Basic Recording

÷Color Nite function works only in Camera mode.

÷Shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects.

÷Color Nite function may produce a brighter image.

+ The LED light can be used with Color Nite function only. (SC-D455/D457 only)

÷The LED light enables you to record a subject in dark places without sacrificing color. (SC-D455/D457 only)

1.Set the Power switch to CAMERA.

2.Set the Mode switch to TAPE.

3.Press the COLOR NITE button.

4.Each time you press the COLOR NITE button, shutter speed is changed to;

Color N. 1/30, Color N. 1/15 and off. (SC-D453 only)

Color N. 1/30, Color N. 1/15, Color N. 1/15([]) and off. (SC-D455/D457 only)

[ Notes ]

The Color Nite will not turn ON or OFF while you are recording.

When using Color Nite the image takes on a slow motion like effect.

When using the Color Nite function, the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen, this is not a defect.

Color Nite is not availablewhile DIS, photoimage recordingor EASY.Qis in use.

DigitalZoom, photo image recording,Mosaic,Mirror,Emboss2,Pastel2or 16:9 Wideis not availableinthe Color Nite mode.

If DIS or EASY.Qis set, Color Nite modewill be released.

Danger (SC-D455/D457 only)

The LED Light can become extremely hot.

Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the Camcorder in the carrying case immediately after using the LED Llight,

it remains extremely hot for some time.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

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SCD455 specifications

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