83Advanced FunctionsDigital Camera FunctionsE The flash will not fire in the following cases:- When you press the EXP button in (auto) or (red-eye reduction, auto)mode.- When recording on the tape, if (auto) or (red-eye reduction, auto) isselected and a shutter speed of 1/2000.- During auto exposure bracketing. When recording on the tape, if (flash on) is selected and a shutter speed of1/2000 is set, the shutter speed becomes set to 1/1000 and the flash fires. We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen. The flash mode cannot be selected when exposure is locked, or after the firststill image in Stitch Assist mode. The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in stitch assist mode. About the AF-Assist Lamp:While you press the PHOTO button halfway, the assist lamp may light up as theAF-assist lamp responds to the brightness of the subject to enable thecamcorder to focus more accurately.- The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp islighting.- The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning off the AF-assist lampin public places such as in restaurants or theaters.
