VariZoom VZUSPG350 - Manual

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Operating Instructions for VZ-FC350K
(custom for Fujinon XA16x8 & XS16x5.8 stock lenses for Sony 350K & 320K )
This apparatus is designed to provide exacting focus control for your professional camera lens, so careful set-up
and basic maintenance of the unit are essential. Although it is simple to connect and use, there are a few
extremely important rules to follow:
* FIRST: NEVER BEND THE DRIVE CABLE PAST A GENTLE ARC!! THIS IS A PRECISION-WOUND
CABLE AND IT COULD BE IRREPARABLY DAMAGED BY BENDING IT TOO FAR. LIKEWISE, DO NOT
TWIST THE CABLE OR STORE IT IN A BENT POSITION. SHARP BEND TO THE CABLE WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
* SECOND: WHEN CONNECTING AND SETTING UP THE UNIT, NEVER ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE
MOVING PARTS. IF THEY AREN’T MOVING SMOOTHLY, SOMETHING ISN’T CONNECTED PROPERLY.
DAMAGE TO THE FOCUS CONTROL AND/OR LENS ASSEMBLY MAY OCCUR THROUGH
INAPPROPRIATE FORCE!
Installation:
The Focus Controller consists of three basic parts:
1. Affix the focus control handle to your tripod pan handle using the adjustable
clamp. Once the clamp is firmly tightened, you can adjust the orientation of the
focus control handle by loosening the screw at the locking swivel joint.
2. It is very important to set the lens to “Full MF” mode before
attaching the focus block. This is done by sliding the focus
ring back to “Full MF” position (consult Sony owner’s manual if
you don’t already understand this). Attach the focus block to the
side of your camera lens by aligning the loose screw with the
threaded hole and the stationary pin with the smooth hole (note:
focus block may differ from the one pictured). The brass gear
at the front of the focus block should be mated to the gear
ridges on the focus ring as you hold the focus block in place.
Carefully tighten the knob-screw on the side of the focus block.
The screw should turn effortlessly – IF IT DOESN’T TURN
EASILY, BACK IT OUT AND RE-INSERT TO AVOID
STRIPPING THE THREADS. Finger-tighten, do not
overtighten.
Drive Cable
Focus Block
Handle