Panasonic HX-A1M Operating Instructions Manual

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- 31 -Recording in dark locations (Night Mode)You can record brighter images in dark locations using an infrared (IR) light (commerciallyavailable).Preparation:Turn off this unit. (l 15)1 Rotate the glasscover (normal shooting) 1 inthe direction of the arrow to remove it.2 Rotate the supplied glasscover (night mode) 2in the direction of the arrow to attach it.≥ Tighten it firmly to ensure that it is not loose.≥ The glasscover (night mode) is labelled with the mark.3 Turn on this unit. (l 15)≥ The access lamp will light blue.4 Start recording. (l 29)≥ When you perform recording, the colour of the access lampchanges from blue to red.∫ To exit Night Mode1 Rotate the glasscover (night mode) 2 in thedirection of the arrow to remove it.2 Rotate the glasscover (normal shooting) 1 in thedirection of the arrow to attach it.≥ The glasscover (normal shooting) is not labelled with themark.≥ You cannot change the white balance and backlight compensation settings.≥ Do not use Night Mode in bright locations.≥ Depending on the subject and recording environment, when recording with an infrared (IR) light, itmay illuminate only the centre area. As a result, the subject may be whited out. If you diffuse thebeam of the infrared (IR) light, white saturation can be suppressed.≥ Please also refer to the notes on page 30.IRIRIRIR