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Underslung Operation
toggle switch
1a. When the camera is underslung, your left / right controls are
reversed, however the up/down controls remain consistent
when MC50 is underslung. You can change this up/down
control scheme by remounting the camera 180° from t he
original position. The silver toggle switch will reverse the
direction of pan input on the joystick. Try flipping this switch if
you are having trouble framing your shot while in the
underslung position.
underslung
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, but
you can also adjust the speed using the dials.
IMPORTANT NOTES *
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STORAGE
We recommend removing the motors from the Pan/Tilt head when storing the MC50 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 MC50 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 MC50 on a 100mm bowl-type tripod since it will fit snugly and enable you to thread the
supplied bolt through the MC50 mounting plate and down through the bowl of the tripod. Using the supplied oversize
washer and nut, you can securely bolt the MC50 onto the tripod bowl. Although the MC50 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/MC50 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 MC50 ON
ANY TRIPOD OTHER THAN A 100 mm BOWL TRIPOD.
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360-DEGREE PANS AND TILTS
The MC50 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.
* FOR PROFESSIONAL CAMERAS
Since professional shoulder-mount cameras typically use a quick-release tripod plate of some sort, it is important to note
that in some cases the friction between the camera’s mounting plate and the mounting plate of the VZ-MC50 may not be
Speed
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