User Manual- C2560

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Installation
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Adjusting the Counter Balance
CAUTION! Risk of damage to equipment. Be prepared
to prevent the camera from falling away suddenly
Tilt the camera approx. 45°
upward and release it.
If the camera stays in the same
position when released, the
camera is correctly balanced
with the C of G on the tilt axis.
If the camera continues to move
towards the horizontal after
releasing the camera cradle,
reduce the counterbalance.
If the camera keeps falling back towards the vertical position
when released, increase the counterbalance.
Tilt the camera over the TDC, it should remain stationary at
any angle.
If the camera angle falls or rises, repeat the alignment
procedure until balance is achieved.
After adjusting the counterbalance, it may be necessary to
check that the fore and aft balance remains satisfactory.
Readjust the position of the camera horizontally on the
camera plate as required.
After balancing, exercise the head through both axes to
confirm that it operates smoothly.
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The sliding plate is marked and the platform has
graduations. Make a note of the "balanced" position to
simplify rebalancing this particular payload.