Pan And Tilt Brakes; Pan And Tilt Drag - Vinten Protouch PRO-6 HDV Operator's Manual

Pan and tilt brakes

Brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating lever for
the pan brake (15) is at the rear of the head. The tilt brake
hand side of the head.
To apply the pan brake, turn the lever
counter-clockwise.
To apply the tilt brake, turn the lever
clockwise.
WARNING! When the brakes are not in use, always ensure they are fully

Pan and tilt drag

Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate a fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement of
the camera about these axes.
The tilt drag adjustment knob
on the top of the body, beneath the platform.
To increase drag, turn the appropriate knob clockwise. To decrease drag, turn the knob counter-
clockwise.
NOTE: Reduce drag to a minimum when the head is out of use for long periods.
(15) fully clockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever
(4) fully counterclockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever
released.
DO NOT use the brakes to supplement drag.
(3) is on the left -hand side of the head, the pan drag knob
(4) is operated by a lever on the left-
Back
(14) is
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