Sony TRV340, TRV740, TRV840 (1), (2), Note, To return to the automatic exposure mode, Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode:

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally, exposure is automatically adjusted.

Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

–When the subject is backlit

–When shooting bright subjects and dark backgrounds

–When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

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To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE to turn off the indicator.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:

–BACKLIGHT

–Color Slow Shutter

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode:

–If you change the PROGRAM AE mode

–If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

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