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 1.5 m (5 feet).

In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press LIGHT repeatedly until the

indicator

appears on the screen.*

 

 

 

 

The indicator changes as follows:

 

 

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The built-in light turns on.

If you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), the built-in light turns off simultaneously. You cannot turn the built-in light on by turning the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY again.* To turn on the built-in light again, press LIGHT again in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.*

LIGHT

Built-in light

Operations Recording Advanced

To turn off the built-in light

Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on the screen.

To turn on the built-in light automatically

Press LIGHT repeatedly until the indicator appears on the screen.

The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.

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 directly aim the light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 m (4 feet) away during use and until the light becomes cool.

Turn the built-in light off when not in use.

* Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16).

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