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- Page 1 Vision AS range pan and tilt heads Vinten Operators Guide V4045-4980 simply perfection...
- Page 2 Vision AS range Pan and Tilt Heads Original Instructions Issue 1...
- Page 3 Vitec Group plc. Trademarks Vinten® and Vision® are registered trademarks of Vitec Group plc. Important information about this document Information contained within this document is subject to change. Camera...
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Page 4: Safety - Read This First
Back Safety - read this first Warning Symbols in this Operators Guide Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear highlighted by the word WARNING!—supported by the warning triangle symbol. Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or surroundings, comments appear highlighted by the word CAUTION! Usage The Vision AS range of pan and tilt heads are designed for use by professional camera operators... -
Page 5: Technical Specification
Back Technical specification Vision 3 AS pan and tilt head Height ............15.1 cm (5.9 in.) Length . - Page 6 Back Vision 10 AS pan and tilt head Height ............16 cm (6.3 in.) Length .
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Back Contents Page Safety - read this first ............3 Usage . - Page 8 Back Fig. 1 Vision AS pan and tilt head (front and right-hand side) Battery compartment Bowl clamp assembly Perfect balance control Pan bar clamp Pan bar...
- Page 9 Back (16) (17) (18) (15) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) Fig. 2 Vision AS pan and tilt head (left-hand side) Pan bar mounting Pan drag control Switch for illuminating the level bubble Level bubble (10) Pan brake lever (11) Tilt drag control (12) Tilt brake lever (13)
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Page 10: Introduction And Description
Pan and tilt drag Both pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the patented Vinten lubricated friction (LF) system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes. The pan and tilt drag is adjusted using the pan drag control and tilt drag control (11). -
Page 11: Pan Bar
Back in. camera mounting screws can be stored in the camera screw storage compartment (18) located on the left-hand side of the camera mounting platform. Pan bar Pan bar mounting points are located at the rear of the head on either side of the camera mount- ing platform. -
Page 12: Operation
The Vision 3AS and 5AS pan and tilt heads are supplied with an integral 75mm ball mount and the Vision 8As and 10AS heads have an integral 100 mm ball mount, designed for installation on a compatible Vinten tripod. Adaptors are available to allow the head to be installed onto tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings. -
Page 13: Mounting The Camera Using 3/8 In. Camera Mounting Screws
Back Mounting the camera using 3/8 in. camera mounting screws The camera slide plate (16) is secured to the base of the camera using either two 3/8 in. camera screws or a 1/4 in. screw pin adaptor (see Mounting the camera using the 1/4 in. screw and pin adaptor on page 14). - Page 14 Back Position the two 3/8 in. camera screws (17) as far apart as possible on the camera slide plate (16) (Fig. Fig. 4 Fitting the 3/8 in. camera mounting screws Attach the camera slide plate (16) to the camera or camera mounting plate approximately under the centre of the camera's weight.
- Page 15 Back Fig. 5 Mounting the camera onto the head Mounting the camera using the 1/4 in. screw and pin adaptor A 1/4 in. screw and pin adaptor, comprising a 1/4 in. locating pin on a plate and a 1/4 in. camera mounting screw, is stored in the camera storage compartment (18) on right-hand side of the cam-...
- Page 16 Back (19) (17) (18) Fig. 6 Camera screw storage compartment Remove the 3/8 in. camera mounting screws (17) from the camera slide plate (16) (if not already done) and place them into the camera storage compartment (18). Secure the compartment cover by pressing the cover downwards. Mount the 1/4 in.
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Page 17: Checking Camera Balance
Back If not already done, apply both pan brake (10) and tilt brake (12) by turning the levers in a clockwise direction. CAUTION! DO NOT use force on the brake levers. Hand tighten only. Lower the camera onto the camera mounting platform (Fig. - Page 18 Back ±90° ±60° ±45° Payload (kg) Fig. 8 Vision 3AS balance graph ±90° ±60° ±45° Payload (kg) Fig. 9 Vision 5AS balance graph...
- Page 19 Back ±90° ±60° ±45° Payload (kg) Fig. 10 Vision 8AS balance graph ±90° ±60° ±45° Payload (kg) Fig. 11 Vision 10AS balance graph...
- Page 20 Back WARNING! 1. Do NOT exceed the maximum capacity of either the head or the tripod. The system will become unstable and may fail. Always support the camera payload when disengaging the counter-balance (Perfect Balance control) mechanism to prevent it falling away suddenly. Keep hands clear of the moving platform to avoid trapping fingers.
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Page 21: Applying The Pan And Tilt Brakes
Back until it balances horizontally. Tighten the slide plate clamp (13) to secure the camera in position. Re-check and adjust as necessary. WARNING! Securely apply the slide plate clamp (13) when the camera is positioned, to prevent the camera payload slipping. Using the pan bar (5), tilt the head backwards and forwards. -
Page 22: Applying Pan And Tilt Drag
Back Applying pan and tilt drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate a fluid drag system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes. The tilt drag control (11) is located on the left-hand side of the head and the pan drag control is located at the back of the head, beneath the camera mounting plat- form. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance General Vinten 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. - Page 24 Back Position the new battery (positive terminal upward) in the battery compartment (1), ensuring that it is neatly stowed in the cut-out provided. CAUTION! Use plastic tweezers when handling the battery. Avoid shortening the battery by holding it by the circumference edge. Refit the battery compartment into the head.
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Page 25: Adjusting The Pan And Tilt Brakes
Back Adjusting the pan and tilt brakes The pan and tilt brakes may require adjustment after prolonged use. These adjustments should be carried out by competent persons only. The field service spares kit includes replacement brake levers and caps (if required). To adjust the brakes: Turn the brake lever counter-clockwise to its lowest off position as shown in Fig. - Page 26 Back (12) (12.2) (12.1) (10) (10.2) (10.1) Fig. 15 Adjusting the pan and tilt brakes...
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Page 27: Parts List
The Vision range can be purchased as a complete system including tripod, spreader and soft case if required. For further information regarding the complete systems and spare parts, please contact Camera Dynamics Ltd or your local Vinten distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com... - Page 28 Back Battery tray moulding (3AS & 5AS)........V4043-1904 Bowl clamp assembly .
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Page 29: Warranty Details And Terms And Conditions
Vinten warrants, to the original purchaser only, that this product will be free from defects in mate- rials and workmanship under normal and proper usage for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. - Page 30 Back ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY WHICH, BUT FOR THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME JURISDIC- TIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA- TION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
- Page 31 Back NOTES...
- Page 32 Fax: +81 3 5456 4156 www.vinten.com Information contained in this publication is subject to change. Vinten reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in equipment design or performance as progress in engineering, Vinten manufacturing or technology may warrant. Publication Part No. V4045-4980...
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