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- Page 1 Vision 100 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 of Vinten Broadcast Limited. Vinten and Vision are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited.
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Page 3: Safety - Read This First
Limited, your local Vinten distributor (see back cover) or visit our website. For full details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to the Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publication Part No. 3466-9), obtainable from Vint- en Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Parts list..............19 Associated publication Vision 100 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual... - Page 5 Vision 100 (Left-Hand Side) Pan bar Camera mounting screws Pan bar mounting Bowl clamp Pan brake lever Tilt drag adjustment knob Tilt brake lever Slide lock release...
- Page 6 (16) (15) (10) (14) (11) (13) (12) Vision 100 (Right-Hand Side) Slide plate (10) Slide plate clamp (11) Battery cover (12) Pan drag adjustment knob (13) Switch for illuminated level bubble and digital display (14) Digital display (15) Illuminated level bubble...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction The Vision 100 pan and tilt head embodies an adjustable spring counterbalancing mechanism, thin film (TF) drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate. The balance system is easily adjusted by a knob (16) on the rear of the head. - Page 8 (11). Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten thin film (TF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs...
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Page 9: Installing The Head On A Tripod
Operation Installing the head on a tripod The Vision 100 head is supplied with an integral ball mount and is designed for installation on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod. Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings. -
Page 10: Mounting The Camera (3/8 In. Mounting Screws)
(17) (18) (19) (20) (21) Mounting the camera (optional Quickfit adaptor) Mounting the camera (optional Quickfit adaptor) If not already attached, secure the Quickfit Adaptor (19) to the slide plate with the two screws provided. Free the Quickfit wedge (18) from the adaptor by simultaneously pushing in on the safety catch (21) and operating the wedge release (20). -
Page 11: Mounting The Camera (Optional Vhs Adaptor)
(22) (10) Mounting the camera (VHS adaptor) Mounting the camera (optional VHS adaptor) The optional VHS adaptor (22) consists of a VHS pin and a 1/4 in. BSW camera mounting screw connected by a plastic link. To mount the camera using the VHS adaptor, proceed as follows: Remove the slide plate from the head by releasing the slide plate clamp (10), pressing the slide lock release... -
Page 12: Balancing The Head
Balancing the head Balancing the Vision 100 head achieves two objectives. Firstly, when a head is correctly balanced the operator will need a minimum amount of even effort to move the head. Secondly, once bal- anced, the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this po- sition with ‘hands off’. - Page 13 (10) Balancing the head...
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Page 14: Pan And Tilt Brakes
DO NOT use the brakes to supplement drag. Pan and tilt drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten thin film (TF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes. and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag setting. -
Page 15: Servicing
Servicing Routine maintenance Replace the balance mechanism digital display battery yearly. During use, check the following: Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes. Reset as necessary. Check the operation of the balance mechanism digital display and the illumination of the level bubble and drag knobs. - Page 16 Install the battery (11.2) in the battery sleeve (11.3), ensuring that the wiring is neatly stowed. Refit the battery cover (11). Press the switch (13) and ensure that the balance mechanism digital display (14), the level bubble (15) and the drag knob scales (6)(12) are lit for approximately 15 seconds.
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Page 17: Balance Mechanism Digital Display Calibration
Balance mechanism digital display calibration The digital display (14) indicates setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 00 (minimum set- ting) to HI (maximum setting). In the unlikely event of this system requiring calibration, proceed as follows: Level the platform and apply the tilt brake (7). Turn the balance knob (16) fully clockwise to its maximum stop. -
Page 18: Brake Knob And Drag Control Knob Adjustment
The pan and tilt brake and drag controls may require adjustment after prolonged use. These ad- justments should be carried out by competent persons as detailed in the Maintenance Manual. The Maintenance Manual may be obtained from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten dis- tributor or from our website at www.vinten.com. -
Page 19: Parts List
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 Broadcast Ltd or your local distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com.
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