Recording
Focusing the Camcorder
[] FOCUS [] EXP.
.,IL 4)- _
Select
Indicator in Viewfinder or
on LCD Monitor
SEL. (Select), F1,
and F2 Buttons
Auto Focus
During auto focus the camcorder will
focus automatically on the object located
in the center area of the monitor or
viewfinder.
• Place the mode select dial in LOCK to
turn on the auto focus feature.
Note: The low-contrast indicator (-_fla-)
in the viewfinder indicates the auto-focus
system may not operate correctly due to low
illumination, low or no contrast, repeated
patterns, or two subjects at different
distances overlapping.
Caution: During recording pause, light
entering the camcorder will operate the
auto-focus feature and consume
battery power.
Focus Lock Feature
The focus lock feature is useful when
objects pass between your subject and the
camcorder or your main subject is not
located in the center of the viewfinder.
1. Center the main object on the LCD
monitor or in the viewfinder.
2. Make sure the mode select dial is not
set to LOCK.
3. Press SEL. until [] FOCUS appears
on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
4. Press F1 to activate focus lock.
The focus lock indicators ( 4P- )
appear on the LCD monitor or
viewfinder.
5. Press the F1 button again to turn off
focus lock (or place mode select dial in
LOCK).
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