Recording options

Focusing manually during recording:

This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode.

1.

Press the Control (Up/Down)

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button to select “Manual Focus.”

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•The manual focus adjustment

indicator appears.

Manual Focus

2.Press the Control (Left/Right) button to select the desired

indicator to adjust focus, and then press the OK button.

•The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator appears.

Focusing on a nearer subject

To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control (Left) button.

< Nearer subject > < Further subject >

Focusing on a further subject

To focus on a further subject, press the Control (Right) button.

•The nearer or further icon ( / ) appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end.

•The adjusted value is applied right after you press the Control (Left/Right) button to adjust the focus.

Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :

•When the subject is dark.

•When the background is too bright.

•When you view the subject through a window that is stained or wet.

•When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes.

•When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence.

•Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject.

•When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light.

•When you are ocusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame.

• You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut MENU button. pages 26~27

•Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the centre area automatically.

•Use the zoom function to frame the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the zoom function after manual focusing, refocusing is required.

•Before focusing manually, check if the “Digital Zoom” is turned off. When “Zoom Type” is set to “Digital Zoom,” manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the “Digital Zoom” off. page 62