Vinten Vector 950 Manuel utilisateur

Vector 950 Pan & Tilt Head

V3996-0001

Operating instructions

V3996-4980/2

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Vector 950

Pan and Tilt Head

Publication Part No. V3996-4980 Issue 2

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Preface

Thank you and congratulations on your new Vector 950

from Vinten

We want you to get the most from your new Vector 950, and therefore encourage you to read this operators

guide to familiarise yourself with its many features, some of which may be new to you. It also covers es-

sential health and safety information and a section on maintenance that will ensure you keep your new

product in perfect condition.

To receive additional benefits, register with Vinten now, on line by visiting www.vinten.com/register, or by

completing the enclosed form.

Features and benefits of your new Vector 950

The Vector 950 has been specifically designed to meet the exacting demands of camera operators working

with full facility studio and OB cameras. The Vector 950 offers a high level of control with many unique fea-

tures.

• Suitable for a wide range of cameras, from 16-120 kg (35-264.5 lb) at 150 mm (6 in.) C of G and

supplied with a wedge adaptor.

• The unique Perfect Balance system provides infinite adjustment, enabling you to ach

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perfect camera balance throughout the tilt range, regardless of drag setting.

• A retractable adjuster provides extensive camera fore and aft movement so that you can po-

sition the camera easily and perfectly.

• The digital counterbalance display provides an LCD numerical display, indicating the level of

counterbalance chosen to balance the camera. This is particularly useful if you regularly

change your camera, lens, viewfinder or battery combination, as you can quickly 'dial in' the

number that suits that particular combination.

• You can keep up with the action as it happens with the responsive TF Drag control. It pro-

vides a wide range of infinitely adjustable, frictionless drag from very light to extremely

heavy, suitable for operating conditions down to - 40°C and up to + 60°C. The TF drag system

also allows you to pan extremely quickly or “whip pan” from one position to another, recov-

ering instantly without any spring back.

• You can set up easily in low light conditions using the illuminated level bubble and back-l

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display.

• Easy to carry, with an integral, fold-away handle.

Once again, thank you for choosing the Vector 950.

We are confident it will give you many years of reliable

performance.

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Safety - read this first

Warning Symbols in this Operators Guide

Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan and

tilt head or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word

WARNING! and supported by the warning triangle symbol.

Technical data

Weight 15 kg (33 lb)

Height to wedge adaptor mounting face 24.8 cm (11.3 in.)

Length 22.5 cm (8.9 in.)

Width 34.2 cm (13.5 in.)

Typical payload 16-120 kg (35-264.5 lb) - See balance graph (Fig 3)

Tilt range 60 kg payload to ±90°, 120 kg payload to ±60°

Pan range 360°

Operating temperature range - 40°C to + 60°C (- 40°F to + 140°F)

Pedestal/tripod fixing Four-hole flat base

`Quickfix' adaptor

Mitchell adaptor

Further information

For further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head, please contact Vinten, your local Vinten

distributor (see back cover) or visit our website.

For details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to the Vector 950 Pan and Tilt Head Maintenance

Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publication Part No. V3996-4990) This is obtainable from Vinten or your

local Vinten distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at

www.vinten.com

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Contents

Page

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety - read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Further information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Introduction

Perfect balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TF drag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pan and tilt brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Centre lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Illuminated level bubble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pan bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wedge adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Four-hole mounting plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Carrying handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Electronic unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation

Installing the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pan bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fitting a camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Stability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Balancing the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Locking the platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Pan and tilt brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Pan and tilt drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Servicing

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Routine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Electronic unit battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Balance mechanism digital display calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Repositioning the wedge adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Platform slide clamp adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Pan and tilt brake adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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Vector 950 Pan and Tilt Head

Maintenance Manual

Publication Part No. V3996-4990

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Vector 950 Pan and Tilt Head

(Right-Hand Side)

(Fig 1)

(1) Wedge adapter operating lever

(2) Sliding plate adjustment handle

(3) Carrying handle

(4) Centre lock plunger

(5) Balance knob

(6) Tilt brake lever

(7) Pan brake lever

(8) Centre lock release lever

(9) Illuminated level bubble

(10) Timer button

(11) Digital display

(12) Illumination button

(13) Graduated sliding plate

(14) Wedge adapter

(15) Wedge adapter mounting screw

Vector 950 Pan and Tilt Head

(Left-Hand Side)

(Fig 2)

(16) Sliding plate clamp lever

(17) Pan bar mounting

(18) Tilt drag adjustment knob

(19) Pan drag adjustment knob

(20) Battery cover

(21) Mitchell adapter key way

(22) Four-hole mounting plate

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Introduction

The Vector 950 pan and tilt head embodies a unique and patented spring counterbalancing mechanism,

thin film (TF) drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate.

