By using the Remote Commander, you can be tn the p_cturewith your friends and family.
or conveniently control the playback of your tape from a distance.
1
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with
the + and - ends properly
positioned.
2
Set the [] REMOTE COMMANDER
switch on the battery mounting surface
of the camcorder,
If the battery is attached, remove tt.
Reattach the battery after setting the
REMOTE COMMANDER ON/OFF switch.
3
4
Set the POWER switch on the camcorder as follows:
-- When camerarecording, 1) press the small green button on the POWER switch
and slide it to CAMERA, 2) set the STANDBY switch up.
m When playing back, slide the POWER switch to PLAYER.
•,--_ - Remote sensor
Aim the Commander at the remote _-.f2 m (6.6 ft)
sensor on the camcorder and 2 m ___--"__'_- ....... °J3
(6.6.! m/16 4
press the appropriate button on \_.---....,4.
the Commander. __5 0o
(Approximate maximum distance and angles for remote control)
Note on the Remote Commander
• Keep the remote sensor away from strong lightsources such as direct sunhght or illummat_on
Remote control with the Commander may not function properly ander such circumstances.
• The command mode of the Commander _sVTR2 Avoid using the Sony VCRs with the same
command mode at the same time
Getting familiar with some buttons
HOLD switch
When you slide the switch in the direction of the
arrow, all the buttons will become inoperable to
prevent any misoperation should you
accidentally press the buttons.
I1_ SLOW and DATA SCREEN buttons
You can use the functions of these buttons only
with the Commander.
' R._-,,- _ HOLD
DATA SCREEN
. r
--1_ SLOW
Battery life In normal operation, batteries last up to six months. If the camcorder does not
operate properly, the batteries might be exhausted. Replace both batteries with new ones
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
Remove the batteries when you w_llnot use the Commander for a long time.
When you connect the receiver of a remote control kit
When you connect the receiver of a remote control kit (not supplied) to the REMOTE tt
control connector, be sure to set the I1 REMOTE COMMANDER switch on the battery
mounting surface of the camcorder to OFF.
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