77Using the Full Rangeof FeaturesEInfinity FocusUse this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains orfireworks.Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step 3.“MF ∞” appears. When you operate the zoom or turn the focus ring, “∞” disappears andthe camcorder changes to manual focus.AF-Assist Lamp (Optional VFL-1 Attached)When you attach the VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the camcorder and set it to fire a flash( 73), the AF-assist lamp (White LED) illuminates the subject in the center of thescreen to enable the camcorder to focus in dark places.When you press the PHOTO button halfway, the AF-assist lamp turns onautomatically responding to the surrounding brightness.When you press the PHOTO button halfway and turn the focus ring, theAF-assist lamp turns on responding to the surrounding brightness.❍ The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp islighting. In such case, adjust the focus manually.❍ The AF-assist lamp lights up brightly. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp inpublic places such as in restaurants or theaters.❍ Turn off the AF-assist lamp in places where flash photography is prohibited.Turning Off the AF-Assist LampTo turn off the AF-assist lamp, open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AF AST LAMP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAAF AST LAMP••AUTOCAMERA SET UP( 43)**[FOCUS PRI.] set to [ON]**[FOCUS PRI.] set to [OFF]
