D
CB A
You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
–To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops.
–To record horizontal stripes.
–To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.
–When you want to focus on a subject in the background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1 During recording or standby, press the FOCUS button A.
9appears.
2 Rotate the focus ring D and adjust the focus.
9changes to 
when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther. 9
changes to 
when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.
bNote
•The setting returns to automatic adjustment (default) when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
zTips
For focusing manually
•It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
•When you want to record a
To restore automatic adjustment
Press the FOCUS button A once again.
9disappears and AUTO FOCUS is restored.
To use AUTO FOCUS temporarily (One push auto focus)
Record the subject while pressing and
holding the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button C.
If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing.
Use this function to shift the focus on one subject to another. The scenes will shift smoothly.
Recording/Playback
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