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Note It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects
how the image modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture-in-picture work. It also affects
the temperature measurement.
11.5 Autofocusing the infrared camera
11.5.1 General
When autofocusing, the infrared camera can use one of the following focus methods:
• Contrast: The focus is based on maximizing the image contrast.
• Laser: The focus is based on a laser distance measurement. The laser is used when
the camera is autofocusing.
The focus method is configured by a setting. Select
(Settings) > Device settings > Fo-
cus > Auto focus and then select Contrast or Laser.
Note Autofocus is not supported by all camera models.
11.5.2 Figure
11.5.3 Procedure
WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when you use the autofocus function. You can set the
camera to use a laser distance measurement for the focus adjustment. The laser beam can cause eye
irritation.
Follow this procedure:
1. To autofocus the infrared camera, push the Autofocus button.
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