Video LightZooming
To brighten the scene when natural lighting is tooTo produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitry
dim.extends the maximum magnification offered by
Pressing O LIGHT � # changes the Video Lightoptical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
mode sequentially as shown below.YSlide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards OT� to
zoom in, or OW� to zoom out.
OFF (no indication)AUTO ( )ON ( )
YThe further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3,
the quicker the zoom action.
YFocusing may become unstable during Zooming.
OFF : Turns off the light.
In this case, set the zoom while in Record�
AUTO: Automatically turns on the light when the
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focus
camcorder senses insufficient lighting on
( pg. 12, OAuto/Manual Focus�), then zoom in
the subject.
or out in Record mode.
ON : Always keeps the light on as long as the
YThe zoom level indicator O- moves during
camcorder is turned on.
zoom. Once the zoom level indiator O-
Y It is recommended to set M.W.B. ( pg. 19) to
reaches the top, all magnification from that point
in CAMERA MENU when you use the video
is through digital processing.
light.
YWhen using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
Y Even if the battery indicator () does not blink
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
if the battery packOs charge is low, the camcorder
OD.ZOOM� ( pg. 20) to OOFF� in SYSTEM
may turn off automatically when you turn on the
MENU.
video light, or when you start recording with the
video light turned on.Quick Review
Y When the Video Light mode is set to OAUTO�:To check the end of the last recording.
YDepending on the lighting conditions, the video
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record�
light may keep turning on and off. Press O LIGHT �
Standby mode.
# repeatedly until OON� or OOFF� is selected as
2) Press 2 e and release quickly.
required.
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
YWhile the OSports� or OHigh Speed Shutter� mode
played back automatically, then pauses in
is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While
Record�Standby mode for the next shot.
the OTwilight� mode is engaged, the light will not
YDistortion may occur at the start of playback. This
activate. ( pg. 24, OProgram AE with Specialis normal.
Effects�)
Retake
To re-record certain segments.
DANGER
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record�
YThe video light can become
Standby mode.
extremely hot.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE * or e to reach
Do not touch it either while in
the start point for new recording. Pressing 3
operation or soon after turning it off,
* forwards the tape and pressing 2 e
otherwise serious injury may result.
reverses it.
YDo not place the camcorder into the carrying case
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 to
immediately after using the video light, since it
start recording.
remains extremely hot for some time.YNoise bars appear and pictures may become
YWhen operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
between the video light and people or objects.
normal.
YDo not use near flammable or explosive
materials.
YIt is recommended that you consult your nearest
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
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