Vinten VisionBlue 3 Operator Guide

Vision blue3 Pan and Tilt Head

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Operators Guide

V4106-4980/1

Vision blue3

Pan and Tilt Head

Publication No. V4106-4980, Issue 1

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Deutsch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Original instructions: English

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rect at the time of printing. Vitec Videocom Ltd.

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Published by:

Vitec Videocom

Supports Technical Publications Department

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United Kingdom

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Contents

Page

Safety – read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disposal of waste batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction and description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Perfect Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Illuminated level bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pan and tilt drag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pan and tilt brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Pan bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Camera mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Fitting the pan bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the head on a tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mounting the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Balancing the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Camera image stabilisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operating the pan and tilt brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operating the pan and tilt drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Routine maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Replacing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the brakes levers and drag control knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pan and tilt brake lever adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Drag knob adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Safety – read this first

Warning symbols in this Operators Guide

Safety warnings and cautions are included in these instructions. These safety

instructions must be followed to avoid possible persona

l injury and avoid possible

damage to the product.

Usage

The Vision blue3

pan and tilt head is designed for use by professional camera operators to

support and balance high-performance lightweight cameras and ancillary equipment weighing

up to 6.6 kg (14.6 lb). The head must be mounted onto a suitable tripod designed to support the

total payload.

WARNING!

1. Do NOT attempt to use this product if you do not fully understand how

to operate it.

2. Do NOT use this product for any other purpose than that specified in

th

is usag

e statement.

3. Refer all maintenance beyond that detailed in this Operators Guide to

an auth

orised Vinten Service Centre.

Disposal of waste batteries

Waste Batteries and Accumulators Directive (2006/66/EC)

Waste batteries must be carefully disposed of according to European Union and local

regulations. By disposing of waste batteries correctly, you will help prevent negative

consequences for the environment and human health, and conserve natural resources.

• Do not dispose of batteries with

general household waste.

• D

o not dispose of batteries in a fire, beca

use they may explode.

Parts of the electronics within your product ar

e powered by a battery. Always read the

instructions within this manual on how to safely replace the battery.

When replacing the battery, use only the same or an e

quivalent type of batter

y recommended

for use with the product.

Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-cir

cuiting can occur when a metallic object

causes a direct connection between the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on the battery.

Short-circuiting of the battery terminals may damage and discharge the battery.

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Technical specification

Weight (incl. pan bar, camera plate and bowl clamp assembly). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 kg (5.3 lb)

Dimensions

Height (to mounting face). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.1 cm (4.8 in.)

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.9 cm (5.1 in.)

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.8 cm (5.83 in.)

Capacity range @ 55 mm C of G – See balance chart (Fig. 3) . . . . . . .3.0–6.6 kg (6.6–14.6 lb)

Tilt range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

±90°

Pan range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

360°

Counterbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . fully variable Perfect Balance system

Tripod fixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 mm ball base

Level bubble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . illuminated, high contrast blue LED

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12V

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Vision blue3

front and left-hand side

(Fig. 1)

[1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/4 in. camera screw and pin assembly

[2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Slide plate

[3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt br

ake lever

[4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan br

ake lever

[5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tilt drag adjustment

knob

[6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan b

ar clamp

[7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slide plate clamp

[8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pan bar

Vision blue3

rear and left-hand side

(Fig. 2)

[9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Platform

[10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery compartment

[11] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Perfect Balance

knob

[12] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Push button for illuminated level bubble

[13] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pan drag adjustment knob

[14] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bowl clamp assembly

[15] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illuminated level b

ubble

[16] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan bar

mount

[17] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Slide lock r

elease

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Introduction and description

The Vision blue3 pan and tilt head has been designed to support and perfectly balance a range

of professional digital video cameras. The head embodies an adjustable spring counterbalance

mechanism and LF drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions, and an adjustable camera

mounting plate, yet weighs only 2.4 kg (5.3 lb). The placement of the pan and tilt brakes, drag

controls and counterbalance allows the operator to easily adjust the settings whilst operating the

camera.

Perfect Balance

The balance system is adjusted using the Perfect Balance knob [11] located at the rear of the

head. Maximum and minimum payloads that can be balanced, and the range of tilt angles

achievable with the payload, are dependent on the weight of the camera payload and on the

camera’s Centre of Gravity (C of G) height.

