64123Manually Focusing SubjectThe DVD Video Camera usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manuallyfocus a subject depending on the recording conditions.Focusing during RecordingThis DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus).When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.Focusing rangeYou can switch the display mode of on-screen information:• On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity• On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity1 Press the FOCUS button during recording.“MF” will appear on the screen.2 Press the zoom lever down to “T” control side tozoom in on subject.3 Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the focus, whileviewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCDscreen.Note :• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focusand auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appearon the screen.• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manuallyfocusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W”control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoomlever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.• Manual focus setting will be stored in memory even whenthe DVD Video Camera is turned off.3 0 MIN0 : 0 0 : 0 0REMFINE8 : 0 0 AMS E P 3 0 2 0 0 4Manual Focus iconAdjust with ) and( buttons
