Sony DCR-TRV140 - Manual (Page 30)

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Recording a picture
Using the Super NightShot (DCR-TRV140 only)
The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded
in the NightShot mode.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT”
indicators flash on the screen.
(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash
on the screen.
To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.
Using the Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV140 only)
The Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dark place.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF in CAMERA mode.
(2) Press COLOR SLOW SHUTTER.
and ” COLOR SLOW SHUTTER” indicators flash on the screen.
To cancel the Color Slow Shutter, press COLOR SLOW SHUTTER again.
Using the NightShot Light
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light,
set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 107).
Notes
•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
•Color Slow Shutter cannot be used in places of absolute (0 lux) darkness.
•When you keep NIGHTSHOT setting 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 function or the Color Slow Shutter function, you
cannot use the following functions
(DCR-TRV140 only):
– Fader
– Digital effect
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed in the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function
(DCR-TRV140 only)
The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of the
background. 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).