AccuBrite™ Built-in Light

Using the Light

For recording in dim lighting.

1, 2

3

Note:

Using Light reduces battery operating time.

Provide proper ventilation when using Light extensively in a hot environment.

Using Light when the Camcorder is powered by a car battery may shorten bulb life.

Set Light to OFF when not in use.

CAUTION:

mark is indicated that light becomes hot.

Never cover Light while on.

Before you begin...

Getting

• Connect Camcorder to power source.

• Set POWER to CAMERA.

 

1 Press MENU for

Started

2 Press M.FOCUS to set OFF/ON or

MENU mode. Press

 

UP or DOWN to

 

select LIGHT MODE .

 

OFF/ON/AUTO. Press MENU to exit.

 

3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for Light ON,

 

AUTO, or OFF.

 

In AUTO, light turns itself on/off according to lighting conditions.

EVF or LCD Monitor

: Light is on.

A : Light mode is auto.

Replacing the Bulb

B

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A

2

3

Before you begin...

Order Part No. VLLW0015 for replacement bulb.

Set POWER to OFF.

1 Slightly raise portion A of lens cover to unhook, and slide portion B forward to remove.

2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb.

Take unit to service center if you need assistance.

3 Replace bulb using a clean cloth or tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.)

4 Replace lens cover.

Note:

Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crack.

DANGER:

Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will decrease bulb life.

Remove lens cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible burn hazard.

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Panasonic VM-L153 operating instructions AccuBrite Built-in Light, Using the Light, Replacing the Bulb

VM-L153 specifications

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