Sony DCR-TRV380 User Guide
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Adjusting the focus
The focus is adjusted automatically in the
default setting.
default setting.
Adjusting the focus for an off-
center subject – SPOT FOCUS
center subject – SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
1
Touch
during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [SPOT FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch the subject for which you want
to adjust the focus on the screen.
to adjust the focus on the screen.
[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while the camera is
adjusting the focus.
adjusting the focus.
9
appears.
4
Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically
Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in step
3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 41).
3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 41).
b
Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS function together
with [PROGRAM AE].
z
Tip
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually according
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
to the recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast
– To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1
Touch
during recording or in
the standby mode.
2
Touch [FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
0:00:00
END
AUTO
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
0:00:00
END
AUTO
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
FOCUS:
AUTO
0:00:00
AUTO
MANUAL
60min
STBY
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