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SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL
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24
20
16
14
5
20
7
23
Figure 3.2: Balancing
Front-back balance
The first step is to adjust the front-back balance. Start by releasing the front-back lock clamp (point
21) and then push the adjustment pin button and move the camera package to the fixed position where
the balance is the best. Release the pin and then use the adjustment knob (point 20) on the side of the
cradle to do the last fine adjustments.
Some camera/lens setups that are long and front-heavy may need counterweights or a special cam-
era cage in order to be properly balanced.
Vertical Balance
Rotate the tilt axis
90
°
forward or backwards. Release the lock (point 16) and adjust the vertical slider
(point 14) until good balance is achieved. To test the front-back and vertical balance, rotate the cam-
era around the tilt axis to different angles and check if it stays in same angle. If not, make further
adjustments of balance.
Roll Balance
The roll balance is adjusted with the same knob (point 20) that was used for doing fine adjustments in
tilt. Make sure the front-back lock (point 21) is closed and loosen up the horizontal slider side-to-side
lock (point 5).
Pan Balance
The pan balance can be adjusted by turning the knob (point 7) on the back of the spine. Start by
loosening the pan lock (point 23). By tipping the base of the head slightly to its side it should not move
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