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Focusing
Under normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically. Under
certain conditions, you may need to focus manually.
Focus Lock Feature
The focus lock feature is useful when
objects pass between your subject and the
camcorder or your main subject is not
located in the center of the viewfinder.
1. Place the mode select dial in
MANUAL.
2. Center the main object in the
viewfinder.
3. Press FOCUS or FOCUS to focus
on the main subject. ( ) appears
in the display panel and viewfinder.
4. Press FOCUS and FOCUS
together (or place mode select dial in
AUTO) to turn auto focus back on.
Auto Focus
During auto focus the camcorder will
focus automatically on the object located
in the center area of the viewfinder.
• Place the mode select dial in AUTO to
turn on the auto focus feature.
Note: The low-contrast indicator ( )
in the viewfinder indicates the
auto-focus system may not operate correctly
due to low illumination, low or no contrast,
repeated patterns, or two subjects at
different distances overlapping.
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