User Manual

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Functions

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MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)

✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMCORDER and CAMERA modes.

✤ In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus

feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of

your recording.

✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that

make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable.

Auto Focusing

✤ In CAMCORDER Mode, turning on the

device will set it to automatic focus.

In CAMERA Mode, pressing the Photo

Button halfway down will set the focus.

Manual Focusing

✤ In the following cases you may obtain bet-

ter results by adjusting the focus manually.

a. A picture containing several objects, some

close to the camcorder, others further away.

b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by

snow.

c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly

like an athlete or a crowd.

1. Set the Power Switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MF Button.

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MF Icon( ) is displayed on the LCD

screen.

3. Turn the MENU DIAL up or down until the

object is in focus.

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Zoom out a little if focusing is difficult.

4. To return to AF, press the MF Button again.

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