Sony DCM-M1 Operating Instructions Manual page 42

Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) Press MENU in the recording or standby mode.
(2) Turn the control dial to select
(3) Turn the control dial to select PROGRAM AE, and press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial.
(5) Press MENU.
To turn the PROGRAM AE function off
Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu.
Notes
• In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This
is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
• In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings
The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.
If you press EXPOSURE when the PROGRAM AE function is selected
You can adjust the exposure.
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off.
– Soft portrait mode
– Sports lesson mode
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STBY
CAMERA
RETURN
SELF TIMER
PROGRAM AE AUTO
D ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
ANTI WIND NOISE
The menu disappears and the selected PROGRAM AE mode indicator appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
CAMERA, and press the dial.
STBY
CAMERA
RETURN
SELF TIMER
AUTO
PROGRAM AE
SPOTLIGHT
D ZOOM
SOFT PORTRAIT
STEADYSHOT
SPORTS LESSON
WHT BAL
BEACH & SKI
AUTO SHTR
SUNSET & MOON
ANTI WIND NOISE