Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
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.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. 
and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash.
NightShot 
light emitter
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 3 m.
Notes on the NightShot
•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
•The following functions are not operable when using the NightShot function.
–PROGRAM AE
–Exposure
•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.
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