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• When using a card formatted by other equipment,
intervals between recorded pictures may become
large.
• If you repeatedly record or erase pictures, intervals
between recorded pictures may become large. In
this case, back up your important data on a PC, and
format your card using this Camcorder.
Recording with the Built-in LED Video
Light
• The subject should be within 4.9 feet (1.5 metres) of
the Camcorder.
• Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time.
• Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use.
• Do not look directly into the light.
• If the LED Video light is used with a Conversion
lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around
edges) effect occurs on the screen.
• Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will
make conditions even brighter.
• The Video Light brightens images recorded in a
dimly-lit place, however we recommend using it in a
bright place in order to obtain high quality images.
Quick Start
• During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute
amount of electricity is consumed.
• When the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause
Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick
Start Standby Mode. To turn the Camcorder on
again, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and then
set it to [ON] again. (The Quick Start Mode will be
restored.)
• This Function is not activated in the following case:
• Neither a card nor a tape has been inserted while
the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set.
• In the following cases, Quick Start is cancelled
during the Quick Start Standby Mode.
• Operate the Mode Dial
• The Battery is replaced
• If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and held
for approximately 2 seconds during the Quick
Start Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off and the
Camcorder will be turned off.
• If the Camcorder is not operated for approximately
30 minutes when the Quick Start Recording Lamp
lights, the Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will
completely be turned off.
• In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the colour
may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the
recording.
• The zoom magni
fi
cation differs from when it is in the
Quick Start Standby Mode and when the recording
starts.
Self-timer Recording
• When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu
is set to [ON], the beep sound will be emitted along
with the Recording Lamp
fl
ashing in the Self-timer
Standby Mode.
• By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording
Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer
Standby Mode is cancelled.
Zoom In/Out Functions
• When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is
4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the Camcorder.
Zoom Microphone Function
• The Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
• It does not work with the external microphone
(PV-GS15 Only).
Digital Zoom Functions
• As the magni
fi
cation of digital zoom increases, the
quality of image may deteriorate.
• White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom
range.
Image Stabilizer Function
• The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in
a dimly lit place. In this case, the [EIS] Indication
fl
ashes.
• Under
fl
uorescent 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.
• Within the digital zoom range, or when recording
with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer
Function may not work effectively.
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.
MagicPix Function
• In a bright place, such as outdoors, the recorded
picture may become whitish.
• 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.
• The RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Function
cannot be used.
• White Balance cannot be set.
• The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
• The Image Stabilizer, Program AE, Multi Title Screen,
or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
• When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
