Vinten protouch Pro-10 system Service Manual

VintenCamera Control SolutionsOperators GuideprotouchPRO-6HDV System

Back10(20) Tripod bowl(21) Clamp knob(22) Floor spreader(23) Floor spreader adjuster(24) Foot securing strap(25) Leg tie strap(26) Attachment point fo

Back11(28) Spread knob(29) Clamp knob(30) Attachment release buttons(31) Attachment pins(32) Carpet feet(33) Rubber strapFig 3 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Mi

Back12IntroductionThere are two protouch PRO-6HDV systems from Vinten. Both systems comprise of a PRO-6HDV pan and tilt head, a Pozi-Loc two-stage tri

Back13Pozi-Loc tripodThe Pozi-Loc two-stage tripod (Fig 2) has aluminium legs and a 75 mm levelling bowl (20). It is fitted with the highly-efficient

Back14OperationAssemblyIf not already done, assemble the system as follows:Tripod and floor spreaderTo install the floor spreader (Fig 2):Lift the tri

Back15To remove the spreader, press in the attachment release buttons (30) and free each arm in turn.To adjust the mid-level spreader:There are two sp

Back16Pan and tilt headThe PRO-6HDV pan and tilt head (Fig 1) is supplied with a 75 mm ball mount. Adaptors are avail-able which enable the head to be

Back17Checking camera balanceThe PRO-6HDV head provides a selectable balance range, set for payloads of 2.5kg (5.5lb) to 6kg (13.2lb) at a centre of g

Back18Fig 5 Balance graph

Back19Pan and tilt brakes Brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating lever for the pan brake (15) is at the

Back2protouchPRO-6HDVSystemPublication Part No. V4018-4980Issue 3Copyright © The Vitec Group plc 2007All rights reserved throughout the world. No part

Back20Optional equipmentCarrying strapA carrying strap (34) (Fig 6) is available as an optional accessory and is installed as follows:On the lower mou

Back21DolliesThe PRO-6HDV system may be mounted on a variety of OB and studio dollies, which are listed under ‘Optional accessories’ on page 28.Fig 6

Back22ServicingGeneralProtouch products are robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability sa

Back23Battery replacement The battery illuminates the level bubble (11) when the switch (13) is pressed. The level bubble remains lit for approximatel

Back24AdjustmentsPan brake knob adjustmentBecause its movement is restricted, the pan brake knob (15) may require adjustment after pro-longed use.To a

Back25Tilt brake knob adjustmentBecause its movement is restricted, the tilt drag knob (4) may also require adjustment after pro-longed use:To adjust

Back26‘Pozi-Loc’ tripod leg clamp adjustmentBedding-in occurs with ‘Pozi-Loc’ leg clamps, which may necessitate resetting the clamp. Check the effecti

Back27Bottom clampUsing a suitable instrument, such as a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the hole plug (21.6) (Fig 10).Remove the retaining

Back28Parts listThe following lists include main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional accesso-ries. For further information regarding

Back29ENG (OB) dolly - small 3319-3STTripod and pedestal adaptors75 mm ball to 100 mm bowl adaptor U005-159

Back3PrefaceThank you and congratulations on your newProtouch PRO-6HDV system from VintenWe want you to get the most from your new PRO-6HDV system, an

Back4Safety - Read This FirstWarning Symbols in this Operators GuideWhere there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the head,

Back5Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)Mid-level spreaderMaximum spreader radius 97.7 cm (38.4 in.)Minimum spreader radius 16.2 cm (6.3 in.)Weight 0.48 kg (1.05

Back6ContentsPagePreface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Back7Fig 1 PRO-6HDV Pan and Tilt Head(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(13)(14)(15)(16)(18)(19)(17)(12)

Back8(1) Camera slide plate release(2) Camera slide plate clamp(3) Tilt drag control(4) Tilt brake(5) Locating pin(6) 1/4 in. camera screw(7) 3/8 in.

Back9Fig 2 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Floor Spreader(20)(21)(22)(23)(25)(24)(26)(27)