Manual Exposure Adjustment

Manual Focus Adjustment

1If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to display it.

If [EXP] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick () toward [NEXT] to display it.

2Push the joystick () toward [EXP].

The exposure adjustment indicator

and the neutral value “±0” appear on the screen.

3Adjust the () the brightness of the image as required.

The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.

4Press .

•The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the exposure will be locked.

•If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change.

•During exposure lock, press and push the joystick () toward [EXP] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

•Reflective surfaces

•Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

•Fast moving subjects

•Through wet windows

•Night scenes

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OINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.

1If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to display it.

If [FOCUS] does not appear on the

joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick () toward [NEXT] to display it.

2Push the joystick () toward [FOCUS].

“MF” appears.

3Push the joystick () or () once to verify if the image is focused.

The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off the focus assist function ( 91).

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