Sony HVL-HFL1 Operating Instructions

2-549-526-04 (1)
Video Flash Light
Lampe flash vidéo
/Operating Instructions/Mode d'emploi/
Manul de instrucciones/
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©2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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English
This mark indicates the Active Interface Shoe
System for use with Sony video products.
Video components and accessories equipped
with this system are designed to make
effective recording simple.
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it
READY
for future reference.
READY
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
READY 1
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
1 5m
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
5 equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
LIGHT
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For the Customers in CANADA
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.
Features
• When attached to a camcorder this unit functions as a video light and
flash.
• This video flash light is compatible with camcorders that have an active
XB-3L
XB-3L A-1099-823- interface shoe attached. The video flash light can therefore receive power
via the camcorder.
• Video light ON/OFF is controlled with the camcorder in standby mode.
When setting to AUTO, the video light comes on automatically in dark
places.
• The video flash can only be used on a camcorder with the PHOTO
recording function.
As the brightness of the flash is automatically adjusted according to the
distance of the subjects, your picture does not become whitish with too
much brightness.
Because the camcorder automatically adjusts the brightness when you
Precautions press the PHOTO button, the image may get darker or the colors may
seem to change.
4 Press the camcorder PHOTO button deeper.
Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window
The PHOTO button controls video flash operation when the camcorder
and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on and just after it is
turned off. POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
When you press the PHOTO button, the bar scroll indicator disappears
• Never look directly at the lamp while the video light or flash is on.
and recording stops. During recording, captured images appear in the
• Avoid placing the video flash light near combustible or volatile solvents
viewfinder or on the LCD.
such as alcohol or benzine.
When you release the PHOTO button, the video flash light automatically
• Do not let any solid object or liquid fall onto or into the video flash light.
starts to recharge after the image is recorded.
• Do not knock or jolt the video flash light while it is turned on as it may
After use
damage or shorten the life of the lamp.
• Do not leave the video light on while it is resting on or against something;
Set the power switch to OFF.
it may cause a fire or damage the video flash light.
Notes
• While using the video flash light, the battery supplies power to both the
• You cannot use this unit with the built-in flash of the camcorder.
camcorder and the video flash light. This shortens the operating time of
• The appropriate distance between a subject and the video flash light is
the battery to less than half of the normal time.
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the head of the video flash light. approx. 1 m to 5 m (3 1/4 ft to 16 1/4 ft) in a dark room.
• Remove the video flash light before putting the camcorder into a carrying • During recording, keep your fingers away from the sensor A of this unit.
Otherwise, the brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted properly.
case.
• The video flash light uses the same battery as your camcorder. If the
• Do not place anything over the ventilation grill.
battery level is low, the flash light takes more time to recharge.
• When the cover is hot do not allow it to get wet.
• The battery level may not be displayed correctly when using an • The video flash light will be recharged even if it is completely charged
"InfoLITHIUM" battery and "InfoLITHIUM" compatible camcorder with after:
- you set the power switch to OFF.
the video flash light.
- you set the camcorder to PLAY/EDIT.
• The flash does not operate when recording moving pictures.
C Using the video light
On cleaning
To turn on the video light automatically in a
Clean the video flash light with a dry soft cloth. You can remove stubborn
stains with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution, then dark place
dry the unit with a soft cloth.
1 Set the power switch to AUTO.
Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzine or alcohol, since these
will damage the finish on the surface. 2 Set the camcorder to standby mode.
The video light turns on automatically when using the camcorder in a
dark place.
Specifications
In AUTO mode, the video light is turned off automatically after about 5
minutes even during recording.
Power requirements 7.2 V DC
To turn off the video light when the light is on, switch the camcorder to
Power consumption Approx. 3.5 W
OFF (CHG), or set the video light to OFF.
Video light segment To turn on the video light for the entire recording time, switch the video
Lamp 6 V DC/3 W light to LIGHT.
Maximum luminous intensity Approx. 100 cd
To control the video light with the camcorder
Lighting direction Horizontal
in standby mode
Lighting angle Approx. 15 degrees
Continuous lighting time (when not using the flash)
1 Set the power switch to LIGHT.
Lighting duration
2 Set the camcorder to standby mode.
The video light is turned on in sync with the camcorder.
Type of battery pack Used with camcorder (DCR-HC90)*
To turn off the video light, switch the camcorder to OFF (CHG), or
NP-FA50 35 (30)
switch the video light to OFF.
NP-FA70 70 (60)
After use
(Approx. minutes using fully-charged battery pack)
Set the power switch to OFF.
* When used with the LCD panel closed. Duration with the LCD panel
open is shown in parentheses. Notes
• The battery discharges while the camcorder is in standby mode. Be sure
Illumination range Approx. 1 m (3 1 / ft) : 100 lux,
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to switch from standby to OFF (CHG).
