RCA CC638/639 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.

	MENU
16X9
AE	MODES
	EIS
	FADE
	WIPE

	AUTO	H
		S
		U
BACKLIGHT		P
	S
CU
FO
FRONTLIGHT		MANUAL
	PHOTO
DATE/	EFFECTS
TIME

FOCUS (6)

FOCUS (5)

Mode Select Dial

Auto Focus

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

•Place the mode select dial in AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature.

Note: 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.

Focus Lock Feature

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.Place the mode select dial in

MANUAL.

2.Center the main object in the viewfinder.

3.Press FOCUS 5 or FOCUS 6 to focus

on the main subject. ( ) appears in the display panel and viewfinder.

4.Press FOCUS 5 and FOCUS 6 together (or place mode select dial in AUTO) to turn auto focus back on.

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