USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA
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USING THE BUILT-IN CAMERA
Use the built-in camera light if you wish to shoot objects in dark places.
When "LIGHT" is set to "AUTO", the camera light turns on automatically when the camcorder
is pointed at objects in a dark place and turns off when it is pointed at objects in a bright place.
CAUTION:
The power consumption of the built-in camera light is about a half that of the
camcorder. Therefore, if the camera light is turned on when a fully charged battery pack is
attached, the operating time of the battery falls to about a half.
1. Make sure that a fully charged battery pack or AC adaptor/charger is attached.
2. Set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" to "CAM" and then set "LIGHT" to "AUTO" when required.
NOTE:
When "LIGHT" is set to "ON", the camera light will turn on whenever you make a
recording.
CAUTIONS:
• Turn the camera light on only when you need it, otherwise the operating time of the battery
pack is shortened due to the power consumption of the camera light.
• When "LIGHT" is set to "AUTO", the camera light does not turn on unless a cassette is
loaded.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the unit by the built-in camera light when carrying as this could cause a
malfunction.
3. After use, set "LIGHT" to "OFF" or set "CAM/OFF/VIDEO" of the camcorder to "OFF"
position.
CAUTION:
•
During operation and/or after use of the camera light, the front surface and lamp of the
camera light will be very hot. To avoid burns or hair damage, do not touch them with your
hand.
• When the camera light is on, do not allow water to drop on the light.
• When the camera light is on, avoid subjecting the camera light to impacts or sharp vibrations.
• Do not allow the cooling vents to become blocked. Also, do not cover the camera light with
paper or other objects, since the air flow will be interrupted, resulting in possible overheating
hazard.
• Never use the camera light in the vicinity of explosive or highly inflammable materials.
• After using the camera light, cool the camera light section sufficiently before storing the
camcorder in the case.
