VariZoom VZCS1LK-DUAL - Manual (Page 2)

4. The small button marked with a red “R” is the record start/stop button. The button marked
ON will toggle the camera between standby and full power modes. Hold the button in for 2
seconds and release to put the camera into standby mode *. To power the camera up from
standby mode, simply press the ON button (most camcorders will go into auto standby after
a few minutes in record pause mode*). Pressing the “ON” button will bring the camcorder
back to full operating mode whether you put it into standby manually or if it happens
automatically.
5. You can also control the focus of your lens manually using the VZ-ROCK. With most
camcorders, you can toggle between Auto and Manual modes using the autofocus button
** (marked “A”). Once you are in Manual Focus mode, you can use the switch on the
controller marked “FOCUS” to precisely adjust the focal plane. Pressing the up arrow (
∧) will
bring the focal plane closer while pressing the down arrow (
∨) will move the focal plane
farther away.
6. You also have access to two other control functions, data and edit search. The DATA
button toggles the on-screen data (tape time, settings, etc.) on and off ***. The F+ / F-
buttons (edit search) allow you to review the recording on your tape.
7. Finally, the LED indicator light will turn red (or blink) to indicate a variety of camcorder
functions such as record, tape end, low battery, etc. (the pattern will vary slightly between
different camcorders, but will remain consistent when used with the same camcorder). You
are ready to begin using the VZ-ROCK. Enjoy! (When not in use, disconnect the ROCK.)
Troubleshooting: 1) Zoom Creeping (unwanted zooming): Recalibrating the zoom center is easy. With the
controller connected to your camera, loosen the brass set screw on the underside of the rocker with a 5/64” hex key
(alan wrench), holding the rocker firmly in place. On the backside of the rocker is a hole with a slotted shaft, and
this is where you adjust the zoom center with a flat screwdriver. Turn it slightly left and right and you’ll see the
camera zoom in and out – find the centermost point between the zoom in/out start positions, then tighten the brass
set screw (don’t overcrank it). 2) Controller not responding: Unplug the unit and plug it back in after a few
seconds.
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* Notes for Canon XL-1S/XL-2 users: The XL cameras may not go into auto standby mode
while the VZ-ROCK is connected. If your XL is going to sit idle for long periods of time with the
controller connected and power on, you may want to consider changing the camera’s VCR
(VTR) menu setting to Tape Deck Shutdown mode in order to prevent unnecessary wear on the
tape heads. You may need to consult your XL owner’s manual.
** Please note that the autofocus button does not work with the Canon XL-1/XL-1S/XL-2
*** The DATA function works differently on the Canon XL series than on most camcorders. With
the XL camcorders the onscreen data will only be affected in external monitors fed by the
camcorder’s analog video output, NOT in the onboard eyepiece viewfinder. For most other
camcorders, the DATA button will affect the onscreen data in the onboard viewfinder/LCD
screen but not on external monitors.
The manual focus feature may not work properly with the Canon XL2.