FOCUS
Auto Focus
If you want the camcorder to focus for you
automatically, set
A
LOCK
to
A
LOCK.
The camcorder will automatically focus on any
subject three feet or more from the lens. For a
subject closer than three feet, press “W” to change
to wide-angle where the subject will be in focus.
Manual Focus
Certain conditions
manual focusing.
l
When taping two subjects one near and one
distant.
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When taping subjects in very low light.
l
When taping a horizontally striped subject.
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When taping subjects with little or no contrast.
M F
Manual Focus Display
in Viewfinder
To focus manually.
Slide
AUTO LOCK
out
of
A
LOCK.
2. Press power zoom button
and zoom in on the
subject.
3. Press
FOCUS ON/OFF
to select manual focus.
MF
will appear in the viewfinder.
4.
Press
+ or
side of
MANUAL FOCUS
to
adjust the focus.
l
will appear in the viewfinder when
focusing in the + direction.
l
MF-
will appear in the viewfinder when
focusing in the direction.
5. Use the power zoom buttons to select desired
zooming range.
Note: When the
POWER
switch is placed in
OFF,
focus
will reset to auto when power is restored. Manual focus
will remain selected if you place the
ON/POWER SAVE
lever in
POWER SAVE
and then restore power by placing
it