Webb Electronics Hand Held Air Potato User manual

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HHAPInstructions_2.doc
Thank you for your purchase of the Hand Held Air
Potato!
1.1 Features of the Hand HeldAir Potato:
FEATURES:
Great for all Coaching Scenarios.
Remote Control (Record on/off) of your camera while you are coaching on the
field.
Volleyball Coaches can record from the bench.
Baseball Coaches can record from the Dugout.
Coaches can control what is being recorded when teaching fundamentals.

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1.2 Typical Equipment List
Please note: This is a typical equipment list only. We provide a lot of customs solutions.
1. ACP1RBAT- Receiver with internal battery. This device powers the camera also.
(You can have multiple receivers to pair with one transmitter.)
Picture of the ACP1RBAT receiver and power supply for receiver. To use the Power
supply, connect it to the lower left part of the Receiver labeled 12V DC.
2. ACPBatCharg- Battery Charger for the Receiver.
3. VCT60AV- Sony Tripod for control of Camcorder, adjusts to 57”
4. WEB-AVCHD210- Sony HandyCam Camera with AVLANC control port
5. ACP0L0R- Hand held Air Potato transmitter for control of Cameras pair with
receivers. (Hand held transmitter only)
Picture shown is an ACP9VBat 9 Volt battery charger and ACP0L0R Hand Held
Transmitter.

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6. ACP9VBatChar- 2 9v rechargeable batteries with 2 bay charging tray and wall
power supply.
1.3 Setting up your Camera for 1st time use
1. Connect the Battery to the Camera and open the LCD screen.
2. Turn on the Camera and setup the camera for initial use
a. Initial use includes: Setting the time and date, choosing the recording
media (internal memory or SD Card)
b. Turn off Demo Mode (This mode will show a demonstration of the
cameras features if left into pause too long. This can interfere with the
operation of the camera if Demo Mode is left on. Consult your camera
manual on how to disable this mode as it will vary between camera
models.)
c. Turn Power Saving Mode Off (This mode will power off the camera if
left in pause too long. This can interfere with the control of the camera if
Power Save mode is left on. Consult your camera manual on how to
disable this mode as it will vary between camera models.)
3. Disconnect the Camera Battery. IMPORTANT: Do not leave the camera
battery connected to the Camera when also connected to the Air Potato Receiver.
This will cause the Air Potato Receiver battery to lose charge quickly, as it will
attempt to charge the battery attached to the camera
1.4 Setting up the Camera and the Receiver
. 1. Setup your tripod to your desired height.
2. Attach the quick release plate from the tripod to the bottom of your camera
Picture of quick release plate that connects to the Camera, allowing it to be attached
to your tripod.
3. Attach the camera to the tripod. (NOTE: Do not attach the battery to the camera.
The camera will get its power from the Receiver)
4. Connect the charged receiver to the camera using the cable labeled Camera Power
to the DC Connection on the Camera
5. Connect the 2nd cable labeled Camera AV to the AV Port on the camera

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This picture shows the Camera connected to the Air Potato Receiver. The actual position
of the DC in and AC\LANC Port (looks like a ½ moon connection) will vary depending
on camera manufacturer. Check your camera manual for more information.
This picture shows The DC in Port on the left and the AV\LANC port on the right on this
camera. You would connect the Cable Labeled Camera Power to the DC in and the
Cable Labeled Camera AV to the AV\LANC input.
6. Velcro the Receiver to the Tripod with the Velcro strap provided. (NOTE: give
the cables enough slack to not pull on the camera connections. This can
cause the cables to lose connections with the ports)
7. Power on the Camera. This is typically done by opening the LCD screen.
8. Set the Lens cover to open. Consult your Camera manual on opening the lens
cover.
9. Turn the Receiver On\Off button to ON. The red power light should light up.
a. The record light on the Receiver should begin to flash (this means that the
camera is in pause)

