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Video Light
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too
dim.
Pressing “
LIGHT
” # changes the Video Light
mode sequentially as shown below.
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.
• It is recommended to set M.W.B. ( pg. 19) to
in CAMERA MENU when you use the video
light.
• 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 Video Light mode is set to “AUTO”:
•Depending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. Press “
LIGHT
”
# repeatedly until “ON” or “OFF” is selected as
required.
•While the “Sports” or “High Speed Shutter” mode
is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While
the “Twilight” mode is engaged, the light will not
activate. ( pg. 24, “Program AE with Special
Effects”)
Zooming
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry
extends the maximum magnification offered by
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
•Slide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards ���T” to
zoom in, or “W” to zoom out.
•The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3,
the quicker the zoom action.
•Focusing may become unstable during Zooming.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record–
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
( pg. 12, “Auto/Manual Focus”), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
•The zoom level indicator O- moves during
zoom. Once the zoom level indiator O-
reaches the top, all magnification from that point
is through digital processing.
•When using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
“D.ZOOM” ( pg. 20) to “OFF” in SYSTEM
MENU.
Quick Review
To check the end of the last recording.
1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–
Standby mode.
2)Press
2
e and release quickly.
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the next shot.
•Distortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
Retake
To re-record certain segments.
1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record–
Standby mode.
2)Press and hold either RETAKE * or e to reach
the start point for new recording. Pressing
3
* forwards the tape and pressing
2
e
reverses it.
3)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 to
start recording.
•Noise bars appear and pictures may become
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
normal.
OFF (no indication) AUTO ( ) ON ( )
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
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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