Video Light (GR-SXM49/FXM393/SX25 only)Zooming
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 LIGHT # changes the Video Light modeoptical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.
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
YDigital zoom cannot be used when the OVIDEO
video light turned on.
ECHO� mode ( pg. 24, ODigital Effects�) is
Y When the Video Light mode is set to OAUTO�:
activated.
YDepending on the lighting conditions, the video
light may keep turning on and off. Press LIGHTQuick Review
# repeatedly until OON� or OOFF� is selected asTo check the end of the last recording.
required.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record�
YWhile the OSports� or OHigh Speed Shutter� mode
Standby mode.
is engaged, the light is likely to stay on. While
2) Press 2 e and release quickly.
the OTwilight� mode is engaged, the light will not
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
activate. ( pg. 24, OProgramme AE withplayed back automatically, then pauses in
Special Effects�)
Record�Standby mode for the next shot.
YDistortion may occur at the start of playback. This
DANGERis normal.
YThe video light can becomeRetake
extremely hot.To re-record certain segments.
Do not touch it either while in
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record�
operation or soon after turning it off,
Standby mode.
otherwise serious injury may result.
2) Press and hold either RETAKE * or e to reach
YDo not place the camcorder into the carrying case
the start point for new recording. Pressing 3
immediately after using the video light, since it
* forwards the tape and pressing 2 e
remains extremely hot for some time.reverses it.
YWhen operating, keep a distance of about 30 cm
3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 0 to
between the video light and people or objects.
start recording.
YDo not use near flammable or explosive
YNoise bars appear and pictures may become
materials.
monochrome or darken during Retake. This is
YIt is recommended that you consult your nearest
normal.
JVC dealer for replacing the video light.
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