VZ-MC50 Pan and Tilt Controls Diagram 1
VZ-MC50 Pan and Tilt Head - Set-Up and Operating Instructions PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: *Keep fingers and loose clothing away from gears and moving parts. *Always unplug VZ-MC50 Pan and Tilt Head when not in use. *Mount only on stable surfaces. ***TURN OFF YOUR CAMERA’S OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER (OIS) WHILE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE PAN/TILT HEAD. OIS DOES NOT REACT WELL TO PAN/TILT SYSTEMS.
5. Engage the brass motor gears to the black arm gears and tighten. Be sure the levers are pointing away from the rotating arm. -NOTE: Once tightened, you can adjust the position of the lever by simply pulling out on it and then rotating the lever until it faces away. This will NOT loosen the fastener. Failure to aim lever away will impede the movement of the MC50. Connecting the Cables 1. Connect the locking 4-pin control cable to the 4-pin motor cord at the base of the MC50. 2.
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 the 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.
* 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 sufficient to ensure a secure mount when tilting. You may want to line one or both of the surfaces with electrical tape, gaffer’s tape, or something to provide a more slip-resistant contact.
