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Magnus vc-20-se Owner's Manual

Zoom controller for canon or fujinon lenses
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  • Page 1 VC-20-SE Owner’s Manual Zoom Controller...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Controller Components

    Controller Components Built-in 8-pin ENG Cable REC/RET Button Selector Slider Switch Record/Return Function Selector Slider Switch Clamp Zoom Control Rocker Switch Clamp Knob .Image is for illustration purposes only...
  • Page 4 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 If you’re using the built-in ENG cable, move the selector slider to the correct position—“C”...
  • Page 5 Loosen the clamp using the clamp knob. Place the controller on the pan handle, with the handle centered in the clamp’s V shape. Hand-tighten the clamp securely.
  • Page 6 Attach the ENG control to the lens Be certain that the camcorder is turned off. Move the REC/RET selector slider to REC. Carefully insert the control cable plug into the lens’s ENG socket. Note: When plugging or unplugging the control cable, always hold the plug firmly—don’t pull the cable.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation Press the red REC/RET button to begin recording; to stop recording, press the red button again. Use the variable-speed zoom rocker switch to control the zoom function.
  • Page 8 Press the side of the switch marked “W” to zoom out to a more wide-angle view; press the “T” side to zoom into a more telephoto view. Pressing the switch with more force increases the speed of the zoom; pressing with less force decreases the speed of the zoom.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    You can stop recording to check your footage. After reviewing your footage, move the REC/RET selector slider to RET. Push the red REC/RET button. This will return the tape to the point at which you stopped recording and prevent a break in the time code.
  • Page 10 • Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment—doing so will void the warranty, and Magnus will not be responsible for any damage. • Handle the unit with care. • Keep cable socket and mini jack clean.

  • Page 11: One (1) Year Limited Warranty

    Magnus’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal consumer use. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by Magnus. If the product has been discontinued, we reserve the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
  • Page 12 www.MagnusTripods.com © Copyright 2013 Gradus Group LLC...