The counterbalance chart (Fig. 3) shows the range of payloads and C of G height that can be

ma

intained in balance. The shaded area of the chart corresponds to those payload/C of G

combinations that can be balanced over the full tilt range. The areas to the right indicate the

progressively reducing tilt range with greater load and higher C of G. Where a payload/C of G

combination falls outside of the chart range, it will be necessary to increase or decrease the

weight or the C of G height to enable the head to balance the load. An optional camera riser is

available for use with lightweight video cameras, considerably extending the range of payloads

the pan and tilt head can accommodate.

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. Pan and tilt drag is adjusted using

the pan drag adjustment knob [13] and tilt drag adjustment knob [5]. The whip-pan facility is

unaffected by the pan drag setting.

Pan and tilt brakes

Both pan and tilt brakes allow each axis on the head to be locked at any chosen position. The

pan brake lever [4] and tilt brake lever [3] are located on the left-hand side of the head.

Illuminated level bubble

Levelling the head is achieved using the level bubble [15]. In situations of low light, the level

bubble can be illuminated by pressing the push button [12]. The bubble will remain illuminated

for 15 seconds. The battery for the level bubble is contained within a battery compartment [10]

located under the platform.

Pan bar

Pan bar mounting points [16] are located at the rear of the head on either side of the platform.

The pan bar [8] is attached using a pan bar clamp [7], with angular adjustment available on the

mount serrations. A fixed pan bar is supplied, with an option to fit another pan bar, if required.

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Camera mounting

The camera is attached to the head using a slide plate [2] that is attached to the camera and

then loaded from the rear of the platform [9] and secured in position by the slide plate clamp [6].

The clamp prevents inadvertent removal of the camera from the head. The slide plate [2] is

supplied with a 1/4 in. camera fixing screw (detachable) and pin assembly [1] and two 3/8 in.

camera screws suitable for a wide range of video cameras.

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Operation

Fitting the pan bar

A single pan bar is supplied and is fitted to either the right or left side of the head onto the pan

bar mounting [16].

To fit the pan bar:

Position the pan bar [8] on the pan bar mounting point [16].

Rotate the pan bar clamp [7] in a clockwise

dir

ection, until the pan bar is secured.

A second pan bar can be fitted to the other side of the head, if required (see the Parts list on

page 16 for further information).

Installing the head on a tripod

The Vision blue3 pan and tilt head is supplied with an integral 75 mm ball mount, designed for

installation onto a compatible Vinten tripod. Adaptors are available which allow the head to be

installed on tripods fitted with other mountings.

To install the head onto the tripod:

Remove the bowl clamp assembly [14] from the head by turning it in an counter-

clockw

ise directio

n.

Position the head on the tripod, carefully lowering the head into the tripod bowl.

Using the pan bar [8] to steady the head, refit the bowl clamp assembly [14] from below

the tr

ipod

bowl, turning it in a clockwise direction, until the head is secured.

Apply the pan brake [4] and tilt brake [3] by turning the leve

rs in a clockwise direction.

CAUTION! Do NOT use force on the brake levers. Hand tighten only.

Using the level bubble [15] adjust the position of the head, until the hea

d sits level in the

tripod bowl. Tighten the bowl clamp assembly [14] to secure the head in position. The

level bubble can be illuminated by pressing the push button [12].

Mounting the camera

The head is supplied with a camera slide plate [2], that can be fitted with a 1/4 in. screw and pin

assembly [1], two 1/4 in. or two 3/8 in. camera screws, depending on the camera attachment.

To mount the camera onto the head:

Remove the slide plate [2] from the head. Release the slide plate clamp

[6] and pr

ess

the slide lock release [17], then slide the plate out to the rear of the platform [9].

Attach the slide plate [2] to the camera or

camera mounting plate under the approximate

centre of the camera’s weight.

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Set the platform [9] level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes ([4], [3]).

CAUTION! Do NOT use force on the pan and tilt brake levers. Hand tighten only.

Lower the camera onto the rear of the platform [9] and slide the plate into the track in

the platform

, ensuring the slide lock release [17] snaps into position.

Using the pan bar [8] to steady the camera, tighten the slide plate clamp [6] in a

clockw

ise directio

n to secure the camera in position.

Balancing the head

A perfectly balanced head allows operators to control camera movement with a minimal amount

of effort. Once balanced, the head and its payload can be set to any tilt position and remain at

that position, allowing operators to work ‘hands free’.

WARNING!

1. Do NOT exceed the maximum capacity of either the head or the tripod.

The system will become unstable and may fail.

2. Always support the camera payload when adjusting the Perfect

Balance

knob [11] to prevent it falling away suddenly.

