Sony HVL-IRH User Manual [en, es, fr, it]

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Video IR Light

Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Istruzioni per l'uso

HVL-IRH

Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Japan

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English

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply w,'ith the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide rea.sonable 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, these 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.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Features

• When attached to a camcorder this unit functions

as an ik light and a 3.0 W \ddeo light.

• Can only be used with a camcorder that has the

intelligent accessory shoe attached.

• The IR light can be used on a camcorder with the

NightShot function. Using the IR light, you can
record more distant subjects in NightShot

operation.

• Video light ON/AUTO is controlled from the
Standby mode. When set to AUTO the video
light comes on automatically in dark places.

• The indications on the POWER switch light up in
dark places with the light-accumulator function
(captures and stores light, solar or electric).

• Over-discharge safety circuit incorporated.

Precautions

Be careful not to touch the video lighting

section, because the plastic window and
surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is
on and just after it is turned off.

• Never locrk directly at the bulb while the video
light is on.

• Do not turn on the video light without the front
window in place.

• Avoid placing the video light near combustible
or X'olatile .solvents such as alcohol or benzine.

• Do not let any solid object or liquid fall onto or
into the video IR light.

• Do nut knock or jolt the video light while it is
turned on as it may damage or sl-uriden the life of
the bulb.

• Do not lea\'e the \'ideo light on while It is resting
on or against sometliing; it mav cause a fire or
damage the video light.

• The over-discharge safety circuit will turn the
video light off automaticaly if the battery power

goes below a certain lewl. Turn off the power
and recharge the battery, or replace the battery to
the fully-charged one.

• While using the \’ideo IR light, the battery

supplies power to both the camcorder and the
video IR light. The recording time will be shorter
compared with normal recording.

• Do not pick up the camcoreder by the head of the
video IR light.

• Remove the video IR light behme putting the
camera into a carrying case.

• Do not place anything over the ventilation grill.

• When the front window is hot, do not allow it to

get wet.

• Avoid placing r)r storing the video IR light in

locations that are

- Extremely hot such as in.a car parked in the sun

- In areas subject to direct sunlight or sources of
high temperature, such a heating device

- Vibrating

After use

• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF.

• Store in pouch after making sure that the unit
is cool enough to handle.

On cleaning

Clean the video light with a dry soft cloth. You can
remove stubborn stains with a cloth lightly
dampered with a mild detergent solution, then drv
the unit with a soft cloth.
.\e\’er use strong soK ents, such .is thinner or
benzine, since these will damage the finish on the
surface.

Specifications

IR light segment

I’owcr requirements 7.2 V DC
Maximum power consumption 2.5 W

Continuous lighting time

Lighting duration

Type of battery Used with camcorder
pack (CCD-TRV95/TRV95E)*

NP-F550 105 (85)
NP-F750 185 (150)
NP-F950 295 (230)

(Approx, minutes using fully-charged battery
pack)

Illumination distance Approx. 3-20 m

Video light segment

Power requirements 7.2 V DC
Power consumption
Halogen lamp
Maximum luminous intensity Approx. 100 cd
Lighting direction
Lighting angle

Continuous lighting time

Type of battery
pack

NP-F550 95 (80)
NP-F750
NP-F950

(Appriix. minutes usin
^ack)

Illu

nination range Approx. 1 m (3 ft) (100

Colour temperature
Average life of bulb

Dimensions

Mass Approx. 90 g (3 Vs oz)
Accessories (supplied) Carrying case (1)

Accessory (not supplied)

* When used in automatic mode with the LCD

panel closed. Duration with the LCD panel open
is shown in parentheses.

Design and specifications are subject to change

- lux).
Approx. 2 m (6 ft) (23
lux).
Approx. 3 m (9 Vs ft) (12
lux)
3,000“K
Approx. 100 hours

Approx. 81 X 65 X 73 mm
(3 Vi6x2 Vi6x2 V8

inches) (w/h/d)

Operating instructions (1)

Halogen lamp XB-3D

3.7 W

3.0 W

Horizontal
20 degrees

Lighting duration

Used with camcorder

(CCD-TRV95/TRV95E)*

170 (145)

270 (210)

g fullv-charged battery

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine
accessory for Sony video products. When
purchasing Sony video products, Sony
recommends that you purchase accessories with
this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark.

Intelligent

I

Accessory Shoe

This mark indicates the Intelligent Accessory Shoe
System for use with Sony video products. Video
components and accessories equipped with this
system are designed to make effective recording

simple.

Attaching the video IR

light to a camcorder

To attach the video IR light

1 Insert the video IR light into the

intelligent accessory shoe of your
camcorder in the direction of the arrow
and slit on its bottom until it reaches the
end.

2 Turn the lock knob to LOCK and tighten it

until you hear it click.

