Vision 11 P an & Tilt Head
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1. E 7 O Qo S 3 O Vinten Vision 11 Pan and Tilt Head Publication Part No 3442 8 Issue 1 Copyright Vinten Broadcast Limited 2001 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 Weight Head Pan bar Bowl clamp Height to mounting face Length Width Typical payload Tilt range Pan range Tripod fixing Technical data 2 8 kg 6 2 Ib 0 4 kg 0 9 Ib 0 14 kg 0 3 Ib 15 cm 5 9 in 14 cm 5 5 in 12 5 cm 4 9 in 13 kg 28 6 Ib See balance graph 90 360 100 mm ball Further information For further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head please contact Vinten Broadcast Limited your local Vinten distributor or visit our website For full details on maintenance and spare parts please refer to the Vision 11 Grey Pan and Ti2. Optional accessories VHS adaptors VHS pin adaptor Optional accessories tripod and pedestal adaptors 100 mm ball to 4 hole flat base 3442 3 3842 3 3330 30 3219 71 3219 101 3364 900SP 3431 900SP C550 023 3371 3 3471 3 3763 11 3330 29 3330 16 19
3. WARNING Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly 1 Release the tilt brake 7 Turn the balance knob 2 counter clockwise until the head falls away from horizontal under the weight of the camera 2 Release the slide plate clamp 10 and slide the camera backwards or forward until it balances horizontally Apply the slide plate clamp 10 3 Turn the balance knob 2 clockwise until the camera does not fall away when the head is tilted and released NOTE H the digital balance setting of the particular payload is known press the switch 4 and turn the balance knob until the digital display 14 shows that setting 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until perfect balance is achieved when the camera will re main set at any angle from 90 to 90 without falling away or springing back Re apply the tilt brake 7 NOTE Maximum tilt angle is less than 90 for heavy payloads with a high C of G see balance graph Press the switch 4 and make a note of the digital display 14 This will facilitate rebalancing this particular payload 12 Balancing the head 13 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
4. 15 seconds will allow the system to revert to its previous settings Calibration may now be carried out again After calibration rebalance the head See Balancing the head 2 111 11 1 3 0n LL nn L LI 5 ac LI Balance mechanism digital display calibration 17 Brake knob and drag control knob adjustment The pan and tilt brake and drag controls may require adjustment after prolonged use These ad justments 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 dis tributor or from our website at www vinten com 18 Parts list The following lists include main assemblies user replaceable spare parts and optional accesso ries 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 Main assemblies Vision 11 pan and tilt head grey Vision 11 pan and tilt head black Bowl clamp knob assembly Pan bar and clamp grey Pan bar and clamp black Camera mounting plate User replaceable spare parts Brake knob kit Battery 9V 6LR61 PP3 6AM6 MN1604 E BLOCK or equivalent Optional accessories Quickfit adaptors ENG Quickfit Automatic Adaptor with wedge plate grey ENG Quickfit Automatic Adaptor with wedge plate black Quickfit wedge
5. the pan and tilt brakes 5 7 Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform ensuring the slide lock re lease 8 snaps into position Balance the head See Balancing the head Mounting the camera VHS adaptor 10 Mounting the camera optional Quickfit adaptor If not already attached secure the Quickfit Adaptor 20 to the slide plate 9 with the two screws 16 provided Free the Quickfit wedge 19 from the adaptor by simultaneously pushing in on the safety catch 22 and operating the wedge release 21 Fit the Quickfit wedge to the camera with the two screws 18 provided Insert the forward end of the wedge into the forward end of the adaptor Lower the rear of the wedge into the adaptor until an audible click indicates that the wedge is locked in position Balance the head See Balancing the head Mounting the camera optional Quickfit adaptor 11 Balancing the head Balancing a Vision 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
6. d be paid to the levelling bowl and mounting face of the head and to the space between the tilting assembly and the base All Vision heads are weatherproof However use out of doors under adverse conditions will re quire special attention Salt spray should be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or vacuum cleaner NOTE Use only detergent based cleaners DO NOT use solvent or oil based cleaners abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these damage the protective surfaces Battery replacement The battery powers the balance mechanism digital display and illuminates the level bubble and the drag knob scales All are operated simultaneously by pressing the switch 4 and remain active for approximately 15 seconds The battery should be replaced yearly or whenever the illumination is considered inadequate WARNING If a payload is not fitted to the head turn the balance knob 2 fully counter clockwise to reduce the balancing force before tilt ing the head forwards To replace the battery Tilt the head forwards to allow access to the battery cover 15 and apply the tilt brake 7 Using a thin bladed screwdriver or similar tool prise off the battery cover 15 Pull out the battery 15 1 to the extent allowed by the cable and remove the connector 15 2 Push the connector onto the terminals of th
7. e replacement battery 15 Position the battery in the battery compartment ensuring that the wiring is neatly stowed in the cut out provided Refit the battery cover 15 Press the switch 4 and ensure that the balance mechanism digital display 14 the level bubble 13 and the drag knob scales 3 are lit for approximately 15 seconds Battery replacement 16 Balance mechanism digital display calibration The digital display 14 indicates setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 00 minimum set ting 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 2 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 1 Press and hold the switch 4 for approximately eight seconds until the digital display shows CA 2 Release the switch 4 The display shows Hl 3 Ensure balance knob 2 is turned fully clockwise to its maximum stop then press and release the switch 4 The display will now show LO 4 Turn the balance knob 2 fully counter clockwise to its minimum stop Press and release switch 4 If the calibration is successful the display will now show 00 5 If unsuccessful Er will be displayed Pressing the switch 4 again or waiting for
