Sony Handycam DCR-TRV40E Operating Instructions Manual page 68

Recording still images on a
"Memory Stick" during tape
recording
To cancel the self-timer
Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer)
indicator disappears from the screen while your
camcorder is in the standby. You cannot cancel
self-timer using the Remote Commander.
Note
The self-timer recording is automatically
cancelled when:
– The self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or
VCR.
Self-timer recording
You can operate the self-timer recording only
during the recording standby.
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