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CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide
The CTRL.5 sets a new standard for wireless FIZ (Focus, Iris, Zoom) lens-control handsets, featuring a
5-inch SmallHD ultra-bright touchscreen powered by CTRL.OS—an evolution of SmallHD's PageOS
designed specifically for lens control. It allows you to view critical lens data overlays while pulling focus
without looking away from the video feed. Lenses can be calibrated to pre-marked focus rings, and
configurations are easily accessible via the touchscreen or any of the eleven programmable function
buttons. The hand unit offers numerous mounting points for accessories and is fully compatible with
the Teradek RT Lens Control Ecosystem.
CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide
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Summary of Contents for Teradek CTRL.5
- Page 1 Teradek User Manual CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide The CTRL.5 sets a new standard for wireless FIZ (Focus, Iris, Zoom) lens-control handsets, featuring a 5-inch SmallHD ultra-bright touchscreen powered by CTRL.OS—an evolution of SmallHD’s PageOS designed specifically for lens control. It allows you to view critical lens data overlays while pulling focus without looking away from the video feed.
- Page 2 Teradek User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS...
- Page 3 Power and Connect • Default Axis Operations • Connecting to MDR.X/S • Lens Mapping • Limits and Markers • CTRL.5 Connections and Pin-Out Descriptions CTRL.5 HOME SCREEN CTRL.5 MENU OPTIONS • Settings • Lens Maps • Devices FIZ LIMIT BUTTONS AND MARKERS WHAT'S INCLUDED •...
- Page 4 By understanding these features, users can optimize their workflow. Power and Connect 1. Attach a Sony NP-F970 battery to the back of the CTRL.5 controller, then press the REC/PWR (C) button to turn it on. 2. Connect power to the MDR.X/S...
- Page 5 2. Scroll down to the SYSTEM list and tap the RF tab. 3. Tap the Scan for Receiver tab. Ensure that the CTRL.5 and the receiver are on the same RF channel. 4. Confirm that the RF Connection Status has changed to...
- Page 6 Teradek User Manual CTRL.5 Connections and Pin-Out Descriptions CTRL.5 Status LEDs The CTRL.5 status LED indicates when the system is ON and provides the system’s current status during operation. • OFF - Unit is powered off • WHITE - Booting •...
- Page 7 (Redlink Command Protocol) for the unit to operate. CTRL.5 HOME SCREEN The CTRL.5 Home Screen displays the iris, zoom, and focus scales and current value, along with the Markers, Limits, and Menu buttons, giving operators a clear view of their lens positions. This intuitive layout lets users monitor and adjust settings in real time.
- Page 8 Teradek User Manual CTRL.5 MENU OPTIONS The CTRL.5 Menu Options provide users with quick access to essential tools, such as the Lens Maps, Settings, and Devices menus. These menus allow users to calibrate lenses, adjust controller preferences, and manage device connections. To access the menus, press the Home screen's Menu tab (11), then select Lens Maps, Settings, or Devices.
- Page 9 Lens Map to be more accurate. 7. When prompted, tap the Use this Lens Map to add it to the Mapped Lenses list and begin using it. CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide Page 9...
- Page 10 8. Attach a lens ring to the controller’s knob, then navigate to Settings > Lens > Lensring and select the corresponding lens ring size. Settings Page Views - Home Screen Configuration • FOCUS ◦ Show Current Value - Enable/Disable the display of the current Focus position on the home screen CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide Page 10...
- Page 11 Assign specific functions to the physical buttons on the controller. • Assigned Functions ◦ None ◦ Start/Stop Rec ◦ Goto Devices ◦ Goto Settings ◦ Goto Lens Maps ◦ Display Brightness ◦ TOF Autofocus Toggle ◦ Lens Ring ◦ Camera ◦ Screen Capture CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide Page 11...
- Page 12 ◦ Min Mark Behavior - Select whether the knob stops at the first mark of the lens ring (Min Stop), or if it continues past the first mark of the lens map (Natural) • LENS MAP CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide Page 12...
- Page 13 • Offset - Adjust the offset value according to the distance measured between the camera’s film plane and the subject (see CALIBRATE TOF.1) • Autofocus Speed - Adjust the Autofocus speed (Slow, Medium, or Fast) CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide Page 13...
- Page 14 CTRL.5. • RF Channel - Select a specific channel to pair the CTRL.5 with a receiver and avoid clashing with other devices. The default channel is 23. • RF Power Level - Select the strength of the radio frequency (RF) signal used to communicate with connected devices.
- Page 15 Teradek User Manual WI-FI CTRL.5 supports both AP (Access Point) and Client Mode. Use the Wi-Fi menu to connect to a network or confirm a connection. • WIFI SETTINGS ◦ Wireless Mode - Select a wireless mode ▪ OFF ▪ AP ◦...
- Page 16 4. On your computer, search the available Wi-Fi networks and connect to the CTRL.5-XXXX network. 5. Open Chrome and Enter the IP address 172.16.1.1 in the address bar to open the CTRL.5 Web UI. 6. Navigate to the Firmware section in the Web UI.
- Page 17 FIZ LIMIT BUTTONS AND MARKERS CTRL.5 Limits buttons allow you to set a limit range for the Focus, Iris, or Zoom controls. Setting limits restricts the motor from adjusting the lens past a set limit. Markers serve as reference points on the CTRL.5 interface.
- Page 18 5. To remove a marker, move the slider or knob to the position of a specific marker and press the Remove Marker button. 6. To delete all markers, press and hold the Focus Marker or Iris Marker button for about 1 second until a prompt appears. Confirm the prompt to remove all markers. CTRL.5 Quick Start Guide Page 18...
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