GRASS VALLEY CameraMan CPT-2018, Installation And Operation Manual

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CameraMan Installation and Operation Manual 17
Section
2
Mounting the Camera
Mount the DIGITAL Camera on any flat, non-slick, non-metal surface with
a minimum supporting area of 8” x 8” by following these easy steps.
1. Check the selected camera location to ensure that there is enough
camera and cable clearance space (
Figure 14 ) for the CameraMan to pan
and tilt without obstruction.
Note Do not mount the camera upside down, or with more than a 10
o
angle from
the horizontal.
Note To assist in placing the CameraMan to achieve optimum optical views, see the
respective appendix in this manual.
Figure 14. Clearance Diagram
2. Locate the zero-degree position mark labeled FRONT on the bottom of
the base unit. This mark helps ensure that the base unit is calibrated
correctly. Point this indicator mark in the direction that best reflects the
center of travel in which the camera will be used (usually the center of
the room).
3. To ensure that the camera-mounting is not prone to vibrations, securely
fasten the camera to a rigid flat surface using a 1/4”-20 UNC cap screw
that does not extend into the base platform by more than 0.4”. (The
screw hole is provided in the base platform for this purpose. The cap
screw is not provided.) This screw should be hand-tightened. If
necessary, use a non-hardening threadlock to prevent the screw from
loosening.
Note Be sure to take environmental conditions into consideration when operating
the camera. Always operate the camera indoors, and follow the temperature
and humidity specifications.