Perfect balance

The spring counterbalancing mechanism comprises four springs operating against a three-dimensional

cam connected to the camera mounting platform. The balance mechanism is adjusted by a knob (5), situ-

ated on the right front lower part of the main body, which varies the mechanical advantage between the

cam and the springs. The knob has a ‘push in and turn’ action and is fitted with a clutch to prevent inad-

vertent damage to the balance mechanism.

Maximum and minimum payloads that can be balanced, and tilt ranges, are dependent on the weight of

the camera and accessories and on the centre of gravity (C of G) height.

The graph (Fig 3) shows the range of load and C of G height that can be maintained in balance. The shaded

area of graph corresponds to those load/C of G combinations that can be balanced over the full tilt range.

The area 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 - if possible - to enable the head to balance the load.

A digital display (11) indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0-100. The display is

active when the balance knob (5) is turned and extinguishes automatically approximately 15 seconds after

adjustments are complete. The display may be lit by pressing the illumination button (12). The battery for

the system is housed in a compartment in the base of the head, closed by a cover (20).

TF drag

Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten thin film (TF) system to ensure smooth movement

of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs (18, 19) to adjust the drag setting. The

whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting. Both drag knobs are provided with scales illuminated

by the button (12). The lights will go out after approximately 15 seconds.

Pan and tilt brakes

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

both brakes (6, 7) are located side-by-side on the right-hand side of the head.

Centre lock

A centre lock (4) allows the head to be locked in the horizontal position.

Illuminated level bubble

A level bubble (9), illuminated by pressing the illumination button (12), is fitted to the rear of the head. The

same button also illuminates the pan and tilt drag knob scales and the LCD display. The light will go out

after approximately 15 seconds.

Pan bar

Pan bar mounting points (17) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera mounting

platform. A telescopic pan bar 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.

Wedge adaptor

The camera is attached to the head by means of a wedge adaptor (14), which is mounted on a graduated

sliding plate (13). The position of the slide plate is adjusted by a retractable knob (2) and a clamp (16) is

provided to hold the slide plate in position.

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Four-hole mounting plate

The head is provided with a standard Vinten four-hole mounting plate (22), which includes a `Quickfix'

mounting and provision for use of a Mitchell adapter (21).

Carrying handle

A retractable carrying handle (3) is provided on the right-hand side of the head. The handle is spring-loaded

to the closed position.

Electronic unit

An electronic unit is fitted to the rear of the head, powered by a battery housed in a compartment (20) in

the base of the head. The unit comprises a two-row digital display (11) and two push-button buttons - an

illumination button (12), which illuminates the LCD display, levelling bubble and the pan and tilt drag knob

scales for 15 seconds, and a timer button (10). Pressed singly or in conjunction with each other, the buttons

provide control of the time, stopwatch and calibration functions.

For a detailed description of each function, see Digital display on page 14.

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Operation

Installing the head

The Vector 950 head may be installed on a standard ‘Vinten’ tripod or pedestal using the four mounting

bolts and washers provided or by using a `Quickfix' adaptor.

Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other

mountings. These are listed in the Parts List under Optional accessories.

After mounting the head on a tripod, use the level bubble (9) to set it level. The level bubble may be illumi-

nated by pressing the illumination button (12). The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.

Pan bars

Fit the pan bars on the mountings (17) and adjust the position of each one before tightening the clamps.

Adjust the length of the telescopic pan bar. Optional fixed and short fixed pan bars are available (see Main

assemblies in the Parts List).

Fitting a camera

To fit a camera, proceed as follows:

If not already fitted, install the wedge adaptor (14) in the middle position on the sliding plate (13)

(see Servicing on page 15).

Attach the wedge to the camera/lens.

Ensure that the centre lock (4) is engaged (see Locking the platform on page 13).

Slide the wedge adaptor operating lever (1) forward (parallel to the wedge) about 6 mm (1/4 in.)

against spring tension. Pull the operating lever out, away from the body of the wedge adaptor, as

far as it will go.

