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Using the Video Flash Light as Flash

If you attach the video flash light and set it to ON, the video flash light fires in

place of the built-in flash. Refer to Using the Built-in Flash ( 59) for instructions on selecting the flash mode.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode.2.Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to ON.

“ ” (Connection) appears.

❍Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes.

❍Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving.

❍Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.

❍The practical range of the flash is approx. 3.3 to 13.1 ft. (1 to 4 m). The range

depends upon the recording condition.

❍The camcorder fires a pre-flash to obtain the subject’s exposure data and adjusts the main flash to the optimal intensity (flash exposure compensation).

When (red-eye reduction, auto) is set, the pre-flash fires between the flash for red-eye reduction and the main firing (the main firing takes place about 1

second after the flash for red-eye reduction).

Using the Video Flash Light as Video Light

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode.

2.Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to AUTO or ON.

•“ ” (Connection) appears.

•ON: The video light stays on.

•AUTO: The video light turns on and off automatically.

❍Do not touch or place flammable material or plastic close to the lamp or the surrounding parts during or immediately after use; they become very hot.

❍Do not look directly at the lamp while the video light is on.

❍Keep the distance to the subject within 3.3 to 6.6 ft. (1 to 2 m) when recording

with the video light.

❍When recording in wide-angle, the corners of the screen may appear darker.

❍The recording time of a battery pack shortens when using the video light. We recommend having extra battery packs on hand.

❍When the battery pack is exhausted, the brightness of the video light changes. This is not a malfunction.

❍If you point the camcorder at a mirror or other reflective subjects when the video light is set to AUTO, it may turn on and off repeatedly.