Focusing manually during recording:This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up toinfinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained dependingon the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focusmode.1. Press the Control (Up/Down)button to select “Manual Focus.”The manual focus adjustmentindicator appears.2. Press the Control (Left/Right)button to select the desiredindicator to adjust focus, and then press the OK button.The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( )indicator appears.Focusing on a nearer subjectTo focus on a nearer subject, press the Control (Left) button.••Focusing on a further subjectTo focus on a further subject, press the Control (Right) button.The nearer or further icon ( / ) appears between theindicators when focus adjustment reaches the end.The adjusted value is applied right after you press the Control(Left/Right) button to adjust the focus.Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :When the subject is dark.When the background is too bright.When you view the subject through a window that is stained orwet.When the subject has dense horizontal or sloping stripes.When the subject is distant and behind a nearby wire fence.Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject.When the subject is emitting or reflecting strong light.When you are ocusing on a subject near the boundary of theframe.You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut MENU button.pages 26~27Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while autofocusing focuses on the center area automatically.Use the zoom function to frame the desired target before manuallyadjusting the focus. If you use the zoom function after manualfocusing, refocusing is required.Before focusing manually, check if the “Digital Zoom” is turned off.When “Zoom Type” is set to “Digital Zoom,” manual focusing willnot focus with accuracy. Turn the “Digital Zoom” off. page 62••••••••••••••< Nearer subject > < Further subject >Recording optionsindicator to adjust focus, and then press the OK button.OK button.OK0:00:00 [475Min]STBYManual Focus1.6M9999