oConnor Platinum 2575E User Manual

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2575E Platinum

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C1275-0002

C1275-0001

Publication No.C1275-4980/0

Publication date 08/02/24

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Page 1 User Guide 2575E Platinum Model No.s C1275-0002 C1275-0001 Publication No.C1275-4980/0 Publication date 08/02/24...
Page 2 Copyright 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 Videndum Plc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety ................4 About this User Guide .
Page 4: Safety
Safety Safety Important information on the safe installation and operation of this WARNING! Avoid trapping fingers when collapsing and extending product. Read this information before operating the product. For your tripod legs. personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate the product if you do not understand how to use it safely.
Page 5: About This User Guide
About this User Guide The 2575E head is the flagship of OConnor's Ultimate range of fluid heads and features OConnor's stepless counterbalance system as well as ultra smooth pan and tilt fluid drag designed for cine style shoot- ing.
Page 6: Box Contents
Box Contents Box Contents Item Description Part No. Ultimate 2575E Fluid Head Bare C1275-0002 unit Ultimate 2575E Fluid Head Pack- C1275-0001 age complete with items 1 to 8 Euro Style Quick Release 2575-120 150mm ball base 08414 Mitchell Base C1275-1010 tiedown C1234-1017 tiedown...
Page 7: Components
Components Components Front Left Veiw Item Description Platform hook Platform release lever safety catch Platform release lever Handle/accessory mounting rosette Pan fluid drag adjustment knob Pan fluid drag display Tilt centre lock button Centre lock release button Pan lock lever Mitchell key marker Front box mounting screws Battery cover...
Page 8: Front Right View
Components Front Right View Item Description Camera mounting plate Camera fixing screws Slide plate marker Slide plate scale Camera plate clamp release lever Camera plate clamp lever Handle Handle extension Handle clamp Tie down Mitchell key Handle/accessory mounting rosette Counterbalance numerical display Tilt fluid drag display Folding counterbalance adjustment crank...
Page 9: Installation
Installation Installation Mounting the Head Press the button again within 20 seconds to turn the light off. The 2575E is installed onto standard tripods using either the Mitchell base and tie down or the 150mm ball base and tie down as required. WARNING! Do Not fit a head to a tripod that cannot support the combined mass of the head and its full payload.
Page 10 Installation Fitting the Pan Handle Centre Lock Pan Handle / accessory mounting rosettes are located at the front and Ensure the tilt lock is engaged and camera and all accessories are rear of the head, on both the left and right sides. fitted.
Page 11: Mounting The Camera
Installation Mounting the Camera The camera is attached to the head by means of a side loading plat- form mechanism. A standard, Arri style plate or included Europlate can be used. WARNING! Before fitting or adjusting the camera or payload the tilt lock pin must be engaged.
Page 12: Payload Weight And C Of G Height Adjustment
Installation Payload Weight and C of G Height Adjust- Tip. The height of the C of G is difficult to measure, especially with accessories fitted. Accessories fitted high above the camera will ment effectively reduce the total payload that can be balanced. However, since accessories are fitted both above and below the lens, a first WARNING! Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total approximation can be the distance from the bottom of the camera...
Page 13: Balancing The Payload
Installation Balancing the Payload The payload C of G (Centre of Gravity) must align with the fluid head’s tilt axis as shown below, slide the payload fore and aft using The purpose of setting the balance and counterbalance of the payload the camera plates sliding platform until the load is centered and is to negate the weight of the payload when tilting the head.
Page 14 Installation position fore 30 - 45° and release slowly then aft 30 - 45° and release again, observing its response. • If the camera springs back toward horizontal then the coun- ter balance requires lowering, turn the counterbalance counter- clockwise. •...
Page 15: Operation
Operation Operation Operating the Pan and Tilt Locks Pan and Tilt Fluid Drag The pan drag adjustment knob is located on the lower right rear of the The pan and tilt friction locks are operated by the levers on the left head, and the tilt drag adjustment knob on the lower left of the head.
Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Battery Replacement Adjust Lock Levers The battery illuminates the bubble level. It should be replaced whenev- If the pan and/or tilt friction locks do not fully engage at the end of the er the illumination becomes inadequate. lock lever travel, adjust the lever position as follows: Use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to unscrew the battery cover.
Page 17 Maintenance Cover the head when not in use. Dirt accumulated during storage or periods of non-use may be removed with a vacuum cleaner. CAUTION! Salt water will damage the head! If product comes into contact with salt water, immediately rinse with distilled water and dry with compressed moving air.
Page 18: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Technical Specification Height: 8.4 in (21.3 cm) Tilt: ±90° throughout entire counterbalance range, zero to maximum Depth: 8.6 in (21.8 cm) Operating temp: -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C) *Maximum payload: 87 lb (39.5 kg) at C of G height of 8" (20.3 cm). See Battery: Type: 1 x CR 2032 3v counterbalance chart Storage Temp: ...

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