The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

•Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 10, 64).

There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.

•On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.

The horizontal to vertical ratio (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.

•The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide).

The auto focus does not function.

•Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 74).

•The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 74).

[STEADYSHOT] does not function.

•Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63).

•[STEADYSHOT] may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.

The subjects passing by the lens very fast appear crooked.

•This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.

•The spots appear when you are recording with [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.

The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

•Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 19).

Horizontal stripes appear on the images.

•This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.

Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 63).

[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly.

•[COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate correctly in total darkness.

You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].

•You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:

–The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out.

–The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.

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