AODELAN ZC-3 Remote Controller User Manual

AODELAN ZC-3 Remote Controller

Remote Controller
ZC-3
User Manual

Thank you for purchasing an AODELAN product.
AODELAN ZC-3 contains a Remote Controller and a Receiver.
It was especially developed to wirelessly operate compatible Sony and Canon camcorders from a distance. By simply connecting the Receiver to the REMOTE or LANC terminal (2.5mm) on the camcorder and turning on the Remote Controller, you can easily operate many of the camcorder’s functions wirelessly, such as controlling recording functions, adjusting the zoom, focus and iris. Wired control of these functions can also be achieved by connecting the Remote Controller directly to the camcorder with the supplied remote cable. Wired control and wireless remote control can be performed simultaneously to enable simultaneous operation of two camcorders.
Please read this user manual as well as the user manual provided with your camcorder which works with ZC-3 before use.

For your safety
Before using your product, please read the following safety precaution carefully to ensure correct and safe use.

• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair it.
• Do not use the product in the presence of flammable or explosive gas.
• The product is not dustproof, splashproof, nor waterproof. Make sure that no water, liquid, or dust can enter the product.
• Do not expose the product to hasty temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensation water in the unit.
• Do not expose the product to high temperature over 45 C (e.g. left in a car trunk).
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine or paint thinner to clean the product.
• Do not connect the product to camcorders or other devices that are not compatible
• Do not overly tighten the clamp. Doing so may cause damage.

Getting Started

Installing batteries to the Remote Controller

1. Loosen the clamp knob and turn the clamp so that it doe not block the battery compartment cover.
2. Open the cover and install two AAA 1.5V batteries (available separately) as shown.
3. Close the cover.
   Press the cover until it snaps shut.

Connecting to a camcorder (Supports both wired and wireless connections)

• Wired connection – by connecting the Remote

Controller to the camcorder with the supplied remote cable.

1. Loosen the clamp knob on the Remote controller as far as required to insert the pan handle on the tripod.

2. Align the center of the pan handle with the V groove on the clamp, and rotate the clamp knob in the opposite direction to lock it firmly.
   Note
   Depending on the pan handle attached, the Remote Controller may make contact with the grip of the pan handle when it is in use. Set the Remote Controller a little apart from the grip.

3. Be sure the camcorder is turned off; insert one end of the remote cable into the Remote Controller’s REMOTE jack and the other end into the camcorder’s REMOTE or LANC terminal.
   Note
   Refer to the user manual of the camcorder for the location of the REMOTE or LANC terminal on the camcorder.

4. Turn on the camcorder and slide the switch on the side of the Remote Controller to “ON” position.

Note
When a plug icon is displayed on the Remote Controller’s screen. it indicates that a wired connection has been established and you can operate the camcorder through the remote control.

• Wireless connection – by connecting the Receiver to the camcorder.

1. Be sure the camcorder is turned off; insert the plug of Receiver into the camcorder’s REMOTE or LANC terminal.
2. Turn on the camcorder and slide the switch on the side of the Remote Controller to “ON” position.

Note
When a wireless icon is displayed on the Remote Controller’s screen it indicates that a wireless connection has been established and you can wirelessly control the camcorder through the Remote Controller.

Setting the shooting state of the camcorder
For details, refer to the camcorder’s user manual.

• Depending on the camcorder used, you may need to active the remote controller using the camcorder’s menu.
• Canceling automatic adjustment of the camcorder’s shooting state.

Note
The switches used to turn on/off automatic adiustment of the shooting state on the camcorder varies depending on the camcorder (for example, FULL AUTO switch, AUTO/MANUAL switch).
• If using an interchangeable lens type camcorder with the supplied lens, set the focus ring to electronic control.
If using a lens other than the supplied lens, focusing may not be supported from this unit.
• If the camcorder is an interchangeable lens type, set the IRIS switch on the lens to auto adjustment (AUTO).

