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Summary of Contents for VARIZOOM Cinema Pro JR-K5
- Page 1 Cinema Pro JR-K5 Operations Manual...
- Page 2 3) LENS CONTROL CABLES MUST ONLY BE PLUGGED INTO THE SPECIFIED INPUT JACK ON THE LENS ITSELF – NEVER PLUG A 12-PIN CONNECTOR ON A VARIZOOM LENS CONTROL CABLE INTO THE 12PIN JACK ON THE CAMERA BODY. WHEN IN DOUBT, CONSULT VARIZOOM OR YOUR LENS MANUAL.
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Page 3: General Description
The Cinema Pro JR’s lens interface controls zoom and focus. It handles several control signals: RS-232 for Fujinon digital lenses or Varizoom (TOC) motor drives, RS-422 for Canon digital lenses or Preston motor drives, position or speed based analog, pulse width type RC servos, and LANC. -
Page 4: Basic Setup
1. Basic Setup -Secure the head to crane, tripod, or solid mounting beam -Plug the FACTORY POWER SUPPLY into AC mains -Connect XLR cable between head and FACTORY POWER SUPPLY -Plug green control cable into the head and the jack marked “CTRL”... - Page 5 *** Make sure that the MDR2 is not connected to any power source (including batteries) prior to connecting to the head. This can result in damages to the control console. The MDR2 will get all necessary power directly from the head. *** Balance the Camera –...
- Page 6 After all connections have been made and the camera is balanced, the head is ready to be powered up. Connect the power supply to AC power. Plug in the green communication connector to the head, and the other end to the jibstick. The jibstick should now power up. Once the Sync light is illuminated, you may then turn on the motor power switch.
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
Communication connector (Green)- Connect this to the communication cable, and connect the other end of the communication cable to the green connector on the CinemaPro Head. This cable runs communication as well as power, so make sure that there is XLR power connected to the CinemaPro Pan direction and Tilt direction- Reverses the response direction for each axis Joystick for pan and tilt operation- Move the joystick in the direction you wish the head to move. - Page 8 4. Options and Specs Additional Software- The controller can be upgraded to have more position marks, intervalometer mode, and additional recorded moves. Additional Head options- The Head can be fitted with either a 100mm half ball or Mitchell mount. A Mitchell ring adapter is available for old style Mitchell mount.
- Page 9 Head Power Requirements: 24 VDC regulated, 120 watts max WARNING: Do not connect the head to any power supply other than the one supplied. If you must power the head another way, make sure you clear it with VariZoom first. Connectors...
- Page 10 Head Top connectors Lens Control Out to camera/lens/lens drive - 16pin LEMO (orange) Camera Power Out - 2pin LEMO (red) Controller connectors CTRL - 7Pin LEMO – Head control cable (green) SERIAL - 8pin LEMO – TOC or Preston Lens Drive Hand Units (gray) ANALOG - 5pin LEMO –...
- Page 11 (supplied). Now fix the support arm to the interface plate using the supplied thumbscrews, lockwashers, and flat washers. Put the flat washers between the support arm and the lockwashers to prevent scratching. Tighten the thumbscrews thoroughly. (2) Now attach the square weight to the support arm, using the same type of thumbscrews, lockwashers and washers.
- Page 12 N.C. Camera Pos. Y-2 “Head” Power Input Male XLR Connector Function N.C. CP JR Neg. CP JR Pos. N.C. Y-Single Female XLR Output Connector (combines Camera & Head Power into one XLR cable run – connect to 30’ XLR extension that plugs into CP JR head) Function Camera Neg.
- Page 13 YOU USE A NON-APPROVED POWER SUPPLY. IF YOU MUST POWER IT USING A BATTERY SYSTEM, MAKE SURE THE SETUP IS APPROVED BY VARIZOOM AND EXECUTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. CP JR Head - Top Connectors 1) Camera Power (Red) – LEMO EGG2B302CLL...
- Page 14 HR10A-10P-10P HR10A-10P-12P HR10A-10J-12P HR25-9P-20P HR25-9P-20P 1 RS-232 RXD 2 RS-232 TXD 3 Iso Vcc 4 IsoCom & IsoCom3 19 & 20 - Green 5 RS-422 RXD 17 - Orange 6 RS-422 RXD! 18 - Yellow 7 RS-422 TXD 15 - Brown 8 RS-422 TXD! 16 - Red 9 Common...
- Page 15 Common Brown RS-422 RXD RS-422 RXD! Orange RS-422 TXD Yellow RS-422 TXD! Green 24 VDC + Blue Power from Cinema Pro 24 VDC - Violet Power from Cinema Pro 2) “SERIAL” - Peripheral Connector (Gray) – EGG1B308CLL Function Common #1 RS-232 RXD #1 RS-232 TXD +5 VDC 24 VDC -...
- Page 16 Common – Isolated +5 VDC – Isolated Sync In Bloop out #1 Bloop out #2 6) “VIDEO SYNC” - BNC BNC signal Isolated common Jibstick Connectors (if applicable) 1) Cinema Pro Control (Green)– LEMO EGG1B307CLL Function Wire Color (Cable) Common Brown RS-422 RXD RS-422 RXD!
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