≥In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you can use the Camera Search Function to find the position where you want to continue recording.
≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording.
≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops.
ªAlarm SoundsWhen [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF] to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording 10 Beeps
≥If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording
ªRecording≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned [ON], Automatic White Balance Adjustment (l22) may not function correctly.
ªRecording Check≥For Recording Check, the recording speed mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode used for the recording. If different, playback images will be distorted.
ªCamera Search≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain
≥If the recording speed modes (SP/LP) of previous recording and new recording are different, playback images may be distorted.
ªPhotoshot≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.
ªProgressive Photoshot Function≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥When you change to the Still Picture Mode, you will hear a click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an indication of malfunction.
≥If you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot Mode when your Movie Camera is set to Programme AE (l21),
the brightness of the images may change.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the Progressive Photoshot Function.
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] (l24) ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l19)
≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed (l23)
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 10k or higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE], [GAINUP], [TRACER], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen
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 StabilizerFunction≥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.
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate when using the Colour Night View. In this case, the [[] Indication flashes.
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.
≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work.
ªWind Noise Reduction Function≥It does not work with an external microphone.
≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
ªProgramme AE≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot
adjust the shutter speed (l23) or iris (l23).
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or
≥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.
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