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Handle clamp

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Pan handle

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Tilt drag adjustment knob

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Counterbalance crank

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Provision for attachments

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Pan drag indicator wheel

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Battery compartment

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Pan drag adjustment knob

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Bubble level

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Tilt lock lever

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Bubble illumination button

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Rear View

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Summary of Contents for 1040

Page 1: ...User Guide Part No C1265 0001 www ocon com EN Oconnor 1040 Fluid Pan Tilt Head ...

Page 2: ...ed in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our manuals are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to product specifications and features Should this manual not contain information on the core functionality of your product please let us know You may be able to access the latest revi sion of this manual from our website Vitec Production Solutions reserves ...

Page 3: ... 9 Mounting the head 9 Levelling the Head 9 Remove Install Camera Plate Platform 10 Fitting the Pan Handle 12 Mounting the camera 13 Payload Weight and C of G Height Adjustment 13 Balancing the Payload 15 Operation 17 Operating the Pan and Tilt Locks 17 Pan and Tilt Fluid Drag 18 Maintenance 19 Battery Replacement 19 Adjust Lock Levers 20 Adjust Camera Plate 21 Technical Specifications 22 ...

Page 4: ...ng fingers when collapsing and extending tripod legs WARNING Risk of finger entrapment DO NOT fit the head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of the head and its full payload WARNING Toppling hazard Do not leave unattended Keep out of reach of children WARNING The product must always be secured CAUTION Always lock the vertical and horizontal brakes when the camera is mounted but not...

Page 5: ... as well as the OConnor Sinusoidal Counterbalance system that provides true accurate balance at any point in the tilt range Providing perfect balance even for lighter weight cameras with counterbalancing down to zero the Ultimate 1040 head is made with high performance magnesium and aluminium alloys with stainless steel and genuine carbon fibre finishing to deliver consistent results on the most d...

Page 6: ...5 Box Contents 1 1040 Head C1265 0001 2 Large Euro Quick Release Plate 1030 268 3 100 mm Ball Base 08365 4 100 mm Tie down S2052 1100 5 Pan handle 1030 246 6 Pan handle extension 2575 135 1 3 4 5 6 2 ...

Page 7: ...rge Euro Plate Part No 08285 C1030 268 5 Camera Slide Plate assy Includes Mini Euro Plate Part No 08427 V4045 1901 Tripods Hi Hats 6 100mm Hi Hat 45A 0002 30L Tripod Not Shown C1251 0001 7 flowtech 100mm tripod C1266 0002 Bases 8 Mitchell Base assy 100mm 08281 9 Mitchell Tiedown C1234 1018 10 150mm Ball Base 08414 11 150mm Ball Tiedown C1234 1017 12 Studio Pedestal Tripod Adaptor 08349 ...

Page 8: ...era mounting plate 2 Handle accessory mounting rosette 3 Clamp knob 4 Platform release lever 5 Pan lock lever 6 Front box mounts 7 Tie down 100 mm 8 Ball base 100 mm 9 Tilt drag indicator wheel 10 Platform scale 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 Front View ...

Page 9: ...e 3 Tilt drag adjustment knob 4 Counterbalance crank handle 5 Provision for attachments 6 Pan drag indicator wheel 7 Battery compartment 8 Pan drag adjustment knob 9 Bubble level 10 Tilt lock lever 11 Bubble illumination button 1 Rear View 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 ...

Page 10: ... that the tripod legs are spread sufficiently this ensures that the C of G remains within the footprint of the tripod Refer to the tripod instructions supplied with the tripod for correct fitting procedure Leveling the Head After securely mounting the head on to the tripod center the bubble level to set the level If necessary in poor light conditions 1 Press the button illumination bubble the ligh...

Page 11: ...g on the required load and balance requirements 1 Remove the camera plate as described on Mounting the camera on page 13 2 Release the plate slide lock A by levering in a clockwise direction 3 Before sliding the plate away from the head remove the Hex stop screw B 4 Slide the platform forwards to remove from the head ...

