Sony DCR-DVD505E User Manual

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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 (
 to 
) before operation.
• With DVD-RW discs, the following are fixed during Easy Handycam operation.
– Discs are formatted in VIDEO mode. In VIDEO mode, only images just recorded can be deleted (p.14).
– You cannot use this camcorder to delete/edit VR mode discs (p.85).
If you do not intend to use Easy Handycam operation, go to page 38.
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
Using Easy Handycam operation
Now try recording
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 62.
• 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
CLOCK
SET
Invalid buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set.  
• BACK LIGHT (p.44)
• Press and hold DISP BATT/INFO (p.45)
• Review/Review deleting (p.46)
• Functions to display [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] when operating.
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.