Camcorder User Manual

Basic
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Note
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When recording to the built-in memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA].
• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static
electricity or electromagnetic waves, etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture
recording.
• Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of
view may change at the start of the motion picture recording.
When [Video Rec Area] (P44) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is
displayed.
• About zooming while recording motion pictures
– If the Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, settings
will be canceled, and the recordable range will change drastically.
– If you operate the zoom, etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may
be recorded.
– The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures.
– Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into
focus.
• If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using Miniature Effect Mode, the
camera may go on recording for a certain period. Continue to hold the camera until the
recording ends.
• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when recording motion pictures.
• Motion pictures cannot be recorded with [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.
• It will be recorded in following categories for certain Scene Modes. A motion picture recording
matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Scene Mode Scene Mode while recording motion picture
[Baby1]/[Baby2] Portrait Mode
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery],
[Handheld Night Shot]
Low Light Mode
[Sports], [Pet], [Photo Frame] Normal motion picture