Sony DCR-TRV17 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 48

Using special effects – Digital effect
Notes
•The following functions do not work during digital effect:
– Fader
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The low lux indicator flashes.)
– Tape photo recording
– Super NightShot
•The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.
•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
When you turn the power off
The digital effect will be automatically canceled.
When recording in the slow shutter mode
Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed number
SLOW SHTR 1
SLOW SHTR 2
SLOW SHTR 3
SLOW SHTR 4
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Shutter speed
1/30
1/15
1/8
1/4