Adjusting the image during recording

Adjusting the image during recording

	Symptom	Explanation/Solution

		• Set “Focus” to “Auto.” page 59
		• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the
	Focus does not adjust automatically.	focus manually. page 60
	Focus does not adjust automatically.	• The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus.

		• Recording is being made in a dark location.
		Use a light to brighten the area.

	The image appears too bright or	• This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium,
	The image appears too bright or	or mercury lamp. Cancel “Scene Mode (AE)” to avoid or minimise this
	flickering, or changes in colour.
	flickering, or changes in colour.	phenomenon. page 55
		phenomenon. page 55

	Image’s colour balance is not natural.	• White balance adjustment is required. Adjust to the proper “White
		Balance.” page 56
		• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction.
	The subject passing by the frame	Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out video
	very quickly appears	signals, the subject passing by the frame rapidly may appear to bend,
		depending on the recording condition.

	Playback on your HD camcorder

	Symptom	Explanation/Solution

	Using the playback (Play/Pause)	• Image files recorded using another device may not be played on your
	Using the playback (Play/Pause)	HD camcorder.
	function would not start playing.	HD camcorder.
	function would not start playing.	• Check out the memory card compatibility. page 29
		• Check out the memory card compatibility. page 29

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