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The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the recording starts.

ªSelf-timer Recording

When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self-timer Standby Mode.

By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer Standby Mode is cancelled.

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 further from the Movie Camera.

ªTele-Macro Function

The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started

during recording.

When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [20k] or [500k], the Tele-Macro Function with the magnification greater than 10k is available.

If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually.

In the following cases, the Tele-Macro Function is cancelled.

The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k.

Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].

ªZoom Microphone Function

The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.

It does not work with an external microphone.

ªDigital Zoom Functions

As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may deteriorate.

White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range.

ªImage Stabilizer Function

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.

After-images may appear.

When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off.

Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively.

ªBacklight Compensation Function

When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work.

By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.

ªNight View Functions

In a bright place, such as outdoors, the recorded picture may become whitish.

In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner.

Adjust the Focus manually.

The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off.

The Continuous Photoshot Function cannot be used.

White Balance cannot be set.

The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.

The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.

When recording with the Night View Function, it is recommended that you use the tripod.

The Night View Function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to 25 times longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this case, the [[] Indication flashes.

The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed.

ªWind Noise Reduction Function

It does not work with the microphone on the

Free Style Remote Controller with Mic nor an external microphone.

When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.

ªCinema Function

Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle.

If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV

screen format. Please refer to the TV’s operating instructions for details.

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.

The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously.

Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].

Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.

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