JVC GR-AX260, Instructions Manual

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Video Light (GR-AX460 only)
When natural lighting is too dim, you can brighten the
scene by using the built-in video light.
SET VIDEO LIGHT
1
Set the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF as required.
ON
: Always keeps the light on as long as the
camcorder is turned on.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
the subject.
OFF : Turns off the light.
•The video light can be used with the camcorder’s
power on.
•It is recommended to set the white balance to
indoor mode ( ) (
Z
pg. 17) 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 ( ) (
Z
pg. 41) does not
blink in the viewfinder, if the battery pack’s charge is
low, 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 the LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF is set to “AUTO”:
•
Depending on the lighting condition, the video light
may not be stably turned on or off. In this case,
switch the light on and off manually.
• While the Sports or High-Speed Shutter mode
(
Z
pg. 16) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.
• While the Twilight mode (
Z
pg. 16) is engaged, the
light will not activate.
LIGHT ON/AUTO/OFF
DANGER:
n
The video light becomes extremely hot. Do not touch it
either while in operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
n
Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case
immediately after using the video light, since it remains
extremely hot.
n
When operating, keep a distance of about
30 cm between the video light and people or object.
n
Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.
n
It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacing the video light.
RECORDING
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