User Manual

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A digital display (14) indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 00 - HI. The
display is illuminated by pressing the switch (13) and extinguishes automatically approximately 15
seconds after adjustments are complete. The same switch also illuminates the level bubble (15)
and the scales of the pan and tilt drag knobs (12)(6). The digital display and illumination systems
automatically compensate for ambient light levels. The battery for the system is housed in a com-
partment in the right-hand side of the mechanism housing, closed by a cap (11).
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 (12)(6) 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 switch (13).
Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating
levers for both brakes (5)(7) are fitted at the left-hand side of the head.
A level bubble (15), illuminated by pressing the switch (13), is fitted to the rear of the head.
Pan bar mounting points (3) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera
mounting platform. A telescopic pan bar (1) 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.
The camera is attached to the head by means of a slide plate (9) or by using the optional Quickfit
adaptor. A clamp (10) is provided to hold the slide plate in position and a lock (8) prevents its in-
advertent removal from the head.