Using the built-in light

When you press LIGHT

The indicator changes as follows:

no indicator

Notes

•The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases:

–When it stays on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes

–When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out.

To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again.

•The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Turn it off when not in use.

•When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.

•When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode, press LIGHT until the indicator appears.

•The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode.

•The built-in light may be turned off when inserting or ejecting a cassette.

•When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the built-in light is blocked and may not illuminate the subject properly.

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