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- Page 1 Fluid Head OPERATOR’S MANUAL #1037 Compass 23 Fluid Head...
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Page 2: Features And Controls
Features and Controls Sliding Platform Sliding Platform Lock Tilt Lock Pan Handle Clamp Pan Lock Pan Handle Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Fig. 1... - Page 3 Features and Controls Camera Screws 1/4” and Pin Carriage Camera Plate Release Knob Tilt Drag Control Counterbalance Selector Accessory Mounting Bubble Level Pan Drag Control Fig. 2...
- Page 4 Introduction Safety Instructions Attaching / removing the camera Thank you for purchasing the Compass 23 Fluid Head. The Compass 23 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the capacities from DVCAM to standard configuration ENG operation of the Compass 23 Fluid Head and observe these cameras.
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Page 5: Technical Data
Technical Data Weight 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) Payload Range 4.0 - 14.0 kg (8.8 - 30.8lb) Max. Capacity 20.0 kg (44.0lb) Tilt Drag 3 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Tilt Range + 90º / -75º Tilt Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system Pan Drag 3 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Pan Range... -
Page 6: Fluid Head Set-Up
Operating Instructions The operating instructions are described in six steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any steps. Pan Handle Clamp 1. Fluid Head Set-up 1.1 Loosen the PAN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the PAN HANDLE until it is approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (fig. -
Page 7: Camera Setup
Operating Instructions 2. Camera Set-up 2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pressing the RELEASE KNOB while pulling the CAMERA PLATE out. 2.2 Refer to the Camera’s owners manual for correct method of attachment to the CAMERA PLATE. Inspect the CAMERA PLATE and remove the 1/4” and 3/8” screws (for HDV mount) or the 1/4”... - Page 8 Counterbalance Performance The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Compass 23 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 2). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be operated when the SLIDING PLATFORM is in a horizontal position.
- Page 9 4. Pan / Tilt Drag Control Tilt Drag Control The Compass 23 Fluid Head offers 3 selectable positions of fluid drag + zero setting in the Pan and Tilt. The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy drag in position Counterbalance Selector 3, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero.
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Page 10: Maintenance
Do not use stiff brushes, abrasives, harsh detergents and solvents. Battery Replacement The Compass 23 Fluid Head uses a single 11A type - 6 Volt battery for Illumination. Miller recommends the following batteries to provide long life performance – GP11A, Duracell MN11 or Vinnic L1016. -
Page 11: Warranty
Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It is Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and the advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change following: of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage. For ... - Page 12 MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon, Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel: +61 2 9439 6377 Fax: +61 2 9438 2819 Email: sales@miller.com.au D7889-3...
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