Vinten Versine 360 User Manual

Manual pan and tilt head

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Versine 360
Manual Pan and Tilt Head
Part No. V4177-0001
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www.vinten.com

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  • Page 1 User Guide Versine 360 Manual Pan and Tilt Head Part No. V4177-0001 www.vinten.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2024 All rights reserved. Original Instructions: English All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this publication 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 the Videndum Group Plc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning symbols used in these instructions .
  • Page 4: Safety And Warnings

    Safety and Warnings Important information on the safe installation and operation of the product . Read this information before operating the product . WARNING! Do not install this product onto a bracket, For your personal safety, read these instructions . Do not operate support or other equipment that is not designed to support the product if you do not understand how to use it safely .
  • Page 5: About This User Guide

    Versine 360 Fluid Head. CAUTION! Hold the camera securely when mounting Versine 360 is a class leading Fluid head optimised for fixed camera or dis-mounting from the fluid head and when making positions without large box lenses. It gives the camera operator adjustments to the support height or footprint.
  • Page 6: Box Contents

    Box Contents 1 ........Versine Mounting Arm 2 .
  • Page 7: Components And Connections

    Components and Connections 1 ........Slide Plate release 14 .
  • Page 8: Installation

    Access the 100 mm Base Ensure the clamp Stud has been extended. The Versine 360 head is supplied with a dual 100/150 mm ball base, flat base, and `Quickfix’ and standard four-hole fixing all built into the Use a 4 mm Hex key to undo the 4 x captive Hex bolts from the head.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Head

    Installation Installation Mounting the Head The flat based head may be installed on a tripod or pedestal using the four mounting bolts and washers provided or by using a `Quickfix’ To install a head with a ball mount, eject the clamp stud from the head, adaptor.
  • Page 10: Mounting The Camera

    Installation Mounting the Camera Attach the slide plate to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the camera’s weight using both camera Remove the slide plate from the head by releasing the slide plate mounting screws. Position the screws as far apart as possible. clamp: push the clamp forwards (1) then pull away from the head (2).
  • Page 11: Payload Weight And C Of G Height Adjustment

    The area above the balance curve (to the right) corresponds to load / C of G combinations that exceed the capacity of the head Balance Chart - Versine 360 Camera Weight (kg) Versine 36 - 90 tilt limit...
  • Page 12: Balancing The Payload

    Installation Balancing the Payload Make sure the tilt lock is engaged, apply the pan brake and set the tilt drag adjustment knob to ‘0’ (lowest setting). The purpose of counterbalancing the payload is to negate the effect of gravity on the payload when tilting the head. The movement should Use the look up table below to give an approx counterbalance be effortless and the payload should remain in any set position setting for some common set ups.
  • Page 13 Installation Release the centre and tilt lock. If the head has been correctly During step 7 it may be necessary to make fine adjustments to specified for the camera, on maximum counter balance there the camera side plate to finalise the alignment of the centre of should be resistance to tilting both fore and aft.
  • Page 14: Attaching The Versine Mounting Arm

    Installation Below shows the 4 x possible mounting point for the mounting arm. Attaching the Versine Mounting Arm The arm may also be secured using the pan bar instead of the locking The mounting arm can be positioned on any of the rosettes. If placed knob which is tethered to the mounting arm to prevent loss when not on the body rosettes, any attachment such as a view finder, I pad in use.
  • Page 15: Operating The Pan And Tilt Locks

    Operation Operating the Pan and Tilt Locks Pan and Tilt Fluid Drag The pan and tilt friction locks are operated by the levers on the left The pan drag adjustment knob is located on the lower left of the side of the head. head, and the tilt drag adjustment knob on the upper left of the head.
  • Page 16: Servicing

    Servicing Battery Replacement Routine maintenance The battery should be replaced yearly or whenever the illumination is Replace the balance mechanism digital display battery yearly. considered inadequate. During use, check the following: Remove the 4 x 4 mm Hex screws to remove the top plate. Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Pan And Tilt Lock Levers

    Servicing Specifications Adjusting the Pan and Tilt Lock Levers Technical Data Rotate the lock lever to the “locked” position. 0 – 40kg / 0 – 88 lb (see balance Payload The lock lever is attached by means of a Hex screw, using a chart) 2.5mm Hex key remove the screw.
  • Page 18: General Notices

    General Notices Declaration of Conformity Environmental considerations European Union Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU) This symbol marked on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. In some countries or European Community regions separate collection Videndum Production Solutions Ltd., declares that this product has systems have been set up to handle the recycling of...
  • Page 20 Publication No. V4177- 4980/0 www.vinten.com...

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