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2007 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved.  Pan/Tilt PRO - Document 341-590 Rev A. 

Installation and User Guide 

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Pan/Tilt Head for the Add-A-Cam™ PRO EZCamera™ 
Cable System for Professional Camcorders 

Part Numbers:  999-6520-000 (North America), 999-6520-000 (International) 

 

Overview: 

The Pan/Tilt PRO pan/tilt head for the Vaddio™ 
Add-A-Cam PRO camera system seamless 
integrates with all ProductionVIEW series of 
camera controllers and switchers 
(ProductionVIEW, ProductionVIEW FX and 
ProductionVIEW Super Joystick).  The Pan/Tilt 
PRO is a broadcast quality pan/tilt head with 
over one million steps of resolution, 354° of total 
pan and 180° of total tilt, ± 3 arc minutes of 
repeatability and can accommodate any of the 
Canon® SD and HD professional camcorders 
with the provided universal camcorder mounting 
bracket.  The Pan/Tilt PRO is the professional 
solution for high quality video camcorders with 
the Add-A-Cam PRO platform. 
 
 

Intended Use: 

Before operating the product, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and 
tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply and cabling. The use of a power supply other 
than the one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the system and/or create 
a potentially unsafe operating condition. 
 

Save These Instructions: 

The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your system.  If these instructions 
are misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent 
product drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website.  These documents can be downloaded 
from 

www.vaddio.com

 free of charge. 

 

Important Safeguards: 

Read and understand all instructions before using.  Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or 
damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating.  To reduce the risk 
of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions. 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
Important Installation Note: 

The Pan/Tilt PRO head is intended to be used with the Vaddio Add-A-Cam PRO system and controlled by 
the ProductionVIEW series controllers.  The range for panning and tilting the camera must not be impeded 
by any obstruction within the range of the pan/tilt head and camera.  Installation is not recommended in 
areas where there is a potential for the camera or pan/tilt head to come into contact with other objects.  
Damage to the system can be the result of a poorly positioned system.  

Camera and Electronic Products for Integrators

 

Use only the power supply provided with the Add-A-Cam Pro System.       

Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any and all warranties.

 

 

Figure 1:

   Vaddio Pan/Tilt PRO pan/tilt head shown with universal 

camcorder mounting bracket. 

Summary of Contents for PAN/TILT PRO

Page 1: ...condition Save These Instructions The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your system If these instructions are misplaced Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website These documents can be downloaded from www vaddio com free of charge Important Safeguards ...

Page 2: ... 6 32 3 8 pan head screw INSTALLATION NOTES Be sure to mount the Pan Tilt PRO unit near an electrical outlet as you will need to plug the PowerRite 24VDC power supply into the Pan Tilt head CAUTION Verify the Cat 5 cable connected between the Pan Tilt port on the EZ Camera PRO Shoe and the Pan Tilt Head is plugged into the correct RJ 45 port Connecting the wrong Cat 5 cable or an incorrectly termi...

Page 3: ...he performance of the camera Place the mount near an electrical outlet because the Pan Tilt PRO requires its own 24 VDC power supply The optional brackets and mounts to be installed on walls fixtures and other locations must be sturdy enough to handle the weight of the mount Pan Tilt head and camcorder Prior to selecting a mounting location on a wall check for studs conduits or obstructions that c...

Page 4: ...lt hubs round discs protruding from the bottom and side of the head indicate the home positions The Pan Tilt head is shipped with the markers centered on both hubs If for some reason the white markers on the hubs don t match up with the markers on the Pan Tilt head connect the PowerRite power supply to the Pan Tilt Head The system will automatically adjust and find the home positions NOTE Be sure ...

Page 5: ...s Using the four 4 6 32 Allen screws lock tooth and flat washers supplied place the arm bracket assembly up against the tilt hub Place two screws in the top left and right holes of the tilt hub Place the remaining screws in the holes just below For the Canon camcorders place the screws into the top two sets of screw holes on the tilt hub at approximately one inch 25 mm for the upper set of screws ...

Page 6: ...ssembly left to right in order to find the center of gravity of the arm Move the bracket left or right in order to get the center of gravity in the middle of the assembly Note that the bracket has been adjusted off center Figure 7 to get the entire assembly s center of gravity to the middle point Step B Non Canon Camcorders Place the entire assembly on the pencil to obtain the other center of grav...

Page 7: ... up against the tilt hub Place two screws holes of the pan hub that match the center of gravity with the center point of the pan tilt hub Place the remaining screws in two other holes of the tilt hub and tighten all four screws Reattach the camcorder and EZ Camera PRO Shoe assembly to the bracket Lifting the Pan Tilt PRO assembly by the camcorder support bracket can damage internal components and ...

Page 8: ...up to down and down to up in a few different locations If shuttering persists during the full tilt test then carefully loosen all four of the Allen screws holding the camcorder bracket to the tilt hub Move the bracket assembly about 6 mm up from the initial position and tighten the screws Try tilting the camera all the way up or down again If shuttering still persists then try moving the bracket d...

Page 9: ... and product serial numbers and describe the reason for repairs or returns as well as the date of purchase and proof of purchase Include your assigned RMA number in all correspondence with Vaddio Write your assigned RMA number on the outside of the box when returning the product Voided warranty The warranty does not apply if the original serial number has been removed or if the product has been di...

Page 10: ... Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice Vaddio EZCamera Add A Cam Quick Connect ProductionVIEW and PowerRite are registered trademarks of Vaddio All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Document Number 341 590 Rev A ...

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