PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT USER’S MANUAL & Maintenance
Index 1. Introduction 4 2. Operating elements 5 3. Procedures 8 4. Specifications 9 5. Maintenance 10 6. 10 Warranty 7. Accessories & product line 11 3 CARTONI ® All rights reserved © Manual Version: 1.
1. Introduction Designed to support Camera weights from 20 Kg (44 lbs) to 65 Kg (143 lbs), the new MASTER 65 is ideal for outdoor Broadcast with bulky boxed lenses. Depending on Center of Gravity (CG) position, the maximum payload is: • At 200 mm: 65 kg • At 175 mm: 70 kg • At 150 mm: 80 kg It combines a wide range of counterbalance capabilities, performing perfect balance at any tilt angle with a new CARTONI Fluid drag system based on a silicon lubricated friction.
Check that the Camera payload (including lenses and accessories) is lower than the maximum capacity of the MASTER 65 Fluid Head; Before installing the Camera make sure that the MASTER 65 is in good conditions and bares no evident damages. 2.
⓭ ⓮ ⓯ ⓰ ⓱ ❽ ❾ ❿ ⓫ 6 ⓬ 8 Horizontal lock button (On) 14 Left pan handle attachment 9 Horizontal lock button (Off) 15 Left pan handle attachment lever 10 Tilt lock lever 16 Sliding plate crank 11 Pan lock lever 17 Left extensible handle 12 Tie down knob 18 Pan drag selector 13 Sliding plate lock lever 19 Counterbalance selector
20 Digital display 21 Illuminated bubble level and display light button 22 Illuminated bubble level 23 Tilt drag selector 7 ⓲ ⓳ ⓴ 21 � 22 � 23 �
3. Procedures Open the Tripod to the desired height and lock all safety knobs. Place the MASTER 65 Fluid Head on the Tripod base and rotate until it matches the steel notch; tighten the Head firmly by screwing in the knob (12) underneath the flat base. Check the illuminated bubble level (22) and modify the legs angle if needed. In case of low visibility, press button (21) for illuminated bubble level and to activate the digital displays. Lights will turn off automatically after approximately 30 seconds.
Set the counterbalance system by turning the counterbalance selector (19) to the appropriate tension. The Camera has to stay still at any tilt angle. If needed, fine tune the balance by adjusting the sliding plate. Push button (21) to activate illuminated digital displays (20), unlock Pan lock (11) and select the desired Fluid drag intensity on both Pan and tilt by turning Pan selector (18) and tilt selector (23). 4.
5. Maintenance When needed, with indoor use just clean the Head and Tripod with a soft cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a brush or Air spray. CARTONI products main mechanisms are sealed as they are also built for professional outdoor use. However, use under rough conditions they will require special care. Salt water is very corrosive and can cause extreme damages.
at its option, either repair or replace any defective part within duration of warranty from date of first purchase with no labour charge. This warranty does not apply to any CARTONI product that has been damaged in shipping or handling, abused, misused, operated contrary to instructions for use, neglected, normal wear or tear, modified or changed in design or construction or serviced by unauthorized parties. Repairs or misuse by any unauthorized parties will void this warranty.
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