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FEATURE:
Video Light
PURPOSE:
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too
dim.
OPERATION:
Set
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
as required:
OFF
: Turns off the light.
AUTO
: Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
ON
: Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
The video light can only be used with the
camcorder’s power on.
It is recommended to set the white balance
(
pg. 45) to
when you use the video light.
When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
NOTES:
●
Even if the battery indicator (
) does not blink
due to low battery charge, the camcorder may turn
off automatically when you turn on the video light, or
when you start recording with the video light turned
on.
●
When
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
is set to “AUTO”:
• Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. In this case,
manually switch the light on or off using
LIGHT
OFF/AUTO/ON
.
• While the “SHUTTER” or “SPORTS” mode
(
pg. 39) is engaged, the light is likely to stay
on.
• While the “TWILIGHT” mode (
pg. 39) is
engaged, the light will not activate.
• While the “Night-Scope” mode (
pg. 38) is
engaged, the light will not activate.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch
(Open the LCD monitor to
access this switch.)
DANGER
The video light can become extremely
hot. Do not touch it either while in
operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it remains
extremely hot for some time.
When operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
between the video light and people or objects.
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
Do not place the camcorder in a cabinet or box while
the video light is in operation.
When using the video light, if you wish to install the
camcorder in a fixed position, attach it to a tripod, etc.
Do not affix it directly to a surface such as a table top.
It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacing the video light.
