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Underslung Operation 

                           

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1a.      When the camera is underslung, your left / right controls are  

reversed, so you need to flip the silver toggle switch on the  
control box to keep the joystick controls consistent.  This way  
joystick-left will result in camera-left and joystick-right will result  
in camera-right.  

The toggle switch does not reverse up/down  

controls because they remain consistent when the MC100 is 
underslung.  The normal position for the toggle switch is to the  
left  Flip the switch to the right for underslung operation.

  

 
   

 

 

 

 

 

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2. 

In addition to the joystick, which is pressure-sensitive for speed control, these  
dials enable the operator to set the maximum speed of each motor, allowing  
for a higher degree of control.  Turn the dials completely clockwise for maximum 
speed.  The most effective way to vary the speed of the panning and tilting is  
by using the joystick, so you may find it best to leave the dials turned up all the  
time.  

ALWAYS OPERATE THE CONTROL UNIT WITH THE DIALS TURNED  

UP AT LEAST ¼ TO ½ THE WAY TO MAX.  OPERATING THE CONTROL UNIT 
WITH THE DIALS TURNED ALL THE WAY DOWN MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC  
BEHAVIOR.

               

 

 

                                                    

 

 
 
 
 
 

IMPORTANT NOTES *  

 

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STORAGE 

We recommend removing the motors from the Pan/Tilt head when storing the MC100 unit in the case.  You can do this by 
loosening the clamp levers and sliding the motors off the stainless steel mounting posts – they can be placed in one of the 
supplied compartments of the MC100 case.  Likewise, you should disconnect all extension cables from the unit and store 
them in a properly coiled position.  When storing the unit, do not subject it to excessive heat, moisture or dust – store in a 
cool, dry place for optimal long-term performance.  
 

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 TRIPOD MOUNTING

 

We recommend mounting the MC100 on a 100mm bowl-type tripod since it will fit snugly and enable you to thread the 
supplied bolt through the MC100 mounting plate and down through the bowl of the tripod.  Using the supplied oversize 
washer and nut, you can securely bolt the MC100 onto the tripod bowl.  Although the MC100 can be mounted to a 
standard center-post tripod, the mounting bolt on such tripods isn’t long enough to enable you to secure the mount with a 
washer and nut.  If the tripod/MC100 mount were suddenly jarred or disrupted, there is a possibility the mounting bolt 
might bend or shear, so be very cautious about this type of setup.  

VARIZOOM DOES NOT RECOMMEND MOUNTING 

THE MC100 ON ANY TRIPOD OTHER THAN A 100 mm BOWL TRIPOD.

   

 

360-DEGREE PANS AND TILTS 

The MC100 is capable of 360-degree turns on either axis, and the only limitation is in the twisting of your cables.  
Typically, you can go at least 360 degrees before the cables become severely entwined, but you should always be aware 
of the stress you place on the cables when going past 360 degrees – cable damage may result.   Furthermore, improper 
cable management may result in damage to the camera’s connectors, 

so be aware of cable twist when rotating beyond 

360 degrees of movement

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Содержание VZ-MC100

Страница 1: ...1 VZ MC100 Pan and Tilt Controls Diagram ...

Страница 2: ... gears HORIZONTAL CAMERA BALANCING 3 Securely attach the camera to the mounting plate with bolt and washer After tightening the bolt slightly loosen it again so that the camera may slide forward and backward on the mounting plate Move the camera so that gravity allows it to rest on the plate without tilting up or down balancing the camera horizontally The tilt arm that holds the adjustable mountin...

Страница 3: ... pin connector 3 Connect the 4 pin XLR power cable from the AC adapter to the 4 pin XLR power connector located on the MC100 Control Unit OPERATION OF MC100 CONTROL UNIT 1 The joystick controls camera movement in a fashion similar to airplane controls Joystick Forward camera points down Joystick Backward camera points up Joystick Left camera points to the left Joystick Right camera points to the r...

Страница 4: ...laced in one of the supplied compartments of the MC100 case Likewise you should disconnect all extension cables from the unit and store them in a properly coiled position When storing the unit do not subject it to excessive heat moisture or dust store in a cool dry place for optimal long term performance TRIPOD MOUNTING We recommend mounting the MC100 on a 100mm bowl type tripod since it will fit ...

Страница 5: ...rew on the side of the control box A 1 and you will see a small curved plastic collar with a single Phillips screw and washer A 2 Loosen this screw and slide the curved plastic collar until the brass motor gear becomes completely still then tighten the screw again do not overtighten If Pan Motor Drifts Remove the 6 hex screws using a 5 64 hex key located on top of the MC100 Control Unit B 1 Remove...

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