Vector 450 P an & Tilt Head
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1. To reposition the EFP Quickfit adaptor Engage the centre lock see Locking the platform on page 13 and remove the payload Hold the body of the EFP Quickfit adaptor 2 and remove the six securing screws 18 Reposition the Quickfit adaptor 2 on the sliding plate 27 ensuring that the lock bar 4 is towards the rear Insert the six screws 18 in the holes in the adaptor and tighten 20 20 1 20 2 Platform slide clamp adjustment 21 Platform slide clamp adjustment The platform slide clamp should be set so that in the up or clamped position it prevents the plat form slide from being moved while in the down or released position it allows free adjustment of the slide To adjust the clamp proceed as follows Pull the slide clamp lever 20 fully upwards Slacken the clamp screw 20 2 Turn the slotted shaft 20 1 fully clockwise to apply the clamp Tighten the clamp screw 20 2 Move the lever 20 over its full range and ensure that in the clamped position it prevents the slide from being moved while in the released position it allows free adjustment of the slide Re adjust if necessary Pan and tilt brake adjustment The pan 10 and tilt brakes 9 are operated by levers on the right of the head The brakes are applied by pushing the appropriate lever down and released by pulling the lever up If the brakes become ineffective adjustment should be carried out by qualified per2. Vector 450 opin s10jeJedQ Vision 450 Pan and Tilt Head Publication Part No 3805 8 Issue 1 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 Vector QuickFit and Quickfix 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 15 kg 33 Ib Height to wedge adaptor mounting face 24 8 cm 11 3 in Length 22 5 cm 8 9 in Width 34 2 cm 13 5 in Typical payload 10 45 kg 22 99 Ib See balance graph Tilt range 90 Pan range 360 Operating temperature range 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Pedestal tripod fixing 150 mm ball base or Four hole flat base with Quickfix mounting and provision for Mitchell adaptor Further information For further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head please contact Vinten Broadcast Limited your local Vinten distributor see back cover o
3. 11 Ensure that the centre lock 7 is engaged see Locking the platform on page 13 Insert the forward edge of the camera wedge 1 into the Quickfit adaptor Push the wedge down until the lock bar 4 clicks out Slide the safety lock plate 3 backwards to hold the lock bar 4 in position Install the remainder of the payload lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder prompter etc Balancing the head NOTE Itis important that the pan bar s and all camera accessories lens zoom and focus controls viewfinder prompter etc are fitted in their operational position before balancing the head Any equipment fitted or adjusted later will unbalance the head Balancing the Vector 450 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 bal anced the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this po sition with hands off 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 balanced over the full tilt range The area to the right indicate the progressively reducing tilt range with greater load 1 of G Fore and aft balance VVhen positioning the payload it is important to be avvare of the potential danger of an unbalanced payload falling away sudden
4. battery compartment ensuring that the wiring is neatly stowed Refit the battery cover 26 Press the illumination button 16 and ensure that the balance mechanism digital display 15 the level bubble 13 and drag knob scales 22 23 are lit for approximately 15 sec onds Turn the balance knob 8 and ensure that the balance display 15 is active for approxi mately 15 seconds Reset the clock see Clock and stopwatch on page 15 Battery replacement 18 Balance mechanism digital display calibration The digital display 15 indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0 minimum setting to 100 maximum setting In the unlikely event of this system requiring calibration pro ceed as follows NOTE If more than five minutes is allowed to elapse before completion the system will shut down and revert to its previous settings Level the platform and apply centre lock 7 Press and hold both buttons 14 16 until CAL is displayed on the top row of the display Push in and turn the balance knob 8 counterclockwise until its minimum end stop is reached then turn back two full turns The bottom row of the display will flash O Press and release the timer button 14 The bottom row of the display will flash 100 Push in and turn the balance knob 8 clockwise until its maximum end stop is reached then turn back two full turns Press and release the timer button 14
