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Miller compass 15 Operator's Manual

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#1034 Compass 15 Fluid Head

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  • Page 1 Fluid Head OPERATOR’S MANUAL #1034 Compass 15 Fluid Head...

  • Page 2: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls Sliding Platform Lock Pan Handle Clamp Tilt Lock Pan Lock Pan Handle Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Fig. 1...
  • Page 3 Features and Controls Sliding Camera Plate 1/4” + Pin Carriage Release Knob Tilt Drag Control Accessory Mounting Counterbalance Selector Bubble Level Pan Drag Control Fig. 2...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    HDV to standard configuration DVCAM cameras. of the Compass 15 Fluid Head and observe these instructions The robust design and construction of the Compass 15 Fluid Head to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ensure that all offers maximum stability, accuracy and durability and includes...

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    Technical Data 163 (6.5) Weight 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) 90 (3.5) Payload Range 2.0 – 9.0 kg (4.4 - 19.8 lb) 120 (4.7) Max. Capacity 20.0 kg (44.0 lb) Tilt Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 Tilt Range + 90˚...
  • Page 6 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 Pan Handle 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 Illumination Button THREADED STUD (fig.
  • Page 7 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 ¼”...
  • Page 8 3. Counterbalance Control Counterbalance Performance The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Compass 15 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions 4. Pan / Tilt Drag Control. The Compass 15 Fluid Head offers 5 selectable positions of Tilt Drag Control Counterbalance Selector 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 5, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Do not use stiff brushes, abrasives, harsh detergents and solvents. Battery Replacement The Compass 15 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: Spare Parts And Accessories

    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 D7877-3...

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