Sony HDR-CX560V Operating Manual page 181

There is a time difference between the
point when START/STOP is pressed and
the point that the recording movie is
started or stopped actually.
On your camcorder, there may be a slight
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time difference between the point where you
press START/STOP and the actual point that
recording movie starts/stops. This is not a
malfunction.
The horizontal to vertical ratio of the
movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be
changed.
The horizontal to vertical ratio of high
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definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9
(wide).
The auto focus does not function.
Set [Focus] to [Auto] (p. 77).
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The recording conditions are not suitable for
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auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 77).
SteadyShot does not function.
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard],
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[ SteadyShot] to [On] (p. 81).
Even if [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or
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[Standard], [ SteadyShot] to [On], your
camcorder may not be able to compensate for
excessive vibrations.
The subjects passing by the screen very
fast appear crooked.
This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
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This is not a malfunction. Because of the way
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out
image signals, the subjects passing by the lens
rapidly might appear crooked depending on
the recording conditions.
The color of the image is not correctly
displayed.
Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot
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function (p. 82).
The screen image is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the screen.
Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot
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function (p. 82).
Horizontal stripes appear on the images.
This occurs when recording images under a
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fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction.
Black bands appear when you record a TV
screen or computer screen.
Set [ SteadyShot] to an option except for
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[Active] (p. 81).
[LCD Brightness ] cannot be adjusted.
You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when:
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The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder
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with the LCD screen facing out.
The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
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Sound is not recorded correctly.
If you disconnect an external microphone, etc.
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during recording movies, sound may not be
recorded correctly.
Connect the microphone again in the same
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way as when you start recording movies.
Playback
Images cannot be played back.
Select the type of recording media you want to
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play back (p. 21).
Select the image quality of the movie you want
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to play back (p. 37).
Images recorded on other devices may not be
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played back. This is not a malfunction.
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