Datavideo ZEK-2 Instruction Manual

ZEK-2

FOR TILTA NUCLEUS-M
MOTOR

ZOOM CONTROL KIT

Table of Contents

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ...................................... 4

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................... 4

WARRANTY ................................................................... 6

STANDARD WARRANTY ...................................................... 6

THREE YEAR WARRANTY ..................................................... 7

DISPOSAL ...................................................................... 7

INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 9

FEATURES ........................................................................ 9

ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 10

PRODUCT PARTS ............................................................. 10

INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 14

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 23

ACCESSORY LIST .......................................................... 23

SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............................................... 24

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,

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may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain
typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo
Technologies always recommend that you double check the
information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase
decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not
responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or
damage caused by using the information contained within this manual.
Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be
obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later

reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit

may fall, causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are

provided for ventilation. To ensure safe and reliable operation of
this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover
these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the
cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or
over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
Datavideo dealer or your local power company.

8. 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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9. 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.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet

ventilation slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not

attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing

covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to

dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your
warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal

operating conditions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions in this manual;
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
to the unit and may often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;

e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged;

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,

indicating a need for service.

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Warranty

Standard Warranty

 Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing

defects for one year from the date of purchase.

 The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence

should be supplied at the time of any request for repair under
warranty.

 The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the

purchase date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on
the thirtieth day after shipment from a 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.

 Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not

covered under warranty.

 Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software

installations, which are not required by our computer systems, are
not covered under warranty.

 All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the

expense of the owner.

 All other claims of any nature are not covered.
 All accessories including headphones, cables, batteries, metal parts,

housing, cable reel and consumable parts are not covered under
warranty.

 Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
 Your statutory rights are not affected.

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Three Year Warranty

 All Datavideo products purchased after July

1st, 2017 qualify for a free two years
extension to the standard warranty,
providing the product is registered with
Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.

 Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels,

DVD drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb
Drive, Lighting, Non-PCIe Card and third party provided PC
components are covered for 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

This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product must not be disposed
of with your other household waste. Instead, it is
your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated

collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and
recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner
that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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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" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE
Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

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Introduction

ZEK-2 Zoom Encoder Kit is a mechanical device that allows you
to mount the Tilta Nucleus-M motor which adds automatic
zoom positioning to the Panasonic Lumix BGH-1 camcorder
mounted on the PTR-10/10T MARK II Robotic Pan Tilt Head.

Please note that you can purchase the Tilta Nucleus-M motor
from the Tilta official website https://tilta.com/shop/nucleus-

m-motor-kit-i/).

Features

 Automatic zoom positioning
 Flexible mount positions

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Assembly

Name

Descriptions

There are two sections in this chapter. We will describe
different parts of the ZEK-2 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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Tilta
Nucleus-M
Motor

The Tilta Nucleus-M motor should engage
with the gear ring belt wrapped around the
camcorder’s zoom ring. The two Ext. ports
should be connected to the PTR-10/10T
MARK II Robotic Pan Tilt Head’s DC OUT and
Zoom Sensor ports.

Note: The Tilta Nucleus-M motor is not
provided as part of the ZEK-2. To purchase,
please follow the link below:

https://tilta.com/shop/nucleus-m-motor­kit-i/

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D-Tap Power
Breakout
Cable

Connect the D-Tap end of the D-Tap power
breakout cable to the DC OUT port of the
PTR-10/10T MARK II. On the breakout end,
the Tilta 7pin connector should be
connected to the Tilta Nucleus-M motor
and the DC jack should be connected to the
power socket on the Panasonic Lumix DC­BGH-1 camera.

Tilta Control
Cable

Use the Tilta control cable to connect the
zoom sensor port of the PTR-10/10T MARK
II Robotic Pan Tilt Head to one of the Ext.
ports of the Tilta Nucleus-M motor.

Metal Bar

The metal bar holds the Tilta Nucleus-M
motor in place.

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Bar Holder

Insert the metal bar into the bar holder
then mount to the camera mount plate of
the PTR-10/10T Mark II with the three
screws provided in the product package.

M0.8 Gear
Ring Belt

Wrap the gear ring belt around the
Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH-1 camera’s zoom
ring then push the Tilta Nucleus-M motor
towards the belt until they engage.

