Vision blue3 Pan and Tilt Head
V4106-0001
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Operators Guide
V4106-4980/1
Vision blue3
Pan and Tilt Head
Publication No. V4106-4980, Issue 1
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Pan and tilt brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pan bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 7
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
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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