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and sliding the camera backwards or forward until it balances horizontally. Apply the slide
plate clamp
. Re-check and adjust as necessary.
Using the pan bar
, tilt the head backwards and forwards. If the head tends to spring
back, de-select the balance system
and apply sufficient tilt drag
to control camera
tilt as required. If the head tends to fall away, the payload exceeds the capacity of the head
. If possible, reduce the C of G height of any ancillary equipment or remove com-
pletely.
Pan and tilt brakes
Brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating lever for
the pan brake
is at the rear of the head. The tilt brake
is operated by a lever on the left-
hand side of the head.
To apply the pan brake, turn the lever
fully clockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever
counter-clockwise.
To apply the tilt brake, turn the lever
fully clockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever coun-
terclockwise.
Pan and tilt drag
Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate a fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement of
the camera about these axes.
is on the left-hand side of the head, the pan drag knob
is on
the top of the body, beneath the platform.
To increase drag, turn the appropriate knob clockwise. To decrease drag, turn the knob counter-
clockwise.
WARNING!
Securely apply the slide plate clamp
when balance has been achieved,
to prevent the camera payload slipping.
CAUTION! DO NOT use the brakes to supplement drag, the head may be damaged.
When the brakes are not in use, always ensure they are fully released.
CAUTION! Reduce drag to a minimum when the head is out of use for long periods, to
minimize wear on drag components.
Summary of Contents for PRO-5Plus
Page 1: ...Vinten Camera Control Solutions Operators Guide protouch PRO 5 Plus System ...
Page 7: ...Back 7 Fig 1 PRO 5Plus Pan and Tilt Head 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 11 13 14 16 17 15 10 12 ...
Page 9: ...Back 9 Fig 2 Pozi Loc Tripod and Floor Spreader 18 19 20 21 23 22 24 25 ...
Page 19: ...Back 19 Fig 6 Carrying strap 26 3 26 2 26 26 4 23 1 26 5 26 6 18 1 26 1 26 1 18 18 2 ...
Page 23: ...Back 23 Fig 8 Pozi Loc tripod leg clamp 19 1 19 2 19 ...