Panasonic AG-MDC20GJ / AG-MDR25PJ AG-MDR25 Camera Recorder Operating Instructi - Page 49

Recording Focus Adjust manually when the unit does not focus automatically. A Multi manual icon [FOCUS] B Focus value FOCUS MF50   ≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44) 1 Perform menu setup for [FOCUS], and set to Manual Focus Mode. SW SETUP] # [FOCUS] # [MANUAL] ≥ It will switch to MF from AF. 2 Confirm that the multi manual icon [ FOCUS] (yellow display: Function Selection Mode) is displayed, and press the SET button. ≥ Touch the screen if the operation icon is displayed. ≥ The multi manual icon will change to white. (Function Execution Mode) 3 Adjust by pressing the / buttons. ≥ Press and hold either of these buttons to adjust continuously. ≥ Press the SET button when the adjustment is completed. The multi manual icon will change to yellow. ≥ The focus value can be set from MF00 (Focus distance*: approximately 3 cm (1.2 q)) to MF99 (Focus distance*: infinity). The larger the focus value gets, the further the position where focus is achieved. * Focus distance refers to the minimum distance where a subject can be brought into focus. ≥ The step by which the focus value is adjusted each time either of the / buttons is pressed varies depending on the zoom magnification and focus position. In some situations, the focus value may not change. ≥ To return to Auto Focus, set [FOCUS] to [AUTO]. ≥ When the distance to the subject approaches within 1.5 m (4.9 feet) approx., the unit switches to the macro range and or . (The unit may switch to the macro range even when the distance to the subject is 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or more depending on the subject.) ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, this unit may fail to switch to the macro range, or go to a non-displayed focus value. ≥ When you perform a zoom operation in the macro range, this unit may go out of focus. ≥ Focus can be adjusted even during the Auto Focus Mode. Auto Focus will operate again after the adjustment. ≥ If you switch to Playback Mode or turn off the unit with the power button, the unit memorizes the zoom and focus positions, iris and gain values, and shutter speed. ≥ If you turn off the unit without pressing the power button by, for example, disconnecting the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, the unit will not memorize the current zoom and focus positions, iris/gain value, and shutter speed at that point in time. Auto Focus The unit focuses automatically. ≥ Auto Focus will not operate correctly in the following cases. Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects j Recording in dark location j Recording fast moving subject j Recording object with low contrast - 49 -