Sony HC40E Camcorder User Manual


 
Recording
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2 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to
ON.
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.
3 Touch .
4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS].
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.
5 Touch [ON], then .
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear.
To cancel Super NightShot plus, follow
steps 3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
Or, set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to
OFF.
To record a clearer picture in color on
the tape – Color Slow Shutter
1
Slide the POWER switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE mode.
2 Make sure the NIGHTSHOT PLUS
switch is set to OFF.
3 Touch .
4 Touch [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.
5 Touch [ON], then .
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]
appear.
To cancel Color Slow Shutter, follow steps
3 and 4, then select [OFF] in step 5.
b Notes
Do not use the NightShot plus/Super NightShot plus
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 plus
or Super NightShot plus functions.
You cannot use the Super NightShot plus/Color
Slow Shutter function together with:
– FADER function
– Digital effect
– [PROGRAM AE]
You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function
together with:
– Manual exposure
– Flexible spot meter
When using the Super NightShot plus 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.
Depending on the shooting conditions or
circumstances, colors may not be reproduced
properly.
z Tip
If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting
[NS LIGHT] to [ON] in the menu setting is
recommended. The maximum shooting distance
using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
(The default setting is [ON].)
If you record subjects in dark places (such as night
scene or in moonlight), set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF] in
the menu setting. You can make image color deeper
(p. 67).