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120 EX Pan & Tilt Fluid Head
Operator's Guide
Part No. C1225-4980
OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Operator's Guide, Part No. C1225-4980
Copyright © Vitec Group plc 2007
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  • Page 1 120 EX Pan & Tilt Fluid Head Operator’s Guide Part No. C1225-4980 OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Operator's Guide, Part No. C1225-4980 Copyright © Vitec Group plc 2007 All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document may be stored...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Thank you and congratulations on the purchase your new 120EX from OConnor. We want you to get the most from your new 120EX, and therefore encourage you to read this operator's guide to familiarize yourself with its many features, some of which may be new to you.

  • Page 3: Other Features

    You can set up easily in low light conditions using the illuminated level bubble and back-lit display. Once again, thank you for choosing the 120EX. We are confident it will give you many years of reliable performance. OConnor Engineering...

  • Page 4: Safety - Read This First

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head 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, appropriate comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and this warning triangle symbol.

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Technical Data Note: Payload capacity and tilt ranges are based on a C of G height of 8" Payload Capacity: ... . 30 - 240 lb (14 - 109 kg) See counterbalance chart Tilt Range: .

  • Page 6: Further Information

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Further Information For further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head, please contact OConnor Engineering at: Camera Dynamics Inc. OCONNOR ENGINEERING 100 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Tel: 714-979-3993 Fax: 714-957-8138 Camera Dynamics Inc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Preface ....... 2 Features and benefits of your new 120EX ..2 The EX-Mode .
  • Page 8 Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Servicing ......18 General .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Introduction The 120EX pan and tilt head embodies: a unique and patented EX-counterbalance mechanism for true and accurate balance; EX-drag assemblies for ultra-smooth pan and tilt motions; and an adjustable camera mounting plate.

  • Page 10: Extended Capacity Balance

    Ultra Smooth Fluid Drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate OConnor's ultra smooth fluid drag to ensure smooth movement. The pan and tilt drag adjustment knobs are on the right side of the head and are continuously adjustable from 0 to 9.

  • Page 11: Tilt Lock Pin

    Camera Mounting Platform The camera is attached to the head by means of: an OConnor geared plate; an OConnor plate; a 120mm Euro plate; a Panavision dovetail plate; or an Arriflex dovetail plate. The platform will accept geared or non-geared plates.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Installing The Head The 120EX head may be installed on a standard tripod with a Mitchell base mount using the tiedown knob assembly provided. After securely mounting the head on the tripod, use the bubble level to set it level.

  • Page 13: Mounting A Camera

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Mounting A Camera WARNING! Do not rely on the tilt lock when changing the payload. Always tilt the platform horizontal and engage the tilt lock pin by placing it in the red (engaged) position. The tilt pin will drop into the platform.

  • Page 14: Balancing The Head

    Any equipment fitted or adjusted later can unbalance the head. Balancing the 120EX head achieves two objectives. First, when a head is correctly balanced the operator will need a minimum amount of effort to move the head.
  • Page 15 9. Release the safety latch and disengage the platform release lever. The next step will depend on the type of mounting plate: a. OConnor Geared Plate: Press in and turn the platform adjustment knob to move the geared plate forwards or backwards until the payload is balanced fore and aft.

  • Page 16: Payload Weight And C Of G Height Adjustment

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Payload Weight And C of G Height Adjustment The fore and aft balance must be set before adjusting the payload weight and C of G height adjustment. NOTE: If the correct digital balance setting of the payload is known, tilt the...

  • Page 17: Pan And Tilt Locks

    "Adjusting The Lock Levers" in the Servicing section below. Pan And Tilt Fluid Drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the OConnor ultra smooth fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement. Control knobs on the right side of the head are used to adjust the drag settings over the range of 0 to 9. The pan drag knob is the smaller one at the base of the head.

  • Page 18: Servicing

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Servicing General The 120EX pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning. For service beyond the maintenance items described below, contact the OConnor headquarters or your local O'Connor representative.

  • Page 19: Battery Replacement

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Battery Replacement The battery powers the digital display and illuminates the bubble level. It should be replaced whenever the display flashes. NOTE: Replacement of the battery will not affect the calibration of the balance mechanism display.

  • Page 20: Balance Mechanism Calibration

    Operator's Guide - OConnor 120EX Pan and Tilt Head Balance Mechanism Calibration The digital display indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0 (minimum setting) to 182 (maximum setting). In the unlikely event of this system requiring calibration, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 21: O.connor Contact Information

    Headquarters Germany 100 Kalmus Drive -Gebäude 16- Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Planiger Straße 34 http://www.ocon.com 55543 Bad Kreuznach Germany Tel: 714-979-3993 Fax: 714-957-8138 Tel: +49 671 / 483 43 – 30 Fax: +49 671 / 483 43 - 50 Erfurter Straße 16 709 Executive Blvd 85386 Eching Valley Cottage, NY 10989...

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