5. drag adjustment knobs are mounted on the left hand side of the head The smaller pan drag knob 23 is on the front lower part of the main body with the larger tilt drag knob 22 in the centre on the tilt drag housing To increase drag turn the knob clockwise towards a higher graduation To decrease drag turn the knob anti clockwise towards a lower graduation The whip pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting 14 Digital display The digital display 15 comprises a two row LCD display It has three modes of operation select ed by the buttons 14 16 The display may be illuminated by pressing the illumination button 16 Clock and stopwatch The top row of the display is a 24 hour clock 15 1 which is always visible This is the default mode The bottom row is a stopwatch counting in seconds and minutes from 00 00 to 59 59 To set the clock Press both buttons 14 16 momentarily The hours display will flash Use the timer button 14 to increment the hours Press the illumination button 16 The minutes display will flash Use the timer button 14 to increment the minutes Press the illumination button 16 to exit and start the clock To display start stop or clear the stopwatch Momentarily pressing the timer button 14 will display start stop or clear the stopwatch in that sequence Balance Balance mode is active any time the balance adjustment knob 8 is turned unless the stopwatch is runn
6. pedestal using the four mount ing bolts and washers provided or by using a adaptor A Mitchell adaptor may also be used check that the threaded end does not project more than 12 mm WARNING Before installing the head hold a fixing bolt in position and A 15 32 in above the mounting face After mounting the head on a tripod use the level bubble 13 to set it level The level bubble may be illuminated by pressing the illumination button 16 The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds Pan bars Fit the pan bars on the mountings 21 and adjust the position of each one before tightening the clamps Adjust the length of the telescopic pan bar Optional fixed and short fixed pan bars are available see Main assemblies in the Parts List Fitting a camera WARNING Do not rely on the tilt brake when changing the payload Always engage the centre lock Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the range for which the head is designed If installing on a pedestal lock the pedestal in the fully depressed position before installing the camera The camera is attached to the head by means of a EFP Quickfit adaptor To fit a camera proceed as follows Free the camera wedge 1 from the EFP Quickfit adaptor by sliding the safety lock plate 3 fully forward and pushing in the lock bar 4 Attach the wedge 1 to the camera lens using the camera fixing screws 19
7. Calibration is now complete and the display will revert to the default clock mode After calibration rebalance the head see Balancing the head on page 12 Balance mechanism digital display calibration 19 Converting the base Spares kits are available to convert the head from ball base to flat base versions and vice versa Kit 3805 900SP comprises a ball base bowl clamp and fixing hardware while kit 3805 901SP has a flat base mounting bolts and washers a spanner and fixing hardware To change the base Remove the payload then remove the head from its mounting On the base remove eight screws 12 1 and separate the base 12 from the head Position the replacement base on the head and secure with eight screws 12 1 using Loc tite 222E Converting the base 20 Adjustments To enable the payload to be correctly balanced the EFP Quickfix adaptor may require reposition ing The following adjustments may be necessary after prolonged use The platform slide clamp may require adjustment The pan and tilt brakes may require adjustment Repositioning the EFP Quickfit adaptor The EFP Quickfit adaptor 2 is secured by six screws 18 which pass through the adaptor into the sliding plate 27 The EFP Quickfit adaptor may be fitted in three positions WARNING Overlong screws will prevent the sliding plate from operating Always use the screws provided M4 x 12 mm
8. ated sliding plate Introduction The Vector 450 pan and tilt head embodies a unique and patented spring counterbalancing mech anism thin film TF drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate Perfect balance The spring counterbalancing mechanism comprises four springs operating against a three dimen sional cam connected to the camera mounting platform The balance mechanism is adjusted by a knob 8 situated on the right front lower part of the main body which varies the mechanical advantage between the cam and the springs The knob has a push in and turn action and is fitted with a clutch to prevent inadvertent damage to the balance mechanism Maximum and minimum 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 balanced over the full tilt range The area to the right indicate the progressively reducing tilt range with greater load and higher C of G In mm 8 7 200 7 PE 175 a o I 6 150 gt 2 gt 5 125 o _ o o 4 100 c o o 3 75 2 504 0 20 40 60 80 kg 1 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Ib Total Payload Balance graph Where a load C
9. ce remains satisfactory Re adjust the position of the sliding plate if necessary The digital display 15 will display the balance setting while balance is being adjusted Make a note of the final setting to facilitate rebalancing this particular payload After balancing exercise the head through both axes to confirm that it operates smoothly Locking the platform The centre lock mechanism is operated by a plunger on the right hand side of the head To en gage the lock hold the platform in the horizontal position and push the plunger 7 inwards until it latches and the release lever 17 appears Use the pan bar to rock the platform slightly whilst pushing the button To release the centre lock rock the platform slightly and push down on the release lever 17 13 Pan and tilt brakes The pan 10 and tilt brakes 9 are operated by levers on the right of the head The brakes are applied by pushing the appropriate lever down and released by pulling the lever up The brakes should be applied whenever the camera is left unattended Pan and tilt 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 to adjust the drag set ting Both drag knobs are provided with illuminated scales graduated from O to 9 To illuminate the scales press the button 16 The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds The
