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Advanced Recording Operations
Notes
•The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases:
– When it stays on in the AUTO mode ( ) for more than 5 minutes.
– When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the
tape has run out.
To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again.
•The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in light is turned on. Turn it off
when not in use.
•When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the
battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.
•When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode ( ), press LIGHT
until the indicator appears.
•The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight
function while shooting in the AUTO mode ( ).
•The built-in light may turn off when inserting or ejecting a cassette.
•While the end search function is working, the built-in light is turned off.
•When you use the conversion lens (optional), the built-in light is blocked and may not
illuminate the subject properly.
Replacing the bulb
Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). The supplied halogen lamp is not
commercially available. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp.
Remove the power source before replacing the bulb.
(1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light
unit using a wire.
(2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light
unit.
(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.
(4) Attach the bulb housing by turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light
unit.
Using the built-in light
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Note
Be sure to align the
tab with the groove
when inserting.