FLASH SET

Note that these settings will not function with external flashes (optional) that do not support the following settings.

FLASH LEVEL

HIGH( )

Makes the flash level higher.

NORMAL( )

LOW( )

Makes the flash level lower.

•The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

REDEYE REDUC

You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording.

Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p. 24) repeatedly to select a setting.

(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to reduce redeye before the flash automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.

(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.

(No flash): Records without flash.

•The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions.

SUPER NS (Super NightShot)

The picture will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 24) is also set to ON.

and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear on the screen.

To return to the normal setting, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.

•Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

•Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached.

•Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically.

•The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.

NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)

When using either the NightShot (p. 24) or [SUPER NS] (p. 43) function to record, you can record clearer pictures by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).

•Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects.

•Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached.

•The maximum shooting distance using [NS LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)

When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places.

and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] appear on the screen.

To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].

•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 ([FOCUS], p. 42) when it is hard to focus automatically.

ZEBRA

This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is not recorded.

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