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Pivoting

 

Figure 2 PCH Pivot movements 

For pivoting the PCH manually: 

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make sure to support your camera before unlocking 
Rotate locking knob [D] Counter clockwise (CCW) to unlock 
manual operation 
Manually push to the desired position 
Rotate locking knob [D] Clockwise (CW) to lock it into position 

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For pivoting the PCH geared: 

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Make sure knob [D] is locked 
Rotate knob [C] CW for pivoting to the right 
Rotate knob [C] CCW for pivoting left 
Maximum pivot movement 110º left, 30º right 

 

Summary of Contents for PCH

Page 1: ...PCH Precision Controlled Head INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before using the PCH Version 1 0 EN ...

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Page 3: ...Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Key Features PCH 5 Warnings 5 Operating the PCH 6 Pivoting 7 Tilting 8 Rotating 9 Adjusting the PCH friction 10 3 ...

Page 4: ...eatures geared rotational movement around the X and Y Axis and double top and bottom plate manual rotation around the Z axis This enables the PCH to be used as a normal ball head for fast levelling adjustment adjustments as well as a precision gear head for fine levelling 4 ...

Page 5: ... movement around the Y axis X Y and Z axis rotate over the same point When X Y and Z axis locking knobs are open the PCH can move freely like a normal spherical head Adjustable geared friction Adjustable manual friction Arca compatible clamp 4 large spirit levels Durable stainless steel 3 8 and 1 4 tripod mounting options 2 Warnings Always support the camera when unlocking one of the PCH locking k...

Page 6: ...Top spirit levels C Geared pivot adjustment knob D Manual pivot adjustment locking knob E Bottom plate rotation index locking knob F Geared tilt adjustment knob G Bottom spirit levels H Manual tilt adjustment locking knob I Top plate rotation index locking knob 6 ...

Page 7: ...g knob D Counter clockwise CCW to unlock manual operation Manually push to the desired position Rotate locking knob D Clockwise CW to lock it into position For pivoting the PCH geared Make sure knob D is locked Rotate knob C CW for pivoting to the right Rotate knob C CCW for pivoting left Maximum pivot movement 110º left 30º right 7 ...

Page 8: ...te locking knob H CCW to unlock the manual operation Manually push to the desired position Rotate locking knob H CW to lock it into position For tilting the PCH geared Make sure knob H is locked Rotate knob F CW for pivoting to the right Rotate knob F CCW for pivoting left Maximum tilt movement 110º forward 30º backward 8 ...

Page 9: ...cations every 90º for fast positioning The top plate is fitted with a 360º scale for precise positioning To prevent the locking knobs from interfering with the housing or base plates that exceed the size of the bottom plate both locking knobs have been fitted an indexing feature By pulling the locking knob outward 1 the locking knob can be rotated 2 to any desired position Figure 4 PCH index locki...

Page 10: ...rformed with great malfunctioning care to prevent damages or Fine tuning the manual friction Figure 5 PCH manual friction adjustment 1 Rotate locking knobs D and H CCW until they come off the threaded axis Use an 8mm wrench to turn the M5 locking nut CW to apply more friction or CCW to apply less friction Re apply locking knobs D and H by rotating them CW over the threaded axis 2 3 10 ...

Page 11: ...CH from any 3 8 or 1 4 tripod mounting options safety measures have been met The bottom mounting plate and rotation disc haven been fitted with matching holes 1 2 which can be aligned When aligned a 2 5mm pin can be placed through both holes to apply extra force on the 3 8 or 1 4 thread Figure 6 Thread lock prevention measure 11 ...

Page 12: ...ith care although no responsibility financial or otherwise is accepted for any consequences related the information stated in this instruction manual All specifications in this instruction manual are subject to change without notice For more information please visit the Cambo web site www cambo com ...

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