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A digital display (14) indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 00 - HI. The
display is illuminated by pressing the switch (4) and extinguishes automatically approximately 15
seconds after adjustments are complete. The same switch also illuminates the level bubble (13)
and the scales of the pan and tilt drag knobs (3)(11). The battery for the system is contained in a
battery compartment (15).
Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the patented Vinten lubricated friction (LF) system
to ensure smooth movement of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs
(3)(11) to adjust the drag setting.Both drag knobs are provided with scales illuminated by the
switch (4).
The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting.
Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating
knobs for both brakes (5)(7) are fitted at the left-hand side of the head.
A level bubble (13), illuminated by pressing the switch (4), is fitted to the rear of the head.
Pan bar mounting points (6) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera
mounting platform. A telescopic pan bar (1) is supplied and is attached using a pan bar clamp,
with angular adjustment available on the mount serrations. A second pan bar may be fitted.
The camera is attached to the head by means of a slide plate (9) or by using the optional Quickfit
®
adapter (See Mounting the camera). A clamp (10) is provided to hold the slide plate in position
and a lock (8) prevents its inadvertent removal from the head.
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