Operation - PROAIM Kite-22 Instruction Manual

PROAIM KITE-22 ULTIMATE PACKAGE
BALANCING
Balancing the camera on the head is critical to smooth operation.
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Find the horizontal balance point of your camera by using 2 fingers of one hand while
holding the handle.
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Mark this point on the side of the camera with chalk or tape.
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Turn the unit on and move the tilt control until the camera plate is vertical.
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Loosen the two screws holding tilt motor. (DO NOT REMOVE).
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Grasp the motor and turn slightly to disengage gears.
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Mount the camera to the camera plate with the screw provided.
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Tighten by threading the nut up to the bottom of the camera plate securely.
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Make sure your balance point previously marked with chalk or tape is in the middle of the
plate.
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Loosen the knob below the camera plate and slide the camera and plate up or down until
the center line of your camera is about in the middle of the large gear. Now tighten knob.
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If the camera is perfectly balanced it will stay in any position while motor gear is still
unattached.
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Grasp the motor and turn it back until the gears mesh.
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Gently tighten motor screws.
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Secure the camera.
Note All reduction boxes have a small amount of backlash. The balancing of the camera will
reduce the backlash to a minimum making it felt at the top of the tilt arc.

OPERATION

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With the camera set up as previously described above, Power ON by pressing the RED Switch
on the top of the Joystick control box.
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For inverted use, disconnect the leads to the motors, rotate the control box 180 degrees and
re-install.
Note Remember practice makes perfect and always watch the cables for binding.
PROAIM 3-AXIS DUTCH MOTORIZED PAN TILT HEAD
The PROAIM 3-Axis Dutch Motorized Pan Tilt Head circuitry is built entirely into the joystick
box. The only other requirement is the AC power pack (provided) or battery power. The power
pack can handle 90-240 volts. Users will need the appropriate plug adapter for local use.
JOYSTICK
The joystick is a three-axis variable speed servo controller. The further you move in one
direction the faster the output to that motor. This will be a little tricky at first, but little practice
will improve your success.
The joystick may be operated in a handheld position or from a flat surface such as a tabletop, or
attached to the boom arm of Jib.
After plugging the power cord into a proper outlet, press 'power on. The LED light on the
control box should illuminate and the head may jump slightly on start up or shut down. This
is normal. This can be controlled by Dead Spot. Adjust the joystick to ensure correct
movement of the head. It may be necessary to reconnect to the motors if required.
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