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Vision AS Pan & Tilt Heads
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Operating instructions
V4045-4984/4
Serial No. 1500 onwards
対応機種：シリアルナンバー1500 以降
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European regulations
3
Understanding these instructions
English
The original instructions presented
in this operators guide were written
in English, and subsequently
translated into other languages. If
you are unable to understand these
instructions, contact Vinten or your
distributor to obtain a translation of
the original instructions (EU
Countries).
БЪЛГАРСКИ
Оригиналните инструкции,
представени в настоящото
ръководство на производителя,
бяха написани на английски език,
а след това - преведени на други
езици. Ако не разбирате тези
езици, свържете се с Vinten или с
Вашия дистрибутор, за да
получите оригиналните
инструкции (за страните от
Европейския съюз).
Česky
Pokyny uvedené v této operátorské
příručce byly původně napsány
anglicky a následně byly přelo_eny
do ostatních jazyků. Nerozumíte-li
těmto pokynům, kontaktujte
společnost Vinten nebo svého
distributora, abyste získali překlad
originálních pokynů (členské státy
EU).
Danish
De originale instruktioner, der
præsenteres i denne
betjeningsvejledning, er skrevet på
engelsk og derefter oversat til
andre sprog. Hvis du ikke forstår
disse instruktioner bedes du
kontakte Vinten eller vor forhandler
for at få en oversættelse af de
originale instruktioner (EU-lande).
Deutsch
Die Originalanleitung in diesem
Bedienungshandbuch wurde auf
Englisch verfasst und anschließend
in andere Sprachen übersetzt. Bei
Verständnisproblemen in einer der
übersetzten Sprachen kontaktieren
Sie bitte Vinten oder Ihren
Fachhändler; dort erhalten Sie eine
Übersetzung der ursprünglichen
Anleitung (EU-Staaten).
Eesti
Käesoleva kasutajajuhendi algtekst
on koostatud inglise keeles ning
seejärel tõlgitud teistesse
keeltesse. Kui juhend osutub teie
jaoks arusaamatuks, võtke juhendi
emakeelse tõlke hankimiseks
ühendust Vinteni või kohaliku
esindajaga (Euroopa Liidu riigid).
Ελληνικά
Οι αρχικές οδηγίες αυτού του
οδηγού για το χειριστή
συντάχθηκαν στα Αγγλικά και
μεταφράστηκαν στη συνέχεια σε
άλλες γλώσσες. Εάν δυσκολεύεστε
να καταλάβετε αυτές τις οδηγίες,
επικοινωνήστε με τη Vinten ή το
διανομέα σας για να λάβετε μια
μετάφραση των αρχικών οδηγιών
(Χώρες ΕΕ).
Español
Las instrucciones originales que se
indican en esta guía del operador
se han redactado en inglés y
posteriormente se han traducido a
otros idiomas. Si no entiende estas
instrucciones, póngase en contacto
con Vinten o con su distribuidor
para obtener una traducción de las
instrucciones originales (para
países de la UE).
Français
Les instructions originales
présentées dans ce guide
d'utilisation ont été écrites en
anglais puis traduites dans d'autres
langues. Si vous ne comprenez pas
ces instructions, contactez Vinten
ou votre revendeur pour obtenir
une traduction des instructions
originales (pour les pays de l'UE).
Gaeilge
Scríobhadh na treoracha bunaidh
don treoirleabhar oibritheora seo as
Béarla, agus aistríodh iad go
teangacha eile ina dhiaidh sin.
Mura bhfuil tú in ann na treoracha
seo a thuiscint, téigh i dteagmháil le
Vinten nó le do dháileoir, chun
aistriúchán de na treoracha
bunaidh a fháil (Tíortha an AE).
Italiano
Le istruzioni originali presentate in
questa guida per l'operatore sono
in lingua inglese e
successivamente tradotte nelle
altre lingue. Qualora le istruzioni
non fossero disponibili nella lingua
desiderata, potete contattare
Vinten o il vostro distributore per
ricevere la traduzione delle
istruzioni originali (Paesi UE).
