Recording in dark places NightShot | Sony PJ790VE, HDR-PJ780E

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Recording in dark places (NightShot)

You can record images even in total darkness.

1.Press NIGHTSHOT.

A: Infrared port

appears on the LCD screen.

To cancel the NightShot function, press NIGHTSHOT again.

Notes

Using NightShot in bright places will cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Do not cover the infrared port. Infrared rays are required when using NightShot.

When recording movies using the NightShot function, remove the lens hood, the Step Down Ring (supplied), and the conversion lens (sold separately).

Related topics

Adjusting focus: [Focus]

Recording color images in dim light: [Low Lux]

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HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790/ PJ790E/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Operation Search Operation Search How to use this User Guide Parts and controls/Screen indicatorsAbout language setting Before use Charging the battery pack Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeGetting started Checking the supplied items Recording RecordingUseful functions for recording images Recording information on your location GPS Using the built-in projector PlaybackPlayback Highlight playback Playing images on a TV Playing images on a high definition TVPlaying images on a non-high-definition TV Playing images on a TV supporting 5.1ch surround sound Using the PlayMemories Home software Saving images with an external deviceSaving images on an external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Using the Wi-Fi function Using the Wi-Fi functionAvailable menus with the wireless adaptor attached Troubleshooting Using menu items Shooting ModeCustomizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Setup Image Quality/SizePlayback Function Edit/Copy Back to top If you have problems TroubleshootingSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playback What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Camera/Mic Playback Function Troubleshooting Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search by operation Saving battery power Using the built-in projectorRecording sound clearly Capturing photos during movie recording How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Model name Signal format USB connection Model InformationTo confirm the model name of your camcorder Differences in functions Multi interface shoe Parts and controlsBuilt-in microphone Manual button Manual dial LCD screen/Touch panel Hdmi OUT jack To fasten the grip belt Batt battery release leverTripod receptacle Back to top Data Code button Parts and controls Wireless Remote CommanderEnter buttons Back to top Screen indicators Indicator Meaning Indicator Iris About language setting Supplied items Back to top To attach the lens hood Attaching the supplied accessoriesTo attach the Step Down Ring To attach the wind screen Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor To remove the battery pack Battery pack AC AdaptorCharging time To use your camcorder continuously for a long time Charging the battery pack using your computer Battery pack Built-in USB Cable* when using your computer Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Back to top Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To change the language setting To turn off the power When you make recording with the viewfinder onlyTo adjust the angle of the LCD screen Status Power of the camcorder LCD screen Viewfinder Display them, select Setup Playback Settings Default recording medium Alternative recording medium Selecting a recording medium Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder To eject the memory card Recording movies To display items on the LCD screen Screen indicators Back to top Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Page Zooming Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Capture Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority To record subjects other than people Tracking focus Recording movies in dim places Video Light Recording in dark places NightShot To assign the menu item to the Manual dial Items you can control with the Manual dialPress Manual Checking the camera data Data Code When the camcorder cannot triangulate Features available using GPS Models with GPSGPS triangulating status Information on your camcorder model Model Information Using the GPS function Models with GPS If you do not want to record location information Contents list How to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gauge Checking the triangulating status Models with GPSOn the satellite map and triangulating gauge GPS satellite icons/triangulating Status Gauge If data on your current location cannot be obtained Hints for better reception Models with GPS Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen To play back images with other devices Playing movies and photos from a map Models with GPS When you use the map data for the first time Screen display on the Map View To play back images with other devices Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie On recording date and time of captured photos Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Back to top Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Save To play back a saved scenario To play back a Highlight Movie Using the built-in projector To move the selection Using the projector for your computer or smartphone Page Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV On an Hdmi cable Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Ratio according to the connected TV 169/43 Monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Using Bravia Sync What you can do with PlayMemories Home software Windows Playing images on a computerSoftware for Mac Checking the computer system OS*1Memory Hard disk Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer Devices on which the created disc can be played back Blu-ray discsDVD disc with high definition image quality HD To create a Blu-ray disc Starting the PlayMemories Home software Main software Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorderMusic Transfer for models with a USB input function Saving images on an external media device easily To delete images in the external media device 106 107 108 Devices that cannot be used as an external media device 110 Using the Wi-Fi function Before use Getting started Attaching the wireless adaptor To remove the wireless adaptor What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Saving movies and photos to your computer Related topics Ctrl with Smartphone Ssid Functions that can be set with the setting button To connect an Android smartphone to the camcorder To connect an iOS smartphone to the camcorder 118 Send to Smartphone To select images to transfer using a smartphone