User Manual

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Linear or Logarithmic Taper Joysck Control
All joyscks are linear, meaning that each degree of movement of the sck correlates to the output. On
the 12 volt Pan Tilt Head, half deecon of joysck means approximately 6 volts is sent to the motors.
But with the advent of Digital, we can now control the taper of joysck, making in Logarithmic as well.
Logarithmic taper means that the rst joysck movement only sends a small amount of power to motors
and the last of the deecon will send more power per degree of deecon. On Logarithmic taper, 1/3 of
joysck deecon might yield 2 volts output, the next 1/3 will yield 4 volts output and the last 1/3 yields
6 volts for a maximum again of 12 volts. This mode gives the operator ne slow movements yet retain
the ability to go to maximum speed, if necessary.
Tilt Direcon Switch
When the Pan-Tilt Head is used on a Tripod or Jib.
When the head is shied from Jib to Tripod, it needs reversal of direcon as the locaon of head will be
inverted. By switching “on” the lt direcon switch, we can immediately reverse the direcon. So, when
the joysck is moved to the right, it gives right rotaon as it gives while mounted on the tripod directly.
Pan Direcon Switch
When the Pan-Tilt Head is used on a Tripod or Jib.
When the head is shied from Jib to Tripod, it needs reversal of direcon as the locaon of head will be
inverted. By switching “on” the pan direcon switch, we can immediately reverse the direcon. So, when
the joysck is moved to the right, it gives right rotaon as it gives while mounted on the tripod directly.
Damping Knob
Damping is the ability to control the "damping" eect of joysck interface with pan/lt acon of the head
being controlled. It does not maer what head you are using; the damping eect is a characterisc of
joysck output.
Balancing
Balancing the camera on head is crical for smooth operaon.
 Find the horizontal balance point of your camera by using two ngers of one hand while holding the
handle with other hand.
 Mark this point on the side of camera with chalk or tape.
 Turn the unit on and move lt control unl the camera plate is vercal.
 Loosen the two screws holding lt motor (Do Not Remove).
 Grasp the motor and turn slightly to disengage gears.
 Mount the camera onto camera plate with the screw provided.
 Tighten by threading the nut up to the boom of camera plate securely.
 Make sure your balance point previously marked with chalk or tape is in the middle of plate.
 Loosen the knob below camera plate and slide the camera and plate up or down unl the center line of
your camera is about in the middle of large gear. Now ghten the knob.
 If the camera is perfectly balanced it will stay in any posion while motor gear is sll unaached.