VariZoom VZSTEALTH User Manual

STEALTHZOOM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

***PLEASE READ BEFORE USING***

Thanks for purchasing the best miniature LANC controller in the world – the new StealthZoom.
Before you begin using your controller, there are a few important guidelines to follow:

-DO NOT PLUG THE UNIT INTO ANY PANASONIC CAMERA OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT!!!

-NEVER EXPOSE THE UNIT TO WATER OR LIQUIDS, AND NEVER EXPOSE IT TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT, PRESSURE OR SHOCK – DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE NOT
COVERED BY THE FACTORY WARRANTY (2 YEARS)

-DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE UNIT. DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR FACTORY
WARRANTY.

-DO NOT SUBJECT THE BRASS ZOOM THROTTLE OR THE LANC CABLE TO
UNNECESSARY STRESS. ABUSE OF THE ZOOM THROTTLE OR LANC CABLE MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY!

Your StealthZoom controller is equipped with the following features: pressure-sensitive
variable speed zoom control; manual focus control; record start/stop; wake-up from
standby; LED indicator light.

HOW TO USE THE STEALTHZOOM

1. Plug the controller into the LANC jack (“Control-L”) on your
camcorder (usually a blue jack). DO NOT PLUG THE

CONTROLLER INTO ANY OTHER JACK OR DAMAGE MAY
RESULT!!! DO NOT PLUG IT INTO ANY PANASONIC
CAMERA!!! If you are not sure about the location of the LANC

jack, consult the camcorder owner’s manual.

2. You can attach the controller to your tripod handle, StealthPod,
shoulder support, or stabilizer with the adjustable clamp
(DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!). The controller doesn’t require
any external power or setup. Once connected, the
StealthZoom is ready to perform.

3. The brass handle located at the center of the controller is for
zooming. Since it is a pressure-sensitive “zoom throttle,”
the farther you push it up the faster it will zoom in
(telephoto), and the farther you pull it back the faster it will
zoom out (wide). You should practice a bit before shooting
so that you acquire a good sense of the throttle
characteristics. (continued)

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 StealthZoom. You will have
to switch the camcorder from Autofocus mode to Manual mode in order to use this function
(you may need to consult your camcorder owner’s manual). Once you have set the camera
to 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. Finally, the LED indicator light located above the zoom throttle will turn red (or blink) to
indicate a variety of camcorder functions such as record, tape out, 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 StealthZoom. Enjoy! (When
not in use, disconnect the StealthZoom.)

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