521PRO - Photo accessory MANFROTTO - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Zoom remote control integrated with a pan lever
Brand	Manfrotto
Model	521PRO
Category	Photo accessory / Camcorder remote control
Compatibility	Camcorders equipped with a 2.5 mm stereo mini jack LANC socket
Power supply	Via the camcorder (LANC socket), 5.3 V - 6 V
Power consumption	0.07 W maximum
Mounting on square/rectangular tubes	Height from 5 mm to 30 mm
Mounting on round tubes/bars	Diameter from 12 mm to 35 mm
Main functions	Zoom with 8 variable speed steps, manual/automatic focus, record/stop, standby, progressive and fixed zoom modes, zoom and focus direction adjustment
Cable	Removable spiral cable 90 cm
Indicator lights	Main indicator (power/connection), zoom speed indicator, mode indicator (P/F), blinking recording indicator
Internal memory	Internal flash to save zoom direction, limit speed, focus direction (min. 1,000,000 cycles)
Operating temperature	-20°C to +70°C
Storage temperature	-30°C to +80°C
Humidity	Up to 95% without condensation
Maintenance and cleaning	Avoid exposure to rain, humidity >95%, temperatures >70°C; clean with a dry cloth
Safety	Never plug into any socket other than LANC; do not disconnect the cable when the camcorder is on (risk of short circuit)
Spare parts and repairability	Easy-to-replace removable cable
General information	Manual available in several languages; independent control system, cannot operate multiple LANC systems simultaneously

Frequently Asked Questions - 521PRO MANFROTTO

How to connect the 521PRO remote control to the camcorder?

First turn off the camcorder. Plug the cable end of the remote control into the camcorder's LANC socket (2.5 mm stereo mini jack). Then turn on the camcorder. The main indicator light should turn on and stay solid.

What to do if the main indicator does not light up?

If the indicator does not light up at all, there is a power problem. If it blinks every two seconds, there is a LANC connection problem. In both cases, check the cable connections at the camcorder and the remote control.

How to reverse the zoom direction?

To reverse the zoom direction, turn off the remote control. Hold down the zoom speed button while turning the remote back on. Wait for the main indicator to light up, then release the button. The new direction is saved in flash memory.

How to set the zoom speed in fixed mode?

Turn the zoom ring to the desired speed. Press and hold the zoom speed button for about 1 second until the indicator turns off. The speed limit is saved. To reset, stop zooming, press and hold the button for 1 second.

How to use manual focus?

Press the manual focus button. The corresponding indicator lights up. Turn the zoom ring: clockwise for focus on near subjects, counterclockwise for far subjects (depending on the set direction). To exit, press the button again. Note that you cannot zoom in manual focus mode.

How to activate temporary autofocus?

Hold down the autofocus button. The camcorder switches to AF mode as long as you hold the button. Release to return to manual mode. This function is not compatible with Canon XL1/XL1s and Sony VX1000.

How to use the standby function?

Press the Standby/On button once to put the camcorder into standby. Press again to wake it up. This button has no effect if the camcorder is off.

How to start and stop recording?

Press the Rec/Stop button once to start recording; the indicator blinks. Press again to stop. Some modes (e.g., Sony Memory mode) may disable this function.

Is the remote control waterproof?

The remote control is designed to be as waterproof as possible, but is not 100% guaranteed. Avoid using it in rain or if humidity exceeds 95%.

Which camcorders are compatible with the 521PRO model?

The 521PRO is compatible with all camcorders equipped with a 2.5 mm stereo mini jack LANC socket. It does not work with camcorders using other protocols (e.g., Panasonic with a specific REMOTE socket for the 521P model).

USER MANUAL 521PRO MANFROTTO

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This manual

Basic Videocamera Remote Control

DEVICE OVERVIEW - model 521

Remote Controller is a video camera remote control system designed to work with all video cameras having the 2.5 mm stereo LANC jack.

Features - model 521

Eight step, ultra-precise variable speed zoom
- Clamp range: square or rectangular tube of flat surfaces: 5mm (0.19^ ) - 30mm (1.18^ ) height
- Clamp range: round tube/pipe/bar: 12mm (0.47") to 35 mm (1.38") diameter
- Smooth zoom speed progression
- Standby / On switch
- Record start/stop switch
- Manual focus far / close
- Customisable zoom direction
- LED indicator
90 cm spiral cable
- Recording indication

DEVICE OVERVIEW - model 521P

Panasonic remote zoom control is designed to control Panasonic AG-DVX100, AG-DVC80 camcorders.

Features - model 521P

• Stepless variable speed zoom
• Clamp range: square or rectangular tube of flat surfaces: 5mm (0.19^ ) - 30mm (1.18^ ) height
• Clamp range: round tube/pipe/bar: 12mm (0.47") to 35 mm (1.38") diameter
• Record start/stop switch
  90 cm spiral cable

DEVICE OVERVIEW - model 521PRO

The controller is a remote pan bar controller for all video cameras having the LANC jack.

