Locking/Unlocking The Camera Cradle - Vinten FH-145 User Manual

Locking/Unlocking the Camera Cradle

WARNING! The tilt lock MUST be engaged before
installing or adjusting the camera or payload.
The tilt lock mechanism secures
position, to provide a stable platform when making adjustments or
when lifting the head. The tilt lock is located at the back of the head,
on the left-hand side.
Note: The tilt lock can only be operated when the camera cradle is
in the horizontal position.
the camera cradle in the horizontal
FHR-35 FHR-35 Robotic Pan and Tilt Head Robotic
Adjusting the Camera Cradle
The FH-145/FHR-145 is delivered with the camera cradle attached.
Note that the cradle is set to the highest setting during transport.
The maximum payload is 65 kg (145 lb).
The camera cradle consists of two parts: a backplate and a mounting
plate. The backplate is height adjustable and the two-way height-
adjustable mounting plate features rod openings for the pan bar
assembly for manual operation of the FH-145 (see page 7 for
details) .
Refer to page 10 for instructions on how to adjust the cradle.
WARNING! Always support the backplate and/or mounting
plate when adjusting them.
WARNING! Heavy – Depending on the weight of the camera
and payload combination, adjustments to the cradle must be
carried out by 2 or 3 persons.
Pan and Tilt Head
Installation
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