The menu settings have changed
automatically.
The following menu items return to the
default settings in more than 12 hours after
you close the LCD screen.
[SCENE SELECTION]
[WHITE BAL.]
[SPOT MTR/FCS]
[SPOT METER]
[SPOT FOCUS]
[EXPOSURE]
[FOCUS]
[LOW LUX]
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]
[MICREF LEVEL]
[AUTO BACK LIGHT]
[IRIS]
[SHUTTER SPEED]
[DROP SENSOR] (HDR-XR550/XR550V)
The following menu items return to the
default settings when you switch between
movie recording and photo recording and
playback modes.
[
FADER]
[TELE MACRO]
[
SELF-TIMER]
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. 90).
Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the
+/– marks (p. 124).
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.
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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. 89), or turn on the
power again.
Charge the battery pack (p. 12).
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does
not light while the battery pack is being
charged.
Close the LCD screen (p. 12).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 12).
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
The battery charge is completed (p. 12).
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. 112).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 12). 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.