10. d position Electronic unit An electronic unit is fitted to the rear of the head powered by a battery housed in a compartment 26 in the base of the head The unit comprises a two row digital display 15 and two push button buttons an illumination button 16 which illuminates the LCD display levelling bubble and the pan and tilt drag knob scales for 15 seconds and a timer button 14 Pressed singly or in con junction with each other the buttons provide control of the time stopwatch and calibration func tions For a detailed description of each function see Digital display on page 15 10 Operation Installing the head WARNING If using lifting equipment to raise or lower the head use slings or straps DO NOT use shackles Ensure that slings or straps are securely attached to the head A suitable lifting point is at the rear of the platform accessed by moving the sliding plate 27 to the fully forward position DO NOT attach lifting slings or straps to the carrying handle To install a head with a ball mount remove the bowl clamp assembly 11 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 bubble 13 and tighten the bowl clamp The level bubble may be illuminated by press ing the switch 16 The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds The flat base head may be installed on a standard Vinten tripod or
11. djustment knob 5 to its stowed position If there is insufficient movement in the sliding plate to achieve balance reposition the Quickfit adaptor see Repositioning the EFP Quickfit adaptor on page 21 refit the load and repeat the horizontal balancing procedure The sliding plate is graduated Make a note of the position to facilitate rebalancing this par ticular payload Payload weight and C of G height adjustment When fore and aft balance has been achieved carry out the payload weight and C of G height adjustment as follows NOTE Ifthe digital balance setting of the payload is known push in and turn the balance knob 8 until the digital display 15 shows that setting Using the pan bar tilt the platform forward and backward When correctly balanced there should be no perceptible tilting force on the pan bar at any angle of tilt and the head should remain in any tilt position to which it is set NOTE Setting the platform level will facilitate adjusting the balance setting If the head tends to fall away when the platform is tilted set the platform level and push in and turn the balance adjustment knob 8 clockwise to increase the balance setting If the head tends to spring back to centre set the platform level and push in and turn the balance adjustment knob 8 counter clockwise to decrease the balance setting When the payload weight and C of G height adjustment is complete check that the fore and aft balan
12. e battery if necessary No further routine maintenance is required Cleaning During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint free cloth Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a semi stiff brush Par ticular attention should be paid to the wedge location faces of the wedge adaptor NOTE Useonly 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 Use out of doors under adverse conditions may require special attention and the head should be covered when not in use Salt spray should be washed off using fresh water at the earliest oppor tunity Sand and dirt act as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi stiff brush or a vac uum cleaner 17 Electronic unit battery replacement The battery powers the digital display and illuminates the LCD the level bubble and the drag knob scales The battery should be replaced whenever the low battery indicator flashes NOTE Removal of the battery will not affect the calibration of the balance mechanism display Prise out the battery cover 26 Pull the battery 26 1 out of the battery compartment as far as the wiring will allow Pull the connector 26 2 off the terminals of the old battery and push it onto the terminals of the new battery 26 1 Install the battery 26 1 in the
13. ing and remains active for 15 seconds after adjustment has finished In this mode the bot tom row shows the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0 0 to 100 0 The BAL legend 15 3 is also lit The top row of the display shows the 24 hour clock 15 1 15 2 15 3 Digital display 15 Calibration This mode allows the balance display to be calibrated see Balance mechanism digital display calibration on page 19 It is activated by pressing and holding both buttons 14 16 for five sec onds Low battery The low battery indicator 15 2 will flash whenever the battery requires replacement see Elec tronic unit battery replacement on page 18 16 Servicing General The Vector 450 pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning Refer to the appropriate section in the Maintenance Manual if any defect is apparent Adjustments and repairs should be carried out only by a competent person Routine maintenance Replace the electronic unit battery whenever the low battery indicator flashes During use check the following Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes Reset as necessary Check the effectiveness of the slide plate clamp Reset as necessary Check the operation of the balance mechanism digital display and the illumination of the LCD level bubble and drag knobs Replac
