Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV17 Operating Instructions Manual page 42

Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
To turn the PROGRAM AE function off
Press PROGRAM AE.
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 (CCD-TRV87 only)
– Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only)
– Bounce
•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only):
– Digital effect
– Overlap
– Wipe
– Exposure
•If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE
indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
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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appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
(CCD-TRV87 only)
1
PROGRAM
2
A