Introduction And Description; Vector 430I (Encoded Manual Head); Perfect Balance - Vinten Vector 430 Operator's Manual

Vector 430/430i pan & tilt head

Introduction and description

The Vector 430/430i pan & tilt head is designed for use by professional camera operators
working with lightweight cameras configured with compact box lenses or large EFP barrel lenses
in studio or OB applications, and supports and balances a camera system weighing up to 43 kg
(94.8 lbs). The Vector 430/430i pan & tilt head embodies a unique and patented spring
counterbalancing mechanism, thin film (TF) drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an
adjustable camera mounting plate with an EFP Quickfit™ adaptor for rapid and secure
attachment of the camera.

Vector 430i (encoded manual head)

The Vector 430i encoded manual pan & tilt head (Fig. 3) is designed to work with the Virtual
Reality interface (VRi) box to allow computer-generated objects to be rendered into a video from
the correct viewpoint.
The Vector 430i features upgradable optical encoders on both the pan and tilt axis. In addition
to tracking pan and tilt angles, it also monitors the position of the camera slide plate allowing
tracking and adjustment of the camera position without the need to recalibrate the tracking.
The system is designed to allow the most critical information (pan and tilt angles) to be passed
directly to the VRi in real-time, while ancillary information is packaged by the head and
downloaded by the VRi as required. The information is passed to the VRi via the devicelink.i port
at the front of the head [18].
The Vector 430i pan & tilt head features white position guide markings and lines that are required
for the configuration of the VRi box (to measure the optical VR axis offset). Please consult the
VRi box Operators Guide for further information.

Perfect Balance

The unique spring counterbalancing mechanism comprises six springs operating against cams
connected to the camera mounting platform. The balance mechanism is adjusted using the
Perfect Balance knob [5] on the lower right-hand side of the head, which varies the mechanical
advantage between the cam and the springs.
For ease of use the Perfect Balance knob [5] incorporates a fold-out handle (Fig. 4). Note that
the Perfect Balance knob can be used without the fold-out handle.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to adjust the Perfect Balance knob below 0% or above 100%
as damage could occur.
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