❍Connection to a computer or PictBridge compliant printer will not work when

the memory card contains more than 1800 images. For best performance, we recommend not recording more than 100 images on the memory card when you plan to connect the camcorder to a computer or printer.

❍When the subject is too bright, the ND filter turns on automatically (“ND” appears on the screen). If it is still too bright, “OVEREXP” starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-30.5U ND filter. If you wish to turn off the ND filter: Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [ND], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.

❍When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [ON]:

When you press the PHOTO button fully before F and focusing frame turn green, it may take up to 2* seconds until focus is adjusted and the still image

can be recorded to the memory card.

* Up to 4 seconds in the Low Light and the night modes.

If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, the focusing frame turns yellow and locks the focus. Adjust the focus manually with the SET dial.

❍When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [OFF]: No focusing frame appears.

In step 2, F turns green, and focus and exposure are locked.

❍The camcorder shuts off when you do not operate it for 5 minutes to save

power. “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears 20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape

When you are recording a movie on a tape, you can record the same picture as a still image on the memory card. Select the image quality from normal or fine.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

CAMERA SETUP

STILL I. REC•OFF

 

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1.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [STILL I. REC], set it to [ FINE] or [ NORMAL] and close the menu.

2.While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button.

❍The size of the still image will be 640 ⋅ 480.

❍ The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image recorded in CARD CAMERA mode.

❍The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when a fader, effect or the multi-image screen is activated.

❍The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when the 16:9 format is selected.

❍“ ” appears when you press the PHOTO button when [STILL I. REC] is set to [OFF].

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