Sony DCR-DVD710 Starting to record quickly Quick on, Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON)

QUICK ON lamp

If you press QUICK ON instead of turning off the POWER switch, the power consumption will be reduced (sleep mode). In sleep mode, the QUICK ON lamp flashes. If you press QUICK ON again when you want to start next recording, your camcorder will be ready for recording after about 1 second.

bNotes

•While the camcorder is in sleep mode, the power consumption will be about half that used during recording. You can save the battery power.

•If you do not operate your camcorder and leave it in sleep mode for a while, your camcorder automatically turns off. With [QUICK ON STBY], you can set the time after which the camcorder turns off in sleep mode (p. 89).

•If you press QUICK ON during recording, your camcorder stops recording and becomes sleep mode.

Recording in dark places (NightShot plus)

Infrared port

To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON to display .

bNotes

•The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects.

•Remove the conversion lens (optional).

•Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 92) 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.

zTips

•To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot plus function (p. 95). To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 95).

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press . (BACK LIGHT) to display .. To cancel the back light function, press

.(BACK LIGHT) again.

Recording in mirror mode

Recording/Playback

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