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Fluid Head

 

 

OPERATOR’S  
MANUAL

 

 

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Summary of Contents for 16 CB PLUS 1103

Page 1: ...Fluid Head OPERATOR S MANUAL 1103 CiNX 3 Fluid Head 1105 CiNX 5 Fluid Head 1107 CiNX 7 Fluid Head ...

Page 2: ...unting Base 5 2 Camera Set up 6 7 3 Camera Plate Lock Adjustment 8 9 4 Counterbalance Control 10 5 Pan Tilt Drag Control 11 6 Pan Tilt Lock Control 11 7 Illumination 11 Maintenance 12 Battery Replacement 12 Specifications 13 14 Storage 15 Spare Parts and Accessories 15 Warranty 15 Service Sales and Support 15 ...

Page 3: ...era Screws Tilt Drag Control Camera Plate Tilt Lock Counterbalance Selector Fig 1 Fig 2 Pan Handle Features and Controls Clamp Nut Pan Drag Control Bubble Level Side Load Lock Lever Pan Handle Clamp Pan Lock CB Plus Selector Knob Tripod Bowl ...

Page 4: ...sure maximum system compatibility to suit professional set ups CiNX Fluid head will suit most 100mm 150mm and Mitchell base tripods optional accessories may be required Please refer to manufactures manual for mounting details Introduction Safety Instructions Attaching removing the camera Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation of the CiNX Fluid head and observe these inst...

Page 5: ...aw Ball Adaptor 1290 and Mitchell Base Adapter 1225 is also available as an optional accessory fig 4 1 Attaching Mounting Base Both D150mm Claw Ball and Mitchell Adaptor can be attached using 4 off 3 8 x 1 countersunk screws PN10456 fig 5 This allows you to mount the CINX to any Mitchell base tripod pedestal etc D150 Claw Ball Mitchell Base Adapter D100 Claw Ball Fig 5 Fig 4 3 8 Thread ...

Page 6: ...CAMERA PLATE 2 3 Attach camera accessories and the battery to the camera it is recommended to estimate the camera s Centre of Gravity C of G for the purpose of correctly positioning the camera on the CAMERA PLATE The camera s C of G can be estimated by placing the camera on to a round rod and then shifting it backwards or forwards until a balance point C of G is achieved It is recommended to ident...

Page 7: ...ill be heard At this point the CAMERA PLATE can slide forward backward only To release the camera plate press the safety latch button 2 5 Position the CAMERA PLATE such that the camera s C of G is directly above the centre axis of the Fluid head fig 7 then push the SIDE LOAD LOCK LEVER into the locked position Check that the CAMERA PLATE is secure Fig 7 Camera Plate Arri Type Side Load Lock Lever ...

Page 8: ...f the locking action Check the position of the SIDE LOAD LOCK LEVER as shown in Fig 9 3 4 Adjustment is necessary if the SIDE LOAD LOCK LEVER position is outside the recommended range Follow Fig 9 to determine the correct method of adjustment 3 5 Using a 3mm Hex key unlock the LOCK SCREW fig 8 then using a broad flat screw driver turn the ADJUSTING SCREW Fig 8 in the direction shown by 1 8 of a tu...

Page 9: ...e to compensate for a wider camera plate Correct position of Side Load Lock Lever at the start of locking action Turn adjustment screw clockwise to compensate for a narrower camera plate Fig 9 Operating Instructions Platform Platform Platform ...

Page 10: ...that the CB spring has engaged The camera must be held securely while changing the counterbalance setting 4 1 For safety select counterbalance position 16 being the orange coloured marker on the CB SELECTOR KNOB pointing to position 16 and the CB PLUS SELECTOR KNOB displaying an orange marker 4 2 Hold the camera and release the TILT LOCK then gently tilt the camera from the horizontal position for...

Page 11: ...e 6 Pan tilt Lock Control The CiNX Fluid head offers high capacity caliper disc brake system to hold the Fluid head in a fixed pan and or tilt position Camera position will not change when applying or releasing the Pan tilt locks Do not pan or tilt the Fluid head whilst the PAN or the TILT LOCK is partially applied 7 Illumination The CiNX Fluid head offers illumination of the PAN TILT DRAG CONTROL...

Page 12: ...ttery Replacement The CiNX Fluid head uses a single GP23A type 12 Volt battery for Illumination Miller recommends the following batteries to provide long life performance Duracell MN21 23 Eveready A23 or Vinnic L1028 Using a Phillips head 1 screw driver remove the two RETAINING SCREWs BATTERY DOOR and the old battery Insert the new battery as shown in Fig 12 Insert the tab on the BATTERY DOOR into...

Page 13: ...er 1065 sliding range is 150mm 5 9 When used with Miller 1065 sliding range is 150mm 5 9 When used with Miller 1065 sliding range is 150mm 5 9 Height above 100mm bowl 202mm 8 0 202mm 8 0 202mm 8 0 Height above Mitchell base 200mm 7 9 200mm 7 9 200mm 7 9 Mounting base Flat base with 3 x M5 holes and 4 x 3 8 holes Comes standard with 100mm claw ball fitted 150mm claw ball and Mitchell base available...

Page 14: ...19kg 2 2 41 8lbs C of G above Camera plate mm 1105 CiNX 5 Counterbalance Performance Payload Range 2 21kg 4 4 46 2lbs C of G above Camera plate mm Counterbalance Performance Payload Range 6 25kg 13 2 55 1lbs C of G above Camera plate mm 1107 CiNX 7 Specifications ...

Page 15: ...nty card for complete details Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work Failure to observe this requirement may void war ranty It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change of performance is observed as a result of drop ping or rough usage For information regarding sales and service of Miller products or for your nearest Miller ...

Page 16: ...millertripods com MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel 61 2 9439 6377 Fax 61 2 9438 2819 Email sales miller com au D13800 1 ...

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