Note: The M0.8 gear ring belt is a general­purpose part. To find a better fit for a
specific application, please follow the link
below:

https://tilta.com/shop/seamless-focus­gear-ring/

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Instructions

 Step 1

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
Tilta Nucleus-M motor then tighten.

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 Step 2

Bar Holder

Metal Bar

Tilt Arm

Camera Mount Plate

Tilta Nucleus-M

Motor

Use the three screws provided in the plastic zipper bag to
secure the bar holder along with the metal bar and the Tilta
Nucleus-M motor to the camera mount plate of the PTR-10/10T
MARK II as shown in the diagram below.

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 Step 3

Wrap the gear ring belt around the Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH-1
camera’s zoom ring then push the Tilta Nucleus-M motor
towards the belt until they engage.

 Step 4

Connect the three cables listed below for operation and power
supply.

D-Tap Power Breakout Cable

Connect the D-Tap end of the D-Tap power breakout cable to
the DC OUT port of the PTR-10/10T MARK II. On the breakout
end, the Tilta 7 pin connector should be connected to one Ext.
port on the Tilta Nucleus-M motor and the DC jack should be
connected to the power socket on the Panasonic Lumix DC­BGH-1 camera.

Tilta Control Cable

The Tilta control cable should connect between the Zoom
Sensor port of the PTR-10/10T MARK II and one Ext. port on the
Tilta Nucleus-M motor.

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Remote Cable

The remote cable is a standard cable shipped with the PTR­10/10T MARK II Robotic Pan Tilt Head. The remote cable can be
used to connect the Remote port of the PTR-10/10T MARK II to
the REMOTE terminal of the Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH-1 camera.

The 8pin snap-and-lock mini-din connector of the remote
cable will be securely fastened once plugged into the Remote
port. To remove, use two fingers to gently hold the part of
the plug labelled by two arrows then pull the connector
outward.

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The diagram below illustrates the wire connections from the side panel of the PTR-10/10T

D-Tap Power
Breakout Cable

Tilta Control Cable

Remote Cable

MARK II to the Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH-1 camera and the Tilta Nucleus-M motor.

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 Step 5

In this step, we will show you how to configure the PTR-10/10T
MARK II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH-1 camera.

PTR-10/10T MARK II Settings

 Toggle the DC Output to 12 V by setting positions 7 and 8

of the DIP switch to ON.

 On the OSD menu, Set Remote Out Mode to LANC

Panasonic because the Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH-1 camera
can be accessed via LANC interface.

4. Remote Control
 6. Set Remote Out
 1. Remote Out mode
 LanC Panasonic

 Set Zoom Encoder Mode to Tilta-CTL.
 Reboot the device in order for the changes to be effective.

BGH-1 Settings

The camera’s OSD menu settings

 Set the Focus Mode

Follow the menu path below and set the focus mode to
MF to manually adjust the focus.
[MENU/SET] [Focus Mode]

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 Set the Exposure Mode (IRIS)

Follow the menu path below and set the exposure mode
to A or M mode.
[MENU/SET] [Exposure Mode]
A mode is the aperture priority mode allowing you to set
the aperture manually while the camera automatically
selects a shutter speed.
M mode allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed
manually.

Note: If you find that focus or iris cannot be adjusted, try
power cycling the BGH-1 and PTR-10 MARK II.

 Step 6

Push the lens of the Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH-1 camera to the
AUTO mode so that lens movement is dependent on the
camera’s OSD menu settings.

Note: Do not push the lens to the Full Manual mode.

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 Step 7

On the remote control of the PTR-10/10T MARK II, press the
Home button (enclosed in the red rectangle) as depicted in the
diagram below to start calibrating the Tilta Nucleus-M motor.
Calibration is complete after the motor makes one full rotation
then returns to its original position. You can start adjusting the
camera zoom after the motor is calibrated.

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Notes

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Specifications

Name

Zoom Encoder Kit

Model No.

ZEK-2

Zoom

Automatic zoom positioning

Mount

Flexible mount positions

No

Item

Qty

1

Tilta control cable (mini-Din 4 Pin to Tilta 7 pin)

1

2

D-tap power breakout cable (D-tap to Tilta 7
pin and DC 5.5mm)

1

3

Gear Ring M0.8

1

4

Metal Bar

1

5

Bar Holder

1

6

Gear Screw M3 x 4 mm

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Accessory List

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Service and Support

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Jan-07.2022 Ver: E1

www.datavideo.com/product/ZEK-2

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