Recording
Recording Details
To get the most out of your camcorder, make sure to review this chapter. Here you will find out about the camcorder’s
Video Light
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim, the camcorder uses a
The video light can be turned on at all times, set to turn on automatically when the camcorder senses additional light is needed, or turned off altogether.
Setting the Video Light:
1.Press and hold the OPEN HERE latch and open the LCD monitor. This reveals the LIGHT OFF/ AUTO/ON switch.
2.Move the switch to the desired setting.
•OFF turns off the light.
•AUTO Automatically allows the camcorder to turn on the light when there is insufficient lighting on the subject.
•ON keeps the light on at all times as long as the camcorder
is turned on.
Notes:
The video light can only be used when the camcorder is on.
It is recommended that you set the white balance to artificial light (
) when using the video light.
When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery power.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch (open the LCD monitor to access)
Cautions 
Never operate the video light closer than one foot to people or other objects.
The video light becomes very hot. Do not touch it during operating or right after use. Serious injury may result.
Do not place the camcorder in a carrying case right after using the light.
Never operate the video light close to flammable or explosive material.
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