Using the built-in light

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 discharges quickly 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 turn off when inserting or ejecting a cassette.

•While the end search function is working, the built-in light is turned off.

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

Replacing the bulb

Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen lamp is not commercially available. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp.

Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.

(1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire.

(2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light unit.

(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.

(4) Attach the bulb housing by turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light unit.

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NOTE

Be sure to align the tab with the groove when inserting.

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