Sony Handycam DCR-PC100 Operating Instructions Manual page 43

Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) In the standby or memory mode, select PROGRAM AE in
settings (p. 76).
(2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The indicator changes as follows:
y
To turn the PROGRAM AE function off
Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings (p. 76).
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.
•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
– Slow shutter
– Old movie
•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:
– Digital effect
– Overlap
•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
•While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux and sports lesson modes do not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
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 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
y y y y y
MENU
in the menu
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