126 VideoUsing an External Video LightYou can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Lightwhen you need to record movies in dark locations.Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.• Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (A 122).• º will appear on the screen when you turn on the optional video light(ON or AUTO). For details about using the optional video light, refer tothe instruction manual of the accessory used.• Using a video light drains the power of the battery pack faster thanusual. Make sure you are using fully charged battery packs. While thevideo light is on, the remaining battery time on the screen will decrease,which reflects the video light's usage of the battery pack's power.When the remaining battery charge is less than approximately 50%, thevideo light will turn off.• The video light cannot be used when the camcorder is being poweredby the compact power adapter.• The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with thiscamcorder.Audio MixWhen recording, you can mix audio from the built-in microphone withexternal audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance fororiginal sound effects. The external audio input can be from theoptional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone or a commercially availableexternal microphone or from an external audio player (analog Line In).Operating modes:1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal.2 Press .
