Panasonic AJ-PX800G, Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 3 Preparation — Mounting and adjusting the lens
For a normal lens
Approximately 3 m
1
Mount the lens on the camera.
Make sure to connect the lens cable.
2
Set the lens aperture to manual, and fully open the iris.
3
Place the lens flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain an
appropriate image output level.
If the image level is too high, use the filters or the shutter.
4
Loosen the F.f (Flange focus) ring clamping screw.
5
Set the zoom ring to the telephoto end position, either manually or by electric drive.
6
Aim the lens at the lens flange back adjustment chart and turn the distance ring to bring the chart into focus.
7
Set the zoom ring to the wide-angle end position and turn the F.f (Flange focus) ring to bring into focus.
At this time, do not move the distance ring.
8
Repeat steps 5 to 7 until the lens is in focus at both the telephoto and wide-angle positions.
9
Firmly tighten the F.f (Flange focus) ring clamping screw.
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F.b (Lens flange back) ring may be indicated on some lenses as the F.f (lens flange focus) ring.
For an auto-focus compatible lens
If an auto-focus compatible lens is used, perform the following procedure to operate zoom and focus automatically and adjust the lens flange back.
Approximately 3 m
1
Mount the lens on the camera.
Turn the <POWER> switch of the camera to <OFF> before mounting the lens.
Make sure to connect the lens cable.
2
Set the lens iris to manual, and fully open the iris.
3
Place the lens flange back adjustment chart approximately 3 m away from the lens and adjust the lighting on the chart to obtain
an appropriate image output level.
Do not place other subjects near the adjustment chart.
4
Set the <ZOOM> switch of the lens to the <SERVO> side. (Electric zoom mode)
5
Change the setting menu of the camera to adjust the lens flange back.
1) Select [EXECUTE] in the main menu → [MAINTENANCE] → [LENS ADJ.] → [FB ADJ.].
2) Select [YES] using the jog dial button, and then press the jog dial button.
The [ACTIVE...] message is displayed on the viewfinder screen during the adjustment.