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-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.
■ The video light can only be used with the |
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camcorder’s power on. |
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■ It is recommended to set the white balance |
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(☞ pg. 36) to | when you use the video light. |
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■ When not using the video light, turn it off to save |
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battery power. |
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NOTES: |
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● Even if the battery indicator ( | ) does not blink if |
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the battery pack’s charge is low, the camcorder may |
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turn off automatically when you turn on the video |
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turned on. |
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● When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch is set to |
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“AUTO”: |
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•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video |
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light may keep turning on and off. In this case, |
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manually switch the light on or off using the |
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LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch. |
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•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode |
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(☞ pg. 27) is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. |
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•While the “Twilight” mode (☞ pg. 27) is engaged, |
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the light will not activate. |
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