3. Keep hands clear of the moving platform to avoid trapping fingers.

Before balancing the head, ensure that the camera and lens, p

an

bar and all ancillary equipment

has been fitted. The head must be balanced whenever the camera and/or lens is changed, or

when ancillary equipment is added or removed.

To check the camera balance:

WARNING!

Steady the camera payload using the pan bar. Be prepared to prevent the

head falling away suddenly.

Reduce tilt drag to a minimum level by turning the tilt adjustment drag knob [5] counter-

clockw

ise.

Reduce the counterbalance to a minimum level by turning the Perfect Balance

knob [11] in an counter-clockwise direction.

Hold the pan bar [8] to steady the camera payload. Release the tilt brake [3].

Tilt the head backwards and forwards to determine if the camera position is equally

ba

lan

ced in both directions. The camera and payload must be positioned over the C of G.

If t

he C of G of the camera and head are not aligned, set the platform level and apply the

tilt brake [3]. Position the camera correctly on the head by releasing the slide plate clamp

[6] and then sliding the camera on the camera slide plate [2] backwards or forwards until

it balances horizontally. Tighten the slide plate clamp [6] to secure the camera in position.

Recheck and adjust as

necessary.

WARNING!

Securely apply the slide plate clamp when the camera is positioned, to

prevent the camera payload slipping.

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Using the pan bar [8] to tilt the head backwards and forwards, turn the Perfect Balance

lever [11] clockwise, until the camera remains in position and does not fall away when

the head is tilted and then released (hands free).

Repeat the setup, until perfect balance is achieved, when the camera remains set at any

angle from +90

°

to -90° without falling away or springing back.

NOTE: Maximum tilt angle is less than 90° for heavy payloads with a high C of G –

refer t

o

the counterbalance chart (Fig. 3).

Apply the tilt brake [3] to prevent the camera from moving accidentally when not

in use.

Camera image stabilisation

Video camera image stabilisation is a great feature when going handheld, but it can cause

issues when the camera is mounted to a tripod. If the image stabilisation is switched on when

you frame up to a position and stop, the picture will continue to move or drift after the camera

has stopped moving, suggesting there is springback within the tripod system. This is not the

case, it is simply the lag within the camera image stabilisation system.

It is recommended that you switch off image stabilisation when mounting the camera to a tripod.

Operating the pan and tilt brakes

Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating

levers for the pan brake [4] and tilt brake [3] are fitted on the left-hand side of the head.

CAUTION!

1. Do NOT use force on the brake levers. Hand tighten only.

2. Do NOT use the brakes to supplement drag, the head may be damaged.

Always ensure they are fully released when the head is not in use.

To apply the brake turn the brake lever fully clockwise.

To release the brake turn the brake lever fully counter-clockwise.

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Operating the 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. The tilt drag adjustment knob [5] is located at the front of the

head on the right-hand side and the pan drag adjustment knob [13] is located on the rear of the

head. Both drag adjustment knobs are provided with graduated scales.

NOTE: The whip-pan facility is not affected

by

the pan drag setting.

To increase drag, turn the adjustment knob towards a higher graduation.

To decrease drag, turn the adjustment knob towards a lower graduation.

CAUTION! Reduce drag to a minimum when the head is out of use for long periods,

to mi

nimise wear on drag components.

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Maintenance

General

Vinten products are robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required

to maintain serviceability except regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a

long and useful service life with minimum need for repair. Do not make any adjustments to the

head beyond those described in this manual. Should the product become defective, return the

head to an authorised Vinten service centre.

Cleaning

During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth.

Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner.

Particular attention should be paid to the ball mounting face of the head, the space between the

tilting assembly and the base and the mounting bowl of the tripod.

CAUTION! Do NOT use solvent or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to

r

em

ove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the protective surfaces.

Use only detergent-based cleaners.

Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions will require special at

tention. Salt spray should be

washed off with fresh clean water at the earliest opportunity. Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive

and should be removed using a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner.

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.

Replacing the battery

(Fig. 4)

The battery illuminates the level bubble [15] when the push button [12] is pressed. The battery

should be replaced yearly or whenever the illumination is considered inadequate.

WARNING!

If a payload is not fitted to the head, turn the Perfect Balance knob fully

counter-clockwise to reduce the counterbalancing force before tilting the

head forwards.

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To replace the battery:

Tilt the head forwards to allow access to the battery co

mpartment [10]. Apply the tilt

brake [3].