The controller is designed as a standalone control system for video cameras - it is not designed to work simultaneously with other LANC control systems.

Features - model 521PRO

Eight step, ultra-precise variable speed zoom
- Smooth zoom speed progression
- Standby / On switch
- Push Auto Focus function
- Manual Focus
- Customizable zoom speed limit mode
- Fixed or progressive zoom mode
- Customisable zoom direction
- Customisable focus direction
- LED indicator
90 cm spiral cable
- Recording indication

QUICK START GUIDE

Conneting with support (square, rectangular, round tube/pipe/bar)

Clamp range: square or rectangular tube of flat surfaces: 5mm (0.19") - 30mm (1.18") height

Clamp range: round tube/pipe/bar: 0.12mm (0.47") to 35mm (1.38") diameter

Connecting with the camera

Note! In order to avoid accidental short circuiting the camera connector, NEVER disconnect the cable from the controller.

Model 521

1. Switch the camera off
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the camera LANC plug
3. Switch the camera - now you may start using the controller After switching the camera on, the LANC controller LED indicator should light continuously.

LED indicator not lighting at all means problem with power supply of the controller.

LED indicator blinking means problem with LANC communication. In either case check the LANC cable connections to camera and controller.

Controller is designed to work only with video cameras having the 2.5 mm stereo LANC jack. Never connect controller to any other jack, which does not have the LANC logo. It may even result in permanent controller and/or camera damage!

LANC controller is designed as a standalone control system for video cameras - it is not designed to work simultaneously with other LANC control systems

Model 521P

1. Switch the camera off
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the camera REMOTE plug
3. Switch the camera - now you may start using the controller Remote Zoom Controller is designed to work only with PANASONIC AG-DVX100 and AG-DVC80 video cameras, which have the 2.5 mm stereo jack marked "CAM REMOTE".

Never connect the controller to any other jack. It may even result in permanent controller and/or camera damage!

Model 521PRO

1. Switch the camera off
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the camera LANC plug
3. Switch the camera - now you may start using the controller

After switching the camera on, the LANC controller LED indicator should light continuously. The last used zoom speed mode will be set - the current setup will be indicated by one of zoom speed LEDs. LED indicator not lighting at all means problem with power supply of the controller. LED indicator blinking every two seconds means problem with LANC communication. In either case check the LANC cable connections to camera and controller. Controller is designed to work only with video cameras having the 2.5mm stereo LANC jack. Never connect controller to any other jack, which does not have the LANC logo. It may even result in permanent controller and/or camera damage! Controller is designed as a standalone control system for video cameras - it is not designed to work simultaneously with other LANC control systems.

Rotate the knob right (or left, dependent on the zoom direction) to zoom tele. The more angle the knob is rotated the faster zoom speed is. Rotate the knob left (or right, dependent on the zoom direction) to zoom wide. The more angle the knob is rotated the faster zoom speed is.

Customizing zoom direction

To change the zoom direction keep pressed simultaneously "focus far" and "focus close" buttons until the LED indicator will light off. The buttons must be kept pressed for at least 3 seconds. The new zoom direction information will be permanently stored in the controller's internal flash memory and restored after each power off.

Standby mode

Press the button once to switch camera into standby mode. While camera in standby mode press the button again to switch camera back into normal operation mode.

Pressing this button while camera is switched off will have no effect on camera operation.

Focus close

Keep the button pressed to adjust the focus for close objects.

Works only, if camera in manual focus mode.

Focus far

Keep the button pressed to adjust the focus for far objects.

Works only, if camera in manual focus mode.

REC/STOP

Record start/stop

Press the button once to start recording.

Press the button again to stop recording.

The LED indicator will blink when the camera is recording.

Rotate the knob right (or left, dependent on the zoom direction) to zoom tele.

The more angle the knob is rotated the faster zoom speed is.

Rotate the knob left (or right, dependent on the zoom direction) to zoom wide.

The more angle the knob is rotated the faster zoom speed is.

REC/STOP

Record start/stop

Press the button once to start recording.

Press the button again to stop recording.

NOTE: Not all function may be available depending on camera working mode e.g. if using Sony camera Memory mode the "Record start/stop" functions are not working.

Selecting zoom speed limit mode

Press the zoom speed button. The zoom mode LED should light below or above the button indicating zoom speed limit mode.

Selecting zoom mode

To choose between zoom modes, press the zoom speed button. When you press the button for the first time, the "P" LED below the button will go on, indicating that you work in progressive mode with zoom speed limit. Pressing the button for the second time will make the "F" LED above the button to go on and the "P" LED to go off, indicating that you work in fixed zoom speed mode with zoom speed limit. Pressing the button for the third time, will make the LEDs to go off, indicating that you work in default mode - progressive zoom speed mode with no zoom speed limit.

