RCA ProV714, ProV712 manual Auto/Manual Focus, Useful Features for Camera Recording, Auto Focus

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Useful Features for Camera Recording

Auto/Manual Focus

Auto Focus

The Camcorder’s Auto Focus feature is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the Camcorder automatically focuses on whatever is in the center of the scene. Therefore, always keep the subject in the center of the monitor screen.

Notes

If no subject is in the center of the monitor screen, the focus area will expand and the Camcorder will focus on the subject nearest the center.

If no subject is displayed on the monitor screen, the Camcorder will automatically zoom out until some subject comes into the monitor screen.

Auto focus may not be able to focus correctly in the situations shown in the chart. In such situations, set the Camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually.

Subject is too dark.

Lack of contrast, e.g.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

snow scene.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast-moving subject.

Background is too bright.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject has vertical or

Subject is being shot

horizontal stripes.

through a dirty or wet

 

 

 

window.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light reflects off the

Two subjects at different

 

 

subject.

distances overlap in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

same scene.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject has fine, repeated

Subjects at different

patterns.

distances appear in the

 

center of the scene at the

 

same time.

Using the Manual Focus

1Press the Power Zoom T button to set the zoom power to the maximum.

2Press the FOCUS Far or FOCUS Near button for 1 second to set Manual Focus mode. Then press the buttons to focus on the subject.

3Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame the subject as you desire.

1, 3

2

Near button

Far button

To Go Back to Auto Focus

Press the AUTO FOCUS button to set the Camcorder to Auto Focus mode.

AUTO FOCUS button

BATTERY DEW/CLOG

REW

PLAY

FF

STOP

REC

 

F

AUTO

N

LAMP OFF

 

 

 

FOCUS

 

 

 

Notes

While recording in Manual Focus mode, you may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is within approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) of the Camcorder. In such a case, shift the zoom control toward wide angle, and then try focusing again.

If you focus on a subject without first setting the zoom power to the maximum, the subject may go out of focus when you zoom farther in on it later.

If the lens is dirty or fogged, you may not be able to obtain correct focus.

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ProV714, ProV712 specifications

The RCA ProV712 and ProV714 models are part of RCA's Pro series, known for their advanced features and technologies that cater to both professional and consumer needs. These models have gained significant attention for their robust performance, innovative design, and versatile functionalities that make them suitable for a variety of applications.

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