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Inserting/Removing the Cassette
≥In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you
can use the Camera 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.
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Alarm 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
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Recording
≥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
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function correctly.
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Recording 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.
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Camera 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.
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Photoshot
≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image
quality.
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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
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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]
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≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
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≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed
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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 screen
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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.
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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 Colour Night View. In this case, the [[]
Indication flashes.
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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.
≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed.
(NV-GS4/GS5 only)
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Backlight Compensation Function
≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
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Wind Noise Reduction Function
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
≥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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Programme AE
≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot
adjust the shutter speed
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or iris
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≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low-Light
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAINUP].
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.
≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback
images 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.
Portrait Mode
≥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.
