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  • Page 1 X-TYPE X-TYPE USER MANUAL USER MANUAL www.panther.tv...
  • Page 2 The Panther X-Type Dolly is a very useful Dolly, developed by specialists for specialists in order to meet the expectations of every cameraman or grip.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE Technical Data Basic Knowledge Preparing Seat & Seatarm Carrying Handles Power Supply Initial Operation Bluetooth Handset General Connect Handst with Dolly Speed Ramps Limits Settings Super Jib Mode Programming Movements Control Panel Wheels General Changing Wheels Big Wheels...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE Steering General Steering Modes: STEER Steering Modes: CRAB Steering Modes: CONVENTIONAL FRONT Steering Modes: CONVENTIONAL REAR Steering Rods Steer Out Extension Push Bar Accessories Counter Weight Arm Foldable Column Platforms Ring Platform Column Dolly Platforms High Low Turnstile Range Extender Center Mount...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE Transport Carrying the Dolly Notes...

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA 79 cm / 31“ 53 cm / 20,7“ 85 cm / 33,5“ Length (Dolly) 85 cm / 33,5“ min. Width (Dolly) 53 cm / 20,7“ max. Width (Dolly) 79 cm / 31“ min. height turnstile (center position) 68 cm / 26,8“ min.
  • Page 7 Note: The specifi cations refer to the Vario Slider, without counterweights, which is mounted in the centre of the X-Type. If counterweights are used, the slider on the Dolly can be loaded with even more weight. 150 kg / 330 lbs...

  • Page 8: Basic Knowledge

    BASIC KNOWLEDGE Removable Column High Low Turnstile The column can be detached Dolly column from the base Dolly for easy patented, 360° rotatable High- transport. Low-Turnstile for multiple use. Panther Allen Key integrated in Column or Dolly...

  • Page 9: Preparing

    PREPARING SEAT & SEATARM Standard Position When delivered, the seat is already attached to the High-Low turnstile. If a higher and closer position to the camera is required, the seat can be attached to the Dolly in a diff erent ways. Change Seat Position Press the blue button to adjust the seat up Turn the marked screw to remove the seat...
  • Page 10 PREPARING SEAT & SEATARM Screw on 25mm pin adapter (314453). Attach 30cm extension (177133). Attach the seat. For more comfort we off er a seat cushion (124881).

  • Page 11: Carrying Handles

    Dolly easier to move and carry. The carrying handles can be detached for tight spaces. Remove Handles Use the Panther Allen Key to remove the Remove another screw and pull the handle. Remove another screw and pull the handle. marked screw.

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    PREPARING POWER SUPPLY (CHARGING STATION) Dolly Batteries The X-Type Dolly is a fully electro- mechanical Dolly. You need 2 batteries (302577) to operate the X-Type. Each pair of batteries lasts for one shooting day. We recommend you to reload it after every shooting day, even if they are still not empty.
  • Page 13 PREPARING POWER SUPPLY (CHARGE BATTERIES) The Panther X-Type Dolly may only be operated with the original Panther batteries. Although the batteries left our warehouse fully charged, it is possible that a long transit time/low temperatures caused the batteries to empty. Please check this before operation.Fully charge the batteries before fi rst use.
  • Page 14 PREPARING POWER SUPPLY (CHARGE BATTERIES) Charge Single Battery Use our charger for one battery (312859) to charge only one battery. Charge Charging Station Use our Charging Station to charge up to two batteries. Charge Case for Charging Stations Use our Case for two Charging Stations to charge up to four batteries.
  • Page 15 PREPARING POWER SUPPLY (Handset) Please note, that if your Bluetooth Handset is connected to the X-Type via cable the power will be taken from the Dolly batteries, which decreases the battery capacity of your Dolly. Charge Bluetooth Handset regular To charge the Bluetooth Handset you can use the standard charging cable (310848) and plug it into a wall socket.

  • Page 16: Initial Operation

    INITIAL OPERATION 1. Charge Dolly Connect the Panther X-Type Dolly batteries as described in „Power Supply“. 2. Check your sorroundings The Panther X-Types’s (and accessories) complete lift, panning and movement range must be cleared before switching on the Dolly. 3. Connect the Bluetooth Handset Connect the Bluetooth Handset via cable to the Dolly.

