49Advanced FunctionsRecordingEAdjusting the Focus ManuallyAutofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.Available only in the and modes.1. Set the mode switch to .2. Adjust the zoom.3. If the joystick guide does not appear onscreen, press ( ) to display it.4. Push the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] toactivate the manual focus.[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be displayed in lightblue and “MF” appears on the screen.5. Adjust ( ) the focus as necessary.• Push the joystick ( ) towards for a farther focal distance or push it ( ) towardsfor a closer focal distance.• To return to autofocus, push the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] once more. “MF” willdisappear and [FOCUS] will turn white again.6. Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. The setting resets to autofocus when you set the mode switch to . Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder.ReflectivesurfacesSubjects with lowcontrast or withoutvertical linesFast MovingSubjectsThrough dirty orwet windowsNight ScenesZoom leverMode switchJoystickBACKFOCUS
