Fluorescent Lamp Backlight
The fluorescent lamp backlight used in this camcorder will eventually need replacing. If you continue to use the camcorder when the fluorescent lamp has almost reached the end of its service life, the “REPLACE THE LAMP.” indicator will be displayed on the monitor for approximately one minute. When this occurs, purchase a replacement lamp (235179) and replace the old lamp.
REPLACE THE LAMP. | Power Switch |
4 Carefully hold the end (white knob) of the lamp unit with tweezers, and pull it out.
Fluorescent Lamp Unit |
5 Insert the replacement lamp unit into the compartment. See note below.
Fluorescent Lamp Unit
6 Replace the fluorescent lamp compartment cover.
Lamp Compartment Cover
Fluorescent Lamp Unit
Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp Backlight
1 Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder, and wait about 15 minutes for the lamp unit to cool down. Make sure the battery pack is removed from the camcorder before replacing the lamp.
Lamp Com-
2 Rotate the camera partment Cover module of the
camcorder halfway forward in the direction of the
arrow.
3 Remove the lamp compartment cover: insert a pointed object such as the point of a pen, push the cover release “ 
” down, and then pull off the cover.
Lamp Compartment Cover
Notes:
•Be sure to insert the replacement fluorescent lamp straight in, in the direction of the arrow, into the compartment. Do not press diagonally as it may cause contact failure.
•The fluorescent light may flicker when first turned on. Should this occur, turn off the camcorder, and then turn it on again.
•When used in cold locations, the fluorescent lamp may lose some of its brightness.
Caution:
•The fluorescent lamp is hot during and immediately after use of the camcorder. Wait at least 15 minutes after turning the power off before attempting to change the lamp, to allow time for it to cool down. Attempting to change the lamp unit while it is still hot may result in burns or other injuries.
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