Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Basic Owner's Manual

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Others- 148 -• Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures in[AVCHD].Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion picturesin [Motion JPEG].• Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle. If motion picture recording stops during use of a card of at least “Class 4” or if you use acard that has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, the data-writing speed is lower.In such cases, we recommend that you make a backup of the data and then format (P45)the card in this unit.• If the subject has different colors as the periphery, set the AF area to those colors specific tothe subject by aligning that area with the AF area. (P48)• It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending onthe zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of theimage might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.This is not a malfunction.When recording pictures or half-pressing the shutter button, reddish stripes mayappear on the LCD monitor. Alternatively, part or all of the LCD monitor may turna reddish color.• This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has abright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, butthis is not a malfunction.It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.• It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not toexpose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light.Motion picture recording stops in the middle.The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails)LensRecorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding thesubject.