Latviešu
Šajā operatora rokasgrāmatā
iekļautie norādījumi sākotnēji tika
sarakstīti angļu valodā un pēc tam
pārtulkoti citās valodās. Ja
nesaprotat šos norādījumus
svešvalodā, sazinieties ar Vinten
vai tirgotāju, lai saņemtu
norādījumu tulkojumu (kādā no ES
dalībvalstu valodām).
European regulations
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Lietuvių
Šiame operatoriaus vadove
pristatomos pirminės instrukcijos
parašytos anglų kalba ir vėliau
išverstos į kitas kalbas. Jei šių
instrukcijų nesuprantate,
susisiekite su „Vinten“ arba savo
platintoju ir gaukite pirminių
instrukcijų vertimą (ES šalies
kalba).
Magyar
A kezeloi útmutatóban található
utasítások angol nyelven íródtak,
és utólag fordították azokat más
nyelvekre. Ha nem érti ezen
utasításokat, kérjük, vegye fel a
kapcsolatot a Vintennel vagy a
helyi képviselettel, és igényelje az
eredeti utasítások fordítását (EU
országok).
Malti
L-istruzzjonijiet originali
ippreż
entat
i f'din il-gwida ta'
operaturi kienu miktuba bl-Ingliż, u
sussegwentement maqluba fl-
lingwi ohra. Jekk ma tistax tifhem
dawn l-istruzzjonijiet, ikkuntattja lil
Vinten jew id-distributur tieghek
biex tikseb traduzzjoni ta' l-
istruzzjonijiet originali (Pajjiżi ta
'
UE
).
Nederlands
De oorspronkelijke instructies in
deze bedieningshandleiding zijn
geschreven in het Engels en
vervolgens in andere talen
vertaald. Als het onmogelijk is deze
instructies te begrijpen, neemt u
contact op met Vinten of met uw
distributeur om een vertaling te
bemachtigen van de
oorspronkelijke instructies (EG-
landen).
Polski
Oryginalne instrukcje
zamieszczone w niniejszym
podręczniku operatora zostały
napisane w języku angielskim, a
następnie przetłumaczone na inne
języki. Jeśli nie rozumieją Państwo
tych instrukcji, prosimy
skontaktować się z siedzibą lub
dystrybutorem Vinten, aby uzyskać
tłumaczenie oryginalnych instrukcji
(kraje UE).
Português
As instruções originais
apresentadas no guia do operador
foram escritas em Inglês e
traduzidas para outros idiomas. Se
não conseguir compreender estas
instruções contacte a Vinten ou o
seu distribuidor para obter a
tradução das instruções originais
(Países da UE).
Română
Instrucţiunile originale prezentate
în acest ghid pentru operatori au
fost scrise în limba engleză, şi
traduse ulterior în alte limbi. În
cazul în care nu înţelegeţi aceste
instrucţiuni, contactaţi Vinten sau
distribuitorul dumneavoastră pentru
a obţine o traducere a
instrucţiunilor originale (Ţările UE).
Slovensky
Pôvodné pokyny, uvedené v tomto
návode na obsluhu, boli napísané v
anglictine a následne preložené do
iných jazykov. Ak nerozumiete
týmto pokynom, obrátte sa na
spolocnost Vinten alebo vášho
distribútora, aby vám zaslal preklad
originálnych pokynov (krajiny EÚ).
Slovenščina
Originalno besedilo teh navodil za
uporabo je bilo napisano v
angleščini in prevedeno v ostale
jezike.Če ne razumete teh navodil,
se obrnite na podjetje Vinten ali
lokalnega zastopnika, ki vam bo
posredoval originalna navodila
(velja za dr_ave EU).
