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Vinten Vision 3 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Vision 3 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 and Vision are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited.

  • Page 3: Safety - Read This First

    Limited, your local Vinten distributor (see back cover) or visit our website. For full details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to the Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publication Part No. 3543-9) This is obtainable from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Parts list..............15 Associated publication Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 5 Vision 3 (Left-Hand Side) Battery compartment Switch for illuminated level bubble Pan drag adjustment knob Illuminated level bubble Pan brake knob Pan bar mounting Tilt brake knob Slide lock release...
  • Page 6 (16) (15) (10) (11) (14) (13) (12) Vision 3 (Right-Hand Side) Slide plate (10) Spring cover plate (11) Tilt drag adjustment knob (12) Bowl clamp (13) Slide plate clamp (14) Pan bar (15) 3/8 in. Camera mounting screws (16) VHS Adaptor...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The Vision 3 pan and tilt head embodies LF drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an ad- justable camera mounting plate. It is available in different balance spring configurations, which en- ables it to balance a wide range of cameras.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation Installing the head on a tripod The Vision 3 pan and tilt head is supplied with an integral 75 mm ball mount, designed for instal- lation on a compatible Vinten Vision tripod. Adaptors are available which enable the head to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings.

  • Page 9: Mounting The Camera

    Checking the camera balance The Vision 3 pan and tilt head is available in different balance spring configurations, which enables it to balance a wide range of cameras. Check the camera balance as follows, remembering to ensure that the pan bar(s) and any ancil-...

  • Page 10: Pan And Tilt Brakes

    DO NOT use the brakes to supplement drag. Pan and tilt drag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten LF system to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag setting.

  • Page 11: Servicing

    Servicing Routine maintenance During use, check the following: Check the illumination of the level bubble. Replace battery if necessary. Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt drag controls. Reset as necessary. Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes. Reset as necessary. No further routine maintenance is required.

  • Page 12: Brake Knob And Drag Control Knob Adjustment

    The pan and tilt brake and drag controls may require adjustment after prolonged use. These ad- justments should be carried out by competent persons as detailed in the Maintenance Manual. The Maintenance Manual may be obtained from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten dis- tributor or from our website at www.vinten.com.

  • Page 13: Changing The Balance Spring

    Changing the balance spring The Vision 3 pan and tilt head is available in different balance spring configurations, which enables it to balance a wide range of cameras. If the head tends to fall away when tilted, a stronger spring should be fitted. If it tends to spring back, a weaker spring should be fitted.
  • Page 14 (10.3) until the spring is compressed and the endstop is reached. Slide in the spring cover plate (10). WARNING! To prevent possible personal injury, do not operate the Vision 3 pan and tilt head without the spring cover plate fitted.

  • Page 15: 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.

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