Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
Adjusting the focus manually

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Adjusting focus manually in mode A

In mode A, you can manually adjust focus without automatic adjustment functions. Set the focus ring to the mode A position and focus manually using the focus scale on the lens.

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•Turn the focus ring slowly. If it is forced against either end, the focus ring may move toward the mode B position and move past the end, and make noises.

Adjusting focus manually in mode B

In mode B, you can use the automatic adjustment functions during manual focus adjustment. Set the focus ring to the mode B position and do the following steps.

Mode BMode AFocus ringYou 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.

1Assign [FOCUS] to an ASSIGN button (p. 43).2Press the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS] is assigned.9 appears on the screen.3Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.9 changes to when you cannot bring any further subject in focus. 9changes to when you cannot bring any closer subject in focus.

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For manual focus

•Zoom in and bring your camcorder in focus, then gradually zoom out.

•Fully zoom out and gradually zoom in when you shoot a close subject.

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

To restore automatic adjustmentPress the ASSIGN button to which [FOCUS] is assigned once again.9disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored.

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•If you want to adjust focus automatically or use automatic adjustment functions such as one push auto focus during manual focus

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