80Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional)The video flash light attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe forcable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder's power supply.The video light can be used for recording movies and still images, and the flash forrecording still images. As a flash, it can be set to fire automatically or act as a pre-flashto reduce the red-eye effect.For how to attach the video flash light and how to use the video light, refer to theVFL-1 Video Flash Light instruction manual.Selecting the Flash Mode1. Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to ON.2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FLASH], select asetting option and close the menu.The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen. “ ” disappears after4 seconds.❍ Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes.❍ Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving.❍ Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.❍ The practical range of the flash is approx. 3.3 to 6.6 ft. (1 to 2 m). The rangedepends upon the recording condition.❍ In CAMERA mode, the flash can be used in record pause mode when [STILL I.REC] is set to [ FINE] or [ NORMAL].❍ The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.❍ In normal and high-speed continuous shooting mode, images are captured at 2frames/second when using the flash.CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAFLASH••••••••AUTOCAMERA SETUP( 38)AUTO The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of thesubject.RED-EYE The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of thesubject, and fires a pre-flash for red-eye reduction.FLASH ON The flash always fires.FLASH OFF The flash does not fire. Use this setting in places where flashphotography is prohibited.
