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Getting Started
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Note:
• Using Light reduces battery operating time.
• Provide proper ventilation when using Light
extensively in a hot environment.
• Using Light when the Camcorder is powered
by a car battery may shorten bulb life.
• Set Light to OFF when not in use.
• When Camcorder is in CAMERA Rec mode
with LIGHT MODE set to ON or AUTO,
changing to VCR Play mode will cause the
light to go out and the menu setting will revert
to OFF.
When returning to CAMERA Rec mode, the
LIGHT MODE must be set again.
For recording in dim lighting.
Using the Light
AccuBrite™ Built-in Light
Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
EVF or LCD Monitor
A : Light is on.
A : Light mode is auto.
Replacing the Bulb
Before you begin...
• Order Part No. VLLW0015 for replacement bulb.
• Set POWER to OFF.
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1 Slightly raise portion A of lens cover
to unhook, and slide portion B
forward to remove.
2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers,
carefully remove bulb.
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Take unit to service center if you need
assistance.
3 Replace bulb using a clean cloth or
tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.)
4 Replace lens cover.
Note:
• Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may
cause bulb to crack.
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A
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This mark indicates that light
becomes hot. Never cover Light
while on.
CAUTION
DANGER:
Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk
of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils will decrease bulb life.
Remove lens cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible burn hazard.
1 Press MENU for
MENU mode. Press
UP or DOWN to
select LIGHT MODE .
2 Press M.FOCUS to set OFF/ON or
OFF/ON/AUTO. Press
MENU to exit.
3 Press LIGHT repeatedly for Light ON,
AUTO, or OFF.
• In AUTO, light turns itself on/off
according to lighting conditions.
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