Suomi
Tähän käyttäjän oppaaseen
sisältyvät ohjeet on kirjoitettu alun
perin englanniksi ja käännetty
sitten muille kielille. Ellet ymmärrä
näitä ohjeita, ota yhteyttä Vinteniin
tai jälleenmyyjään ja pyydä
alkuperäisten ohjeiden käännöstä
(EU-maat).
Svenska
Instruktionerna i denna handbok
skrevs ursprungligen på engelska
och har sedan översatts till flera
språk. Om du inte förstår dessa
instruktioner, kontakta Vinten eller
din återförsäljare för en ny
översättning av
originalinstruktionerna (EU-länder).
English
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Contents
Page
Safety - read this first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Caring for the environment by recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Introduction and description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pan and tilt drag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pan and tilt brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Illuminated level bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Camera mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pan bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Fitting the pan bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mounting the camera using 3/8 in. camera mounting screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking camera balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Applying the pan and tilt brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Applying pan and tilt drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Routine maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the pan and tilt brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
English
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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 and are ideally suited for electronic news gathering and video production. These
lightweight heads can support and balance a camera and ancillary equipment weighing up to
17.0 kg (37.5 lb). It is important that the head is mounted onto equipment designed to support
the head and its maximum payload.
Caring for the environment by recycling
Disposal of waste batteries
Any batteries included with this product must not be treated as household waste. By ensuring
these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health, and help conserve natural resources.
Please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery
over to the applicable collection point for recycling waste batteries.
Warning!
1. Do NOT attempt to use this product if you do not understand how to
operate it.
2. Do NOT use this product for any other purpose than that specified in this
Usage statement.
3. Maintenance beyond that detailed in this Operators Guide must be
performed only by competent personnel in accordance with the procedures
specified in the Maintenance Manual.
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Technical specification
Vision 3AS pan and tilt head
Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1 cm (5.9 in.)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8 cm (5.4 in.)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8 cm (5.4 in.)
Weight including pan bar and bowl clamp assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8 kg (6.2 lb)
Tilt range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±90°
Pan range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360°
Levelling bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . illuminated
Typical Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 kg (7.72 lb)
Mounting interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 mm ball base
Pan bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .single universal fixed length
Vision 5AS pan and tilt head
Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1 cm (5.9 in.)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8 cm (5.4 in.)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8 cm (5.4 in.)
Weight including pan bar and bowl clamp assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8 kg (6.2 lb)
Tilt range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±90°
Pan range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360°
Levelling bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . illuminated
Typical Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.0 kg (15.4 lb)
Mounting interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 mm ball base
Pan bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .single universal fixed length
Vision 8AS pan and tilt head
Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm (6.3 in.)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1 cm (5.9 in.)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8 cm (5.4 in.)
Weight including pan bar and bowl clamp assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 kg (6.8 lb)
Tilt range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±90°
Pan range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360°
Levelling bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . illuminated
Typical payload. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 kg (24.3 lb)
Mounting interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 mm ball base
Pan bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .single universal fixed length
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Vision 10AS pan and tilt head
Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cm (6.3 in.)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.1 cm (5.9 in.)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.8 cm (5.4 in.)
Weight including pan bar and bowl clamp assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2 kg (7.0 lb)
Tilt range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±90°
Pan range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360°
Levelling bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . illuminated
Typical payload. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.0 kg (28.7 lb)
Mounting interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 mm ball base
Pan bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . single universal telescopic
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(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery compartment
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bowl clamp assembly
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perfect balance control
(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan bar clamp
(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pan bar
Fig. 1 Vision AS pan and tilt head (front and right-hand side)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pan bar mounting
(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pan drag control
(8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch for illuminating the level bubble
(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Level bubble
(10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pan brake lever
(11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tilt drag control
(12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt brake lever
(13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slide plate clamp
(14). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Slide load release
(15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Slide plate scale
(16). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slide plate (side-loading)
(17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8 in. camera mounting screws
(18). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Camera screw storage compartment
Fig 2 Vision AS pan and tilt head (left-hand side)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(16)
(15)
(17)
(18)
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Introduction and description
The Vision 3AS, 5AS, 8AS and 10AS pan and tilt heads have been designed to support and
perfectly balance a range of professional digital video cameras. The Vision AS pan and tilt head
is equipped with a quick release side-loading camera plate that allows operators to easily and
quickly setup and remove the camera. Levelling the head is achieved using the level bubble that
can be illuminated when setting up at locations with low lighting levels. The placement of the pan
and tilt brakes, drag controls and counter balance allows the operator to easily adjust the
settings whilst operating the camera.