Insert the camera wedge into the wedge adaptor and push it forward into full engagement. Push in

the operating lever (1) until it lies parallel with the wedge adaptor body. During this operation re-

sistance of the spring-loaded over-centre mechanism will be felt. As the lever reaches the end of

its travel it will slide back (parallel to the wedge) to the locked position.

WARNING! If using lifting equipment to raise or lower the head, use slings or straps.

DO NOT use shackles.

Ensure that slings or straps are securely attached to the head. A suitable

lifting point is at the rear of the platform, accessed by moving the sliding

plate (13) to the fully forward position.

DO NOT attach lifting slings or straps to the carrying handle.

WARNING! Before installing the head, hold a fixing bolt in position and check that the

threaded end does not project more than 12 mm (15/32 in.) above the

mounting face

WARNING! Do not rely on the tilt brake when changing the payload. Always engage the

centre lock.

Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the

range for which the head is designed

If installing on a pedestal, lock the pedestal in the fully depressed position

before installing the camera.

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Confirm that the lever is in the locked position. This is indicated by coloured bands above the lever.

When the green band only is visible, the lever is locked. If any of the red band can be seen, the

lever is not locked.

Install the remainder of the payload (lens, zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter etc).

Stability

Balancing the head

Balancing the Vector 950 head achieves two objectives. Firstly, when a head is correctly balanced the op-

erator will need a minimum amount of even effort to move the head. Secondly, once balanced, the head

and its payload can be set to any tilt position and the head will maintain this position with ‘hands off’.

The graph (Fig 3) shows the range of load and C of G height that can be maintained in balance. The shaded

area of graph corresponds to those load/C of G combinations that can be balanced over the full tilt range.

The area to the right indicate the progressively reducing tilt range with greater load and higher

C of G.

Fore and aft balance

When positioning the payload it is important to be aware of the potential danger of an unbalanced payload

falling away suddenly. Before disengaging the centre lock, push in and turn the balance adjustment knob

(8) to its mid point setting (50 on the digital display). Depending on the payload weight, it may be necessary

to increase or decrease this setting to enable the payload to be correctly balanced fore and aft.

Balance the payload fore and aft as follows:

Ensure that the centre lock is engaged (see Locking the platform on page 13) and that the cam-

era and all accessories are fitted.

Turn the tilt drag adjustment knob (18) to its minimum setting.

Push in and turn the balance adjustment knob (5) to its mid point setting.

Holding the pan bar to steady the platform, disengage the centre lock (see Locking the platform

on page 13).

WARNING! When mounting the head on a tripod, it is possible to set the tripod legs so

that the centre-of-gravity of the tilted payload falls outside the footprint of

the tripod, leading to instability.

Use the mid-level or floor spreader to ensure that the tripod legs are

spread sufficiently so that the centre-of-gravity of the tilted payload

remains within the footprint of the tripod.

Where possible, use the tie-down hook on the tripod for additional stability.

NOTE: It is important that the pan bar(s) and all camera accessories (lens, zoom and focus

controls, viewfinder, prompter etc.) are fitted in their operational position before

balancing the head. Any equipment fitted or adjusted later will unbalance the head.

WARNING! Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly. In the event of the

head falling away violently, increase the setting on the balance adjustment

knob (5).

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Release the sliding plate clamp (16) and pull out the sliding plate adjustment knob (2) until it en-

gages with the platform drive. Turn the knob to move the sliding plate fore and aft to achieve hor-

izontal balance.

The horizontal balance is correct when no perceptible tilting force can be felt on the pan bar with

the platform level. Apply the sliding plate clamp (16) and push in the adjustment knob (2) to its

stowed position.

If there is insufficient movement in the sliding plate to achieve balance, reposition the wedge adap-

tor (see Repositioning the wedge adaptor on page 16), refit the load and repeat the horizontal

balancing procedure.

The sliding plate is graduated. Make a note of the position to facilitate rebalancing this particular

payload.

Payload weight and C of G height adjustment

When fore and aft balance has been achieved, carry out the payload weight and C of G height adjustment

as follows:

Using the pan bar, tilt the platform forward and backward. When correctly balanced, there should

be no perceptible tilting force on the pan bar at any angle of tilt and the head should remain in any

tilt position to which it is set.

If the head tends to fall away when the platform is tilted, set the platform level and push in and turn

the balance adjustment knob (5) clockwise to increase the balance setting. If the head tends to

spring back to centre, set the platform level and push in and turn the balance adjustment knob (5)

counter-clockwise to decrease the balance setting.

