EN
23
RECORDING
DANGER
n
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.
n
Do not place the camcorder into the
carrying case immediately after using the
video light, since it remains extremely
hot for some time.
n
When operating, keep a distance of
about 30 cm. (1 ft.) between the video
light and people or objects.
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.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch
FEATURE:
Video Light
(GR-AXM717/AXM317 only)
PURPOSE:
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim.
OPERATION:
1)
Set the
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
Switch 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.
n
The video light can only be used with the
camcorder’s power on.
n
It is recommended to set the white balance
(
Z
pg. 36) to
when you use the video light.
n
When not using the video light, turn it off to save
battery power.
NOTES:
●
Even if the battery indicator (
) does not blink 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 OFF/AUTO/ON
Switch 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 the
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
switch.
•
While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode
(
Z
pg. 27) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.
•
While the “Twilight” mode (
Z
pg. 27) is engaged,
the light will not activate.
