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Disclaimer of Product & Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete.
AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
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If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord rating. 10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.
Datavideo office. All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo) have only one year warranty from the date of purchase. Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not covered under warranty.
1 year. The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within 30 days of purchase. Disposal For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking...
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CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking"...
Introduction ZEK-1 Zoom Encoder Kit is an electromechanical device that adds automatic zoom positioning to the camcorder mounted on PTR-10/10T MARK II Robotic Pan Tilt Head. Please note that ZEK-1 does not work with PTR-10/10T. Features Automatic zoom positioning ...
Assembly There are two sections in this chapter. We will describe different parts of the ZEK-1 in the first section and the assembly procedure will be outlined in the second section. Product Parts The table below lists all the parts that you will find in the product package.
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Zoom Encoder The gear should engage with the camcorder’s zoom ring and the 4-pin mini-DIN connector should be connected to the Zoom Sensor port on the PTR-10/10T MARK II. The snap-and- lock mini-din connector of the remote cable will be securely fastened once plugged into the Remote port.
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Metal Bar The metal bar holds the zoom encoder in place. Bar Holder Insert the metal bar into the bar holder. Spare M0.6 Gear Designed for M0.6 Zoom Ring.
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Camera Mount The camera mount plate should be Plate mounted on the PTR-10/10T Mark II Note: The rubber pad provided should be affixed to the surface on which the camcorder is placed as it reduces the friction between the camcorder and the plate.
Instructions Step 1 Remove the PTR-10/10T Mark II’s camera mount plate by unfastening the three screws as indicated by the arrows shown in the diagram below.
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Step 2 Use the three screws of Step 1 to secure the ZEK-1’s camera mount plate to the PTR-10/10T Mark II as shown below.
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Step 3 As shown in the diagram below, insert one end of the metal bar into the bar holder and another end of the metal bar into the zoom encoder then tighten.
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Step 4 If you are using camcorders like Sony Z280, use the three screws provided in the plastic zipper bag to secure the bar holder along with the metal bar and the zoom encoder to the tilt arm as shown in the diagram below. Ensure the gear attached to the zoom encoder engages with the camcorder’s zoom ring.
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If you are using camcorders like Panasonic CX350 and Canon XF705, use the three screws provided in the plastic zipper bag to secure the bar holder along with the metal bar and the zoom encoder to the camera mount plate as shown in the diagram below.
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Step 5 Connect the 4pin mini-DIN cable connector of the zoom encoder to the Zoom Sensor port on the PTR-10/10T MARK II to complete the installation.
Camcorders with Incompatible Zoom Rings There are, however, camcorders with zoom rings . See the illustrations below. 1. One ring design 2. Zoom ring blocked by the servo motor box...
Specifications Name Zoom Encoder Kit Model No. ZEK-1 Zoom Automatic zoom positioning Mount Flexible mount positions Accessory List Item Zoom Encoder with M0.8 Gear attached Gear Ring M0.8 M0.6 Gear Gear Screw M3 x 4 mm Camera Mount Plate Metal Bar...
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