Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in _[_ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 176).

(2)Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

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To cancel the PROGRAM AE function

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

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Notes

Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,

you cannot take close-ups in the following mode:

SPOTLIGHT SPORTS BEACH&SKI

Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:

SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE

The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE function:

Color Slow Shutter

Slow shutler

OLD MOVIE

BOUNCE

While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. The indicator flashes.

When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRVI6), Sports lesson mode does not work. The indicator flashes.

While WHTBAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in tile following modes. If this happens, cancel the PROGRAM AE function.

PORTRAIT

SPORTS

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Sony DCR-TRV16, DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27 Using the Program AE function, To cancel the Program AE function, Portrait Sports

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.

The DCR-TRV16 is renowned for its ease of use, featuring a 20x optical zoom lens which allows users to capture distant subjects with clarity. It boasts a 1/6 inch CCD sensor that provides vivid color reproduction and decent low-light performance. This model also includes a 2.5-inch flip-out LCD screen, which enhances the shooting experience by allowing users to view their recordings from various angles. With Digital Still Picture capabilities, the DCR-TRV16 can also capture images in a JPEG format, further increasing its versatility.

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