Touch Point This function is to focus on the point you touch. Focusing manually during recording This HD camcorder automatically focuses a subject However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending this case, use the manual focus mode. 1. Touch “ Focus” “ Manual. ” • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. 2. Touch the nearer subject ( ) or further subject ( ) tab to adjust the focus, while viewing the Focusing on a further subject To focus on a further subject, ) tab. Focusing in a nearer subject To focus on a nearer ( ) tab. • The nearer or / ) appears in the • The adjusted or ) tab. Manual English 69 STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 Touch Pointing Touch the desired point to focus in the square area on the touch panel. 1. Touch “ Focus” “ Touch Point. ” 2. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) tab or Return ( ) tab until the menu disappears. 3. Focus on the particular point by touching the desired point. In the following situations, you may obtain better results by adjusting the • A picture containing several objects, some close to the HD camcorder, others • A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. • Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car. • People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd. • The focus function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus. appear on the screen. • The TheThe manual manualmanual focus focusfocus function functionfunction can cancan move movemove the thethe focus focusfocus to toto the thethe desired desireddesired area. area.area. The TheThe auto autoauto focus focusfocus function functionfunction automatically automaticallyautomatically The manual focus function can move the focus to the desired adjusts the focus in the centre. • Use UseUse the thethe zoom zoomzoom function functionfunction to toto catch catchcatch the thethe desired desireddesired target targettarget before beforebefore manually manuallymanually adjusting adjustingadjusting the thethe focus. focus.focus. If IfIf you youyou use useuse the thethe zoom zoomzoom Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before function after manual focusing, refocusing is required. • Check CheckCheck that thatthat the thethe digital digitaldigital zoom zoomzoom function functionfunction has hashas been beenbeen set setset before beforebefore manual manualmanual focusing. focusing.focusing. If IfIf the thethe digital digitaldigital zoom zoomzoom is isis set, set,set, you youyou Check that the digital zoom function has been set cannot correctly adjust the focus. Cancel the digital • If you are inexperienced in the use of HD camcorders, • This function will be set to “ Auto” in the EASY Q mode. 70_ English using the menu items Digital Effect ( ) The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 4 different digital effect options. Settings Off Contents Disables the function. On-screen display None 1 Black & White This mode changes the images to black and white. 2 Sepia This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment. 3 Negative This mode reverses the colours, creating a negative image. 4 Art This mode gives the images a coarse effect. 3 21 4 This function will be set to “ Off” in the EASY Q mode. English 71 Fader ( ) You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. Settings Off Contents Disables the function. On-screen display None In As soon as you start recording, it will fade in. Out When the recording is done, it will fade out. In-Out When you start or stop recording, the fader will be function accordingly. Fade in Press the Recording start/stop button when “ Fader” is set to “ In. ” Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and are faded in. Fade out Press the Recording start/stop button when “ Fader” is set to “ Out. ” Recording stops as the image and sound are faded Fade in-out Press the Recording start/stop button when “ Fader” is set to “ In- Out. ” Recording starts with a dark screen Recording stops as the image and This function is disabled after Fade In (Approx. 3 seconds) Fade Out (Approx. 3 seconds) 72_ English using the menu items Tele Macro ( ) • This function is used to record a distant subject that is approaching. • The effective focal distance in the Tele macro mode is between 1 cm (0.4 inches) and Settings Off Contents Disables the function. On-screen display None On Tele macro is executed. • When recording in Tele macro mode, the focus speed may be lowered. • Use a tripod (not supplied) to prevent hand shake in the Tele • Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele macro mode. • As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area • When you can not get proper focus, move the Zoom lever to adjust the focus. • This function will be set to “...
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