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≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the recorded picture may become whitish.
≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in a
≥Adjust the Focus manually.
≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off.
≥White Balance cannot be set.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Image Stabilizer, Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is recommended that you use the tripod.
≥The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time of CCD longer up to 30 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 [EIS] 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
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic (optional) 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
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.
≥Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and
≥Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.
ªProgram AE≥If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed
≥Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Program AE modes.
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
≥Because the color 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.
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.
≥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.
Spotlight Mode≥With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark.
≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded
image may becomes whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
ªWhite BalanceIn the following cases, you cannot change White Balance:≥When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W].
≥When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher ≥During Digital Still Picture Mode ≥When you display a Menu
≥When you use the MagicPix Mode
In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes:≥The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again.
≥You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination.
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.
≥During normal playback, movement in the images may not look smooth.