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Notes and Hints
$ Progressive Photoshot Function
OThe still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound
point from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT]
Button.
OWhen 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.
OIf you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot
Mode when your Camera Recorder is set to
Program AE (-26-), the brightness of the images
may change.
OThe picture may be blurred when recording a scene
with many horizontal lines or fine patterns.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup
OWhen the [3] Indication is displayed, you can use
the Progressive Photoshot Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function
in the following cases.
OWhen the zoom magnification is approximately 15a
or higher
OWhen the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
OWhen Picture Effect is set to [WIPE], [MIX],
[STROBE], [GAIN-UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC],
[MIRROR]
$ Zoom In/Out Functions
OWhen you are zooming on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is
1.7 metres or more away from the Camera
Recorder.
OThe further you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] or
[T], the faster the zooming speed. But if you use the
Sub Zoom Lever, the zooming speed cannot
become faster.
$ Zoom Microphone Function
OIt does not work with an external microphone.
OThe Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
$ Digital Zoom Functions
OAs the magnification of digital zoom increases, the
quality of image may deteriorate.
OWhite balance cannot be set in the digital zoom
range.
OThe further you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] or
[T], the faster the zooming speed. But if you use the
Sub Zoom Lever, the zooming speed cannot
become faster.
$ Image Stabilizer Function
OThe Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a
dimly lit place. In this case, the [AUTO EIS]
Indication flashes.
OUnder fluorescent lighting, image brightness may
change or colors may not look natural.
OAfter-images may appear.
OWhen a tripod is used, it is recommended that you
turn off the Image Stabilizer.
OThe Image Stabilizer Function does not operate
when using the Gain-up Mode of Picture Effect
Functions.
$ Backlight Compensation Function
OWhen setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
OBy operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight
Compensation Function is cancelled.
$ Wind Noise Reduction Function
OIt does not work with an external microphone.
OWhen it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is
regulated depending on the strength of wind to
reduce wind noise.
$ Cinema Function
OUsing the Cinema Mode does not widen the
recording angle.
OIf 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.
OWhen images are displayed on a TV screen, the
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases.
ODepending on the TV, the picture quality may be
deteriorated.
$ Program AE
OIf any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you
cannot adjust the shutter speed (-28-) or iris (-28-).
OIf the Picture Effect is set to [GAIN-UP], Sports,
Portrait or Low-Light Mode is canceled.
Sports Mode
ODuring normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
OBecause the color and brightness of the playback
image may change, avoid recording under
fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.
OIf you record a subject illuminated with strong
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of
light may appear.
OIf the light is insufficient, the [ ] Indication
flashes.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
OIf you record a still picture in Progressive
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the
recorded still picture may become unstable.
OIf this mode is used for indoor recording,
playback images may flicker.
Low Light Mode
OExtremely dark scenes may not be able to be
made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
OWith this mode, recorded images may turn out to
be extremely dark.
OIf the recording subject is extremely bright, its
recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
OIf the recording subject is extremely bright, its
recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
