TRV608

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

Note

Be sure to align the

tab with the groove

when inserting.