Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual page 37

ising special effects - Picture effect
While using the picture effect function
You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.
When you turn the power off
Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
If you select the picture effect mode in the recording mode
Pictures processed by the picture effect function will be recorded.
When the POWER switch is set to VTR
The SLIM, STRETCH, PASTEL and MOSAIC indicators do not appear in the MENU
settings.
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