Panasonic WV-CF294 User Manual

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• Subjects with laterally parallel lines
(e.g. shutters)
• Foggy or dirty dome cover
r Focus adjustment is available by press-
ing the AF switch with a pointed item
such as a ballpoint pen even after
mounting the dome cover. In such a
case, the direction of the camera and the
presence of the object should be
checked beforehand because visual
check is not available on the monitor.
Notes: 
• Before mounting the top cover, make
sure that the subject is present.
• Before pressing the AF switch, make
sure that the marker is adjusted to the
"LOCK" position.
• Be aware that zoom adjustment and
coarse focus adjustment shall be per-
formed beforehand to obtain precise
focus.
• Auto focus adjustment is available only
when the AF switch is pressed regarding
WV-CF294 and WV-CF294T.
Press the AF switch with a pointed item such as 
a ballpoint pen.
"LOCK" position
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q Loosen the zoom lock lever and move
the lever between TELE and WIDE to
obtain the appropriate angle of view.
Tighten the zoom lock lever.
w Move the focus lever between FAR and
NEAR to make coarse adjustment of the
focus. 
Note: To change the angle of view by
moving the zoom lock lever, also
move the focus lever to adjust the
focus.
e Press the AF switch on the side of the
camera.
The LED for AF lights up for approx. 10
sec. and the focus is automatically
adjusted.
Notes:
• The ABF function does not cover the full
focus range. Be sure to perform coarse
adjustments for the angle of view and
focus manually, and then press the AF
switch to activate the ABF function. 
• Do not touch the lens while the LED for
AF stays lighted. Failure to observe this
may cause trouble.
• The AF switch may not adjust the focus
initially. In such a case, widen the aper-
ture by pointing the camera at a dark
subject.
• The AF switch may not adjust the focus
resulting in LED for AF blinking. For the
following subjects, select ELC with the
light control mode selector and adjust
the focus manually.
• Quickly moving subjects
• Subjects with remarkable illuminance
change
• Subjects with low illuminance (e.g.
headlights)
• Subjects with extremely bright or
reflective character
• Subjects behind a window
• Subjects with less contrast between
light and dark (e.g. white walls)
• Subjects with extensive greater
depth
• Subjects with flickering