Recording a picture
Using Color Slow Shutter
The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record color images in a dark place.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
(2) Press COLOR SLOW S.
The 
indicator and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER flash on the screen.
To cancel the Color Slow Shutter function, press COLOR SLOW S again.
Notes
•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually.
While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:
–Exposure
–PROGRAM AE
While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function, you cannot use
the following functions 
:
–Fader
–Digital effect
–Exposure
–PROGRAM AE
While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function 
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture will be slow.
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
While recording, be sure not to cover the infrared rays emitter with your fingers, etc.
In total darkness 
The Color Slow Shutter function may not work normally.
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