Sony DCR-TRV16 Operating Instructions Manual page 51

Using the fader function
You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance.
[a]
FADER
M. FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE*
OVERLAP*
;o
o
CQ
o
=o
WIPE*
DOT*
[b]
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
* Fade in only
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