Operators Guide
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forwards until it balances horizontally. Tighten the slide plate clamp (13) to secure the
camera in position. Re-check and adjust as necessary.
Using the pan bar (5), tilt the head backwards and forwards. Turn the Perfect Balance
control (3) clockwise until the camera remains in position and does not fall away when
the head is tilted and then released (hands-free).
Repeat the setup until perfect balance is achieved, when the camera remains set at any
angle from +90° to –90° without falling away or springing back.
Apply the tilt brake (12) when balance is achieved to prevent the camera from moving
accidentally when not in use.
Applying the pan and tilt brakes
Brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The pan brake (10) and
tilt brake (12) are fitted at the left-hand side of the head
.
To apply the brake:
Turn the brake lever fully clockwise.
To release the brake:
Turn the brake lever fully counter-clockwise
Applying 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 control (11) is located on the left-hand side of the
head and the pan drag control (7) is located at the back of the head, beneath the camera
mounting platform.
WARNING!
Securely apply the slide plate clamp (13) when the camera is
positioned, to prevent the camera payload slipping.
NOTE: Maximum tilt angle is less than 90° for heavy payloads with a high C of G - refer
to the balance graphs (Fig. 8 to Fig. 11).
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! DO NOT use force on the brake levers. Hand tighten only.
NOTE: The whip-pan facility is not affected by the pan drag setting.