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Publication Part No. V4018-4980Issue 3

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Summary of Contents for Protouch PRO-6 HDV

Page 1: ...Vinten Camera Control Solutions Operators Guide protouch PRO 6 HDV System ...

Page 2: ...oughout the world No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted copied or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of The Vitec Group plc Vinten is a registered trademark of The Vitec Group plc ...

Page 3: ...system The PRO 6HDV system is perfectly suited for event videography corporate and ENG applications using DV and mini HDV format cameras Maximum payload 6 kg 13 2 lb 3 step plus zero spring counterbalance system for positive camera control Top loading Side Load quick release slide plate with 1 4 in and 3 8 in camera screws and locating pin accommodates all cameras Illuminated levelling bubble for ...

Page 4: ...o mounting face 12 4 cm 4 9 in Length 12 2 cm 4 8 in Width 17 5 cm 6 9 in Load capacity 6 kg 13 2 lb Tilt range 90 60 Pan range 360 Tripod fixing 75 mm ball Pozi Loc tripod Levelling bowl diameter 75 mm Maximum height with floor spreader 156 2 cm 61 5 in Minimum height with floor spreader 41 6 cm 16 4 in Maximum height with mid level spreader 155 6 cm 61 26 in Minimum height with mid level spreade...

Page 5: ...ght 0 48 kg 1 05 lb Further information For full details on maintenance and spare parts please refer to protouch PRO 6HDV System Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List Publication Part No V4018 4990 This is obtain able from Vinten or your local Vinten distributor For information on line visit our website at www vinten com ...

Page 6: ... and tilt head 16 Mounting the camera 16 Checking camera balance 17 Pan and tilt brakes 19 Pan and tilt drag 19 Optional equipment Carrying strap 20 Dollies 21 Servicing General 22 Cleaning 22 Routine maintenance 22 Battery replacement 23 Adjustments Pan brake knob adjustment 24 Tilt brake knob adjustment 25 Pozi Loc tripod leg clamp adjustment 26 Parts list 28 Associated publications Protouch PRO...

Page 7: ...Back 7 Fig 1 PRO 6HDV Pan and Tilt Head 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 17 12 ...

Page 8: ... 1 4 in camera screw 7 3 8 in camera screw stowage 8 Balance selector 9 Pan bar 10 Bowl clamp 11 Illuminated levelling bubble 12 Illumination module 13 Levelling bubble illumination switch 14 Pan drag control 15 Pan brake 16 Pan bar mounting 17 Camera slide plate 18 Camera slide plate bung 19 3 8 in camera screw ...

Page 9: ...Back 9 Fig 2 Pozi Loc Tripod and Floor Spreader 20 21 22 23 25 24 26 27 ...

Page 10: ...Back 10 20 Tripod bowl 21 Clamp knob 22 Floor spreader 23 Floor spreader adjuster 24 Foot securing strap 25 Leg tie strap 26 Attachment point for mid level spreader 27 Tie down hook ...

Page 11: ...Back 11 28 Spread knob 29 Clamp knob 30 Attachment release buttons 31 Attachment pins 32 Carpet feet 33 Rubber strap Fig 3 Pozi Loc Tripod and Mid level Spreader 26 31 29 32 28 30 33 ...

Page 12: ...g assemblies to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs 3 14 to adjust the drag setting Pan and tilt brakes Brakes 4 15 on each axis are provided to lock the head in any position Illuminated levelling bubble To enable the head to be levelled an illuminated levelling bubble 11 is fitted to the rear of the head When the switch 13 is pressed the bubble ...

Page 13: ...hs can be adjusted using the extension clamps 29 to compensate for uneven ground A set of three feet 32 are also supplied with this system to protect floors and carpets and prevents the tripod sinking into soft ground The feet are secured to the tripod by rubber straps 33 NOTE Always use the spreader where possible as this increases rigidity of the tripod Being flexible the spreader compensates fo...

Page 14: ... is in the horizontal locked position In adverse conditions secure the tripod using the tie down hook 27 or suspend a weight from the hook Tripod and mid level spreader To install the mid level spreader Fig 3 Grip the ends of each spreader arm in turn between thumb and fore finger and press in both attachment release buttons 30 Push the arm into the tripod attachment 26 ensuring the attachment pin...

Page 15: ...ght by undoing the leg clamps 21 and pulling the tripod up to the desired height Adjust the spreader 29 if necessary Tighten the clamps 21 until an audible click is heard and the knob is in the horizontal locked position In adverse conditions secure the tripod using the tie down hook 27 or suspend a weight from the hook NOTE The spread knob 28 will not rotate when the spreader is loaded Lift the s...

