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Wind Noise Reduction Function
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Does not work with the microphone on the
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic
nor an external microphone.
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When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone
is regulated depending on the strength of wind
to reduce wind noise.
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Wide/Pro-Cinema Function
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You cannot use these modes when recording
on the card.
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The Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used
simultaneously with the following functions.
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Progressive function
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Cinema Mode
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The Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used
simultaneously with the following functions.
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Digital Effect Function 1
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MagicPix Functions
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When the Pro-Cinema Mode is set, the
[REC MODE] is set to [FRAME] and the
[BASS ENHANCE] is set to [6dB] automatically.
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When you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3,
using the Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode is not
recommended. (The image will be stretched
vertically.)
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Cinema Function
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Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the
recording angle.
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If you play back a 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.
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When images are displayed on a TV screen, the
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some
cases.
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Depending on the TV, the picture quality may be
lower.
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Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is
displayed.
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Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be
used simultaneously.
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Using Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and
[P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].
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Depending on the software in use, the imported
Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.
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Program AE
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If any of the Program AE Modes are selected,
you cannot adjust the shutter speed (
-37-
) or iris
(
-38-
).
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Using the MagicPix Functions cancels any of
the Program AE modes.
Sports Mode
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During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
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Because the color and brightness of the
playback image may change, avoid recording
under fluorescent light, mercury light or
sodium light.
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If you record a subject illuminated with strong
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical
lines of light may appear.
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If the light is insufficient, the [
5
] Indicator
flashes.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
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If you record a still picture in Progressive
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of
the recorded still picture may become
unstable.
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If this mode is used for indoor recording,
playback images may flicker.
Low Light Mode
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Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
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With this mode, recorded images may
become extremely dark.
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If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded
image may become whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
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If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded
image may turn out to be whitish.
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White Balance
In the following cases, you cannot change
White Balance:
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When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to
[B/W].
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When you set the Zoom to 12
k
or higher.
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During Digital Still Picture Mode.
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When you display a Menu.
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When you use the MagicPix Mode.
In the following cases, the [
1
] Indicator
flashes:
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The flashing indicates that the previously
adjusted White Balance setting is still active.
This setting will be kept until White Balance is
adjusted again.
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You may not be able to achieve correct White
Balance Adjustment manually under weak
illumination.
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
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You may see vertical lines of light in the
playback image of a brightly shining subject or
highly reflective subject.
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During normal playback, movement in the
images may not look smooth.
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Because the color and brightness of the
playback image may become unstable, avoid
recording under fluorescent light, mercury light
or sodium light.
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