Advanced Features
Camera Recording
Manual Focus | 1 In CAMERA mode, press the MANUAL |
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under fluorescent lighting.
2 Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire.
3 Press m or l to focus on the subject.
m: To focus on a more distant subject
l: To focus on a closer subject
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4 Press the MANUAL button until the normal screen appears.
• “MF” appears.
MF
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Manual focus indicator
To return to Auto Focus mode
Press the SET button while the focus setting screen is displayed.
Notes:
•The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is closer than approxi- mately 5 feet (1.5 m). Set the zoom control to wide angle, and try refocusing again.
•If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to focus correctly.
•When “MF” is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed.
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