Sony dcr-hc16e User Manual

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Recording with ease 
– Easy Handycam
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of 
the camera settings are set to the automatic 
mode, only basic functions become available, 
and the screen font size increases for easy 
viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy 
recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 
in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 20).
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Tip
• When you touch MENU during Easy Handycam 
operation, only the available functions are displayed 
on the screen.
1
Set the LENS COVER switch to 
OPEN.
2
Open the LCD panel.
3
Slide the POWER switch to select the 
CAMERA mode.
You can record only movies.
4
Press EASY.
EASY lights up in blue.
5
Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the 
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp 
lights up. Press REC START/STOP again 
to stop recording.
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG), 
then set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
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Notes
• You cannot switch from/to Easy Handycam 
operation during recording.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot 
connect the USB cable to your camcorder.
• You cannot use Easy Handycam operation together 
with USB Streaming.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the following 
buttons are not available:
– LCD BACKLIGHT (p. 16)
– BACK LIGHT (p. 26)
• All the settings return to their defaults during Easy 
Handycam operation. Previously made settings are 
restored when you exit Easy Handycam operation.
REC START/STOP
EASY
Camera recording lamp
POWER switch
REC START/STOP
Slide the POWER 
switch while 
pressing the green 
button.
Easy  Handycam
operation
ON