Using a thin-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove the battery cover [10.1]

.

Remove the ba

ttery from the battery compartment [10].

Observing the correct polarity, insert the replacement battery [10.2] into the battery

compartment [10].

Refit the batt

ery cover [10.1].

Press the push button [12] and ensure that the level bubble [15] illuminates for

appr

oximately 15

seconds.

Adjusting the brakes levers and drag control knobs

The pan and tilt brakes levers ([3], [4]) and drag adjustment knobs ([5], [13]) may require

adjustment after prolonged use. Only competent persons should undertake the adjustment of

the drag controls. These adjustments can be made as part of regular servicing of the head.

Contact an authorised Vinten service centre to discuss the servicing of your Vision blue3 pan

and tilt head.

Pan and tilt brake lever adjustment

(Fig. 6) (Fig. 7)

WARNING!

Remove the payload before adjusting the pan brake lever. The pan and tilt

brake levers are set during manufacture, so that the brakes are fully

applied before the levers reach their upper stops.

As the brakes bed in during use, it may be necessary to reset the levers.

To adjust the brakes levers:

Turn the brake lever fully counter-clockwise to its lo

wer stop (OFF position).

Using a flat-blade screwdriver or similar

tool, unscrew the screw [19] securing the brake

lever, until its stop is reached.

Turn the lever approximately 15 degrees below the off position, then carefully pull the

lever

off the shaft [18].

Turn the brake shaft [18] clockwise by hand, until the bra

k

e is fully applied (ON position).

Turn the brake shaft counter-clockwise approximately 60 degrees.

Push the lever onto the brake shaft [18], turning the lever

slowly counter-clockwise, until

it fits into position (approximately 15 degrees).

Turn the lever clockwise to the OFF position and push it inwards.

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Using the flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool tighten the securing screw [19]. Do not

overtighten.

To test the brake, turn the lever clockwise and ensur

e that the brake is fully applied

before the upper stop is reached. Then turn the lever fully counter-clockwise and ensure

that the brake is fully released before the lower stop is reached. Re-adjust the position

of the lever as necessary.

Drag knob adjustment

(Fig. 8)

The pan and tilt drag control knobs ([13], [5]) are set so that drag begins to be felt in the arrow

area on the indicator [13.2].

To reset the drag knobs:

Release the pan and tilt brakes.

Turn the drag control knob [13], until the grub screw [13.

1] is accessible. Using an Allen

key slacken the grub screw by six turns.

Hold the indicator [13.2] stationary and slowly rotate the drag knob [13] 18 degrees to

the left.

Eighteen degrees is two clicks of the detent mechanism or half the pitch of the

control knob lobes.

Using an Allen key, carefully tighten the grub screw [13.1], adjusting the

position of the

control knob as necessary, so that the grub screw seats correctly in a slot in the indicator

and can be fully tightened.

To test the adjustment, decrease drag to zero. Then increase drag and ensure that drag

begins

to be felt in the arrow area on the indicator [13.2] and that ‘9’ on the indicator can

be reached. Re-adjust the drag control until this can be achieved.

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Parts list

The following lists include main assemblies, user-replaceable parts and optional accessories.

For further information regarding repair or spare parts, please contact Vinten or your local Vinten

distributor. For more information visit the Vinten Parts Store at www.vinten.com.

Main assemblies

Vision blue3 pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4106-0001

Bowl clamp knob assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3330-30

Pan bar assembly (incl. clamp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3219-110

User-replaceable spare parts

Bowl clamp knob assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3330-30

Brake Knob Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3431-900SP

Slide Plate Assembly Kit (incl. camera screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4043-1901

1/4 in. camera screw and pin assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4045-1006

1/4 in. camera screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4045-2073

3/8 in. camera screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4045-2074

Battery (12V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C550-021

Optional accessories

Extended ENG slide plate assembly (incl. 3/8 in. camera screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3330-33

ENG Quickfit

®

automatic adaptor with wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3471-3

ENG Quickfit

®

wedge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3763-11

75 mm ball to 100 mm bowl adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3330-243

Fixed pan bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3219

-110

Telescopic pan bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3219-11

3

Two-stage aluminium pozi-loc tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3819-3

Floor spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3363-3

Mid-level spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V4032-0001

Set of three feet (for use with mid-level spreaders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3378-902SP

