Basic Adjustments - Vortex RADIAN Product Manual

BASIC ADJUSTMENTS

Tilt Action
The ball head's tilt can be adjusted by unlocking the ball
head. This allows you to position your optic at the desired
angle. For extreme angle, or full vertical orientation, rotate
the head into one of the two cutaways.
• To unlock the ball head, rotate the Ball Locking Knob
counter-clockwise until the head moves freely. Adjust to
your desired position and lock the ball head.
• To lock the ball head, rotate the Ball Locking Knob
clockwise until you feel tension on the knob.
Panning Action
The Radian Ball Head can be adjusted to allow you to pan
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across a scene without adjusting the ball head's angle. This
is particularly helpful while glassing wildlife moving across
a field, maintaining a flexible shooting position for your
mounted rifle.
Rotate the Ball
Locking Knob to
adjust position
or lock in place.
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To use the Panning Base Knob:
• To unlock the panning base, twist the Panning Base
Knob counter-clockwise.
• To lock the panning base, twist the Panning Base Knob
clockwise. You may also adjust the drag of the panning
base by tightening the Panning Base Knob, but not
locking it down completely. This will allow you to have
more control for smoother panning across a scene.
Adjusting Drag Tension
The drag tension can be adjusted on the Radian
for when the head is in the unlocked position, allowing you
to pan and tilt the ball head. This is helpful when viewing
fast-paced action scenes. To adjust the drag tension,
unlock the ball head by rotating the Ball Locking Knob
counter-clockwise. Turn the Drag Tension Knob clockwise to
increase the drag tension, or counter-clockwise to decrease
the drag tension.
NOTE: Once the drag tension is set, it will stay at this tension
no matter how much the Ball Locking Knob is loosened.
Radian
™ TRIPOD BALL HEAD
Rotate the
Panning Base
Knob to pan or
lock in place.
™ Ball Head
Adjust the Drag
Tension Knob.
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