HVR A1U

My name is Brian and I am an intern with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Oklahoma. We are doing a population survey of the Ozark big-eared bat using infrared cameras and lights. We are using the HVR A1U with external lighting to video the bats flying out. I am looking for a way to unlock the nightshot settings. I am willing to verify who I am and what this is for. I need some contact information on who can help me from Sony or any other ideas. I have contacted the customer service department with no luck, they didn't know who I needed to talk to. Unlocking the frames per second is key to this project so I can have a clear picture when I slow the video down during analysis. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Hello Brian,
Welcome to the User Discussion Forums.
Lucky You! I'll bet the scenery there is amazing!
The HVR A1U is a professional product.
Our Forums here are primarily for consumer based computers and home electronics sold in the United States and Canada.
Likely you contacted customer service for our consumer products, and they were not able to assist you properly.
We understand you have professional needs. that is what the Business and Professional Solutions group is exclusively for.
These locations will give you the assistance you need with your professional HVR A1U product.
https://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/micro-hdvsite/
(just click on the Support Center tab for contact info)
We are certain that the above contact information will point you in the right direction.

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But, I'm extremely happy with my choice. When the money is there I'll add the HD cam and use my A1 as a second an my travel cam.

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