  • Page 17: Bluetooth Handset

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET GENERAL Charging / Connection socket Display Setting Buttons Latching Disc Main Menu / Power Button variable Menu Buttons Rocker FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW Display The Display shows all current settings and allows to adjust everything with a easy user interface. The brightness of the Display is adjustable.
  • Page 18 The Panther Bluetooth Handset sends on a frequency of 2,4 GHz (ISM band). Distance The maximum reach of the Panther Bluetooth Handset is up to 10m / 32 ft. - this value always depends on your current location (many walls or no walls, forest or field etc.).
  • Page 19 BLUETOOTH HANDSET GENERAL Scissors Arm Connection Status Current Settings go to menu Menu Position in Handset and Dolly Speed set speed connected via cable Battery Status of Dolly and Handset Handset and Dolly set ramp Ramp connected via bluetooth set height limit Limit This button can be confi gured as required...

  • Page 20: Connect Handst With Dolly

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET CONNECT HANDSET WITH DOLLY If the Handset shows „DISCONNECTED“ you need to (re)connect the Handet to the Dolly. 1. Go to Menu 2. Go to „Settings“ 3. Go to „Connection“ 4. Wait until the Handset says „Searching“ 5. Now you can choose the right Dolly (to be identifi ed with its serial number) with pressing the marked...

  • Page 21: Speed

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET SPEED Regular speeds: The currently set speed of the column movement is shown at the marked position. To change this, the following must be done: 1. Go to Speed 2. Set your desired speed level with the arrows and select with the marked button.

  • Page 22: Ramps

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET RAMPS What is Ramp? There are diff erent ramps depending on how abruptly you want the X-Type column to stop when moving up or down. You can choose between 4 Soft diff erent ramps: Madium Soft: acceleration very soft, hardly...

  • Page 23: Limits

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET LIMITS To make the up and down movements more precise, limits can be set at freely selectable heights. 1. Go to Limi t 2. Set an upper and / or lower limit by selecting the right buttons for Down Move the column with the rocker to the desired position and confi rm with OK (marked button).

  • Page 24: Settings

    Service & Factory Menu: The brake on the scissor arm makes Password protected. Important a clicking noise. If complete silence is Panther when servicing. required when shooting, the time until the sound is heard can be delayed by up to 2 minutes.

  • Page 25: Super Jib Mode

    Super Jib Mode is to be used when using a jib on the X-Type. Attention If a Jib is installed on the X-Type, please operate very carefully. Make sure the surrounding is completeley free and that you don‘t harm anything or anybody.

  • Page 26: Programming Movements

    BLUETOOTH HANDSET PROGRAMMING MOVEMENTS The X-Type Dolly can memorise and reproduce various movement sequences. These sequences can be programmed either freely or manually. Programming both variants is intuitive and the Handset automatically guides you through the programming process. 1. Go to 2.

  • Page 27: Wheels

    WHEELS GENERAL General Information The X-Type Dolly has been designed to carry heavy loads in order to ensure you the most fl exibility on set. The following table informs you about when to use which wheel do achieve the best working experience.

  • Page 28: Changing Wheels

    Dolly Jack & Wheel Changing Tool Changing the wheels is done very fast and easy with the Dolly Jack (311199) and the Wheel Changing Tool (100453). It lifts up the X-Type in seconds without needing much power. this side up for X-Type Dolly...
  • Page 29 After use, store the wheel changing tool. Remove the wheel and fi t the desired Our wheel stand (175520) is best suited for wheel. this. Diff erent Panther Wheels Studio Wheel Studio Wheel Air Pneumatic Wheel Big Wheel hard: 310289...

  • Page 30: Big Wheels

    Big Wheels The Big Wheels are designed to bring your Dolly easy to your location also on rough terrain. It gives the X-Type more ground clearance as usual. Mounting the Big Wheels is done very fast and easy with the Dolly Jack (311199). It lifts up the X-Type in seconds without needing much power.