Page 16: ...ing the slide lock release 1 and lifting the plate upward Install the required camera fixing screw 6 or 19 in the slide plate and retain with the rubber bung 18 Stow the unused screw in the appropriate stowage 7 in the platform Attach the slide plate 17 to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the camera s weight using the fixing screw 6 or 19 and locating pin 5 if ap...

Page 17: ... camera balance as follows remembering to ensure that the pan bar s and any ancil lary equipment have been fitted Reduce tilt drag 3 to level 1 Release the tilt brake 4 Position the camera correctly on the head by releasing the slide plate clamp 2 and sliding the camera backwards or forward until it balances horizontally Apply the slide plate clamp 2 Using the pan bar 9 tilt the head backwards and...

Page 18: ...Back 18 Fig 5 Balance graph ...

Page 19: ...To release the brake turn the lever clockwise 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 The tilt drag adjustment knob 3 is on the left hand side of the head the pan drag knob 14 is on the top of the body beneath the platform To increase drag turn the appropriate knob clockwise To decrease drag turn th...

Page 20: ...M5 screw Install a washer 34 3 on the lower strap anchor 34 2 and screw into the captive nut 34 4 Ensure that the hole in the strap anchor is oriented so that the karabiner 34 1 can be attached On the underside of the tripod bowl 20 remove and discard the screw 34 5 securing the corresponding leg clamp 20 2 Do not remove the washer 20 1 Position the bowl strap anchor 34 6 on the leg clamp ensuring...

Page 21: ...The PRO 6HDV system may be mounted on a variety of OB and studio dollies which are listed under Optional accessories on page 28 Fig 6 Carrying strap installation 34 3 34 2 34 34 4 25 1 34 5 34 6 20 1 34 1 34 1 20 20 2 ...

Page 22: ...under adverse conditions will require special attention Salt spray should be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or vacuum cleaner Routine maintenance During use check the following Check the illumination of the level bubble Replace battery if the switch 13 is illuminated red Check the effectivenes...

Page 23: ...llumination module 12 by pressing the retaining tabs 12 1 together from the underside of the head The illumination module will then lift out of the head Push the battery 12 2 out of the illumination module from behind using a suitable pointer pen Push the replacement battery into the illumination module observing the correct polarity Refit the illumination module 12 into the head Push downward unt...

Page 24: ...aft 15 2 clockwise until the pan brake is fully applied Install the knob 15 on the shaft 15 2 approximately at right angles to the body of the head Turn the knob fully counterclockwise and ensure the brake is released Turn the knob clock wise and ensure the brake is applied before the knob reaches the end of its travel Readjust as necessary and secure the knob with the screw 15 1 Fig 8 Pan and til...

Page 25: ...terclockwise until the tilt brake is fully applied Install the knob 4 on the brake shaft 4 2 with the lever approximately 30 45 past ver tical pointing downward toward the rear of the head or as suitable to the operator Turn the knob fully clockwise and ensure that the brake is released Turn the knob counter clockwise and ensure the brake is applied at a suitable position before the knob interfere...

Page 26: ...ng a suitable peg spanner back off the threaded insert 21 2 slot by slot until the leg is free to move under its own weight While sliding the leg in and out gradually tighten the threaded insert 21 2 until the clamp begins to grip If not aligned back off the threaded insert 21 2 until a slot aligns with the hole for screw 21 1 Back off the threaded insert 21 2 a further three slots Install screw 2...

Page 27: ...ockwise in the off position Using a 2 5 mm hexagonal wrench loosen the adjusting grubscrew 21 3 until the leg is free to move under its own weight While sliding the leg in and out gradually tighten the adjusting grubscrew 21 3 until the clamp begins to grip Rotate the clamp knob 21 fully counterclockwise to the off position and ensure that the leg is free to move under its own weight Secure the cl...

Page 28: ...pan and tilt head V4018 0001 Tripod Two stage tripod aluminium legs 75mm bowl 3819 3 Spreaders Floor spreader supplied with PRO 6 HDVF system 3818 3 Mid level spreader supplied with PRO 6 HDVM system V4032 0001 Carrying case Soft case for protouch systems U005 190 User replaceable spare parts Pan bar 3219 104 Battery CR1220 Set of three feet for use with mid level spreaders 3378 902SP Optional acc...

Page 29: ...Back 29 ENG OB dolly small 3319 3ST Tripod and pedestal adaptors 75 mm ball to 100 mm bowl adaptor U005 159 ...

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