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Backlight Compensation Function
• When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
• If you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial,
the Backlight Compensation Function is canceled.
MagicPix Function
• If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
• The MagicPix Function is canceled when you
operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial.
• In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in
a time-lapse-like manner.
• Adjust the Focus manually.
• The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically
turned off.
• White Balance cannot be set.
• The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted.
• The Scene Mode cannot be set.
• When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
• The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging
time of CCD longer up to approx. 30× longer than
usual, so that dark scenes that are invisible to
the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this
reason, bright dots may be seen, but this is not a
malfunction.
• The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this
case, the [
] Indication flashes.
• The Backlight Compensation Function cannot be
changed.
Soft-Skin Mode
• If the background or anything else in the scene
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be
softened.
• If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
• Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind
strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds,
the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind
weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)
Cinema Function
• Images played back vary depending on the TV
connected. Please refer to the operating instructions
for your TV.
• This function does not widen the recording range.
• When images are played back on a TV screen, the
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases.
• Depending on the TV, the picture quality may
deteriorate.
• When a Cinema picture is imported onto a personal
computer, the imported picture may not be displayed
correctly, depending on the software in used.
Scene Mode
• If any of the Scene Modes are selected, you cannot
adjust the shutter speed (p. 30) or iris (p. 31).
• Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the
Scene Modes.
• Using the Light Function cancels any of the Scene
Modes.
Sports Mode
• For Playback Pause of recorded pictures, this
mode helps diminish camera shake.
• During normal playback, the image movement
may not look smooth.
• Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury
light or sodium light because the color and
brightness of the playback image may change.
• 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 Sports Mode does
not function. The [
] Indication flashes.
• If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
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 indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the [ SCENE MODE]
setting to [OFF].
Low Light Mode
• Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
Spotlight Mode
• If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded
image may become whitish and the periphery of
the recorded image extremely dark.
Surf & Snow Mode
• If the recording subject is extremely bright, the
recorded image may become whitish.
White Balance
• When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens
Cap attached, the automatic White Balance
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn
the Camcorder on after removing the Lens Cap.
• When setting both the White Balance and the Iris/
Gain, set the White Balance first.
• Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the
White Balance for correct adjustment.
In the following cases, you cannot change
White Balance:
• When you set the Zoom higher than 28×
• When you display a Menu
• When you use the MagicPix Mode
About flashing of the [ ] Indication:
When the manual adjustment mode is selected
• Flashing indicates that the White Balance
previously adjusted is stored. This setting is
stored until the White Balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the manual
adjustment mode
• White balance may not be adjusted properly in the
manual adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use
the auto white balance mode.