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Advanced Recording Operations
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.
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.
Using the built-in light
OFF AUTO ON
LIGHT