Magnus VC-20-SE User manual

VC-20-SE

Owner’s
Manual

Zoom Controller

Thank you for choosing Magnus.

Thank you for choosing the Magnus VC-20-SE

Zoom Controller. This lightweight, compact

ENG device has a built-in 8-pin ENG cable

that gives you control of Record and Zoom

functions. The VC-20-SE is compatible with a

variety of Canon and Fujinon lenses.

A built-in clamp allows you to mount the

VC-20-SE to the pan handle of your tripod or

to a jib, tube, pipe, or bar. A pressure-sensitive

rocker switch easily regulates the zoom

speed—this allows you to maintain control

over your camcorder while zooming and

panning at the same time without taking your

hand off of the pan handle. If you press the

zoom switch with more force, the lens will

zoom faster. If you press the switch with less

force, the lens will zoom more slowly.

A built-in Return switch allows you to review

video footage in your camera and then return

to the point at which you stopped recording.
This can prevent a break in the time-code after
reviewing your footage. The VC-20-SE will help

you achieve a more polished, fluid look with

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your video productions.

Controller Components

Selector Slider
Switch

Record/Return
Function
Selector Slider
Switch

Clamp

Clamp Knob

Built-in 8-pin ENG Cable

REC/RET Button

Zoom Control
Rocker Switch

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Includes:

• Magnus VC-20-SE Zoom Controller

• Built-in 8-pin ENG cable for use with Canon or
Fujinon lenses

• User instruction manual

• One-year limited warranty

Mount the controller to the pan handle

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If you’re using the built-in ENG cable,

move the selector slider to the correct
position—“C” for Canon or “F” for Fujinon.

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If you’re using the optional Magnus

Accessory Cable AC-ESX for ENG to Sony
EX, carefully align the pins and slide the
metallic end of the adapter cable firmly
onto the ENG cable. Set the selector slider
to the “C” position.

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