Others
-65-
≥
The 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.
ª
Image Stabilizer Function
≥
The Image Stabilizer Function does not
operate in a dimly lit place. In this case, the
[
[
] Indication flashes.
≥
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness
may change or colours may not look natural.
≥
After-images may appear.
≥
When a tripod is used, it is recommended that
you turn the Image Stabilizer off.
≥
The Image Stabilizer Function does not
operate when using the Gain-up Mode of
Picture Effect Functions.
ª
Backlight Compensation Function
≥
When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
≥
By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the
Backlight Compensation Function is
cancelled.
ª
Wind Noise Reduction Function
≥
It does not work with an external microphone.
But the supplied external stereo microphone
has the same function. (
-41-
)
≥
When it is set to [ON], directivity of
microphone is regulated depending on the
strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
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 picture quality may
be deteriorated.
ª
Programme AE
≥
If any of the Programme AE Modes is
selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed
(
-53-
) or iris (
-54-
).
≥
If the Picture Effect is set to [GAINUP],
Sports, Portrait or Low-Light Mode is
canceled.
Sports Mode
≥
During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
≥
Because the colour 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 turn
out to be extremely dark.
≥
If the recording subject is extremely bright,
its recorded image may turn out to be
whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥
If the recording subject is extremely bright,
its recorded image may turn out to be
whitish.
ª
White Balance
In the following cases, you cannot change
White Balance:
≥
When you set the Picture Effect to [GAINUP],
[SEPIA] or [B/W].
≥
When you set the Zoom to 15
k
or higher
≥
During Digital Still Picture Mode
≥
When you display a Menu
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.
ª
Manual 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.
≥
Because the colour and brightness of the
playback image may become unstable, avoid
recording under fluorescent light, mercury light
or sodium light.
≥
If you are using either Gain-up Mode (
-55-
) or
Programme AE Mode (
-52-
), you cannot adjust
the shutter speed. If the shutter speed was
adjusted manually, this setting will be
cancelled.
ª
Manual Iris Adjustment
≥
Depending on zoom magnification, there are
iris values that will not be displayed.
≥
If you are using Programme AE Mode (
-52-
),
you cannot adjust the iris.
≥
If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be
cancelled.
ª
Picture Effect Functions
≥
If the Picture Effect is set to [WIPE], [MIX] or
[TRACER] with [PIC.E.] Button, the setting of
[NEGA], [SEPIA], [B/W] or [SOLARI] is canceled.
≥
If you have set the Picture Effect to [B/W] or
[SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance
Mode is not possible. (
-52-
)
≥
If the Picture Effect is set to [GAINUP], the
previously adjusted shutter speed is canceled.
It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected.
≥
Manual Focus Mode
≥
The shutter speed and White Balance cannot
be operated.
≥
The Sports Mode [
5
], the Portrait Mode
[
7
] and Low Light Mode [
4
] are cancelled.