User Manual

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Where a load/C of G combination falls outside of the graph it will be necessary to increase or de-
crease the weight or the C of G height - if possible - to enable the head to balance the load.
A digital display (15) indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0-100. The dis-
play is active when the balance knob (8) is turned and extinguishes automatically approximately
15 seconds after adjustments are complete. The display may be lit by pressing the illumination
button (16). The battery for the system is housed in a compartment in the base of the head, closed
by a cover (25).
TF drag
Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten thin film (TF) system to ensure smooth
movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs (22)(23) to adjust the
drag setting. The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting. Both drag knobs are pro-
vided with scales illuminated by the button (16). The lights will go out after approximately 15 sec-
onds.
Pan and tilt brakes
Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating
levers for both brakes (9)(10) are located side-by-side on the right-hand side of the head.
Centre lock
A centre lock (7) allows the head to be locked in the horizontal position.
Illuminated level bubble
A level bubble (13), illuminated by pressing the illumination button (16), is fitted to the rear of the
head. The same button also illuminates the pan and tilt drag knob scales and the LCD display.
The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.
Pan bar
Pan bar mounting points (21) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera
mounting platform. A telescopic pan bar is supplied and is attached using a pan bar clamp, with
angular adjustment available on the mount serrations. A second pan bar may be fitted.
EFP Quickfit adaptor
The camera is attached to the head by means of a EFP Quickfit adaptor (2), which is mounted on
a graduated sliding plate (27). The position of the slide plate is adjusted by a retractable knob (5)
and a clamp (20) is provided to hold the slide plate in position.
Tripod/pedestal mounting
The Vector 450 pan and tilt head is available with either a 150 mm ball base or a flat base. The
two base assemblies are interchangeable (See Converting the base on page 20).
Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with
other mountings. These are listed in the Parts List under Optional accessories.
150 mm ball base
The 150 mm ball base is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten tripod.