Tripod carrying strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3425-3

P

Soft case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3358-3

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Inhalt

Seite

Sicherheitshinweise – Bitte zuerst lesen

! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Nutzung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Entsorgung von Altbatterien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Technische Daten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Einführung und Beschreibung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Perfect Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Beleuchtete Nivellierlibelle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Schwenk- und Neigedämpfung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Schwenk- und Neigesperren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Schwenkarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Kameramontage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bedienung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Montage des Schwenkarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Montage des Kopfes auf einem Dreibeinstativ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Montage der Kamera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ausbalancierung des Kopfes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Stabilisierung des Kamerabildes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bedienung der Schwenk- und Neigesperren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bedienung der Schwenk- und Neigedämpfung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Wartung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Allgemeines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Reinigung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

Routinemäßige Wartung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Austausch der Batterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Einstellung der Sperrhebel und der Dämpfungsregler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Einstellung des Schwenk- und Neigesperrenhebels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Einstellung des Dämpfungsreglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Teileliste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Sicherheitshinweise – Bitte zuerst lesen!

Warnsymbole in diesem Benutzerhandbuch

Das vorliegende Handbuch enthält Sicherheitshinweise und Warnungen. Die

sicherheitsspezifischen Anweisungen sind unbedingt zu beachten, um

Körper

verletzungen oder eine Beschädigung des Produkts zu vermeiden.

Nutzung

Der Vision blue3

Schwenk- und Neigekopf wurde speziell für professionelle Kameraleute zur

Stütze und zum Gewichtsausgleich für leichte Hochleistungskameras und Zusatzgeräte mit

einem Gewicht bis 6,6 kg entwickelt. Der Kopf muss auf einem geeigneten Dreibeinstativ

montier

t werden, das der Gesamtlast standhält.

WARNING!

1. Verwenden Sie dieses Produkt NICHT, wenn Sie nicht vollständig mit

dessen Bedienung vertraut sind.

2. Verwenden Sie dieses Produkt NICHT zu einem anderen als dem unter

Nut

z

ung beschriebenen Zweck.

3. Wenden Sie sich für alle Wartungsarbeiten, die über die in diesem

Be

nutzerhandbuch angegebenen Eingriffe hinausgehen, an ein

autorisiertes Vinten Servicezentrum.

Entsorgung von Altbatterien

Richtlinie für Batterien und Akkumulatoren (2006/66/EG)

Altbatterien sind gemäß den Vorschriften und Verordnungen der Europäischen Union und des

jeweiligen Landes fachgerecht zu entsorgen. Durch die ordnungsgemäße Entsorgung von

Altbatterien tragen Sie zur Vermeidung potenziell negativer Folgen für die Umwelt und die

menschliche Gesundheit sowie zum Erhalt natürlicher Ressourcen bei.

• Werfen Sie Batterien keinesfalls in den Hausmüll.

• Batterien dürfen nicht verbrannt werden, da Explosionsgefahr besteht.

Bestimmte Teile der Produktelektronik sind batteriebetr

i

eben. Lesen Sie sich zum sicheren

Auswechseln der Batterie auf jeden Fall die entsprechenden Anweisungen in diesem

Benutzerhandbuch durch.

Ersetzen Sie die Batterie ausschlie

ßlich durch eine Batter

ie desselben oder eines

gleichwertigen, zur Verwendung mit diesem Produkt empfohlenen Typs.

Schließen Sie die Batterie nicht kurz. Es kann zu ein

em unbeabsichtigten Kurzschluss kommen,

wenn über einen Gegenstand aus Metall eine direkte Verbindung zwischen dem positiven (+)

und dem negativen (-) Kontakt der Batterie hergestellt wird. Ein Kurzschluss über die

Batteriekontakte kann die Beschädigung und Entladung der Batterie zur Folge haben.

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Technische Daten

Gewicht (einschließlich Schwenkarm, Kamerabefestigungsplatte

und Halbschalen-Klemmvorrichtung). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,4 kg

Abmessungen

Höhe (bis zur Montagefläche) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,1 cm (4,8 Zoll)

Länge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,9 cm (5,1 Zoll)

Breite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,8 cm (5,83 Zoll)

Kapazitätsbereich bei 55 mm (Schwerpunkthöhe) –

siehe Diagramm zum Gewichtsausgleich (Abb. 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,0–6,6 kg

Neigebereich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

±90°

Schwenkbereich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

360°

Gewichtsausgleich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vollständig variables Perfect-Balance-System

Dreibeinstativ-Befestigung

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 mm-Kugelhalterung

Nivellierlibelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beleuchtet mit kontraststarker blauer LED

Batterie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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