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Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.
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Notes
• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus
functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not
cover the infrared port with your fingers or other
objects, and remove the conversion lens
(optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 75)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use the NightShot plus and Super
NightShot plus functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
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Tips
• To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot plus function (p. 78). To record a
movie more faithfully to the original colors, use
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 78).
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT to display
.
. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (
1
), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (
2
).
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Tips
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
• When recording in mirror mode, the images is
not displayed in the viewfinder.
To select the aspect ratio of the
movies
1
Turn the POWER switch until the
(Movie) lamp turns on.
2
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select
the desired screen aspect ratio.
Recording in dark places
(NightShot plus)
Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects
Infrared port
Recording in mirror mode
Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9
or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708)
POWER switch
WIDE SELECT
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