Notes and Hints
ªConcerning the Power Supply
≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the
Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.
≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the
Battery is attached to AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and
reattach it.
ªInserting/Removing the Cassette
≥In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you
can use the Camera Search Function or Blank Search
Function to find the position where you want to continue
recording.
≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the
tape before starting recording.
≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right
direction and then push it in until it stops.
≥When opening or closing the Cassette Compartment, push
down the buckle of the Grip Belt so that it does not obstruct
the opening and closing of the Cassette Compartment.
ªAlarm Sounds
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]
Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set
to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF]
to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
10 Beeps
≥If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording
ªRecording
≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the
Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned [ON],
Automatic White Balance Adjustment (l 56) may not
function correctly.
ªRecording Check
≥For Recording Check, the recording speed mode (SP/LP)
must be the same as the mode used for the recording. If
different, playback images will be distorted.
ªCamera Search
≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain
mosaic-pattern noise. This is a phenomenon that is
characteristic of digital video and not a malfunction.
≥If the recording speed modes (SP/LP) of previous
recording and new recording are different, playback
images may be distorted.
ª Photoshot
≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image
quality.
ª Progressive Photoshot Function
≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point
from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥When 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.
≥If you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot Mode
when your Movie Camera is set to Programme AE (l 21),
the brightness of the images may change.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup
≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the
Progressive Photoshot Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is [ON]:
You can use the Progressive Photoshot Function at any
time. In this case, however, the following functions are
disabled.
≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] (l 24)
≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20)
≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed (l 23)
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the
following cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 10k or
higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE],
[GAINUP], [TRACER], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi-Picture screen.
ª Zoom 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
more away from the Movie Camera.
ª Image Stabilizer Function
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the
Image Stabilizer off.
≥Within the digital zoom range, the stabilizer function may
not work effectively.
ª Cinema 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 image quality may be
deteriorated.
≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed.
≥It is not possible to record on a card in the Cinema mode.