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This picture shows the Receiver. Notice the Power Toggle on the Front of the Unit.
Notice the Record indicator below the Power light. Flashing light means the camera is
in pause. Solid light means the Camera is in record.
10. Now your Camera and Receiver are ready to go. Its time to turn on your Hand
Held Transmitter.
1.5 Setting up the Camera and the Receiver if your
Camera has a Multiport Input Rather than an AV\LANC
input
. 1. Setup your tripod to your desired height.
2. Attach the quick release plate from the tripod to the bottom of your camera
3. Attach the camera to the tripod. (NOTE: Do not attach the battery to the camera.
The camera will get its power from the Receiver)
4. Connect the charged receiver to the camera using the cable labeled Camera Power
to the DC Connection on the Camera
5. Connect the 2nd cable labeled Camera AV to the AV to Multiport Adapter you
have purchased from us.
6. Connect the Multiport Connector to the Multiport Input on the Camera

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This picture shows The DC in Port on the top and the multi port on the right on this
camera. You would connect the Cable Labeled Camera Power to the DC in and the
Cable Labeled Camera AV to the multiport input using the multiport adapter.
7. Velcro the Receiver to the Tripod with the Velcro strap provided. (NOTE: give
the cables enough slack to not pull on the camera connections. This can
cause the cables to lose connections with the ports)
8. Power on the Camera. This is typically done by opening the LCD screen.
9. Set the Lens cover to open. Consult your Camera manual on opening the lens
cover.
10. Turn the Receiver on off button to ON.
a. The record light on the Receiver should begin to flash (this means that the
camera is in pause)
11. Now your Camera and Receiver are ready to go. Its time to turn on your Hand
Held Transmitter.
1.6 Setting up and using the Hand Held Transmitter
1. Remove the Rubber cover to the Hand held transmitter by peeling it off
2. On the back of the transmitter, open the battery latch and connect the charged 9
volt battery to the Unit to the correct ends (Positive and negative)
3. Replace the battery latch and reattach the rubber cover to the Hand Held
transmitter.
This picture shows the back of the Hand Held transmitter with the rubber cover
removed. You would connect a charged 9 volt battery to power the transmitter.

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4. Switch the power toggle on the top of the Hand Held Transmitter to on to turn the
transmitter on.
5. Switch to Record On, on the front of the Hand Held Transmitter to toggle the
camera with the Receiver attached into record. The Red light on the Transmitter
will be a solid red to indicate it is sending a signal to be into record to the
Receiver. Switch to Record Off to toggle the camera back into pause.
This picture shows the Hand Held Transmitter. Notice the Record On and Off Toggle
on the front of the Transmitter.
This picture shows the top of the Hand Held Transmitter. The Power on/off toggle is
on the top of the transmitter.

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1.7 Charging the Batteries for Receiver and Transmitter
1. You have been supplied with an AC charger for your receiver. Plug the Charger
into an outlet and the other end at the bottom of the receiver labeled power. It
will take 6 hours to fully charge. A charge should last you 4-6 hours.
2. The light on the Charger will indicate a full charge when green. Red means the
Charger is still charging the Receiver battery.
This shows a picture of where you plug in the Receiver batter charger. This is at the
bottom of the receiver.
This picture shows the Air Potato receiver connected to the Battery Charger
3. You can charge your rechargeable 9 volt batteries with the supplied Charger.

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This picture shows you the 9 volt battery charger for the Hand Held Transmitter.
1.8 Reminders for the Hand Held Air Potato system
Make sure the battery is charged. (Do NOT charge the battery for more than 16
hrs. at 1 time)
Make sure all of your connections are connected securely.
Make sure you have media to record on. (HDD, Internal Memory, SD, or Tape)
Make sure the lens cap is open
Make sure the camera is turned on or the LCD door is open.
Battery must be charged at least once a month or the battery can be damaged.
Store all components together
Make sure you have Demo mode off on the camera. Consult the camera
manual for steps on turning Demo mode off.
Make sure you have Power save off on the camera. Consult the camera
manual for steps on turning Power save off.
1.9 Additional Add-ons for the Hand HeldAir Potato
Additional Receivers (Up to 4 Total)
Battery charger
Batteries
MP-Moon Adapters (For Cameras with a Multiport connection rather than an AV-
LANC Connection
2.0 Contact Us
Webb Electronics
354 McDonnell, Suite 3, Lewisville, Texas 75057
972-242-5400
[email protected]
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