Panasonic PVL751 PVL751 User Guide - Page 24

Focus Before you begin... • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto Focus Camcorder automatically focuses on subject even during zooming. Auto Focus is on when "MF" is not displayed in EVF or LCD monitor. Press MANUAL FOCUS to remove "MF" in EVF or LCD monitor if necessary. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when : • recording through glass. • lighting is poor. • subject is far away with objects in foreground. • subject has distinct horizontal lines. • subject is not centered in EVF or LCD monitor. • subject has a shiny surface. • subject is slanted. • subject is bright and flat, like a white wall. • subject has fast motion, like a golf swing. EVF or LCD Monitor MF 3 FAR UP FOCUS DOWN NEAR 42 MANUAL FOCUS TITLE 1 Press MANUAL FOCUS so "MF" (Manual Focus) appears in EVF or LCD monitor. 2 Hold down "T" (telephoto) on POWER ZOOM to maximum zoom in. 3 Press UP v (FAR) or DOWN w (NEAR) until subject is in focus. • Back away from subject if necessary. 4 Hold down "W" (wide angle) on POWER ZOOM as desired. • Refocus as needed when aiming at new scenes. 1 Macro Focus (close-ups) Auto Focus functions up to 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) from subject. Hold down "W" on POWER ZOOM to maximum wide angle. Bring Camcorder up close to the subject. 24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]