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This allows recording of the pictures an d sound to start approximately 3 seconds befor e the
recording start/stop button is pressed.
≥ appears on the screen.
≥Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥There is no beep sound.
≥PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
jIf you change the mode
jIf you remove the SD card
jIf you press the MENU button
jIf you turn the unit off
jIf you start recording
jAfter 3 hours have passed
≥After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, motion pictures taken
3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button ca nnot be recorded.
≥Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were mi ssed.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
≥Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥Using a tripod is recommended.
≥In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult t o see and suppresses white saturation
in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded clearly.
≥If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the bright ness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
PRE-REC
This prevents you from missing a shot.
Color Night RecIntelligent Contrast Control

PRE-REC