Sony PXW-Z150 XDCAM, Operating Manual

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The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked.
• This is called focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way that the
image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame
rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.
Horizontal stripes appear on the image.
• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction. This can be improved by changing the shutter speed (p. 41).
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
• Adjust the shutter speed (p. 41).
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.
• Adjust [DETAIL] to the negative side (p. 56).
The time code is not recorded in sequence.
• The time code may not be recorded sequentially if you change the settings of [REC
FORMAT].
Image color is not correct.
• Cancel NIGHTSHOT (p. 49).
The image is not visible because the screen is too bright.
• Press the FULL AUTO button to set auto mode on.
• Cancel NIGHTSHOT (p. 49).
Also refer to “Memory cards” (p. 117).
The desired images cannot be found.
Images cannot be played back.
• Select the memory card and image quality of the image you want to play back on the
THUMBNAIL screen (p. 64).
• Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file names or folders, or have edited
the data on a computer. This is not a malfunction.
• Images recorded on other devices may not be played back, or displayed in incorrect size. This
is not a malfunction.
• Display the THUMBNAIL screen, select the thumbnail you want to play using the
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buttons, and press the SET button (p. 66).
Playback
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