When the payload weight and C of G height adjustment is complete, check that the fore and aft

balance remains satisfactory. Re-adjust the position of the sliding plate if necessary.

The digital display (11) will display the balance setting while balance is being adjusted. Make a note

of the final setting to facilitate rebalancing this particular payload.

After balancing, exercise the head through both axes to confirm that it operates smoothly.

Locking the platform

The centre lock mechanism is operated by a plunger on the right-hand side of the head. To engage the

lock, hold the platform in the horizontal position and push the plunger (4) inwards until it latches and the

release lever (8) appears. Use the pan bar to rock the platform slightly whilst pushing the button.

To release the centre lock, rock the platform slightly and push down on the release lever (8).

Pan and tilt brakes

The pan (7) and tilt brakes (6) are operated by levers on the right of the head. The brakes are applied by

pushing the appropriate lever down and released by pulling the lever up.

The brakes should be applied whenever the camera is left unattended.

NOTE: The sliding plate is graduated to facilitate balancing. If the balance setting of the payload

is known, turn the knob until that setting is reached.

NOTE: If the digital balance setting of the payload is known, push in and turn the balance knob

(5) until the digital display (11) shows that setting.

NOTE: Setting the platform level will facilitate adjusting the balance setting

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Pan and tilt drag

Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate the Vinten thin film (TF) system to ensure smooth movement

of the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs to adjust the drag setting.

Both drag knobs are provided with illuminated scales, graduated from 0 to 9. To illuminate the scales, press

the button (12). The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.

The drag adjustment knobs are mounted on the left-hand side of the head. The smaller pan drag knob (19)

is on the front lower part of the main body, with the larger tilt drag knob (18) in the centre on the tilt drag

housing.

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

anti-clockwise, towards a lower graduation.The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag setting.

Digital display

(Fig 4)

The digital display (11) comprises a two-row LCD display. It has three modes of operation, selected by the

buttons (10, 12). The display may be illuminated by pressing the illumination button (12).

Clock and stopwatch

The top row of the display is a 24-hour clock (11.1), which is always visible. This is the default mode. The

bottom row is a stopwatch, counting in seconds and minutes from 00:00 to 59:59.

To set the clock:

Press both buttons (10, 12) momentarily. The hours display will flash.

Use the timer button (10) to increment the hours.

Press the illumination button (12). The minutes display will flash.

Use the timer button (10) to increment the minutes.

Press the illumination button (12) to exit and start the clock.

To display, start, stop or clear the stopwatch:

Momentarily pressing the timer button (10) will display, start, stop or clear the stopwatch in that se-

quence.

Balance

Balance mode is active any time the balance adjustment knob (5) is turned (unless the stopwatch is run-

ning) and remains active for 15 seconds after adjustment has finished. In this mode the bottom row shows

the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0.0 to 100.0 The BAL legend (11.3) is also lit. The top

row of the display shows the 24-hour clock.

Calibration

This mode allows the balance display to be calibrated (see Balance mechanism digital display calibra-

tion on page 16). It is activated by pressing and holding both buttons (10, 12) for five seconds.

Low battery

The low battery indicator (11.2) will flash whenever the battery requires replacement (see Electron-

ic unit battery replacement on page 15).

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Servicing

General

The Vector 950 pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is re-

quired to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning.

Refer to the appropriate section in the Maintenance Manual if any defect is apparent. Adjustments and re-

pairs should be carried out only by a competent person.

Routine maintenance

Replace the electronic unit battery whenever the low battery indicator flashes.

During use, check the following:

Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes. Reset as necessary.

Check the effectiveness of the slide plate clamp. Reset as necessary.

Check the operation of the balance mechanism digital display and the illumination of the LCD, level

bubble and drag knobs. Replace battery if necessary.

No further routine maintenance is required.

Cleaning

During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth. Dirt ac-

cumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a semi-stiff brush. Particular attention

should be paid to the wedge location faces of the wedge adaptor.

Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions may require special attention and the head should be covered

when not in use. Salt spray should be washed off using fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Sand and

dirt act as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi-stiff brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Electronic unit battery replacement

(Fig 5)

The battery powers the digital display and illuminates the LCD, the level bubble and the drag knob scales.

The battery should be replaced whenever the low battery indicator flashes.

Prise out the battery cover (20).

Pull the battery (20.1) out of the battery compartment as far as the wiring will allow.

Pull the connector (20.2) off the terminals of the old battery and push it onto the terminals of the

new battery (20.1).