Progressive mode zoom

Rotate the knob right (or left, dependent on the zoom direction) to zoom tele. The more angle the knob is rotated the faster zoom speed is. If the LED "P" is on, maximum zoom speed is limited to the pre-set zoom speed.

Rotate the knob left (or right, dependent on the zoom direction) to zoom wide. The more angle the knob is rotated the faster zoom speed is. If the LED "P" is on, maximum zoom speed is limited to the pre-set zoom speed.

Fixed mode zoom

Works only, if fixed zoom mode is selected.

Rotate the knob right (or left, dependent on the zoom direction) to zoom tele. Zoom speed is always constant, limited to the pre-set speed indicated by LED. Rotate the knob left (or right, dependent on the zoom direction) to zoom wide. Zoom speed is always constant, limited to the pre-set speed indicated by LED.

Customizing zoom speed limit

Rotate the zoom wheel and zoom with any speed you prefer. Press the zoom speed button. While zooming, keep it pressed for approx. 1 sec, until the LED indicator will light off. The new speed limit will be saved in microcontroller internal flash memory and restored after each power off.

You may always reset the zoom speed to predefined factory setup (see. Resetting zoom speed buttons).

Custom speed reprogramming may be done practically unlimited number of times (min. 1.000.000, - times).

Resetting zoom speed limit

The zoom speed button is factory pre-set to the slowest speed possible with LANC protocol. To reset the zoom speed button to factory pre-sets stop zooming (release the zoom knob) and press the button. Keep it pressed for approx. 1 sec, until the LED indicator will light off. The factory pre-set speed limit will be restored.

Customizing zoom direction

To change the zoom direction, switch the controller off. Press the "Zoom speed" button, do not release it, and switch the controller on. Wait for Main Led to go on and that to go off. Release the button. The controller will now work with new zoom direction.

The whole operation takes about 6 seconds.

The new zoom direction information will be permanently stored in the controller's internal flash memory and restored after each power off.

Standby mode

Press the button once to switch camera into standby mode. While camera in standby mode, press the button again to switch camera back into normal operation mode. Pressing this button while camera is switched off will have no effect on camera operation.

Manual Focus

Press the button, to put the controller into manual focus mode. When in this mode, the "Manual Focus LED" is on. Rotate zoom wheel right to focus close (standard focus direction), or far (reversed focus direction). Rotate the zoom wheel left to focus far (standard focus direction), or close (reversed focus direction). To leave the mode, press the button again. NOTE! You are not able to zoom in focus mode.

Push Auto Focus

Keep the button pressed, for at least half a second, to put the camera temporarily into Auto Focus mode. As soon as you release the button the camera returns into manual focus mode. This button has no effect, if the camera is already working in Auto Focus mode. Note: this function does not work with Canon XL1, XL1s, XL2 and Sony VX1000 camcorders.

Customizing focus direction

To change the focus direction, switch the controller off. Press the "Push Auto Focus" button, do not release it, and switch the controller on. Wait for Main Led to go on and that to go off. Release the button. The controller will now work with new focus direction. The whole operation takes about 6 seconds. The new focus direction information will be permanently stored in the controller's internal flash memory and restored after each power off.

REC/STOP

Record start/stop

Press the button once to start recording.

Press the button again to stop recording.

The LED indicator will blink when that the camera is recording.

PRECAUTIONS

Water resistivity

We put a lot of attention on making the controller to be as much water resistant as possible, while maintaining its reasonable price. However we cannot guarantee 100% water resistance under all circumstances and you should avoid using the controller under heavy environment conditions like rain and over 95% humidity level.

High temperature

Avoid temperatures exceeding +70^ - especially do not leave the controller exposed for direct contact with heavy sun shines, e.g. in the car parked in sunny place.

Electrical precaution

The cable is always one of the most easy breakable element of any electronic system, especially when as exposed to mechanical wear off. Therefore to extend the life of your controller and make the basic "repair" as cheap as possible we decided to allow easy cable exchange. However, to avoid accidental short circuiting the camera connection, you must remember to always plug the cable to the controller first. We advise you to not to remove the cable from the controller, if it is not necessary.

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Operation temperature range -20° - +70°

Storage temperature range -30° - +80°

Humidity rel. (non condensing) max. 95%

Model 521 - power consumption 0,07 W (max)

Model 521 - power supply from the camera 5,3V-6V

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this document is subject of change without notice.

Manfredto makes no warranty and shall not be liable for any errors on information contained in this document.

LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System and is a trade mark of SONY corp.

AG DVX-100 and AG DVC-80 and Panasonic name are trademarks of Matsuchita corp.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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