Using the built-in light

You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 5 feet (1.5 m).

Slide LIGHT to ON while your camcorder is in the standby mode. The built-in light turns on.

The built-in light turns on/off by turning STANDBY to STANDBY/LOCK.

OFF AUTO ON

LIGHT

To turn off the built-in light

Slide LIGHT to OFF.

To turn on the built-in light automatically

Slide LIGHT to AUTO.

The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness. However, the built-in light automatically turns off if the built-in light turns on for more than about 5 minutes. In this case, turn STANDBY down once and up again.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on. It remains hot for a while after the light is turned off.

DANGER

Not to be handled by children. Emits intense heat and light.

Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.

Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 4 feet (1.22 m) during use and until cool.

Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

Notes

•The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

•When you do not use your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light.

•When flickering occurs while shooting in the auto mode, slide LIGHT to ON. •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. •While the end search function is working, the built-in light is turned off.

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