Sony CCD-TR57, CCD-TR940 Shooting in the dark NightShot, CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only

Shooting in the dark (NightShot)

– CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 only

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with this function.

This function may record picture nearly in monochrome.

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash.

OFF

ON

To cancel the NightShot function

Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Using the NightShot light

When you set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu system, the picture will be more clear. NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible. The maximum limit of NightShot light is about 10 feet (about 3 m).

Notes on the NightShot

•When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, picture may be recorded in incorrect/unnatural color.

•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, use manual focus.

•You cannot use the built-in light and NIGHTSHOT function simultaneously. When you want to use either of them, turn off the other.

Advanced operations

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