  • Page 31: Steering

    STEERING GENERAL CRAB & STEER The optional Crab & Steer Kit (313494) adds the STEER mode with perfect steering geometry. This is made possible by mathematically calculated sprockets in elyptic design. The result is a low-friction, low-noise and smooth maneuvering, even in curves.

  • Page 32: Steering Modes: Steer

    STEERING STEERING MODES STEER In STEER mode, the two rear wheels are fi xed in parallel and the wheels at the front REAR can move freely. These move with a toe diff erence angle and thus ensure seamless steering. Note: For shifting from crab to steer, all wheels must be in straight FRONT position.

  • Page 33: Steering Modes: Crab

    STEERING STEERING MODES CRAB In CRAB mode, all wheels are parallel and can move freely. This means you can switch REAR from forwards-backwards movements to right-left movements very quickly. FRONT Attachment & Use Selection lever on CRAB. If Crab & Steer Kit All four steer mode selectors on chain.

  • Page 34: Steering Modes: Conventional Front

    STEERING STEERING MODES CONVENTIONAL FRONT With CONVENTINAL FRONT steering, the two front wheels are parallel to each other. REAR The two rear wheels are fi xed. FRONT Attachment & Use Selection lever on CRAB. Both front wheels must be on Chain. The rear wheels must be set to Fix.

  • Page 35: Steering Modes: Conventional Rear

    STEERING STEERING MODES CONVENTIONAL REAR With CONVENTINAL REAR steering, the two rear wheels are parallel to each other. REAR The two front wheels are fi xed. FRONT Attachment & Use Selection lever on CRAB. Both rear wheels must be on Chain. The front wheels must be set to Fix.

  • Page 36: Steering Rods

    STEERING STEERING RODS Standard Steering Rod The steering rod (143552) which is at a grip height of 74cm above the ground not only impresses with its ergonomically designed handlebar, but also with the fact that the Bluetooth Handset can be seamlessly 74 cm / 29,1“...

  • Page 37: Steer Out Extension

    STEERING STEER OUT EXTENSION Central Steering With our Steer Out Extension (177013), you can mount the Steering Rod in a central position. The central steering avoids the twisting of the Dolly. It is attached and detached within seconds. You can use it in narrow and standard gauge.
  • Page 38 62 cm / 24,5“ 36 cm / 14“ It can be used in the standard gauge ...as well as in the narrow gauge 62 cm / 24,5“ 36 cm / 14“...

  • Page 39: Push Bar

    Central Steering In order to push and pull our Dolly both centrally and more comfortably, we off er a Push Bar (301342) that moves the X-Type both on normal surfaces and on tracks. Attachment & Use Loosen the locking screws for the holes on Insert the push bar into the holes.
  • Page 40 STEERING PUSH BAR The connecting rod can be attached in the The connecting rod can also be attached to centre. To do this, attach it to one side and the side (on both sides) to make it easier to turn it apart. push the Dolly on tracks.
  • Page 41 STEERING PUSH BAR Push Bar Extension For more comfortable handling of the Push Bar, we off er the Push Bar Extension (311049) so that the Dolly can be pushed at a higher point. Attachment & Use Insert the push bar extensions into the Now slide the push bar into the extension holes in the wheel arms.

  • Page 42: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES COUNTER WEIGHT ARM Balance the Dolly We off er the Counter Balance Rod (310836) to ensure that the Dolly does not lose its balance under high weight loads. This can be attached to the Dolly‘s wheel arms and fi tted with weights. Attachment &...

  • Page 43: Foldable Column Platforms

    ACCESSORIES Foldable Column Platforms Small footrest Our foldable column platforms (314402): Small footrests with folding mechanism so that no feet can be pinched. Attachment & Use Unscrew the protective cover of the column Attach the Foldable Column Platforms (4x) (8x M5). instead.

