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Remote Commander
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 50).
• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Insert a new battery. Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly
matching the +/– marks (p. 105).
• Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor (p. 24) and operate it.
Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR
with black paper.
Menu
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [TELE MACRO]
• [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEM.
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
• You cannot use [SPOT METER] when [COLOR SLOW S] is set to [ON].
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] when [COLOR SLOW S] is set to [ON].
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].
You cannot use [TELE MACRO].
• You cannot use [TELE MACRO] together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– Recording a movie on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”
Troubleshooting (continued)
