Focussing manually during recording
This HD camcorder automatically focusses a subject from 
Focus However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording
condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode.
1. | Touch “Focus” “Manual.” |
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Touch the nearer subject ( | ) or farther subject ( ) tab to adjust the focus, |
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Focussing on a farther subject
To focus on a farther subject, touch the farther subject (
) tab.
Focussing in a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, touch the nearer subject ( 
) tab.
In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
•A picture containing several objects, some close to the HD camcorder, others farther away.
•A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
•Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
•People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
•“Focus” function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen.
•Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focussing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.
•If you are inexperienced in the use of HD camcorders, we recommend that you use auto focus.
•This function will be set to “Auto” in the EASY Q mode.
•The nearer or farther icon (
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) appears in the centre when focus adjustment reaches the end.
•The adjusted value is applied right after touching the ( 
or 
) tab.
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