# Installing & Balancing

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## MOUNTING THE CAMERA <a href="#mounting-the-camera" id="mounting-the-camera"></a>

Use 4 x M3x6 screw to secure the camera to the camera tilt cage

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#### Connect the:

* Camera Control and Power Cable (bright blue)
  * Connect to the CTRL port on Pixy MR
  * Connect to Power DC 10-18V IN port on ILX-LR1
  * Connect to USB-C port on ILX-LR1
* HDMI cable (blue)
  * Connect to micro HDMI port on Pixy MR
  * Connect to micro HDMI port on ILX-LR1

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Note: Recommend using with the micro HDMI cable comming with the Pixy MR package or the flexible & high quality HDMI cable.
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## BALANCING

### TILT AXIS FRONTBACK BALANCE

When the proper front-back balance is achieved, the camera will stay level when you remove your hands.

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### TILT AXIS VERTICAL BALANCE <a href="#tilt-axis-vertical-balance" id="tilt-axis-vertical-balance"></a>

Rotate the camera to 90 degree down, then adjust the Tilt Vertical Balance adjustment.

When the proper left-right balance is achieved, the camera will remain level when you remove your hand.

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### ROLL AXIS BALANCE

When the proper left-right roll balance is achieved, the camera will stay level when you remove your hands.

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### PAN AXIS BALANCE <a href="#pan-axis-balance" id="pan-axis-balance"></a>

Tilt the gimbal about 20 degrees from the verticality, identify if the gimbal is front heavy or back heavy. Slide the pan axis slider until the camera does not swing.

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