Sony DCR-TRV40 Operating Instructions Manual page 36

Recording a picture
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only)
You cannot use the following functions:
– Super NightShot
– Color Slow Shutter
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance
using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
While using the Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions:
– Fader
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Exposure
– Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording
standby
– Flexible Spot Meter
– Spot Focus
– Recording with the flash
In total darkness
The Color Slow Shutter may not work normally.
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