Names of Parts and Their Functions

Remote Controller

1. Screen
   Displays the current status of the Remote Controller.

2. A/M(IRIS) key
   Press to toggle auto iris adjustment on/off.
   When the Remote Control enters the setup menu, press the key to exit the menu.

3. Adjustment keys (left) “+”, “”
   When the iris mode is set to manual, press the two keys to adjust the iris.
   Press “+” to open the iris (decrease the iris value).
   Press “-” to close the iris (increase the iris value).
   When the Remote Control enters the setup menu, press the two keys to switch the selected item.

4. Menu key
   Press to enter/exit the Remote Controller’s setup menu.

5. Record review key
   While in standby mode, press the key to review the last recorded clip on the camcorder’s screen, and then the camcorder will return to standby mode.
   Note
   Depending on the camcorder’s recording review settings, it is also possible that the last several seconds of the clip will be reviewed.

6.  A/M (FOCUS) key
   Press to toggle auto focus adjustment on/off.
   When the Remote Controller enters the setup menu, press the key to confirm the selected item.

7. Adjustment keys (right) “+”, “”
   When the focus mode is set to manual focus, press the two keys to adjust the focus.
   Press “+” to focus on distant subjects.
   Press “-” to focus on near subjects.
   When the Remote Control enters the setup menu, press the two keys to switch the selected item.

8. Record key
   Press to start recording.
   To stop recording, press the record key again.

9. Zoom lever
   Turn left/right to adjust the zoom.
   Note
   If the camcorder has a ZOOM switch, set it to SERVO or REMOTE mode.

10. Clamp knob
    Rotate to lock/unlock the clamp.

11. Clamp
    Used to attach the Remote Controller to the pan handle of tripod.

12. Battery compartment cover
    Two AAA 1.5V batteries can be installed in the battery compartment.

13. REMOTE jack (Ø2.5mm stereo mini jack)
    Connect to the camcorder with the supplied remote cable.

14. USB Type-C connector
    Used for firmware update (when necessary).
    Go to www.aodelan.net to download the latest firmware update package for ZC-3, update your ZC-3 to the latest firmware according to the provided update files.

15. ON/OFF switch
    ON: To turn on the Remote Controller.
    OFF: To turn off the Remote Controller.

Receiver

1. Plug (Ø 2.5mm)
   Connect to the camcorder’s REMOTE or LANC terminal.
   After the camcorder is turned on, the Receiver connected to the camcorder will automatically establish a wireless connection with the paired Remote Controller.

2. Status lamp
   When the Receiver is connected to a camcorder that is powered on, the lamp indicates the wireless connection status of the Receiver and Remote Controller.
   Blinking green indicates that a wireless connection has been established with the Remote Controller.

Blinking red indicates that no wireless connection is established with a Remote Controller. (Now, you need to operate the Remote Controller to pair with the Receiver.
Refer to the section [Menu setting functions] – [PAIR MODE].)
When the Receiver is not connected to a camcorder or the connected camcorder is powered off, the lamp goes off.

Screen of the Remote Controller

1. Recording indicator
   Displays the icon when the camcorder is recording. Displays nothing in this area when recording stops.

2. Connection indicator
   Displays a plug icon when a wired connection is established.
   Displays a wireless icon when a wireless connection is established.
   If both wired and wireless connections are established, then displays both and icons.
   Displays nothing in this area if no connection is established.

3. Battery level indicator
   Indicates the battery level of the Remote Controller.
   If the icon or ）is displayed, it indicates the battery level is low (or extremely low), replace the batteries with new ones for the Remote Controller.

4. Timer
   The timer starts when the camcorder starts recording. When recording stops, the timer displays 00 : 00 : 00. “00 : 00 : 00” indicates “hours : minutes : seconds” from left to right respectively.

Remote Controller’s Menu Display and Settings

Enter the setup menu

1. Press Menu key to enter the Remote Controller’s setup menu.

2. Setup menu operations.
   Move the selection arrow to the desired menu item by pressing the “+”/”-” adjustment keys.
   Press the A/M (FOCUS) key (functions as “SET” at this point) to enter the setting of this menu item, and then press the “+” / “-” keys to select the desired sub-item.
   Press the A/M (FOCUS) key (functions as “SET” at this point) to confirm the sub-item setting and return to the menu item for other settings.

