Sony DCR-TRV120 Operating Instructions Manual page 41

Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode.
The PROGRAM AE indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
The indicator changes as follows:
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
– Old movie
– Bounce
•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:
– Digital effect
– Overlap
– Wipe
– Dot
– Exposure
•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
•While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator
flashes.) (DCR-TRV320 only)
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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