Sony HC40E Camcorder User Manual


 
Recording
Recording
35
Recording with ease
– Easy Handycam
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of
the camera settings are set to automatic
mode, only basic functions become available,
and 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. 15 to p. 25)
Recording a movie
During Easy Handycam operation, you can
record movies on a tape only. To record
movies on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see
page 27 (MPEG MOVIE EX).
1 Set the LENS COVER switch to
OPEN.
2 Open the LCD panel.
3 Slide the POWER switch until the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up.
4 Press EASY.
The 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
1
Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF
(CHG) position.
2 Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
b Notes
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off
during:
– Recording
– USB Streaming
During Easy Handycam operation, the following
buttons are not available.
– LCD BACKLIGHT (p. 21)
– BACK LIGHT (p. 37)
During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the
functions that are not displayed on the screen return
to their defaults. Previously made settings are
restored when you cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
EASYCamera recording lamp
REC START/STOP
POWER switch
PHOTO
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
,continued