3. To exit the menu, press the A/M (IRIS) key (functions as “EXIT”at this point) or press the Menu key.

Menu setting functions

ZOOM DIRECT – N, R
To change the rotation direction of the ZOOM lever.

• N (Normal): Turn the ZOOM lever to the right to zoom in (telephoto), and to the left to zoom out (wide angle).
• R (Reverse): Turn the ZOOM lever to the right to zoom out (wide angle), and to the left to zoom in (telephoto).

ZOOM SPEED – 1, 2, 3
To change the zoom speed.

• 1(Slow): In slow mode, the camcorder zooms at the slowest speed, regardless of how much the zoom lever is rotated.
• 2(Mid): In mid mode, the camcorder zooms quickly, depending on how much the zoom lever is rotated. (4 stages)
• 3(Fast): In fast mode, the camcorder zooms ever faster, depending on how much the zoom lever is rotated. (8 stages)

IRIS SPEED – 1, 2
To change the iris manual adjustment speed.

• 1(Slow): In slow mode, one pressing on the adjustment key (left) “+” or “-” will adjust the camcorder’s iris by 1 stop.
• 2(Fast): In fast mode, one pressing on the adjustment key (left) “+” or “-” will adjust the camcorder’s iris by 4 stops.

Note
The iris adjustment level obtained by pressing the adjustment key (left)“+” or “-” will vary depending on the camcorder being used.

FOCUS SPEED – 1, 2, 3
To change the focus manual adjustment speed.

• 1(Slow): In slow mode, press the adjustment key (right) “+” or “-”, the camcorder adjusts the focus slowly.
• 2(Mid): In mid mode, press the adjustment key (right) “+” or “-”, the camcorder adjusts the focus at a faster speed.
• 3(Fast): In fast mode, press the adjustment key (right) “+” or “-”, the camcorder adjusts the focus at the fastest speed.

Note
The focus adjustment level obtained by pressing the adjustment key(right) “+” or “-” will vary depending on the camcorder being used.

SLEEP – OFF, 10M, 1H, 4H
To set the auto-sleep of the Remote Controller.

• OFF: Turn off the auto-sleep of the Remote Controller.
  If the ON/OFF switch is not slid to the OFF position, the Remote Controller will remain on until the battery runs out.

• 10M: The Remote Controller will go into sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.

• 1H: The Remote Controller will go into sleep mode after 1 hour of inactivity.

• 4H: The Remote Controller will go into sleep mode after 4 hours of inactivity.

Note
Press any key to wake up the Remote Controller in sleep mode.

KEY B.L. – AUTO, ON, OFF
To control the key backlight of the Remote Controller.

• AUTO: The key backlight will light up for about 10 seconds if there is an operation on any key or on the zoom lever.
• ON: The key backlight is always on.
• OFF: The key backlight is always off.

PAIR MODE – Y
To set the Remote Controller to pair with the Receiver.

• Y: Press the A/M (FOCUS) key (functions as “SET” at this point) to confirm the setting; then the Remote Controller will enter pairing mode and automatically search for the Receiver and pair with it.

Note
After successful pairing, the status lamp on the Receiver blinks green.

RESET ALL – Y
Restore factory settings.

• Y: Press the A/M (FOCUS) key (functions as “SET” at this point) to confirm the setting; then all settings on the Remote Controller will be restored to the factory settings.

VERSION VX.X
The current firmware version of the Remote Controller.

Specifications

Declaration of Conformity USA and Canada

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Exposure Information
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

IC Warning
This device complies with RSS Gen of the Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
“Sony” and “Canon” mentioned in the manual are protected trademarks which do not belong to Shenzhen Aodelan Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Aodelan Technology Co.,Ltd. Printed in China 2023.07

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