VariZoom VZSTEALTHLX User Manual

VZ-STEALTH-LX OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

***PLEASE READ BEFORE USING***

Thanks for purchasing our new deluxe miniature lens control, the Stealth-LX. 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; edit search (ff/rew); data on/off; autofocus.

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, monopod, shoulder support, or stabilizer with the adjustable clamp (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!). The controller doesn’t require any external power or setup. Once connected, the Stealth-LX is ready to perform.

3. The brass handle located at the center of the controller is for zooming. Since it is a pressuresensitive “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 Stealth-LX. With most camcorders, you can toggle between Auto and Manual focus with 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. Edit search (ff/rew) allows you to review the recording on your tape.

7. 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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* Please note that the autofocus button does not work with Canon XL-1/XL-1S/XL-2 cameras.