Sony HVR-A1E - Menu Items Are Grayed out

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Troubleshooting
HVR-A1E/A1P 2-639-668-11(1)
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Remote Commander
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 64).
• 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. 113).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
• You cannot use the ZERO SET MEMORY button with your camcorder.
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:
– NightShot
– [COLOR BAR]
– [OLD MOVIE] of [D.EFFECT]
– TELE MACRO
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25)
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
• You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:
– NightShot
– [COLOR BAR]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25)
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot adjust [EXPOSURE] manually.
• You cannot adjust the exposure manually with:
– NightShot
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [COLOR BAR]
– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 25)
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is canceled.