Sony DCR-TRV20 - Manual (Page 23)

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Recording – Basics
While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following
functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
– Fader
– Digital effect
– Memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance
using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).
Self-timer recording
You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to
record yourself.
(1) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
Recording a picture
START/STOP
SELFTIMER
To stop the self-timer before recording
Press START/STOP again.
Use the Remote Commander for convenience.
To record still pictures on tapes using the self-timer
Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 31).
To record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s
Press SELFTIMER, then press PHOTO in MEMORY mode (p. 104).
To cancel self-timer recording
Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:
– Self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.