VariZoom VZCINEMAPRO-JR-K2 - Manual (Page 3)

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General Description
The CinemaPro JR is a lightweight, two-axis motion control head for film
and video cameras. It has a wide variety of operating modes: manual operation
from joystick, motion control style record and playback, “go to mark” preset
framing. Software upgrade options are also available for additional features
such as intervalometer, camera sync, PC data share, and additional recorded
takes and mark points.
The Cinema Pro JR Advanced Controller gives the user all input and
programming capabilities and has a joystick for pan & tilt control. The
Advanced Controller also works in concert with two optional control input
devices: Pan Bars for broadcast-style operation or Hand Wheels for cinema-
style operation.
The Jibstick remote is a simpler, less expensive controller designed for
one-man jib operation. The jibstick only offers joystick pan & tilt with
smoothing and speed control.
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.
The following is an in-depth description of Cinema Pro JR operation and
a more complete description of each of its features.
Cinema Pro JR Advanced Controller
Front Panel buttons: – The top row of buttons default to act
like a normal record - playback system; record, rewind, stop
and play. The top left button, ‘Q’, is used as a ‘Shift’ key.
The bottom row includes:
The “Menu” button = ‘*’
The “Accept” button = ‘<-‘
The “Cancel” button = ‘x’
The main page may always be enabled by pressing the
“Cancel” button one to three times, depending on which sub-menu you start out from.