Sony DSR-PD100A User Manual
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Additional information
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Identifying the parts
Note on battery life
The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.
When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.
The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation.
When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.
Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.
Remote control direction
Aim the Remote Commander to the remote sensor.
The operative range of the Remote Commander is about 5 m (16.4 feet) indoors. Depending
on the angle, Remote Commander may not activate the camcorder.
The operative range of the Remote Commander is about 5 m (16.4 feet) indoors. Depending
on the angle, Remote Commander may not activate the camcorder.
Notes on the Remote Commander
• Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
• Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective.
• Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the
Remote Commander.
• This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and 3) are
used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control
misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we recommend
you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we recommend
you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper.
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap.