RCA PRO807 Focusing Your Camcorder, Auto Focus, Manual Focus, To focus manually, Switch

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Focusing Your Camcorder

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FOCUS

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STOP

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MANUAL

 

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Switch

FOCUS ON/OFF

MANUAL FOCUS + and

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Button

Auto Focus

If you want the camcorder to focus for you automatically, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the AUTO LOCK position.

Notes: The camcorder will automatically focus on any subject at a distance of three feet or more from the lens. When a subject is closer than three feet, press the power zoom button “W” to change to a wide-angle position where the subject will be in focus.

When zooming in on a distant subject from the wide- angle position, auto focus may not function properly due to the instability of the image. Let auto focus adjust for the full zoomed-in position, and then use a tripod for stable images. The subject will then stay in focus while using the power zoom buttons.

Manual Focus

Under certain conditions, such as those listed, you may need to focus manually.

When filming two subjects–one nearby and one distant.

When filming subjects in very low light.

When filming a horizontally striped subject.

When filming subjects with little or no contrast in the picture.

To focus manually.

1.Slide the AUTO LOCK switch to the left (out of the AUTO LOCK position).

2.Press the power zoom button labeled “T” and zoom in on the subject.

3.Press the FOCUS ON/OFF button to select manual focus. MF will appear in the viewfinder.

4.Adjust the focus by pressing the + or – side of the MANUAL FOCUS +/– button.

MF+ will appear in the viewfinder when focusing in the + direction.

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 CAM/OFF/PLAY switch is set to OFF, the focus will reset to auto focus when power is restored. Manual focus will remain selected when you place the ON/POWER SAVE lever in the POWER SAVE position and then restore power by returning it to the ON position.

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Contents Powering Your Camcorder Special FeaturesRecording Features Playback FeaturesProduct Registration Mail Your Registration Card TodayAttach Sales Receipt Here and File For Future Reference Record Vital Information HereSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Service Conditions Requiring Service-Unplug thisReplacement Parts-When replacement parts UseOptional Accessories Optional Accessories Accessory Order Form Order Form for Pro807Please complete other side also VCC1000 Video Color Control CenterAccessory Order Form United States OrdersCanadian Orders International OrdersUsing an Optional Tripod AC035 Super Lightweight TripodOptional Tripod First-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesThank you for choosing an RCA camcorder Attach a power supply to the camcorder Charged BatteryAttach the shoulder strap Adapter/ChargerAdjust the hand strap Place the ON/POWER Save lever in the on positionTurn on the camcorder Insert a cassette in the camcorderStart and stop recording Play back what you have recordedReview all of the camcorder’s operating controls ON/POWER Save Lever pages REC START/STOP Button Open ButtonRemote Control Battery InstallationLocation and Function of the Remote Control Record START/STOP Button Same as Thumb Trigger on CamcorderREW Rewind Button Stop ButtonPowering Your Camcorder Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your CamcorderUsing an optional plug adapter To Attach the Adapter/ChargerCharging the Battery Using the Battery to Power Your CamcorderRefresh Button Low Level Battery Warning Proper Care and Storage of Your BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Attaching the Charged Battery to the CamcorderUsing the Optional RCA DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger Erase Protection-Record-Protect Safety Tab RCA Video CassettesCassette Recording Time Inserting and Removing CassettesSpecial Features Setting the Time and Date Display in the Viewfinder Installing the Battery for Time and Date DisplayDate and Time Display Tilt Adjustment Cleaning the ViewfinderElectronic Viewfinder Recording Date and TIme or Date on Your TapeDisplays in Viewfinder Power Zooming Cassette IndicatorDisplays Time Counter with Memory StopFocusing Your Camcorder SwitchAuto Focus Manual FocusPreset Program Modes SportsMemory Stop Feature Time Counter with Memory StopTime Counter MEMORYButtonCamcorder Recording Tips Recording TipsHolding Your Camcorder Traveling TipsCare and Maintenance Camcorder Care and StorageCassette Care and Storage Things to AvoidViewfinder Playback Power CAM/ OFF/PLAY SwitchFWD Button Installation Channel 4CH/3CH SwitchPlayback on a TV Using the Antenna Connection ScreenPlayback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in Jacks Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Playback on TV or VCRSeeing the Camcorder’s displays on the TV Screen Trouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksFor details on manual focus Design Specifications GeneralVideo Recorder Section Camera SectionCompact Camcorder Limited Warranty Index Eject Button 10-11,13,20Index Record START/STOP ButtonPart Number 92-Pro807-1