Balance
The AS head provides infinitely adjustable balance, allowing operators to adjust the amount of
counter balance required using the Perfect Balance control (3) located on the right-hand-side of
the head. Maximum and minimum payloads that can be balanced are dependent on the weight
of the camera and accessories fitted, and on the centre of gravity (C of G) height. The balance
graphs (Fig. 8 to Fig. 11) illustrate the range of load and C of G height that can be maintained in
balance.
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 (7) and tilt drag control (11).
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 (10) and tilt brake lever (12) are located on the left-hand side of the head.
Illuminated level bubble
An illuminated level bubble (9) is located to the rear of the head on the left-hand side. In
situations of low light, the level bubble can be illuminated by pressing the switch (8) located
underneath the level bubble. The level bubble will be illuminated for approximately 20 seconds.
If longer illumination is required (approximately 40 seconds), press and hold the button until it
flashes once. Pressing the button a second time will switch the illumination off.
The battery for the illuminated level bubble is located in the battery compartment at the front of
the head (1) behind the Vinten label. If the battery level is low, the level bubble illumination will
flash 3 times when switched on.
Camera mounting
The camera is attached to the head using the new side-loading slide plate (16), which allows the
camera to be rapidly setup and removed. The side-loading slide plate (16) is attached to the
camera and then loaded from above into a side-loading clamp mechanism and secured in
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position by the slide plate clamp (13). The slide load release (14) allows rapid removal of the
slide plate (16) from the head by lifting the camera upwards.
The head is supplied with a 1/4 in. screw and pin adaptor to suit most lightweight camcorders
and two 3/8 in. camera mounting screws. When not in use, the 1/4 in. screw and pin adaptor,
and 3/8 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 (6) are located at the rear of the head on either side of the camera
mounting platform. The pan bar (5) is attached using a pan bar clamp (4), with angular
adjustment available on the mount serrations. A fixed pan bar is supplied with the Vision 3AS,
5AS and 8AS heads. A telescopic pan bar is supplied with the Vision 10AS head. A second pan
bar may be fitted on the other side of the head if required.
Field service spares kit
A field service spares kit (V4045-1902), that includes brake levers and a spare battery, is
supplied with all Vision AS pan and tilt heads. See the spares part listing on page 28 for more
information.
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Operation
Fitting the pan bar
A single pan bar is supplied and is fitted to either the right or left-hand side of the head onto the
pan bar mounting (6).
To fit the pan bar:
Position the pan bar (5) onto the pan bar mounting (6).
Rotate the pan bar clamp (4) in a clockwise direction until the pan bar is secured.
A second pan bar can be fitted to the other side of the head if required.
Installing the head onto a tripod
The Vision 3AS and 5AS pan and tilt heads are supplied with an integral 75 mm 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.
To install the head onto the tripod:
Remove the bowl clamp assembly (2) from the head by turning the assembly in a
counter-clockwise direction.
Position the head on the tripod, carefully lowering the head into the tripod bowl.
Using the pan bar to steady the head, refit the bowl clamp assembly (2) from below the
tripod bowl, turning the bowl clamp assembly (2) in an clockwise direction until the head
is held in position.
Apply the pan brake (10) and tilt brake (12) by turning the levers in a clockwise direction.
Level the head using the level bubble (8) and once level, tighten the bowl clamp
assembly (2) to secure the head in position. When attempting to level the head in
situations where there is low light, the level bubble can be illuminated by pressing the
switch (8) located underneath the level bubble (9). The light will extinguish after
approximately 20 seconds.
