Sony DCR-DVD205 - Manual (Page 34)

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Easy Handycam operation is a function for making
nearly all settings automatic with just one press of
the EASY button. Your camcorder automatically
carries out the various adjustments required for
shooting, so no detailed settings are required. 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.20 to 32) before operation.
• When inserting a new DVD-RW, it is formatted with VIDEO mode.
• When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function on your camcorder
(p.90).
If you do not intend to use Easy Handycam operation, go to page 42.
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
Using Easy Handycam operation
Now try recording page 36
EASY button
The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation
Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items.
For details on setup, See page 66.
• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed to the setting of Easy Handycam operation.
•
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.
• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
BEEP
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an
invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears.
• BACK LIGHT (p.47)
• Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (For DCR-DVD205/DVD305/DVD705/DVD755)(p.49)
• Review/Review deleting (p.50)
To cancel Easy Handycam
Press EASY again. disappears on the screen.
• 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.