When to use nightshot plus - Sony Handycam DCR-HC40 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

This has jammed, remove recording tape and perform reset.

Option 1:

Using the NightShot:

1. First Set the POWER Switch to Camera, Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

2. The NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen.

3. To cancel the NightShot mode, Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.


Option 2:

1. Let us try to reset the Camcorder and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

2. Locate the RESET button behind the LCD screen of the Camcorder.

3. The Camcorder should be switched ON when you reset the unit. Press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object.

NOTE: Resetting the Camcorder will reset the settings of the Camcorder to the factory settings including date and time. It will not delete any data saved in the Camcorder.


Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi,
Below image of CCD-TRV608 shows NightShot Button location, turn it Off for normal mode recording.

Hi,
To enable " Super Night Shot " option, find slide switch at top of camera as shown in picture...Regards,

Night Shot option can be OFF by switch at top of camera.

This is the solution, I would only add that it's on the top of the camera itself. Not in the digital menu or backlight button. On my older version, it's between the cassette and lens sections of the camera. 
Never having used the nightshot before, my sister left me with the same quandary... 

it should be right on the top of the camera. the big switch. its not in any of the touch screen menus

Maybe your blacklight is on. Hope that helps.

If you really feel up to it the thing has screws, start opening them and take of the plastic cover. But think 4 times before messing with a 400 $ camera, maybe you'd rather take it to a lab, shouldn't be too expensive. There's many things that can go wrong if you do it yourself Good luck

Hello! Nightshot: NO Adaptor: YES (there is a threaded ring on the body to screw a tube which you can find in an accessory (web) store.