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RECORDING
Basic Features (cont.)
FEATURE: Video Light (GR-AX480 only)
PURPOSE: To brighten the scene when natural
lighting is too dim.
OPERATION: 1) Set the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
Switch as required:
ON : Always keeps the light on
as long as the camcorder
is turned on.
AUTO : Automatically turns on
the light when the
camcorder senses
insufficient lighting on the
subject.
OFF : Turns off the light.
n The video light can only be used
with the camcorder’s power on.
n It is recommended to set the
white balance (Z pg. 29) to
HALOGEN mode ( ) when you
use the video light.
n When not using the video light,
turn it off to save battery power.
NOTES: ●
Even if the battery indicator ( )
does not blink if the battery pack’s
charge is low, the camcorder may
turn off automatically when you
turn on the video light, or when
you start recording with the video
light turned on.
●
When the LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
Switch is set to “AUTO”:
•
Depending on the lighting
conditions, the video light may
keep turning on and off. In this
case, manually switch the light
on or off using the LIGHT OFF/
AUTO/ON switch.
•
While the Sports or High-Speed
Shutter mode (
Z
pg. 19) is
engaged, the light is likely to stay
on.
•
While the Twilight mode
(
Z
pg. 19) is engaged, the light
will not activate.
DANGER
n The video light can become extremely
hot. Do not touch it either while in
operation or soon after turning it off,
otherwise serious injury may result.
n Do not place the camcorder into the
carrying case immediately after using
the video light, since it remains
extremely hot for some time.
n When operating, keep a distance of
about 30 cm. between the video light
and people or objects.
n Do not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
n It is recommended that you consult your
nearest JVC dealer for replacing the
video light.
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
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