RCA ProV800C manual Focusing, Auto Focus Focus Lock Feature

Recording

Focusing

Under normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically. Under certain conditions, you may need to focus manually.

Zoom Lever

PUSH OPEN

_ +

PUSH

DISPLAY	EIS	PROG.AE/
		EFFECT
		MENU

FADE/	FAR	+
WIPE
		_	NEAR

EJECT

CASSETTE EJECT

FAR Button

PROG.AE/		+
EFFECT
MENU	FAR	NEAR

FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch

NEAR Button

FADE/	_
WIPE

Auto Focus Focus Lock Feature

During auto focus the camcorder will focus automatically on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

•Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in FULL AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature.

Notes: The low-contrast indicator (	)
in the viewfinder indicates the auto-

focus system may not operate correctly due to low illumination, low or no contrast, repeated patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping.

If you zoom in too close to the subject, the camcorder will automatically zoom out so it can focus.

The focus lock feature is useful when objects pass between your subject and the camcorder or your main subject is not located in the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

1.Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in PRESET.

2.Center the main object in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

3.Press FAR or NEAR to focus on the main subject. The focus is locked on

the subject and ( ) appears on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

4.Press FAR and NEAR together

(or place FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in FULL AUTO) to turn auto focus back on.

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