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Operating Elements

1

Sideload camera plate 

1a

Touch & Go camera plate

2

Rosette for right pan bar

3

75mm bowl

4

Counterbalance control

5

Balance plate clamp knob

6

Touch & Go system safety lock

Right View

Sideload system

Touch & Go System

1

3

2

4

6

1a

5

Summary of Contents for aktiv6

Page 1: ...aktiv6 8 8T 10 Fluid Head User Guide S2064S aktiv6 S2068S aktiv8 S2068T aktiv8T S2072S aktiv10 EN www sachtler com aktiv6 aktiv8 aktiv8T aktiv10 Fluid Head...

Page 2: ...vision or changes Changes will be incorporated in new versions of the publication We are making every effort to ensure that our publications are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to produc...

Page 3: ...or Tension 12 Operation 14 Attaching Levelling Removing Head 14 Dismounting the Fluid Head 14 Mounting Dismounting the Camera Touch and Go 16 Mounting Dismounting the Camera Sideload 18 Fitting the Pa...

Page 4: ...pment process or surroundings comments appear supported by the word CAUTION Refer to the product instruction manual WARNING Pinch point injury to fingers or hands exercise caution TM Risk of finger en...

Page 5: ...ies or servicing by non approved personnel could effect the safety of the product It may also invalidate the terms and conditions of the product warranty CAUTION When replacing the battery only use th...

Page 6: ...intenance of the fluid head Intended Use About this User Guide Warranty This product is covered by a one year warranty The warranty will be invalidated if The head is improperly installed or used in a...

Page 7: ...head Sideload S2068S aktiv10 fluid head Sideload S2072S 1a aktiv8T fluid head touch Go S2068T 2 aktiv75 bowl connector S2080 0001 aktiv100 bowl connector S2080 0002 3 Touch Go camera plate S 0364 4 S...

Page 8: ...6 Optional SpeedSwap Accessories S2080 0004 S2080 0003 S2080 0002 S2080 0001 Adaptor aktiv head slider 75 mm aktiv bowl connector 75 mm aktiv bowl connector 100 mm Adaptor aktiv head slider 100 mm...

Page 9: ...7 Optional SpeedSwap Accessories S2080 0005 S2080 0006 Adaptor aktiv slider tripod 75 mm Adaptor aktiv slider tripod 100 mm...

Page 10: ...rag control 5 SpeedLevel Lever 6 Vertical drag control 7 Sideload plate lock 8 Spare camera screws 9 Illumination for drag and counterbalance 10 Illumination on off switch 11 PrismBubble plus on off s...

Page 11: ...deload camera plate 1a Touch Go camera plate 2 Rosette for right pan bar 3 75mm bowl 4 Counterbalance control 5 Balance plate clamp knob 6 Touch Go system safety lock Right View Sideload system Touch...

Page 12: ...Off switch In addition the PrismBubble may be lit on its own or with the control LED s to enable setup up in low light conditions The illumination will be activated by pushing the bubble prism window...

Page 13: ...aining Clip indents Scan the QR Code to see installation video or type into browser https www sachtler com en product support aktiv installation Removing the Bowl Connector Should there be a need to r...

Page 14: ...ntal and vertical brakes and hold the head firmly with one hand Mounting the Head and Setting Connector Tension 2 Lift the SpeedLevel Lever as shown all the way to the top 3 Lower the head onto the Bo...

Page 15: ...en the SpeedLevel Lever is released and falls between approximately 60 and 45 30 mm to 50 mm 1 2 from the body of the head as shown in the diagram below If the lever falls back against the body the Bo...

Page 16: ...tach Head to Tripod 1 As on page 12 apply the brakes 2 Lift the SpeedLevel Lever as shown all the way to the top 3 Lower the head onto the Bowl Connector and release the SpeedLevel lever CAUTION Push...

Page 17: ...head lift the SpeedLevel Lever until the head is free do not lift above the detent position this will ensure the head remains latched to the Bowl Connector 2 View the bubble from above or through the...

Page 18: ...2 Hold the camera plate or camera with one hand Grasp the locking lever with your thumb and index finger and pull down the safety button 3 With the safety button held down move the locking lever as f...

Page 19: ...the camera plate to the camera around its centre of gravity 6 Mount the camera plate and camera onto the sliding balance plate It will lock automatically and the lock lever will click audibly back int...

Page 20: ...l brakes 2 Release the clamp knob 3 Push the safety lock 1 and release the plate 2 4 Attach the camera plate to the camera around its centre of gravity observe the arrow on the plate indicating the di...

Page 21: ...ra plate into the dovetail and lower into place It will lock automatically and the lock lever will click audibly back into its initial position 6 Firmly lock the plate in position after the balance pr...

Page 22: ...ust the pan bar to the desired position tighten the clamping screw ensuring the teeth mesh fully Adjusting the Pan Bar To adjust the position of the pan bar loosen the clamping screw sufficiently to a...

Page 23: ...21 Operation Configuring the Pan Bar As standard the pan bar is configured to mount on the right hand side of the fluid head The pan bar can be configured for left hand mounting as follows...

Page 24: ...the fluid head CAUTION Always hold the pan bar when making adjustments to the counterbalance or camera position CAUTION The camera pan bars and all accessories must be fitted in their operational pos...

Page 25: ...s 3 If the payload falls away in either direction a Unlock the sliding balance plate by unscrewing the balance plate adjuster on the balance plate b If the payload tilts backwards points up slide it t...

Page 26: ...o models Adjusting the Counterbalance The fluid head is equipped with a 15 0 step counterbalance adjuster to accurately balance the payload Moving the counterbalance from one setting to another requir...

Page 27: ...yload continues to move backwards when released the balance is set too low Raise the balance adjuster setting by one increment and retest 5 Tilt the payload through positive and negative angles of tra...

Page 28: ...ons Setting the drag adjusters between index positions can cause serious damage to the fluid head 1 Turn the horizontal and vertical drag controls to the required index position by aligning the arrow...

Page 29: ...head the following settings should be applied to the controls during transportation or periods of storage Brakes Open OFF Counterbalance Maximum Drags Maximum Transporting with the Pan Bar To transpo...

Page 30: ...t For battery disposal see Disposal of waste batteries on page 30 4 Replace the new battery observing the correct polarity positive face up Press the bubble prism to check the light is working 5 Reass...

Page 31: ...iv10 2 9 kg 6 4 lb Max Payload aktiv6 8 kg 17 6 lb aktiv8 12 kg 26 5 lb aktiv8T 12 kg 26 5 lb aktiv10 12 kg 26 5 lb Tilt range aktiv6 90 to 70 aktiv8 90 to 70 aktiv8T 90 to 70 aktiv10 90 to 70 Camera...

Page 32: ...you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health The recycling of materials helps conserve natural resources Declaration of Conformity Visit our website fo...

Page 33: ...Publication No S2068 4980 0 www sachtler com...

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