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Underslung Operation
toggle
switch
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.
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, 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.
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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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Speed
dials
