Sony DCR-SR46BDL - Manual (Page 28)

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Recording in dark places (NightShot
plus)
When you set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS
switch to ON, appears. You can record
images in dark places.
Notes
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The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus
functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not
cover the infrared port with your fingers or
other objects, and remove the conversion lens
(optional).
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Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 71)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
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Do not use the NightShot plus and Super
NightShot plus functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
Tips
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To record an image brighter, use the Super
NightShot plus function (p. 74). To record an
image more faithfully to the original colors, use
the Color Slow Shutter function (p. 74).
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Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press  (back light) to display . To cancel
the back light function, press  (back light)
again.
Recording in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side ().
Tips
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A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
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Infrared port