Technical information

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b. Use the appropriate camera cable to connect the MDR2 to the camera accessory
receptacle. (See pages 24, 25 for the cable list). Connect the power cable from the
MDR to the camera or battery power receptacle.
c. Apply power to the MDR2. Press the reset button. The motors will calibrate
themselves to the mechanical span of the lens rings.
d. Select the MDR wireless channel with the channel selection switches on the top
cover. Set the slide switch on the MDR2 cover to Radio.
B HU3 Set-up
a. Install the FM50 battery.
b. Press the Power Switch momentarily. The main display screen will appear.
To turn off the power to the unit, press the Power Switch for 3 seconds.
c. If the ft and fps text appear in the upper right corner of the display, the HU3 and
MDR are both set to the same wireless channel. If the wireless channels of the HU3
and MDR do not match, the message No Host! will appear in the upper left corner of
the display replacing the ft and fps text.
d. Match the HU3 wireless channel to the MDR:
 Press the Menu soft key. “Channel” will be highlighted. Use the Nav key to move
the selection to the right. Change the channel number with the Nav key to match
the setting of the MDR.
 The Signal Strength bars will appear. To return to the main menu, press the Nav
key left.
Menu Screen: Channel Selection
Main Display Screen
Lens Selection
Shows focus distance
in digital format
(Lens must be calibrated)
Shows focus knob
setting as bargraph
All functions are accessed through
the Menu key
Focus Ring Letter footage
Radio Channel
Signal Strength bars
Battery Charge