Page 12: ...5 Rotate the camera plate 180 and slide it on to the head from the rear 6 Locate the Hex stop screw in the front facing thread and tighten this will prevent the plate from sliding off the head Installation ...

Page 13: ...tting the Pan Handle Pan Handle accessory mounting rosettes are located at the rear of the head on both left and right sides The pan handle may be positioned on the rosettes in any position to suit the user requirements ...

Page 14: ...y of the head Payload Weight and C of G Height Adjustment 4 100mm 52 lb 23 5 kg 5 127mm 45 lb 20 4 kg 6 152mm 40 lb 18 1 kg 8 203mm 33 lb 14 9 kg Installation Tip The height of the C of G is difficult to measure especially with accessories fitted Accessories fitted high above the camera will effectively reduce the total payload that can be balanced However since accessories are fitted both above a...

Page 15: ... camera in position Ensure the camera plate is firmly locked and there is no movement of the camera relative to the head platform If there is movement see Adjust Camera Plate page 21 for plate adjustment 6 Install the remainder of the payload lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder etc before unlocking the tilt lock C B A D E F G If you are installing the head on a crane pedestal or dolly you must...

Page 16: ...l away suddenly Always be prepared for this by maintaining a firm hold of the handle until the balance is set correctly WARNING The payload balancing procedure may require the assistance of another person Caution The camera handles and all accessories must be fitted in their operational position before balancing the head Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can unbalance the head 1 Make sure the...

Page 17: ...p in any selected angle This may require several repeat attempts to achieve perfect balance Tip Turn the counterbalance anticlockwise for smaller payloads Turn the counter balance clockwise for larger payloads After balancing exercise the head through both axis to confirm that it operates smoothly Tip Before initially mounting the camera If the camera C of G is unknown it may be estimated by placi...

Page 18: ...n locks are operated by the levers on the left side of the head After prolonged use if the lock does not fully engage at the end of the lock travel refer to Adjust Lock Levers on page 20 The levers are designed so they can be released simultaneously with one hand Pan Tilt ...

Page 19: ...knob is located on the lower right rear of the head and the tilt drag adjustment knob on the lower left of the head Both controls are continuously adjustable from 1 to 5 To increase drag turn the knob clockwise to decrease the drag turn the knob counter clockwise ...

Page 20: ...ement CR 2032 3V battery in the compartment ensuring that the positive side of the battery faces outermost 4 Replace the battery cover and tighten using a coin or flat blade screwdriver 5 Press the bubble level illumination button and verify that the bubble is lit for approximately 20 seconds Ensure the old battery is disposed of responsibly visit www http www ocon com support weee recycling for f...

Page 21: ...er to the locked position 2 The lock lever is attached by means of a screw Carefully peel away the lock label to expose the screw Using Hex key remove the screw 3 Pull the lever off the hexagonal shaft rotate it approximately 30 away from the locked end of the travel and reinstall it 4 Tighten the screw Reapply the lock label 1 Lock Shaft 2 Tilt Lock Lever 3 Screw 4 Lock Label 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 22: ...hex key adjust the small grub screw clockwise to tighten the clamp and counterclockwise to loosen the clamp Make small adjustments of between 1 8 and 1 4 turns Push the clamp lever fully counterclockwise to lock the plate Check the plate for movement and adjust again if necessary The clamp lever should be operable with the pressure of just one finger Replace the camera plate the lever will snap in...

Page 23: ...imum payload 45 lb 20 kg Weight 0 88 lb 0 4 kg Pan Bar Storage temp 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Tilt 90º throughout entire counterbalance range zero to max Bubble level Illuminated Operating Temp 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Battery Type 1 x CR 2032 3v Capacity 4 100mm 52 lb 23 5 kg 5 127mm 45 lb 20 4 kg 6 152mm 40 lb 18 1 kg 8 203mm 33 lb 14 9 kg ...

Page 24: ...Publication No C1265 4980 0 www ocon com ...

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