Panasonic VDRM30 VDRM30 User Guide - Page 59

Manually Focusing Subject The DVD Palmcorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen and automatically focuses on it. If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. Focusing During Recording This DVD Palmcorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD Palmcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. Focusing range You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity • On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during recording. "MF" will appear on the screen. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 2 Press the zoom lever down to "T" control side to zoom in on subject. 3 Use the buttons to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Adjust with and buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear on the screen. • Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the "W" control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the "T" control side to zoom in on the subject. • Manual focus setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. 59