Open the settings menu Select Wi-Fi 122 123 Send to Computer 125 WPS Push Details How to use the keyboard Access point settingsScreen Functions Names Other setting items Setting items Functions Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Getting started Recording Network Info Reset Airplane Mode Wi-Fi function is not available TroubleshootingFunctions are not displayed in the Menu screen To find a menu item quickly Setting up menu itemsSelect Select a category Select your desired menu item When you cannot select a menu item Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Smooth slow rec To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording Golf Shot To check your form using self-timerTiming that the camcorder starts recording 141 White Balance AutoOutdoor Indoor 143 Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus To adjust the focusOn focal distance information 149 Iris To change the atmosphere of image by the Iris parameter Shutter Speed AGC Limit Off On Adjusted number and EV AE Shift On and adjusted number White Balance Shift Low Lux Scene Selection Portrait Spotlight*2Beach*2 Snow*2 Cinematone White Fader FaderBlack Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro Active SteadyShot movieStandard SteadyShot photo Digital Zoom 120 Wide Conversion Conversion LensTele Conversion Auto Back Light Dial Setting Nightshot Light Face Detection Recording conditions for better face detection performanceChild Priority Adult Priority Dual Capture Smile ShutterAlways On 171 Smile Sensitivity Big SmileNormal Smile Slight Smile Flash If white circular spots appear on photos 174 Flash Level HighNormal Low Red Eye Reduction Closer Voice Blt-in Zoom Mic Off Auto Wind NR 1ch Surround Audio Mode2ch Stereo Audio Rec Level My Button Expanded Focus Grid Line Display Setting Contents list Zebra 100 Peaking WhiteRed Yellow Light Bright Bright Audio Level Display REC Mode On image qualityModels with the Ntsc color system Models with the PAL color system Types of media Recording mode Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Frame Rate 60i*/50i60p*/50p 24p*/25p HD/MP4/STD Setting HD QualityMP4 STD Quality Wide Mode Wide Color Image Size Event View Map View HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Highlight Movie Related topics Scenario Delete To delete a part of a movieMultiple Images All In Event 202 To remove the protection of an event ProtectSet All In Event 204 Copy Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Direct Copy Media Select Media Info To prevent data on the internal memory from being recovered Format 211 Repair Img. DB F File Number ResetSeries Data Code Date/TimeCamera Data Coordinates Coordinates Models with GPS Volume Download Music HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V Empty Music HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V TV Type 169 Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi Ctrl for Hdmi USB Connect USB Connect Setting Mass Storage Multi USB LUN SettingSingle Cancels the melody Beep LCD Brightness Your Location HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Airplane Mode HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE GPS Setting HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Language Setting 24p Mode HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE Calibration Battery Info Power Save Max Initialize Demo Mode Demonstration does not appear Date & Time Setting Date & Time FormatDaylight Savings / Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting For models without GPS HomeDestination For models with GPS Auto Clock ADJ HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Until the next time you turn the camcorder on again Auto Area ADJ HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE If you have problems Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function Power abruptly turns off Batteries/power sourcesBattery pack is quickly discharged LCD screen/viewfinder Operations using the memory card cannot be performed Memory cardImages stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes Recording Pressing START/STOP or Photo does not record imagesPhotos cannot be recorded Imaging field looks different Camcorder stops operating Auto focus does not functionSteadyShot does not function Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly Horizontal stripes appear on the images LCD brightness cannot be setSound is not recorded correctly Photos are recorded automatically Playback Demonstration movies cannot be played Movie is played back automatically Before useEditing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to editMovie cannot be divided Demonstration movies cannot be deleted Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Playback on the TVImage appears distorted on the 43 TV Before useCopying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly Connecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installedPlayMemories Home does not work correctly Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningCor E Self-diagnosis display Fast flashing Recording movies Data error Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again Recovering data Cannot recover dataReinsert the memory card Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Unable to access external media OthersMaximum number of images already selected Data protected What is the Avchd format? About the Avchd format On triangulation errors About GPS Models with GPSOn GPS use restriction On the map data On copyright On the geographic coordinate systemOn the navigation function About the memory card On the memory card adaptorOn image data compatibility About the Memory Stick media Same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life On use and care On recording About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays LCD Panel, viewfinderOn use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Multi interface shoe To change the battery of the Wireless Remote CommanderOn handling the LCD screen To clean the casing and the projector lens To clean the flashLCD screen Carl Zeiss lens On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 278 Charging time AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable* when using your computerCharging time Recording time Playing time 281 Expected recording time of movies Expected recording time of movies Internal memoryMP4 in h hour and min minute Recording time HDR-PJ790/ PJ790E/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Memory cardStandard 22 h 40 min 21 h 55 min 20 h 50 min 20 h 10 min High definition image quality HD 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Bit-rate and recording pixelsStandard definition image quality STD 285 Recording pixels Expected number of recordable photos24.1M Using your camcorder abroad Time-zone differences Area setting GMT On trademarks Video