Sony HDR-CX500V - Manual (Page 103)

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Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
The supplied Wireless Remote
Commander does not function.
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 101).
Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the
+/– marks (p. 9).
Remove any obstructions between the
Wireless Remote Commander and the remote
sensor.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.
Another DVD device malfunctions when
you use the supplied Wireless Remote
Commander.
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2
for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of
your DVD device with black paper.
Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor.
In the default setting, when about 5 minutes
have elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting
of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 99), or turn on the
power again.
Charge the battery pack (p. 19).
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does
not light while the battery pack is being
charged.
Close the LCD screen (p. 19).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 19).
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
The battery charge is completed (p. 19).
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The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes
while the battery pack is being charged.
If the temperature of the battery pack is too
high or too low, you may not be able to charge
it (p. 121).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 19). If the problem persists,
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
The remaining battery time indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
The ambient temperature is too high or too
low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 122).
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too high or low.
This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 122).
LCD screen
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current
recording/playback situation.
There are some functions you cannot activate
simultaneously (p. 107).
The buttons do not appear on the touch
panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly.
Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote
Commander (p. 8).
The buttons on the touch panel do not
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