5Touch [ON], then .

appears.

To cancel Super NightShot, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Or, set the NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING switch to z (green).

To record a clearer picture in color on

the tape – Color Slow Shutter

1Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2Make sure the NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING switch is set to z

(green).

3Touch .

4Touch [COLOR SLOW S].

If the item is not displayed on the screen,

touch / . If you cannot find it, touch

[MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

5Touch [ON], then .

appears.

To cancel Color Slow Shutter, follow steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.

bNotes

•Do not use the NightShot/Super NightShot function in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

•The Color Slow Shutter function may not operate correctly in total darkness. When you are recording in a place with no light at all, use the NightShot or Super NightShot functions.

•You cannot use the Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter function together with:

–FADER function

–Digital effect

•You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function together with:

–[PROGRAM AE]

–Manual exposure

–Flexible spot meter

•When using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function, 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 when it is hard to focus automatically.

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

Adjusting the focus

The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

Adjusting the focus for an off- center subject – SPOT FOCUS

You can select and adjust the focal point to

 

aim it at a subject not located in the center of

 

 

Recording

the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Touch

 

during recording or in

 

 

 

the standby mode.

 

2 Touch [SPOT FOCUS].

If the item is not displayed on the screen,

touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

3 Touch the subject for which you want to adjust the focus on the screen.

[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is adjusting the focus.

9appears.

4 Touch [END].

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