Important Notes on OperationCharacteristics of CCD Sensors

The following effects may appear in the image. They are characteristic of camcorders using CCDs (charge- coupled devices), and do not indicate a malfunction.

Vertical smear

When shooting a very bright object, such as a light, the highlight tends to produce vertical tails. This effect is much reduced in this camcorder. (Use of the electronic shutter increases this effect.)

Vertical tail on the image

Monitor screen

Bright object (electric light, sun, etc.)

White flecks

White flecks may appear on the screen during use under high-temperature conditions. White flecks may also appear under normal temperature conditions if the sensitivity is increased (especially to +18 dB or higher).

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