To remove the video IR light

Loosen the lock knob by turning it to
RELEASE.
Push down and pull out the video IR light in

the opposite direction of the arrow to

remove it.

Notés

• If you cannot insert the video IR light, turn the
lock knob to RELEASE to cancel the lock.

• Do not insert the video IR light backwards. Be

sure to insert the video IR light in the derection
of the arrow.

0 Shooting in the dark

(using the IR light)

The IR light can be used on a camcorder with the
.\ightShot function. For cfetails of the NightShot
operation, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the camcorder.

1 Set the POWER switch to ON of IR LIGHT.

The IK indicator © lights up.

2 Slide NIGHTSHOT on the camcorder to

ON.

Infrared lighting are emitted from the section

®.

3 View the picture in the viewfinder or on

the LCD screen, and adjust the brightness

by turning IR CONTROL.

When the subject is far and too dark,

turn IR CONTROL toward MAX.

When the subject is close and too bright,

turn IK CONTROL toward MIN.

Tips

• When you set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu
system of the camcorder, the picture will be more
clear.

• The distance between the IR light and the subject

in the dark should be from about 3 m (9 ^/.s ft) to
20 m (65 ft). When the subject is too close, Hi
light cannot light the subject completely.
Since the recording distance will differ
depending on the environment, be sure to check

the brightness of the picture in step 3 before you
start recording.

Notes on IR light

• The picture recorded with the IR light is nearly
monochrome.

• IR light is invisible because it is infrared lighting.
The emitting section may turn red.

After use

Set the POWER switch to OFF:

Q Using the video light

To use the video light automatically

1 Set the POWER switch to AUTO of LIGHT. 2 Set the camcorder to the standby mode.

The video light is turned on automatically

- when using the comcorder in a dark place. The
video light is turned off automatically after
approx. 5 minutes passed in the standby mode.
To turn off the video light when in use, cancel
the standby mode.

To control the video light with a
camcorder in the standby mode

1 Set the POWER switch to ON of LIGHT. 2 Set the camcorder to the standby mode.

The video light is turned on in sync with the
camcorder.
To turn off the video light, cancel the standby
mode of the camcorder or set the POWER
switch to OFF.

After use

Set the POWER switch to OFF.

Notes

• The battery is discharging while the camcorder is
in the standby mode. Cancel the standby mode
when not in use.

• Store in pouch when not in use.

• Make sure the video light has cooled down
before storing it.

Lighting up a subject

• When recording indoors with this unit, you can

get clear and beautiful color pictures.

• For wide angle shots, the video light may not

light the corners of pictures completely. Use the
'.ideo light for shooting the main subject of the
picture effectively.

• When bright light shines from behind the subject
(backlighting), the video light is very effective for
lighting up the main part of the subject, such as
the face of a person.

Outdoors, be sure that you do not stand facing
the sun.

• Fluorescent lights tend to produce flickering on

the recording. Use of the video light may help to
produce better pictures with less color blur.

Q Replacing the bulb

Use an optional Sony XB-3D halogen lamp.The
bulb is hot when it has just burned out.

1 Remove the front window after making

sure that the unit is cool enough to

handle.

2 Replace the bulb while holding its base

after making sure that the bulb is cool
enough to handle.

3 Attach the front window on the straight

so that the bulb is inserted into the hole
on the reflection board.

Attach the front window with the C* mark ©

down.

Notes

• To prevent the bulb from being smudged with
fingerprints, handle it with a dry clotti. If the

bulb is smudged, wipe it compltely clean.

• When removing and attaching the protection

frame, be careful to do properly.

Français

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d'Oviter tout risque d'incendie ou
d'éiectrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la
pluie ou à l'humidité.
Afin d'écarter tout risque d'électrocution, garder le
coffret fermé. Ne confier l'entretien de l'appareil
qu'à un professionnel.

Caractéristiques

• Quand V41US mettez cette lampe en place sur un

camescope, elle fonctionne comme lampe
infrarouge et lampe vidéo 3,0 W.

• Peut être utilisée seulement avec-les camescopes

munis d'une griffe porte-accessoires intelligente.

• La lampe infrarouge peut être utilisée sur un

camescope avec la fonction NightShot. Pendant
l'utilisation de la lampe infrarouge, vous pouvez
enregistrer des sujets plus éloignés en mode de
fonctionnement NightShot.

' Le statut ON/AUTO (sous tension/automatique)

de la lampe vidéo est décidé à partir du mode
d'attente. Quand la lampe vidéo est réglée sur
AUTO, elle s'allume automatiquement dans des
endroits sombres.

> Le témoin sur l'interrupteur ci'alimentation

s'allume dans l'obscurité avec la fonction
d'accumulation cfe lumière (stockage de lumière

solaire ou électrique).

' Circuit de sécurité protégeant contre une

décharge excessive.