Temperature Range; Levelling Bubble - Manfrotto MVH608AH Instructions Manual

INTRODUCTION
Designed for ENG video cameras and interchangeable lens camcorders or DSLRs up to 8 kg
(17.6 lbs). Declared at 20°C and 55mm C.o.g.
For any uses other than those intended, in order for proper performance and safety of use to be
guaranteed, please contact your reseller or the manufacturer directly via the Contact us section on
manfrotto.com.
The product is intended for professional use.
KEY FEATURES
• Quick release sliding plate for balancing the camcorder
• 2 x 1/4" camera screws "S" and 2 x 3/8" camera screws "Z" for all camera types
• 3/8" female tripod attachment or for fixing the half ball adapter
• PAN and TILT drag adjustment
• Pan bar can be fitted either side
• Spirit level (with backlight) for accurate levelling
• Incredibly precise, continuous counterbalance system

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Working Temperatures between -20°C and +50°C.
Storage Temperatures between -20°C and +60°C.
SET UP &
Mounting the battery holder (fig. 1)
The head is equipped with a battery holder "X" and included battery "K" (for the spirit level), sold
unmounted from the head.
Remove the film from the battery. Mount the "battery holder" on the head by simply pushing it into
place onto the head.
Mounting the control lever (fig. 2)
The head is supplied complete with control lever "A" and serrated rosette "U". Neither are assembled
on the product.
Once you have chosen the side on which you intend to use control lever "A", first secure the rosette
"U" using the screws included in the packaging, then secure the control lever onto the serrated rosette
by tightening handle "D".
The rosette "U" is serrated to allow rotation and positioning of the control lever at 10° intervals,
avoiding accidental displacement.
Ensure that knob "D" is firmly closed and that there is no play between rosette "U" and the
sleeve of drive bar "A" so that continuity of movement is not compromised during shooting.
MOUNTING THE HEAD
3A - Mount the head onto the photo/video tripod using 3/8" female thread "F".
The top plate on Manfrotto tripods are equipped with screw/s "W" which clamp against the base of
the head to ensure effective and secure locking.
3B - Mounting the head on tripods with a 75mm diameter bowl:
- mount the half ball "Y" (optional) onto the head
- place the head into the tripod bowl so the male thread comes out below the bowl
- screw grip "H" (optional) onto the male thread until it is resting up against the bowl.
3C - Assemble the head on the slider using 3/8" female thread "F".
Do not use screws that can enter into the base of the head more than 8 millimetres, as this may
compromise the counterbalance system's performance or, in the worst cases, the product's
safety.
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LEVELLING BUBBLE

Spirit level "C" (fig. 4A) has a backlight that can be lit by pressing button "B":
- press button "B" for 1 second to light the spirit level for 10 seconds
- press button "B" for more than 1 second to light the spirit level for 60 seconds
NOTE: the light turns off automatically after 10 or 60 seconds. To switch it off manually, press button
"B" again.
The light also has an LED battery indicator: the red LED battery symbol next to button "B" will light
when the battery level drops.
To change the battery (fig. 4B):
- remove the battery holder "X" (with two fingers)
- remove the electronic card + battery from their support: to do this, pull back the rear catch slightly
while lifting the battery gently and removing it from its holder.
- insert the card + new battery (CR1220-3V) into the holder, slide it forward by pressing on the right
side of the card (as shown in the figure)
- push the card + new battery downwards so that the catch locks it into place
- insert the battery holder + battery into the head
Avoid rubbing the bubble level: any electrostatic charge the bubble acquires may temporarily compromise
its accuracy.
FITTING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE TO A CAMCORDER
The quick release plate "L" (fig. 5) is supplied with:
- 2 x 1/4" camera screws "S"
- 2 x 3/8" camera screws "Z"
- anti-rotation pins "G" (not mounted)
Check the size of the attachment hole on your camcorder, and select the correct screw "Z" or "S" to
fit to the quick release plate (fig. 5).
To remove the screw not used proceed as follow (fig. 5)
- lightly press the rubber cap "GG" with your finger
- remove the screw not used
- reposition the cap to prevent the screw from being lost
If the camcorder also has an anti-rotation hole, insert the anti-rotation pin "G" into the plate as shown
in figure 5. Align the camera on the plate "L" ensuring the pin "G" is correctly inserted into the camera
before fastening the plate.
Fix the camcorder onto the plate "L" (fig. 6) by tightening screw "Z" or "S" into the threaded hole in the
camcorder. You can use a coin to tighten the screw, but WITHOUT APPLYING FORCE.
If the camcorder does not have an anti-rotation hole, align the camcorder lens with the arrow marked
"LENS" on the underside of camera plate "L" before tightening fully.
ATTACHING THE CAMCORDER TO THE HEAD
Before attaching the camcorder on the head, make sure the tripod is in a stable and secure position
and that the legs are locked. Bring the head to 0 ° as in figure 7A (horizontal plate) and lock the tilt
movement by means of the brake "Q". Hold the camcorder and angle it so the plate "L" (fig. 7A) slots into
the head, with the long edge furthest from lever "M" dropping in first. Then push down so that the plate
drops in fully, and lever "M" clicks shut.
Hold the camera throughout this operation to prevent it from slipping backwards and forwards.
How to find the right balance point for your camcorder:
- level the head on the tripod using the spirit level "C" (fig. 4)
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