14. ism digital display calibration 0 00 19 COMMENTING Io ABB s Ra dad By RE Ad RARE ORE RP PAPA Yd 20 PARS acoge requap XerTqaduPEex XE Ae ENG 0 21 Pars Listy s ooo eT eee bbs oped GES SHER CORE SS BEC UE NOCERE o SOLE E E ODE 23 Associated publication Vector 450 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual Publication Part No 3805 9 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 a A lt N um E Vision 450 Right Hand Side with Spherical Base Camera wedge EFP Quickfit adaptor Quickfit adaptor safety lock plate Quickfit adaptor lock bar Sliding plate adjustment handle Carrying handle Centre lock plunger Balance knob Tilt brake lever Pan brake lever Bowl clamp o ak KA x c M Oo 4 Oa A C Iw 150 mm spherical base Illuminated level bubble Timer button Digital display Illumination button Centre lock release lever Quickfit adaptor mounting screws Camera fixing screws 27 26 25 24 20 21 22 23 pu Vision 450 Left Hand Side with Flat Base Sliding plate clamp lever Pan bar mounting Tilt drag adjustment knob Pan drag adjustment knob Mitchell adaptor key way Four hole mounting plate Battery cover Gradu
15. ly Before disengaging the centre lock push in and tum the balance adjustment knob 8 to its mid point setting 50 on the digital display Depending on the payload weight it may be necessary to increase or decrease this setting to enable the payload to be cor rectly balanced fore and aft Balance the payload fore and aft as follows Ensure that the centre lock is engaged see Locking the platform on page 13 and that the camera and all accessories are fitted Turn the tilt drag adjustment knob 22 to its minimum setting Push in and turn the balance adjustment knob 8 to its mid point setting WARNING Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly In the event of the head falling away violently increase the setting on the balance adjustment knob 8 Holding the pan bar to steady the platform disengage the centre lock see Locking the plat form on page 13 12 Release the sliding plate clamp 20 and pull out the sliding plate adjustment knob 5 until it engages with the platform drive Turn the knob to move the sliding plate fore and aft to achieve horizontal balance NOTE The sliding plate is graduated to facilitate balancing If the balance setting of the payload is known turn the knob until that setting is reached The horizontal balance is correct when no perceptible tilting force can be felt on the pan bar with the platform level Apply the sliding plate clamp 20 and push in the a
16. n 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 Flat base The flat base is has a standard Vinten four hole mounting plate 25 which includes a Quickfix mounting and provision for a Mitchell adaptor 24 Carrying handle A retractable carrying handle 6 is provided on the right hand side of the head The handle is spring loaded to the close
17. 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 pa
18. r visit our website For details on maintenance and spare parts please refer to the Vector 450 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List Publication Part No 3805 9 This is 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 first 0 0 0 0 3 Technical dala cis Ue be ERE RUNE EROR GREG TRESS ORA Sl U REL MORE 3 ARA ES dod quc qi SR FN edes pi eS mde RNqem ga 3 I mraquclibE 65 0 E p RERO RIS Y RRG Re eG Ip EE DEP R PERI ap do bais 8 Operation d nog he head coto ERE TR Heke yeh 7 0 RE SS 0000000000 0000 11 PA Cale ccs 00000 0002500 07 2310000000 00 11 PIU io ced be rae ete a E PTEE EEEE T EEEE TNT 11 Balaoenga Uie DOS usas s asaxacsexqopEEZvStQ XU PP 5 ede A 12 Lockmo toe PONAM ute cohen RK ERE TRE RRR RUE ACER dS 13 Fai ane LER as Re RR ode d aO Ib don Vig 14 Pain end I dens sisse ORAS Rees RS S ba dB Yap yaq n E TR vd 14 DiGi OE DE once 0000000000 Red SEEN GEESE EX PR AN PEU 0000 15 Servicing ded deb ded qu 0 17 ol Hat o on sisse TERR EEE TS 17 LOST Lord 0000000000 0000000000 SS ARR xa TES adis sas 17 Electronic unit battery replacement s zl lon 18 Balance mechan
19. sonnel in ac cordance with the Maintenance Manual Publication Part No 3805 9 22 Parts List The following list includes the main assemblies user replaceable spare parts and optional acces sories For further information regarding repair or spare parts please contact Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local distributor For information on line visit our website at www vinten com Main assemblies Vector 450 pan and tilt head flat base Vector 450 pan and tilt head spherical base EFP Quickfit adaptor Standard wedge plate Telescopic pan bar and clamp Fixed pan bar and clamp Short fixed pan bar and clamp Fixing bolt Washer for fixing bolt Spanner for fixing bolts User replaceable spare parts Battery 9V 6LR61 PP3 6AM6 MN1604 E BLOCK or equivalent Optional accessories Spherical base adaptor kit Flat base adaptor kit Heavy duty Quickfix adaptor Levelling adaptor Quickfix to 4 bolt flat base Lightweight Mitchell adaptor Heavy duty Mitchell adaptor for Vinten pedestal mounting in conjunction with Hi hat adaptor Part No 3055 3 3805 3F 3805 3S 3761 3 3761 13 3219 82 3219 94 3219 93 L054 714 L602 122 J551 001 C550 023 3805 900SP 3805 901SP 3490 3 3328 30 3103 3 3724 3 23
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