Recording
Focusing
Under normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder. Under certain conditions, you may want to use the focus lock feature.
VCR(PLAY)/CAM Button
and Indicators
FOCUS LOCK Button
Using Focus Lock
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.
1.Center the main object in the viewfinder.
2.Press FOCUS LOCK to turn on the focus lock feature. FOCUSLOCK will appear for a few seconds and then 
will remain in the viewfinder.
Conditions Requiring Focus Lock
•When recording a subject through a dirty window.
•When recording two subjects, one nearby and one in the distance.
•When recording a horizontally or vertically striped subject.
•When the subject is not in the center of the viewfinder.
•When recording very bright subjects.
•When recording a subject without contrast, such as, a white wall.
FOCUSLOCK
3.Press FOCUS LOCK again to turn off
the focus lock feature. 
will be removed from the viewfinder.
Note: When zooming in to record a subject in the distance, auto focus might not function properly because of picture instability. Use a tripod for stable focused pictures.
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