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1. Should your camera attempt to automatically power down the controller will automatically override this action keeping your camera powered up and ready for use ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Sign video Ltd warrants this product including accompanying accessories and all parts thereof except as set forth below for a period of one year from the original date of purchase Should the product be found to be defective Sign Video Ltd will repair or replace the product at no charge To obtain warranty service telephone one of the numbers below or log on www signvideo com to obtain the current telephone number for warranty repair The duration of any implied warranties is limited to the duration of the express warranty herein This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of god accident misuse abuse alteration negligence improper installation tampering criminal acts negligence lack of reasonable care or if serviced or repaired by anyone other than Sign video Ltd or a repair facility authorized by Sign video Ltd Sign Video Ltd shall not be liable for any loss of use or incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product or the failure or inoperability of this product in any respect including from any cause whatsoever or from breach of any express or implied warranty In no event shall Sign video Ltd be liable for any amount in excess of the purchase price paid for the product except2. The SignVideo ZOOM COMMANDERe Made in USA Patent Pending Operations Manual Copyright 2002 by Sign video Ltd Included Items Controller v block clamp sloped mounting plate comes attached to clamp HOOK UP Attaching The V block clamp 1 Place the V block over the tripod handle or other bar by opening the v block swing open the section with the groove Swing the V block shut again over the bar If you have a really small handle and the V blocks will not close on the bar then completely unscrew the two sections Then flip one section over such that one v groove is facing the flat edge of the other section and screw the sections back together over the bar 2 Use the thumb screws to screw down and lock the V block clamp onto the bar Attaching and Orienting the Controller 1 The Velcro lets you pop the controller on and off the mounting plate Both the Zoom Commander and the mounting plate are equipped with_Velcro surfaces Simply press them together to attach and peel them apart to detach 2 The Velcro also allows you to position the controller where you want it Some users prefer to mount the unit sideways for example as this provides a different reach pattern for the buttons You can also move the controller up or down on the plate Position it where you find it most comfortable Connecting the Controller to the Camera 1 Locate the Control L LANC jack This is a small round jack often labeled with so
3. me kind of L symbol or I O marking You may need a magnifier to read the marking Consult your camera manual for the jack described as Control L or LANC or described to be used for external control video editing control etc The jack itself may be hidden under a rubber flap 2 Connect the controller cable by inserting the plug carefully into the jack making sure it is a smooth fit and not the wrong jack Purchasing Optional Extension Cables Extension cables are available for purchase in 6 foot 12 foot and 25 foot lengths Each has one male and one female end The female end connects to the controller cable to extend the distance you can move the controller away from the camera For Operation see reverse side gt S l g n Video Makers of High Performance Video Accessories Since 1993 800 373 8910 503 236 0000 www signvideo com Operation Setting Modes on Your Camera 1 Set camera to camera mode or the equivalent If this does not power up camera also switch on power 2 Switch camera to manual focus mode to enable the controller remote focus control Usually you will need to flip a switch or push button or change a menu item consult your camera manual if needed WARNING The remote focus will operate focus on some cameras even when the camera is left in automatic focus mode BUT there is no guarantee that the camera will not revert to automatic focus during a shot unless your camera manual says that it will not or you thor
4. oughly test the camera to find out Zoom Controller Record Button Press to begin recording The red rec light will light Press again to pause recording The red rec light will flash Focus Buttons Press Left button to reduce focal distance Press Right button to increase focal distance Zoom Speed Preset Dials There are two dials one for each set of zoom controls Rotate dial to set the desired zoom speed before using the corresponding zoom control Once set the speed will be fixed and zooms will repeat at the same even speed every time you push the corresponding zoom buttons until you change the setting again However you can also adjust the speed dial during a zoom and vary zoom speed while shooting Zoom Control Buttons 1 There are two sets of zoom control buttons Both sets work the same way 2 Press the left button to zoom wider Press the right button to zoom closer 3 Zoom speed will be constant throughout the zoom If speed is too slow or fast use the speed set dial to reset the speed and try the zoom again 4 To be able to change zoom speeds while still recording there are two methods a Preset one set of zoom controls to a slow speed the other set to a fast speed For speed change during a single zoom slide thumb smoothly from one zoom button to the other b Push zoom button using one hand while rotating zoom preset dial with the other hand to vary zoom speed Automatic Power Down Override
5. to the extent prohibited by applicable law Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or permit limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sign Video Ltd 800 373 8910 503 236 0000 www signvideo com
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