Install the battery (20.1) in the battery compartment, ensuring that the wiring is neatly stowed.

Refit the battery cover (20).

NOTE: Use only detergent-based cleaners. DO NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners,

abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these damage the

protective surfaces

NOTE: Removal of the battery will not affect the calibration of the balance mechanism display.

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Press the illumination button (12) and ensure that the balance mechanism digital display (6), the

level bubble (9) and drag knob scales (18, 19) are lit for approximately 15 seconds.

Turn the balance knob (5) and ensure that the balance display (11) is active for approximately 15

seconds.

Reset the clock (see Clock and stopwatch on page 14).

Balance mechanism digital display calibration

(Fig 6)

The digital display (11) indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0 (minimum setting)

to 100 (maximum setting). In the unlikely event of this system requiring calibration, proceed as follows:

Level the platform and apply centre lock (4).

Press and hold both buttons (10, 12) until CAL is displayed on the top row of the display.

Push in and turn the balance knob (5) counterclockwise until its minimum end stop is reached, then

turn back two full turns. The bottom row of the display will flash 0.

Press and release the timer button (10). The bottom row of the display will flash 100.

Push in and turn the balance knob (5) clockwise until its maximum end stop is reached, then turn

back two full turns.

Press and release the timer button (10). Calibration is now complete and the display will revert to

the default clock mode.

After calibration, rebalance the head (see Balancing the head on page 12).

Adjustments

To enable the payload to be correctly balanced, the wedge adaptor may require repositioning.

The following adjustments may be necessary after prolonged use:

The platform slide clamp may require adjustment.

The pan and tilt brakes may require adjustment.

Repositioning the wedge adaptor

(Fig 1)

The wedge adaptor (14) is secured by four cap head screws (15) which pass through the wedge adaptor

into the sliding plate (13). The wedge adaptor may be fitted in three positions.

To reposition the wedge adaptor:

Engage the centre lock (see Locking the platform on page 13) and remove the payload.

Hold the body of the wedge adaptor (14) and use a 4 mm hexagon wrench to remove four securing

screws (15).

NOTE: If more than five minutes is allowed to elapse before completion, the system will shut

down and revert to its previous settings.

WARNING! Overlong screws will prevent the sliding plate from operating. Always use

the screws provided (M6 x 30 mm).

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Reposition the wedge adaptor (14) on the sliding plate (13), ensuring that the narrow end of the

wedge adaptor faces forwards

Insert the four screws (15) in the holes in the wedge adaptor and tighten.

Platform slide clamp adjustment

(Fig 7)

The platform slide clamp should be set so that, in the up or clamped position it prevents the platform slide

from being moved, while in the down or released position it allows free adjustment of the slide. To adjust

the clamp, proceed as follows:

Pull the slide clamp lever (16) fully upwards.

Slacken the clamp screw (16.2).

Turn the slotted shaft (16.1) fully clockwise to apply the clamp.

Tighten the clamp screw (16.2).

Move the lever over its full range and ensure that, in the clamped position, it prevents the slide from

being moved, while in the released position it allows free adjustment of the slide. Re-adjust if nec-

essary.

Pan and tilt brake adjustment

The pan (7) and tilt brakes (6) are operated by levers on the right of the head. The brakes are applied by

pushing the appropriate lever down and released by pulling the lever up.

If the brakes become ineffective, adjustment should be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance

with the Maintenance Manual (Publication Part No. V3996-4990).

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Parts List

The following list includes the main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional accessories.

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

For information on-line, visit our website at

www.vinten.com

Main assemblies

Vector 950 pan and tilt head V3996-0001

Wedge adaptor 3389-3

Standard wedge plate 3053-3

Short wedge plate 3391-3

Telescopic pan bar and clamp 3219-82

Fixed pan bar and clamp 3219-94

Short fixed pan bar and clamp 3219-93

Fixing bolt L054-714

Washer - for fixing bolt L602-122

Spanner - for fixing bolts J551-001

User-replaceable spare parts

Battery - 9V, 6LR61 (PP3, 6AM6, MN1604, E-BLOCK or equivalent) C550-023

Optional accessories

Heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor 3490-3

Levelling adaptor Quickfix to 4-bolt flat base 3328-30

Lightweight Mitchell adaptor 3103-3

Heavy-duty Mitchell adaptor -

for Vinten pedestal mounting in conjunction with Hi-hat adaptor Part No. 3055-3 3724-3

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