CAUTION! DO NOT use force on the brake levers. Hand tighten only.
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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 (also see Mounting the camera using the 1/4 in. screw
and pin adaptor on page 16).
To mount the camera onto the head:
Remove the camera slide plate (16) from the head (Fig. 3). Turn the slide plate clamp
(13) approximately 1/2 a turn in a counter-clockwise direction to release the clamp. Then
push the slide lock release (14) in a forwards direction to release and eject the slide plate
(16). When released, the camera slide plate (16) can be lifted upwards and remo
ved
from the head.
Fig. 3 Removing the camera slide plate
(13)
(14)
(16)
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Position the two 3/8 in. camera screws (17) as far apart as possible on the camera slide
plate (16) (Fig. 4).
Attach the camera slide plate (16) to the camera or camera mounting plate
approximately under the centre of the camera's weight.
If not already done, apply both the pan brake (10) and tilt brake (12) by turning the levers
in a clockwise direction.
Lower the camera onto the camera mounting platform (Fig. 5) ensuring that the edge of
the camera slide plate (16) opposite the slide clamp (13) engages first, and then push
downward until the slide clamp ‘snaps’ into position.
Using the pan bar (5) to steady the camera, tighten the slide plate clamp (13) in a
clockwise direction to secure the camera in position.
Fig. 4 Fitting the 3/8 in. camera mounting screws
CAUTION! DO NOT use force on the brake levers. Hand tighten only.
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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
camera mounting platform.
To mount the camera onto the head:
Remove the camera slide plate (16) from the head (Fig. 3). Turn the slide plate clamp
(13) approximately 1/2 a turn in a counter-clockwise direction to release the clamp. Then
push the slide lock release (14) in a forwards direction to release and eject the slide plate
(16). When released, the camera slide plate (16) can be lifted upwards and remo
ved
from the head.
Open the camera storage compartment (18) by lifting the cover upwards and remove
the 1/4 in. screw and pin adaptor (19) (Fig. 6).
Fig. 5 Mounting the camera onto the head
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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. screw and pin adaptor (19) onto the top of the camera slide plate (16)
with the 1/4 in. camera mounting screw from under the slide plate (Fig. 7).
Fig. 6 Camera screw storage compartment
Fig. 7 Fitting the 1/4 in. pin adaptor assembly
(19)
(18)
(17)
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Attach the camera slide plate (16) to the camera or camera mounting plate
approximately under the centre of the camera's weight.
If not already done, apply both pan brake (10) and tilt brake (12) by turning the levers in
a clockwise direction.
Lower the camera onto the camera mounting platform (Fig. 5) ensuring that the edge of
the camera slide plate (16) opposite the slide clamp (13) engages first, and then push
downward until the slide clamp ‘snaps’ into position.
Using the pan bar (5) to steady the camera, tighten the slide plate clamp (13) in a
clockwise direction to secure the camera in position.
Checking camera balance
A perfectly balanced head allows operators to control camera movement with the 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 work hands-free.
Balance graphs (Fig. 8 to Fig. 11) illustrate the relationship between load and Centre of Gravity
(C of G) height for each Vision AS pan and tilt head. The balance graphs can be used to
ascertain the suitability of the head for any given combination of camera, lens and accessories.
The shaded area of graph corresponds to those load/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 load/C of G combination falls outside of the graph it will
be necessary to increase or decrease the weight or the C of G height to enable the head to
balance the load.
Before balancing the head, ensure that the camera and lens, pan bar(s) 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.
CAUTION! DO NOT use force on the brake levers. Hand tighten only.
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Fig. 8 Vision 3AS balance graph
Fig. 9 Vision 5AS balance graph
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100
125
150
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±40°
±90°
Payload Mass (Kg)
CofG Height above platform (mm)
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50
75
100
125
150
Payload Mass (Kg)
CofG Height above platform (mm)
±60°
±40°
±90°
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