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Protouch Pro-10 system Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 PRO-10 Vinten Camera Control Solutions...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document 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 Vinten Broadcast Limited. Vinten is a registered trademark of Vinten Broadcast Limited.

  • Page 3: Safety - Read This First

    Safety - read this first Warning Symbols in this Operators Guide Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan and tilt head or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and supported by the warning triangle symbol. Technical data Pro-10 pan and tilt head Weight...

  • Page 4: Further Information

    Further information For full details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to protouch Pro-10 System - Main- tenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publication Part No. 3809-9) This is obtainable from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor. For information on-line, visit our website...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Parts list..............24 Associated publications protouch Pro-10 System - Maintenance Manual Publication Part No. 3809-9...
  • Page 6 (18) (17) (16) (15) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) Pro-10 Pan and Tilt Head...
  • Page 7 3/8 in. camera screw Slide lock release Pan bar Tilt brake Locating pin 3/8 in. camera screw stowage Camera slide plate clamp Tilt drag control Bowl clamp (10) Illuminated levelling bubble (11) Pan brake (12) Pan bar mounting (13) Levelling bubble illumination switch (14) Camera slide plate (15)
  • Page 8 (26) (19) (25) (20) (24) (23) (22) (21) Pozi-Loc Tripod and Spreader...
  • Page 9 (19) Tripod bowl (20) Clamp knob (21) Floor spreader (22) Floor spreader adjuster (23) Foot securing strap (24) Leg tie strap (25) Attachment point for optional Spread-Loc mid-level spreader (26) Tie down hook...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction The protouch Pro-10 system from Vinten comprises a Pro-10 pan and tilt head, a Pozi-Loc two- stage tripod, an adjustable floor spreader and a soft case. Pro-10 pan and tilt head The Pro-10 pan and tilt head is designed to support the latest professional digital video cameras, up to 10 kg (22 lb) in weight.

  • Page 11: Pozi-Loc Tripod

    Balance The balance spring in the Pro-10 pan and tilt head is set for an optimum payload of 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) at a centre of gravity (C of G) height of 12.5 cm (4.9 in.), but the head will support a payload of up to 10 kg (22 lb).
  • Page 12 Each arm is of the spreader is adjustable for length (22) and the tripod feet are secured by rubber straps (23).

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Assembly If not already done, assemble the system as follows: Tripod and spreader Lift the tripod out of the case using the finger holes just below the top clamps. Release the leg tie strap (24) and spread the legs. Secure the spreader to the tripod feet with the rubber straps (23).

  • Page 14: Pan And Tilt Brakes

    Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring the slide lock release snaps into position. Tighten the slide plate clamp (7). Pan and tilt brakes Brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating lever for the pan brake (11) is at the rear of the head.

  • Page 15: Optional Equipment

    Optional equipment Carrying strap A carrying strap (27) is available as an optional accessory and is installed as follows: On the lower moulding of the leg with the strap, drive in the 'knock-out' (24.1) using a suit- able tool. If possible, remove the blank from inside the moulding to prevent subsequent rat- tle.

  • Page 16: Spread-Loc' Mid-Level Spreader

    Push a blind captive nut (27.4) into the hole in the lower moulding. Using a suitable M5 screw, fully compress the blind captive nut. Remove the M5 screw. Install a washer (27.3) on the lower strap anchor (27.2) and screw into the captive nut (27.4).

  • Page 17: Dollies

    Dollies The Pro-10 system may be mounted on a variety of OB and studio dollies, which are listed under “Optional accessories” on page 16.

  • Page 18: Servicing

    Servicing General Protouch products are robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful service life with minimum need for repair. Cleaning During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.

  • Page 19: Battery Replacement

    Battery replacement The battery illuminates the level bubble (10) when the switch (13) is pressed. The level bubble remains lit for approximately 15 seconds. The battery should be replaced yearly or whenever the illumination is considered inadequate. To replace the battery: Tilt the head forwards to allow access to the battery cover (16) and apply the tilt brake (4).

  • Page 20: Adjustments

    Adjustments Pan brake knob adjustment Because its movement is restricted, the pan brake knob (11) may require adjustment after pro- longed use. To adjust the pan brake knob: Remove the securing screw (11.1) and pull the knob (11) off the shaft (11.2). Turn the shaft (11.2) clockwise until the pan brake is fully applied.

  • Page 21: Camera Slide Plate Knob Adjustment

    Camera slide plate knob adjustment To prevent interference with the payload, the camera slide plate knob should be at or below the horizontal when applied. To adjust the camera slide plate knob: Remove the securing screw (7.1) and pull the knob off the shaft (7.2).

  • Page 22: Pozi-Loc' Tripod Leg Clamp Adjustment

    ‘Pozi-Loc’ tripod leg clamp adjustment Bedding-in occurs with ‘Pozi-Loc’ leg clamps, which may necessitate resetting the clamp. Check the effectiveness of each leg clamp as follows: Extend all three tripod legs fully and apply the clamp(s). Position each leg in turn vertically on a set of weighing scales. Gradually apply body weight to the leg until either or both clamps begin to slip.
  • Page 23 Examine the shaft (20.3). If there is an identifying groove (20.4) on the shaft, proceed as follows. Otherwise, consult protouch Pro-10 System - Maintenance Manual (Publica- tion Part No. 3809-9) or contact your local Vinten dealer. Replace the clamp knob...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    Parts list The following lists include main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional accesso- ries. For further information regarding repair or spare parts, please contact Vinten Broadcast Ltd or your local distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com.
  • Page 25 Dollies PD114 dolly U005-103 ENG (OB) dolly 3319-3B ENG (Studio) dolly 3319-3C ENG (OB) dolly - small 3319-3ST Tripod and pedestal adaptors 75 mm ball to 100 mm bowl adaptor U005-159...

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