Sony DCR-PC5 - Manual (Page 45)

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Advanced Recording Operations
Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) In the standby/memory camera mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 16).
(2) Press MENU, then select a desired PROGRAM AE mode in
in the menu
settings (p. 89).
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To turn the PROGRAM AE function off
Select AUTO in PROGRAM AE in the menu settings.
Notes
•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This
is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
•In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
– Slow shutter
– Old movie
– Bounce
•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:
– Digital effect
– Memory overlap
– Overlap
– Wipe
– Dot
•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
•While shooting in the memory camera mode, the low lux and sports lesson modes do
not work. (The indicator flashes.)
While WHT BAL 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 the following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off.
– Soft portrait mode
– Sports lesson mode
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FN