Sony Handycam Digital8 DCR-TRV238E Operating Instructions Manual page 37

Recording a picture
Using Colour Slow Shutter
The Colour Slow Shutter function enables you to
record colour images in a dark place.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF in CAMERA
mode.
(2) Press COLOUR SLOW S.
The and COLOUR SLOW SHUTTER
indicators flash on the screen.
To cancel the Colour Slow Shutter function,
press COLOUR SLOW S again.
Notes
•Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places
(e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause
your camcorder to malfunction.
•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in
normal recording, the picture may be recorded
in incorrect or unnatural colours.
•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode
when using the NightShot function, focus
manually.
•You cannot use the Colour Slow Shutter
function in dark places where the illumination
is 0 lux.
While using the NightShot function, you can
not use the following functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
While using the Super NightShot or Colour
Slow Shutter function, you cannot use the
following functions:
– Fader
– Digital effects
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
– Memory Photo recording (DCR-TRV340E only)
While using the Super NightShot or Colour
Slow Shutter function
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
depending on the brightness. At this time,
moving pictures may slow down.
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