VARIZOOM VZROCK Operating Instructions

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VariZoom VZROCK Operating Instructions

Thanks for purchasing our new deluxe variable-rocker LANC control, the VZ-ROCK. Before you

begin using your controller, here 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 VARIABLE ZOOM ROCKER OR THE LANC CABLE TO

UNNECESSARY STRESS. ABUSE OF THE ZOOM ROCKER OR LANC CABLE MAY

RESULT IN DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY!

Your VZ-ROCK controller is equipped with the following features: pressure-sensitive variable

speed zoom control; manual focus control; record start/stop; power ON/OFF; LED

indicator; edit search; data on/off; autofocus on/off.

HOW TO USE THE VZ-ROCK

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.

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Page 1 VariZoom VZROCK Operating Instructions Thanks for purchasing our new deluxe variable-rocker LANC control, the VZ-ROCK. Before you begin using your controller, here 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 –...
Page 2 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 VZ-ROCK is ready to perform. 3. The rocker switch at the bottom is for zooming. Since it is a variable rocker, the farther you press it right the faster it will zoom in (telephoto), and the farther you press it left the...
Page 3 (don’t overcrank it). 2) Controller not responding: Unplug the unit and plug it back in after a few seconds. 512-219-7722 / www.varizoom.com * Notes for Canon XL-1S/XL-2 users: The XL cameras may not go into auto standby mode while the VZ-ROCK is connected.