PANAVISION millennium, Operation Manual

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5.6 Removing, replacing, and lubricating movement
Inch the camera until the pulldown claws are at the bottom
of the stroke and fully withdrawn from their slots. Stop just
before the pulldown claw arm obstructs the lower move-
ment lockdown screw.
With a wide screwdriver, gently loosen the two short move-
ment screws which secure the movement plate. Unscrew
approximately five turns until they become loose in their
bushings. Remove movement by pulling on the pitch con-
trol knob, wiggling to loosen.
To replace the movement, inch the camera until the pins of
the motor coupling are horizontal, and the witness mark is
downwards. Similarly, align the movement shaft so that it
matches the camera coupling. Hold the movement with
both hands using the left hand for support and the right
hand to guide the movement into position.
Hold the movement with the thumb on the pitch control
knob and the forefinger on the top aperture dog-lock. Then
slide the entire unit into the camera interior and engage the
coupling in the camera body with the witness marks aligned.
Secure the movement with the short knurled-head capture
screws and tighten with a wide screwdriver. If the screws do
not bottom out solidly, the movement is not seated properly.
NOTE:
The interface between the motor drive coupling and the
movement coupling is offset so they cannot be assembled incorrect-
ly. If the movement does not seat, inch the camera back and forth
slightly until the couplings fit snugly together. If it still does not
seat, remove and check the drive and movement couplings for pos-
sible damage.
camera operation