LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON 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. (1 ft.) between the video light and people or objects.

Do not use near flammable or explosive materials.

It is recommended that you consult your nearest JVC dealer for replacing the video light.

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FEATURE: Video Light (GR-AX957/AX857 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.

The video light can only be used with the

 

camcorder’s power on.

 

 

It is recommended to set the white balance

 

(pg. 34) to

when you use the video light.

 

 

When not using the video light, turn it off to save

 

battery power.

 

 

RECORDING

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

 

(pg. 25) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on.

 

While the “Twilight” mode (pg. 25) is engaged,

 

the light will not activate.

 

 

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JVC GR-AX957UM, GR-AX857UM Feature Video Light GR-AX957/AX857 only, To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim

GR-AX657UM, GR-AX857UM, GR-AX957UM specifications

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