Focusing; Auto Focus; Manual Focus - RCA CC6491 User Manual

Focusing
The camcorder can adjust focus automatically under normal conditions.
You might need to focus manually under certain conditions.
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MENU Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
Auto Focus
During auto focus the camcorder
focuses on the object located in the
center area of the viewfinder or
LCD monitor.
Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn•on
the auto focus feature. No focus
indicator appears in the viewfinder
or on the LCD monitor.
Notes: The low-contrast indicator
(,A & ) in the viewfinder or on the
LCD monitor indicates the auto-focus
system might not operate correctly due
to low illumination, low or no contrast,
repeated patterns, or two subjects at
different distances overlapping.
Use tele macro zooming when
recording a subject close to the lens or
the camcorder might automatically
zoom out to focus.
The lens must be clean for the camcorder to
focus accurately.
Manual Focus
You might need to focus manually under
certain conditions, such as those listed.
1. Set the POWER •switch to CAMERA,
and make sure the AE dial is not set to
AUTO.
2. Press zoom button T to zoom in on the
subject and center the subject in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the MENU dial in to display the
main MENU in the viewfinder or on the
LCD monitor.
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