8. e switch 4 The light will extinguish after approximately 15 seconds Mounting the camera Mounting the camera 3 8 in mounting screws 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 Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the camera s weight using both mounting screws 16 Set the platform level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes 5 7 Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform ensuring the slide lock release 8 snaps into position Balance the head See Balancing the head Mounting the camera VHS adaptor The optional VHS adaptor 17 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 BSW camera mounting screws 16 from the slide plate Position the VHS adaptor 17 in the longer slot in the slide plate with the pin facing for wards Screw the pin securely into the slide plate Secure the slide plate to the camera with the 1 4 in BSW camera mounting screw ensuring the pin engages in the hole in the camera Set the platform level and apply both
9. ed over the full tilt range The areas to the right indicate the progressively reducing tilt range with greater load and higher C of G 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 In mm 8 200 190 z 180 170 160 6 150 140 90 130 5 120 60 110 4 100 90 40 80 3 70 60 2 50 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 kg Ie ist ok ooo D Balance graph 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 4 and extinguishes automatically approximately 15 seconds after adjustments are complete The same switch also illuminates the level bubble 13 and the scales of the pan and tilt drag knobs 3 11 The battery for the system is contained in a battery compartment 15 Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the patented Vinten lubricated friction LF system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs 3 11 4 adjust the drag setting Both drag knobs are provided with scales illuminated by the switch 4 The whip pan facility is unaffected by t
10. fully counter clockwise WARNING When the brakes are not in use always turn the levers fully counter clockwise DO NOT use the brakes to supplement drag Pan and tilt drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten LF system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag setting Both drag knobs are provided with illuminated scales graduated from O to 9 To illuminate the scales press the switch 4 The lamp will extinguish after 15 seconds The pan drag adjustment knob 3 is rear of the head the tilt drag knob 11 is on the right hand side The whip pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting To increase drag turn the knob towards a higher graduation To decrease drag turn the knob to wards a lower graduation NOTE Reduce drag to a minimum when the head is out of use for long periods 14 Servicing Routine maintenance Replace the balance mechanism digital display battery yearly During use check the following Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt drag controls Reset as necessary Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes Reset as 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 Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a semi stiff brush Particular attention shoul
11. he pan drag setting Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position The operating knobs for both brakes 5 7 are fitted at the left hand side of the head A level bubble 13 illuminated by pressing the switch 4 is fitted to the rear of the head Pan bar mounting points 6 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 adapter See Mounting the camera A clamp 10 is provided to hold the slide plate in position and a lock 8 prevents its inadvertent removal from the head Operation Installing the head on a tripod The Vision 11 pan and tilt head is supplied with an integral 100 mm ball mount designed for in stallation on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod Adaptors are available which enable the head 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 12 from the head position the head on the tripod and refit the bowl clamp assembly from below Level the head with the aid of the level bub ble 13 and tighten the bowl clamp The level bubble may be illuminated by pressing th
12. ion Vision 11 Grey Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual Publication Part No 3442 9 Vision 11 Black Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual Publication Part No 3842 9 o lt N P M Vision 11 Left Hand Side Pan bar Balance knob Pan drag adjustment knob Switch for illuminated level bubble digital display and drag knob scales Pan brake knob Pan bar mounting Tilt brake knob Slide lock release WER SOQ 9 15 T 2 10 14 MH 13 12 Vision 11 Right Hand Side Slide plate Slide plate clamp Tilt drag adiustment knob Bovvl clamp Illuminated level bubble Digital display Battery compartment Camera mounting screws Introduction The Vision 11 pan and tilt head embodies an adjustable spring counterbalancing mechanism LF drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate The balance system is easily adjusted by a knob 2 on the rear of the head Maximum and mini mum payloads that can be balanced and tilt ranges are dependent on the weight of the camera and accessories and on the centre of gravity C of G height The graph shows the range of load and C of G height that can be maintained in balance The shad ed area of graph corresponds to those load C of G combinations that can be balanc
13. lt Head Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List Publication Part No 3442 9 or Vision 11 Black Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List Publication Part No 3842 9 obtainable from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor For information on line visit our website at www vinten com Contents Page Safety read this ren 3 Technical dala ia Ue b ER ERREUR PRL ES CROSS URES OH EN SO RR X REL 3 6c ERE ARA ES dod quc qi RE Rap da Rada sab al 3 65 26 30 5 054 P RRPRA Y REI ARR ARX 3G ERG RP qw APR PEG AS 7 Operation Installing the head on TUped ius 3o Ree Sia oo ROGO GR eS ORE 9 dor ERR ER RR uU Cx EUN e dg e bad ed qup P Re dors SUR 9 Balancing Ue sil uoo scar ea dee GR REAPER DESPRGA RRRODPAq SPP y 12 Pan and d BISEBES v saca 0737 5700 14 x vh T T ETT 14 Servicing Routine al BOE REPAS REX q b SS OSS REREAD ERS eR HS 15 cc TEE 18 Baltery rep de BIOL 7 777 7 SAU Y 15 Balance mechanism digital display 17 Brake knob and drag control knob adjustment 18 Pore lish rU C UU TUE 19 Associated publicat
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