❍ About the AF-Assist Lamp:

When recording still images with flash, the AF-assist lamp (white LED) lights up responding to the brightness of the subject to enable the camcorder to focus

more accurately. The AF-assist lamp lights up when you focus manually while E the PHOTO button is pressed halfway and turns off after a short time.

-The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is lighting.

-The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp in public places such as in restaurants or theaters.

-Turn off the AF-assist lamp in places where flash photography is prohibited.

Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light

You can also use the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light with stronger flash. The procedure for selecting the flash mode is the same as for the built-in flash. For instructions on connection and use, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-1.

❍The practical range of the flash is approx. 3.3 to 14.8 ft. (1 to 4.5 m). The

range depends upon the recording condition.

❍The built-in flash does not fire when the POWER switch of the VFL-1 is set to a position other than OFF.

❍In (red-eye reduction, auto), the VFL-1 fires a pre-flash for red-eye reduction. For the red-eye reduction mode to be effective, the subject needs to look at the flash.

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