Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings

Operate your camcorder with ease

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment.

Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy operation.

Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 8 (p.16 to 26) before operation.

•When inserting a new DVD-RW, it formatted with VIDEO mode.

•When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function (p.72).

If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 32.

1Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the green button in the center.

MODE

POWER switch

ON

OFF (CHG)

POWER

Green button

EASY button

2Press EASY.

Now try recording

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To cancel Easy Handycam

Press EASY again.

The EASY lamp turns off.

•If you turn off the power without canceling Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder turns on in Easy Handycam operation automatically when you turn on the power.

During Easy Handycam operation

•You cannot use some buttons or switches (p.28, 29), and some setup items (p.54).

•If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears.

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