Using the fader function

(1)When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

 

The indicator changes as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

_

FADER -+

M. FADER

-+ BOUNCE -+

MONOTONE

-+ OVERLAP

 

no indicator

÷

 

DOT

WIPE

 

 

 

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

 

 

 

 

(2)

Press

START/STOP.

The fader indicator

stops flashing,

then

light

up.

 

 

After

fade

in/out

ends,

your camcorder

automatically

returns

to

the

normal

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

START/STOP

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until tile indicator disappears.

Note

You carmot use tbe following functions wbile using tim fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:

Digital effect

Super NightSbot

Color Slow Shutter

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRVI 6}

Tape Photo recording Interval recording Frame recording

When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16)

You cannot use the fader function.

When the OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT indicator appear in the standby mode

Your can]corder automatically stores tile image recorded on a tape. While tim image is

being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At tbis

stage, tile picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

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Sony DCR-TRV27, DCR-TRV25 Using the fader function, To cancel the fader function, When fading in a, When fading out b

DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27, DCR-TRV16 specifications

The Sony DCR-TRV16, DCR-TRV25, and DCR-TRV27 are part of Sony's acclaimed Handycam series that gained popularity in the early 2000s for their compact design and advanced features for capturing video. These models are crafted with a keen focus on delivering high-quality video recording and user-friendly functionalities, making them suitable for both amateur videographers and professionals.

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