ZoomingDANGER
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitryYThe video light can become
extends the maximum magnification offered byextremely hot.
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.Do not touch it either while in
YSlide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards OT� tooperation or soon after turning it off,
zoom in, or OW � to zoom out.otherwise serious injury may result.
YThe further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3,YDo not place the camcorder into the carrying case
the quicker the zoom action.immediately after using the video light, since it
YFocusing may become unstable during Zooming.remains extremely hot for some time.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record�YWhen operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus(11-13/16�) between the video light and people or
( pg. 18, FOCUS in CAMERA MENU), thenobjects.
zoom in or out in Record mode.YDo not use near flammable or explosive
YThe zoom level indicator 6 - moves duringmaterials.
zoom. Once the zoom level indiator 6 -YIt is recommended that you consult your nearest
reaches the top, all magnification from that pointJVC dealer for replacing the video light.
is through digital processing.
YWhen using Digital Zoom, the quality of imageQuick Review
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, setTo check the end of the last recording.
OD.ZOOM � ( pg. 20) to OOFF � in SYSTEM1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record�
MENU.Standby mode.
YDigital zoom cannot be used when the OVIDEO2)Press 2 % and release quickly.
ECHO � mode ( pg. 23, ODigital Effects�) isTape is rewound for approx. 2 seconds and
activated.played back automatically, then pauses in
Video LightRecord�Standby mode for the next shot.
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is tooYDistortion may occur at the start of playback. This
dim.is normal.
Set LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON # as required:Retake
OFF : Turns off the light.To re-record certain segments.
AUTO : Automatically turns on the light when the1)Make sure the camcorder is in the Record�
camcorder senses insufficient lighting onStandby mode.
the subject.2)Press and hold either RET% or AKE & to reach
ON: Always keeps the light on as long as thethe start point for new recording. Pressing 3
camcorder is turned on.& forwards the tape and pressing 2 %
YIt is recommended to set M.W pg. 19) to.B. (reverses it.
in CAMERA MENU when you use the video3)Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ! to
light.start recording.
YEven if the battery indicator () does not blinkYNoise bars appear and pictures may become
if the battery packOs charge is low, the camcordermonochrome or darken during Retake. This is
may turn off automatically when you turn on thenormal.
video light, or when you start recording with the
video light turned on.
YWhen LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON # is set to OAUTO �:
YDepending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. Set LIGHT
OFF/AUTO/ON # to ON or OFF as required.
YWhile the OSports� or OHigh Speed Shutter� mode
is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While
the OTwilight� mode is engaged, the light will not
activate. ( pg. 23, OProgram AE with Special
Effects�)
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