70Using the Full Rangeof FeaturesEUsing the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)This video light enables you to record brightly in colour even in dark places. This VL-3Video Light attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for cable-freeoperation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply.Refer also to the VL-3 Video Light instruction manual.❍ Always turn off the camcorder before attaching/removing the video light.❍ Do not touch or place flammable material or plastic close to the lamp or thesurrounding parts during or immediately after use; they become very hot.❍ Do not look directly at the lamp while the video light is on.❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the video light.1. Remove the accessory shoe cover.2. Slide the video light into theaccessory shoe until it clicks.3. Tighten the shoe lock.Be careful that the video light does not comeoff when tightening the shoe lock.4. Set the camcorder to CAMERA orCARD CAMERA mode.5. Set the video light’s power switch toAUTO or ON.• (Connection) appears.• ON: The video light stays on.• AUTO: The video light turns on and offautomatically.LOCKLOCKONOFFAUTOLOCKtrwqe3_D74PAL_E(42-86) 03.1.27 7:27 PM Page 70
