JVC GR-DVM75 Instructions Manual page 51

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Focus detection zone
While focusing on a further
subject
While focusing on a nearer
subject
Manual focus indicator
FEATURE:
Auto Focus
PURPOSE:
The camcorder's Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx.
5 cm (2") to the subject) to infinity.
However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual
focusing):
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When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
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When illumination is low.*
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When the subject has no contrast (difference in brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-colour wall,
or a clear, blue sky.*
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When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder.*
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When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated.
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When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
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When shooting a scene with a high-contrast background.
* The following low-contrast warnings appear blinking: A, 4, b and f.
NOTES:
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lf the /ens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a
piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry
naturally.
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When shooting a subject close to the /ens, zoom out first (ID pg. 19). If zoomed-in in the auto focus
mode, the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder
and the subject. This will not occur when "TELE MACRO" (w pg. 39) is activated.
FEATURE:
Manual Focus
PURPOSE:
To obtain correct focus.
OPERATION:
1) If you are using the viewfinder, you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments
(a;- pg. 10).
2) Set the Power Switch to "I@" while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then press
FOCUS/BLANK (m pg. 86 and 87, @ FOCUS/BLANK Button). The manual focus indicator appears.
3) To focus on a farther subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards "+". ", 0 appears and blinks.
To focus on a nearer subject, rotate the MENU Wheel towards 'I-". fl 4" appears and blinks.
4) Press the MENU Wheel in. Focus adjustment is complete.
To reset to Auto Focus, press FOCUS/BLANK twice or set the Power Switch to u 0".
If FOCUS/BLANK is pressed once, the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again.
NOTES:
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Be sure to focus the /ens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If
you focus in on a subject in the wide-angle position, sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed up because the depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal lengths.
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When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer, "9" or "A" will blink.