWide/Pro-Cinema Function
≥You cannot use these modes when recording on the card.
≥The
≥Progressive Photoshot Function ≥Cinema Mode
≥The
≥Digital Effect Function 1
≥Night View Functions
≥When the
≥When you use a TV of an aspect ratio of 4:3, it is not recommended to use the
ªCinema Function
≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle.
≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a
screen format. Please refer to the TV’s operating instructions for details.
≥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 Functions cancels any of the Programme AE Mode.
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.
≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker.
Low Light Mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
≥With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may becomes whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
ªWhite Balance
In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance:
≥When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W].
≥When you set the Zoom to 12k or higher ≥During Digital Still Picture Mode ≥When you display a Menu
≥When you use the Night View Functions
In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes:
≥The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again.
≥You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination.
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.
≥During normal playback, movement in the images may not look smooth.
≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.
≥If you are using Night View Functions
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