Panasonic VDR-M53 Operating Instructions Manual page 65

Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 64):
Objects not in
the center of
screen
Objects
moving rapidly
Object behind
glass with
water droplets,
dirt on it
Objects with
little variation
in brightness,
such as a white
wall
Objects lit by
neon sign,
spotlight, etc.
which glares or
emits strong
light
Night view
Objects that
are far and
near at the
same time
Dark objects
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