Approx. 2 m (6 1 / ft) : 25 lux,
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3 • Store in pouch when not in use.
Approx. 3 m (9 / ft) : 11 lux
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Color temperature Approx. 3,000 K • Make sure the video light has cooled down before storing it.
Average life of lamp Approx. 100 hours
Video flash segment D Lighting up a subject
Flash life Approx. 1,500 times
Guide no. equivalent to approx. 10 • When recording indoors with this unit, you can get clear and beautiful
color pictures.
Others
• For wide angle shots, the video light may not light the corners of pictures
Dimensions Approx. 31.5 × 62.5 × 47 mm
completely. Use the video light for shooting the main subject of the
(1 1/4 × 2 1/2 × 1 7/8 inches) (w/h/d)
picture effectively.
Mass Approx. 52 g (1.9 oz)
• Fluorescent lights tend to produce flickering in the recording. Use of the
Included items Video flash light (1) video light may help to produce better pictures with less color blur.
Pouch (1)
Set of printed documentation
E Replacing the lamp
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Use the Sony XB-3L xenon lamp. Consult your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility for replacement of xenon lamp XB-3L.
A Attaching or removing the video
Order the following parts number when purchasing the xenon lamp :
flash light to a camcorder A-1099-823-s.
The lamp is hot when it has just burned out. Wait until the lamp cools
Set the power switch of the video flash light to OFF before attaching or
down before removing it.
removing it from the camcorder.
1 Remove the front cover by inserting something like a coin after
making sure that the unit is cool enough to handle.
To attach the video flash light
2 Replace the lamp.
1 Make sure that you completely turn the lock knob
1 Cover the old lamp with the tube supplied with the new
counterclockwise1.
lamp for replacement and pull the tube out to replace the old
2 Align the arrow on the rear of the video flash light2 with the
lamp.
arrow on the camcorder3.
2 Insert the new lamp into the socket straightly.
3 Attach the shoe connector (terminal) of the video flash light to
*Do not tilt the lamp.
the concave part of the camcorder4, and then slide the video
3 Insert the pawls on the front cover and attach it.
flash light in the direction of the arrow3.
Notes
4 Turn the lock knob clockwise until it clicks into place.
• The lamp is hot when it has just burned out. Make sure that the lamp is
5 Turn the video flash light to the same direction as the
cool enough to handle.
camcorder lens.
• To prevent the lamp from being smudged with fingerprints, handle it
The video flash light can be rotated more than 180 degrees.
with a dry cloth. If the lamp is smudged, wipe it completely clean.
To remove the video flash light • The interior of this unit contains high voltage, opening it can cause
electrical shock.
1 Loosen the lock knob by turning it counterclockwise in the
• To inspect the unit's interior, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony
opposite direction of the arrow.
Service facility.
2 Push down and pull out the video flash light in the opposite
direction of the arrow to remove it.
Note Français
If you cannot insert the video flash light, turn the lock knob
counterclockwise until it reaches the end to cancel the lock.
B Using the video flash
Use the video flash only with a camcorder which has the PHOTO recording
function. The DCR-HC90 is the model used for explaining the instructions.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder.
Avant d'utiliser l'appareil, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel et
1 Set the camcorder POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA- conservez-le pour toute référence ultérieure.
MEMORY.
AVERTISSEMENT
Set the camcorder to any flash setting except "no flash."
When auto flash is set, the flash automatically operates if there is
Afin d'éviter tout risque d'incendie ou d'électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
insufficient surrounding light. When "forced flash" is set, the flash
appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
always operates regardless of the surrounding brightness.
2 Set the power switch to READY. Pour les clients au Canada
The charge complete lamp READY blinks as the video flash light starts
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA
to charge. When charging is complete, the charge complete lamp
NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
READY stops blinking but remains on.
3 Keep pressing the camcorder PHOTO button lightly to confirm
Caractéristiques
the image. Keep the camcorder PHOTO button pressed down
• Rattaché à un camescope, cet appareil sert de lampe et de flash vidéo.
lightly.
• Cette lampe-flash vidéo est compatible avec les caméscopes équipés
The PHOTO button controls video flash operation when the camcorder
d'une griffe Active interface shoe. La lampe-flash vidéo peut par
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE.
conséquent être alimentée par le caméscope.
A still picture appears in the viewfinder and the memory indicator
comes on.
Recording is not carried out at this point.
To change the still picture, release the camcorder PHOTO button. The
video flash light starts charging again after you release the camcorder
PHOTO button. Wait until the battery charge complete lamp READY
appears before lightly pressing the PHOTO button again.
Ce label indique le système de griffe Active
interface shoe conçu pour les produits vidéo
Sony. Les composants et accessoires munis de
ce label permettent une prise de vues plus
simple et efficace.
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