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To cancel Super NightShot, follow steps 3
and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set
the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.
To record a clearer picture in color on
the tape
– Color Slow Shutter
1
Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2
Make sure the NIGHTSHOT switch is
set to OFF.
3
Touch .
4
Touch [COLOR SLOW S].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
5
Touch [ON], then
.
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]
appear.
To cancel Color Slow Shutter, follow steps
3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
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Note
• Do not use the NightShot/Super NightShot function
in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
• The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate
correctly in total darkness. When you are recording
in a place with no light at all, use the NightShot or
Super NightShot functions.
• You cannot use the Super NightShot/Color Slow
Shutter function together with:
– FADER function
– Digital effect
• You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function
together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– Manual exposure
– Flexible spot meter
• When using the Super NightShot or Color Slow
Shutter function, the shutter speed of your
camcorder changes depending on the brightness.
The motion of the picture may slow down at this
time.
• Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus
automatically.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or
other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional)
if it is attached.
Adjusting the focus
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
Adjusting the focus for an off-
center subject – SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
1
Touch
during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [SPOT FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch the subject for which you want
to adjust the focus on the screen.
[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is
adjusting the focus.
9
appears.
4
Touch [END].
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END
AUTO
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
0:00:00
END
AUTO
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