  • Page 44: Ring Platform

    ACCESSORIES Ring Platform Big Footrest Our Ring Platform (314408): Only in combination with our foldable column platforms. Large all-round platform for safe footing and easy manoeuvring around the Dolly column. Attachment & Use First, the Foldable Dolly Platforms must be Place the Ring Platform over the Dolly and attached.
  • Page 45 ACCESSORIES Ring Platform Now turn the spacer sleeves apart (4x). Reattach the Ring. 18cm / 7“ 9cm / 3,5“ Ring platform for long legs: Ring platform for short legs:...

  • Page 46: Column Dolly Platforms

    Machined from solid, each component off ers fast and non play connection. Our platforms fi t for all Panther column Dollies and Magnum Dolly. A case for transport is available. All Platforms at a glance...

  • Page 47: High Low Turnstile

    Attachment & Use Open the lever and turn the side extension Mount the desired attachment (Mitchell, arm outwards. Bowl, etc.) Open marked screw with Panther Allen Key. Carefully turn the pipe with the side extension arm in the desired direction.
  • Page 48 (camera thus always remains in an upright position). Push the pipe back into the grid. Then tighten again using the Panther Allen Key. A bowl clamp is integrated, which is Use the Bowl Clamp to fi x the fl uid head to particularly impressive due to its low height.

  • Page 49: Range Extender

    ACCESSORIES RANGE EXTENDER Higher and faster camera movements The patented Range Extender (311637) doubles the lift range and speed without increasing the footprint of the Dolly. In this way, even lower and even higher positions can be reached. A 100% linear camera movement delights the focus puller.
  • Page 50 Now push the Range Extender completely Remove the safety screw and return it to in the specifi ed direction. the parking position. Open the lid with the Panther Allen Key. Tighten the marked screw to fi x the Range Extender onto the Dolly. optional...
  • Page 51 ACCESSORIES RANGE EXTENDER 197 cm / 77.56“ Our footrest (314246) allows the cameraman to rest his feet on the Range Extender. 0 cm/ 0“ (Ground) + Wheels and Body The footrest can be folded away when it is not needed. 5 cm / 1.96“...

  • Page 52: Center Mount

    ACCESSORIES CENTER MOUNT Mount Jib Arms on the Dolly! With the Center Mount (302359), the Dolly serves as a base for jib arms or cranes up to a weight of 800 kg. The Center Mount can be mounted with the column installed, or without.

  • Page 53: Center Mount Extension

    ACCESSORIES CENTER MOUNT EXTENSION For higher Jib attachment If you want the jib to be higher, you can use our Center Mount Extension (310767). Attachment & Use The centre mount extension is placed on Fold up and tighten all four fi xing screws. the already levelled centre mount.

  • Page 54: Base Plate

    Place the Baseplate on the Dolly body. Tighten four marked screws with Panther Allen Key. The X-Type can now be used as a Base Dolly. A standard drilling pattern is integrated on the base plate, on which a turnstile can be...

  • Page 55: Adapter Disc

    High Low Turnstile. Attachment & Use Screw the Adapter Disc to the drilling Tighten with Panther Allen Key. pattern on the High Low Turnstile. Screw the Euro Adapter onto the Adapter Euro Adapter now rotates with High Low Disc.

  • Page 56: Flex Arm

    FLEX ARM Maximum Flexibility Our Flex Arm (310482) gives you the option of attaching an additional bracket to the X-Type. The arm can be screwed onto a 3/8 inch thread and shortened or extended as required. Attachment & Use Screw the fl ex arm onto a 3/8 inch thread Attach the handset adapter (311567).
  • Page 57 TRANSPORT CARRYING THE DOLLY Carrying Handle To make it easy to carry the Dolly base, we off er our carrying handles (300430). Carrying Grip The Carrying Grips (302783) have an off set that can be used either upwards or downwards to carry the column at the correct working height.
  • Page 58 NOTES...
  • Page 59 FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need any further assistance with this instructions (or also other questions) please contact our service department. SERVICE PHONE: SERVICE MAIL: (+49) 8095 71230 - 05 eric.suchetet@panther.tv ADDRESS PHONE / FAX ONLINE Phone: Am Bahnhof 19 (+49) 8095 71230 - 00 contact@panther.tv...

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