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VariZoom USA - Austin, TX
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www.varizoom.com
shouldn’t be a problem, but if you are using the head in such a way that continuous singl
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direction rotation is required, keep in mind that after several complete turns the cables may
twist up and require unwinding.
Please use only the power supply that comes with the CPM unless otherwise guided by a
VariZoom tech. The CPM can certainly be run from battery power, but it needs to be from a
regulated 24VDC output. If the voltage is too low, the head and/or controller will respond
sluggishly or simply not function, and if the voltage is too high
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BOOM!!! (
NOT
covered by
warranty). We offer a cost effective 24VDC power converter (VZTOC-24VR) that will let you use
common 14.4VDC batteries or other ones up to a max of 36VDC, without any change in
performance, and we can provide cabling accessories and assistance,
because you don’t want
to get creative and make power pinout mistakes or - BOOM!!! (you guessed, no warranty).
There are other battery solutions on the market, as well, but please check with us first!
Mounting/Balancing the Camera
With no power connected to the head, place the fully-dressed camera package on the CPM
platform and make a quick estimate of the front-to-back balancing point of the camera, aka the
center of gravity. You can quickly identify the center of gravity by balancing the camera on a
pen or pencil.
Also assess where the vertical center of gravity for the camera package is located. You’ll want to
adjust the camera platform so that the camera package’s vertical center of gravity is on the
center of rotation, aka the cable pass-thru port. The 3-arm knob can be loosened to adjust the
platform
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once adjusted, tighten the 3-arm knob.
