Manual Focus; Macro Focus; Zooming - RCA PROV742 User Manual

Conditions that May Require Manual Focus :: :_ _ _:.:_:_ : _ :_:_ _
The following conditions may require the use of manual focusing during recording.
• When a subject has a close foreground
and a background far away.
• When two subjects at different
distances overlap.
• A subject with distinct horizontal
stripes or small pattern.
• A subject not in the center of the
viewfinder or LCD monitor.
• Subjects with shiny surfaces or sharp
angles.
• Recording in low-light situations.
• Recording through a window.
Manual Focus
Under certain conditions, such as those
listed, you may need to focus manually.
1. Press FOCUS • (Far) and • (Near)
at the same time to turn on manual
focus. FOCUS appears in the
viewfinder or LCD monitor.
2. Slide the power zoom control to the T
side to zoom in on your subject.
To maintain proper focus throughout
the zoom range, zoom in on your
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subject before adjusting the focus.
Press and hold either FOCUS button
until the subject is clearly focused.
When you are finished, Press FOCUS
• (Far) and • (Near) at the same
time to turn on auto focus. FOCUS
disappears from the viewfinder or
LCD monitor.
Macro Focus
The macro-focus feature lets you focus on objects as close as 3/8 inch from the
camcorder lens.
1. Make sure FOCUS does not appear in
the viewfinder or LCD monitor. If it
does, press FOCUS • (Far) and •
(Near) at the same time to remove it.
2. Slide the power zoom control to the W
side until the lens is completely
zoomed out.
3. Position the subject in the center of the
viewfinder or LCD monitor.
Notes: Zooming is not possible when using
macro focus. To change the size of the
subject, move the camcorder's lens closer or
farther away from it.
For best results, increase illumination when
recording using macro focus.
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