Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual page 21

Recording a picture
When you shoota subject with thelight sou_'ebehind thesub_'t or a sub_ct with a
light background, use the backlight function.
Press BACK UGHT in the recording or standby mode.
The [] indicator appears in the viewfmder or on the LCD screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again+
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BACK UGHT
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when
you use this function.
(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording.
and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
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