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Vinten PRO-5Plus Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Vinten Camera Control Solutions...
  • Page 2 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 from the Vitec Group plc. Vinten® is a registered trademark of The Vitec Group plc.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Features and benefits of your new PRO-5 system The PRO-5plus system is perfectly suited for all types of event videography using the latest gen- eration of small format digital Camcorders and DSLR's. • 0 to 4.5kg (9.9lb) @ 55mm C of G •...

  • Page 4: Safety - Read This First

    For full details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to Protouch PRO-5 System - Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publication Part No. V4057-4990) This is obtain- able from Vinten or your local Vinten distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com.

  • Page 5: Technical Specification

    Back Technical specification plus PRO-5 pan and tilt head Weight: Head with bowl clamp 1.65 kg (3.63 lb) Pan bar 0.2 kg (0.44 lb) Height to mounting face 11.2 cm (4.4 in.) Length 12.1 cm (4.8 in.) Width 15.3 cm (6.0 in.) Load capacity (@ 55 mm centre of gravity) 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) Counter balance...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    PRO-5plus pan and tilt head ........
  • Page 7 Back (17) (16) (15) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) Plus Fig. 1 PRO-5 Pan and Tilt Head...
  • Page 8 Back Tilt drag control 1/4 in. camera screw 3/8 in. camera screw stowage 3/8 in. camera screw Pan bar Camera slide plate bung Levelling bubble Pan drag control Pan bar mounting (10) Pan brake (11) Bowl clamp (12) Balance selector (13) Tilt brake (14)
  • Page 9 Back (25) (18) (24) (19) (23) (22) (21) (20) Fig. 2 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Floor Spreader...
  • Page 10 Back (18) Tripod bowl (19) Clamp knob (20) Floor spreader (21) Floor spreader adjuster (22) Foot securing strap (23) Leg tie strap (24) Attachment point for mid-level spreader (25) Tie down hook...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Back Introduction plus plus The protouch PRO-5 system from Vinten comprises of a PRO-5 pan and tilt head, a Pozi- Loc single-stage tripod, a floor spreader and a soft case. plus PRO-5 pan and tilt head plus The PRO-5 pan and tilt head (Fig.

  • Page 12: Pozi-Loc Tripod

    Back Pozi-Loc tripod The Pozi-Loc single-stage tripod (Fig. 2) has aluminium legs and a 75 mm levelling bowl (18). It is fitted with the highly-efficient Pozi-Loc leg clamp (19), which provides quick set-up and easy ad- justment. Tripod spreader The tripod is supplied with a floor spreader (Fig.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Back Operation Assembly If not already done, assemble the system as follows: Tripod and floor spreader To install the floor spreader (Fig. Lift the tripod out of the case using the finger holes just below the top clamps. Release the leg tie strap (23) and spread the legs.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Camera

    Back Pan and tilt head plus The PRO-5 pan and tilt head (Fig. 1) is supplied with a 75 mm ball mount. Adaptors are avail- able which enable the head to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings. These are listed under Optional accessories.

  • Page 15: Checking Camera Balance

    Back Checking camera balance The PRO-5plus head has an on/off selectable balance system, set for payloads of 4.5kg (9.9lb) at a centre of gravity (C of G) height of 55 mm (2.2 in.). The graph (Fig. 4) shows the relationship between C of G height and payload for optimum performance.
  • Page 16 Back (12) Fig. 5 Balance selector Check the camera balance as follows, ensuring that the pan bar(s) and any ancillary equip- ment have been fitted: Reduce tilt drag to minimum level. NOTE: When changed, the selected balance level (12) engages as the platform moves through the horizontal position.

  • Page 17: Pan And Tilt Brakes

    Back and sliding the camera backwards or forward until it balances horizontally. Apply the slide plate clamp (15). Re-check and adjust as necessary. Using the pan bar (5), tilt the head backwards and forwards. If the head tends to spring back, de-select the balance system (12) and apply sufficient tilt drag...

  • Page 18: Optional Equipment

    Back Optional equipment Carrying strap A carrying strap (26) is available as an optional accessory and is installed as follows (Fig. On the lower moulding of the leg with the strap, drive in the 'knock-out' (23.1) using a suit- able tool. If possible, remove the blank from inside the moulding to prevent subsequent rat- tle.
  • Page 19 Back (26.1) (26.2) (26.3) (26.4) (23.1) (26.5) (26.6) (18.1) (26.1) (18.2) (26) (18) Fig. 6 Carrying strap...

  • Page 20: Servicing

    Back Servicing General Protouch products are robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful service life with minimum need for repair. Cleaning During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.

  • Page 21: Adjustments

    Back Adjustments Pan brake knob adjustment Because its movement is restricted, the pan brake knob (10) may require adjustment after pro- longed use. To adjust the pan brake knob (Fig. Remove the securing screw (10.1) and pull the knob (10) off the shaft (10.2).
  • Page 22 Back (10.1) (10) (10.2) (13.1) (13) (13.2) Fig. 7 Pan and Tilt brake adjustments ‘Pozi-Loc’ tripod leg clamp adjustment Bedding-in occurs with ‘Pozi-Loc’ leg clamps, which may necessitate resetting the clamp. Check the effectiveness of each leg clamp and adjust as follows (Fig.
  • Page 23 Back (19.2) (19) (19.1) Fig. 8 Pozi-Loc tripod leg clamp...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    Back 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 or your local Vinten distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com.

  • Page 25: Warranty Details And Terms And Conditions

    Fig. Warranty Vinten warrants, to the original purchaser only, that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper usage for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. Vinten's obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at Vinten's option, products or parts determined by Vinten to be defective in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 26 Back MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
  • Page 27 Tel: +1 845 268 0100 85385 Eching Fax: +1 845 268 0113 Germany Toll Free Sales: +1 888 2 Vinten Tel: +49 89 / 321 58 200 Fax: +49 89 / 321 58 227 Vinten Website www.vinten.com Information contained in this document is subject to change.

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