Sony DCR- TRV24E Operating Instructions Manual page 80

Focusing manually
To return to the autofocus mode
Press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly to turn off the
indicator.
To record distant subjects
When you press FOCUS/INFINITY down firmly,
the lens focuses on the infinity and
appears. When you release FOCUS/INFINITY,
your camcorder returns to the manual focus
mode. Use this mode when your camcorder
focuses on near objects even though you are
trying to shoot a distant object.
To focus precisely
It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the
zoom to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) after
focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the "W" (wide-angle)
position.
9 changes as follows:
when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
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