Panasonic WV-CW484S Operating Instructions Manual

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26Flange-back (Back Focal) Adjustment for Optional LensesThis adjustment can be also performed on the setup menu.Refer to p. 41. Back-focus Setting for details.Important: Do not use the ABF function for continuous or repetitive purposes (ex. auto-focusetc.). This function is to be used to correct defocus caused by switching between color andblack - and - white when/after installing the camera.HintsBefore Back-focus Adjustment• Adjustment procedures vary depending on the lens. Refer to the instructions includ-ed with the lens.• Reset the back-focus by pressing the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] buttons simultaneously onthe camera, and adjust the back-focus.• Move the lens focus to the FAR-end when using a fixed-focal lens (lens focusadjustable type), and adjust the back-focus.For Adjusting the Focus• It is recommended that you lower the lighting for the object to be as dim as possiblewhen adjusting the focus with an auto iris lens. This will make the iris open and willresult in an accurate focus even though the lighting conditions vary. This may beslightly different from the best focus point in a specific lighting condition.• Compared with cases under visible lights, using near-infrared lights may somewhatdeviate the focus. It is recommended that you select AUTO or PRESET for C/L ↔B/W in the BACK-FOCUS SETUP menu to obtain a proper focus for each of visibleand near-infrared lights.For Using General Vari-focal Lenses1. Aim at the objects 10 meters away or more to adjust the back-focus.2. For 8x and 10x class lenses, set the zoom to the WIDE-end and the focus to theFAR-end, and then adjust the back-focus.3. For 2x and 3x class lenses, set the zoom to the TELE-end and the focus to the FAR-end, and then adjust the back-focus.4. Aim the camera at the targeted objects to place them in the center then coarselyadjust the zoom angle and the focus of the lens. Finally, perform adjustment of theback-focus in either ways of using ABF (automatically) or MANUAL-ADJ (manually).Note: There may be lenses having an extended range in lens focus adjustment, exceptPanasonic lenses. When using such a lens, set the lens focus back appropriatelyfrom the applicable end position in the above step 2 and 3 depending on the lens,and then perform back-focus adjustment. The back-focus will not be properly adjust-ed if the lens focus is positioned into the extended range.