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- Page 1 CP Micro User Manual Remote Motion Control Head for Digital Cinema DSLR and Pro Video Cameras up to 12 pounds...
- Page 2 As our industry-renowned designer proudly noted, “This may be the best product I have ever worked on.” One of the coolest things about the CP Micro is that it works with all our other CP controllers and control accessories, so whether you already own a CP/CPJR or you plan to expand down the line, your investment is flexible.
- Page 3 Note the new instructional format is modular, so this document only applies to the CP Micro head and included accessories, NOT the controllers, wheels, pan bars or optional accessories. For the sake of brevity, from this point forward we will refer to the CP Micro as the CPM.
- Page 4 VZCPM-EXTP50 – 50’ power extension cable (F/M, red 4-pin Lemo) VZCPM-EXTP100 – 100’ power extension cable (F/M, red 4-pin Lemo) VZCPM-BMM – extra Mitchell Base Mount w/ spud/nut VZCPM-BMMK – Mitchell key block for CPM base (prevents spinning on std. Mitchell plate) VariZoom USA - Austin, TX – www.varizoom.com...
- Page 5 VZCP-T04 – standard console controller w/ repeat playback functions VZCP-T11 – handwheels for use w/ River or standard consoles VZCP-T12 – pan bars for use w/ River or standard consoles VZCP-T05 – Jibstick Pro controller VZJIBSTICKJR – Jibstick Jr controller VariZoom USA - Austin, TX – www.varizoom.com...
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Page 6: General Tips
5) If your camera package is so long that it will strike the base of the CPM when pointing straight up or down, you may need to purchase the VZCPM-HE3 extension. All of the controllers have programmable motion limits except the VZJIBSTICKJR (incl. with VZCPM-K5) – nevertheless, better safe than sorry! VariZoom USA - Austin, TX – www.varizoom.com... - Page 7 CPM base includes 2 thumbscrews that act as anti-spin keys when used on the VariZoom QuickJib or SnapCrane series. If desired, a Mitchell wrench is available for additional tightening, as well as a standard lower-profile castle nut.
- Page 8 Please use only the power supply that comes with the CPM unless otherwise guided by a VariZoom tech. The CPM can certainly be run from battery power, but it needs to be from a regulated 24VDC output. If the voltage is too low, the head and/or controller will respond sluggishly or simply not function, and if the voltage is too high –...
- Page 9 The controls at your disposal will depend on the controller model you purchased. As a baseline, you will always have speed, direction, smoothing and deadband control. Refer to the controller manual for further instruction on setup and options. VariZoom USA - Austin, TX – www.varizoom.com...
- Page 10 3) Be extremely careful and consult us before using your own power source – our warranty does not cover damage cause by non-VariZoom power sources. 4) Make sure your camera package clears the base of the head when tilting – if it doesn’t, set motion limits (when available), and/or add the VZCPM-HE3 extension.
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