Pan & Tilt Head Operators Guide Vision 100 Vinten Camera Control Solutions
Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head Publication Part No. 3431-8 Issue 3 Copyright © Vinten Broadcast Limited 2004 All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Vinten Broadcast Limited. Vinten and Vision are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited.
Safety - read this first Warning Symbols in this Operators Guide Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan and tilt head or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and supported by the warning triangle symbol. Technical data Weight (complete with pan bar and bowl clamp) 3.85 kg (8.47 lb) Height to mounting face 150 mm (5.9 in.) Length 148 mm (5.8 in.) Width 175 mm (6.9 in.
Contents Page Safety - read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Further information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8) (1) (7) (2) (6) (3) (5) (4) Vision 100 (Left-Hand Side) (1) Pan bar (2) Camera mounting screws (3) Pan bar mounting (4) Bowl clamp (5) Pan brake lever (6) Tilt drag adjustment knob (7) Tilt brake lever (8) Slide lock release 5
(16) (9) (15) (10) (14) (11) (13) (12) Vision 100 (Right-Hand Side) (9) Slide plate (10) Slide plate clamp (11) Battery cover (12) Pan drag adjustment knob (13) Switch for illuminated level bubble and digital display (14) Digital display (15) Illuminated level bubble (16) Balance knob 6
Introduction The Vision 100 pan and tilt head embodies an adjustable spring counterbalancing mechanism, thin film (TF) drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate. The balance system is easily adjusted by a knob (16) on the rear of the head. Maximum and minimum payloads that can be balanced, and tilt ranges, are depend-ent on the weight of the camera and accessories and on the centre of gravity (C of G) height.
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.
Operation Installing the head on a tripod The Vision 100 head is supplied with an integral ball mount and is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod. Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings. These are listed under ‘Optional Accessories’. To install the head, remove the bowl clamp assembly (4) from the head, position the head on the tripod and refit the bowl clamp assembly from below.
(17) (18) (19) (20) (2) (21) (9) Mounting the camera (optional Quickfit adaptor) Mounting the camera (optional Quickfit adaptor) If not already attached, secure the Quickfit Adaptor (19) to the slide plate (9) with the two screws (2) provided. Free the Quickfit wedge (18) from the adaptor by simultaneously pushing in on the safety catch (21) and operating the wedge release (20). Fit the Quickfit wedge to the camera with the two screws (17) provided.
. (9) (22) (10) (2) (8) Mounting the camera (VHS adaptor) Mounting the camera (optional VHS adaptor) The optional VHS adaptor (22) consists of a VHS pin and a 1/4 in. BSW camera mounting screw connected by a plastic link. To mount the camera using the VHS adaptor, proceed as follows: Remove the slide plate (9) from the head by releasing the slide plate clamp (10), pressing the slide lock release (8) and pulling the plate out to the rear. Remove the two 3/8 in.
Balancing the head Balancing the Vision 100 head achieves two objectives. Firstly, when a head is correctly balanced the operator will need a minimum amount of even effort to move the head. Secondly, once balanced, the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this position with ‘hands off’. Prior to balancing the head ensure that the pan bars and any ancillary equipment have been fitted in order to prevent upsetting the balance once it has been achieved.
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Pan and tilt brakes Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating levers for the pan brake (5) and tilt brake (7) are fitted at the left-hand side of the head. To apply the brake, turn the lever fully clockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever fully anticlockwise. WARNING! When the brakes are not in use, always turn the levers fully counter-clockwise. DO NOT use the brakes to supplement drag.
Servicing Routine maintenance Replace the balance mechanism digital display battery yearly. During use, check the following: Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes. Reset as necessary. Check the operation of the balance mechanism digital display and the illumination of the level bubble and drag knobs. Replace battery if necessary. No further routine maintenance is required. Cleaning During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.
Install the battery (11.2) in the battery sleeve (11.3), ensuring that the wiring is neatly stowed. Refit the battery cover (11). Press the switch (13) and ensure that the balance mechanism digital display (14), the level bubble (15) and the drag knob scales (6)(12) are lit for approximately 15 seconds. (11.3) (6) (11.2) (15) (11.
Balance mechanism digital display calibration The digital display (14) indicates setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 00 (minimum setting) to HI (maximum setting). In the unlikely event of this system requiring calibration, proceed as follows: Level the platform and apply the tilt brake (7). Turn the balance knob (16) fully clockwise to its maximum stop. NOTE: If more than 15 seconds is allowed to elapse between steps, the system will shut down and revert to its previous settings.
Brake knob and drag control knob adjustment The pan and tilt brake and drag controls may require adjustment after prolonged use. These adjustments should be carried out by competent persons as detailed in the Maintenance Manual. The Maintenance Manual may be obtained from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor or from our website at www.vinten.com.
Parts list The following lists include main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional accessories. For further information regarding repair or spare parts, please contact Vinten Broadcast Ltd or your local distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com.
