Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 Operating Manual page 108

Troubleshooting (Continued)
Date search does not work correctly.
• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after the date changed. If one day's recording is too
short, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or between recorded sections of the tape. This is not
a malfunction.
Remote Commander
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 68).
• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight or overhead lighting, away from the remote
sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/– terminals matching those of the
compartment (p. 131).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR.
• 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.
is not displayed.
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation (p. 28).
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– NightShot plus (DCR-HC36/HC46)
– [SUPER NSPLUS] (DCR-HC36/HC46)
– NightShot (DCR-HC96)
– [SUPER NS] (DCR-HC96)
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [TELE MACRO]
• [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
• You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:
– NightShot plus (DCR-HC36/HC46)
– [SUPER NSPLUS] (DCR-HC36/HC46)
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