Auto/Manual Focus - Sharp VL-E41X Operation Manual

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Notes:
While recording in Manual Focus mode, you may not be
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able to focus correctly if the subject is within approxi-
mately 1.5 m of the VIEWCAM. In such a case, shift the
zoom control toward wide angle, and then try focusing
again.
If you focus on a subject without first setting the zoom
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power to the maximum, the subject may go out of focus
when you zoom further in on it later.
If the lens is dirty or fogged, you may not be able to
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obtain correct focus.
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AUTO/MANUAL FOCUS

AUTO FOCUS
The VIEWCAM's Auto Focus feature is designed to
focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus
mode, the VIEWCAM automatically focuses on what-
ever is in the centre of the scene. Therefore, always
keep the subject in the centre of the screen.
Notes:
If no subject is in the centre of the monitor, the focus area
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will expand and the subject nearest the centre will be fo-
cused on.
. If no subject is displayed on the monitor, the VIEWCAM
will automatically zoom out until some subject comes into
the frame.
MANUAL FOCUS
The auto focus may not be able to focus on the sub-
ject in the situations shown in the chart. In such situ-
ations, set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and
focus manually.
Press the MODE DISPLAY button to display the
auto/manual videography indicators on the moni-
tor.
Press the Power Zoom "T" button to set the zoom
power to the maximum.
Press the FOCUS button (@J) to set the VIEW-
CAM to Manual Focus mode ("MAN'L FOCUS")
Press the MAN'L FOCUS F (a) and N (@) but-
tons to focus on the subject.
Press the MODE DISPLAY button to turn off the
auto/manual videography indicators.
Press the Power Zoom buttons to frame the sub-
ject as you desire.
BACK TO AUTO FOCUS
TO GO
Press the MODE DISPLAY button and then press the
MAN'L FOCUS button (@) to set the VIEWCAM to
Auto Focus mode ("FOCUS").