When [PROGRESSIVE] is [ON]:
You can use the Progressive Photoshot Function at any time. In this case, however, the following functions are disabled.
≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] (l25) ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l20)
≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed (l24)
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 12k or higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE], [GAINUP], [TRACER], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
ªZoom In/Out Functions
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 metres or more away from the Movie Camera.
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.
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.
ªBacklight Compensation Function
≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work.
ªWind Noise Reduction Function
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
ªProgramme AE
≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (l24) or iris (l24).
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or
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. ≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback
images may flicker.
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.
Portrait Mode
≥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 turn out to be extremely dark.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be 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 [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub- Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
≥When you set the Zoom to 12t or higher, you cannot change the White Balance.
≥During Digital Still Picture Mode ≥When you display a Menu.
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 either
ªManual Iris Adjustment
≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that will not be displayed.
≥If you are using Programme AE Mode (l22), you cannot adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted manually, this setting will be cancelled.
≥If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be cancelled.
ªDigital Effect Functions
It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected.
≥Manual Focus Mode
≥The shutter speed and White Balance cannot be operated. ≥The Sports Mode [5], the Portrait Mode [7] and Low
Light Mode [4] are cancelled.
≥It is not possible to use [WIPE], [MIX] or [TRACER] of [EFFECT1] together with the digital modes of [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]
≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible. (l22)
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