77Using the Full Rangeof FeaturesEUsing the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)This VL-3 Video Light attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe forcable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply.Refer also to the VL-3 Video Light instruction manual.❍ Always turn off the camcorder before attaching/removing the video light.❍ Do not touch or place flammable material or plastic close to the lamp or thesurrounding parts during or immediately after use; they become very hot.❍ Do not look directly at the lamp while the video light is on.❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the video light.1. Remove the accessory shoe cover.2. Slide the video light into theaccessory shoe until it clicks.3. Tighten the shoe lock.Make sure that the video light is securelyattached to the camcorder.4. Set the camcorder to CAMERA orCARD CAMERA mode.5. Set the video light’s power switch toAUTO or ON.• ” ” (Connection) appears.• ON: The video light stays on.• AUTO: The video light turns on and offautomatically.❍ The built-in flash does not fire when you attach the video light and set itsPOWER switch to a position other than OFF.❍ Keep the distance to the subject within 1 to 2 m when recording with thevideo light.❍ When recording in wide-angle, the corners of the screen may appear darker.❍ The recording time of a battery pack shortens when using the video light. Werecommend having extra battery packs on hand.❍ When the battery pack is exhausted, the brightness of the video light changes.This is not a malfunction.❍ If you point the camcorder at a mirror or other reflective subjects when thevideo light is set to AUTO, it may turn on and off repeatedly.LOCKONOFFAUTOLOCKLOCKerqwt
