ARRI MAXIMA QL, User Manual

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5.3 Balancing the camera
Fore and Aft
To get the entire system in a neutral balance, the
COG of the camera has to be positioned right in the
center of the main ring.
The clamp mechanism allows you to adjust the fore
and aft adjustments to move the camera in into its
COG (center of gravity).
NOTE
Before you finally tighten the camera plate, please move the entire camera
fore and aft until the camera stays horizontal.
NOTE
Make sure that the clamp mechanism is fully tighten after the fore and aft adjustment.
A slightly loose screw will produce vibrations.
Side to Side
At the front of the QL mount, you will find the clamp
mechanism for the side to side adjustment.
You should always try to keep the camera setup as
symmetrical as possible.
But if the camera is still too heavy on any side, you
should use the side to side adjustment, to get the
camera sidewise in perfect COG .
NOTE
Make sure that the clamp mechanism is fully tighten after the fore and aft adjustment.
A slightly loose clamp will produce vibrations.
5.4 Powering the MAXIMA QL
The MAXIMA QL is available with Gold Mound and with V-Mount battery mounts.
NOTE
Do not use any low quality batteries from unknown manufactures
To power the MAXIMA QL, the camera and accessories, minimum a 150 Watt
battery is needed.
5.5 Connect the camera with the required power cable.
NOTE
Make sure all power and video cables go through
the inner ring.
5.5 Switch on the MAXIMA QL.
MAXIMA Preparation
Ensure that the MAXIMA is switched OFF.
Under no circumstances push fingers or other limbs in between the moving
parts of the MAXIMA as this can result in injury.
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