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This allows the recording of an image and audio to start before y ou press the recording start/stop
button. AVCHD scenes will be recorded from approximately 3 seconds before the operation, while
MOV/MP4 will be recorded from approximately 4 seconds before the operation.
≥ appears on the screen.
≥Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥There is no beep sound.
≥This function is not available in the following cases:
jDuring the Interval Recording
jWhen [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [BACKGROUND] (l143)
jWhen the Wi-Fi function is turned on by pressing the USER b utton to which [Wi-Fi] is
registered. (l69)
≥
PRE-REC
is canceled in the following cases.
jPress the USER button to which [Wi-Fi] is registered, and turn on th e Wi-Fi function.
jAfter 3 hours have passed
≥Even when [PRE-REC] is set to [ON], if the length of time from when you display the recording
screen or set this unit to Recording Mode by turning it on or pr essing the THUMBNAIL button to
when you start re cordin g is too s hort, a 3 secon d image prior t o the recording of an AVCHD scene
or a 4 second image prior to the recording of an M OV/MP4 scene may not be recorded.
≥Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. (l34)
You can record images even in the dark by setting this item to [ON].
≥ appears on the screen.
≥The iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted autom atically.
≥When [SLOW SHUTTER] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted to 1/30,
1/24 or 1/25. (l148)
≥If you set [INFRARED LIGHT] to [ON], will be displayed on the screen. The light allows you
to record images in the dark. (l69, 152)
≥Set [INFRARED LIGHT] to [OFF] when it is hard to achieve focus with Auto Focus, for example
when recording in a dim place.
≥It is recommended to use a tripod.
≥It takes longer to focus with Auto Focus in dark locations.
≥Do not use this function in a bright location. Doing so may cause malfunction.
≥Do not cover the infrared light with your hand or ot her object.
≥The maximum distance that the infrared light can reach is approximately 3 m.
≥You can record a clear image by positioning the center area of the screen over the subject.
≥The following operations cancel the [INFRARED REC] setting:
jTurning off this unit
jPressing the THUMBNAIL button
[PRE-REC][ON]/[OFF]
[INFRARED REC][ON]/[OFF]