PRO-6HDV System Operators Guide protouch Vinten Camera Control Solutions
Back protouch HDV PRO-6 System Publication Part No. V4018-4980Issue 3 Copyright © The Vitec Group plc 2007 All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of The Vitec Group plc. Vinten® is a registered trademark of The Vitec Group plc.
Back Preface Thank you and congratulations on your new Protouch PRO-6HDV system from Vinten We want you to get the most from your new PRO-6HDV system, 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 essential health and safety information and a section on maintenance that will ensure you keep your new product in perfect condition.
Back 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 head, tripod or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word and supported by the warning triangle symbol. Technical Data PRO-6HDV pan and tilt head Weight Head with bowl clamp 1.95 kg (4.29 lb) Pan bar 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) Height to mounting face 12.4 cm (4.9 in.) Length 12.2 cm (4.8 in.) Width 17.5 cm (6.9 in.
Back Weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) Mid-level spreader Maximum spreader radius 97.7 cm (38.4 in.) Minimum spreader radius 16.2 cm (6.3 in.) Weight 0.48 kg (1.05 lb) Further information For full details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to protouch PRO-6HDV System Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publication Part No. V4018-4990) This is obtainable from Vinten or your local Vinten distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com.
Back Contents Page Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety - Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Further information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back (1) (2) (3) (19) (18) (4) (17) (5) (16) (6) (15) (7) (8) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) (9) Fig 1 PRO-6HDV Pan and Tilt Head 7
Back (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. camera screw stowage (8) Balance selector (9) Pan bar (10) Bowl clamp (11) Illuminated levelling bubble (12) Illumination module (13) Levelling bubble illumination switch (14) Pan drag control (15) Pan brake (16) Pan bar mounting (17) Camera slide plate (18) Camera slide plate bung (19) 3/8 in.
Back (27) (20) (26) (21) (25) (24) (23) (22) Fig 2 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Floor Spreader 9
Back (20) Tripod bowl (21) Clamp knob (22) Floor spreader (23) Floor spreader adjuster (24) Foot securing strap (25) Leg tie strap (26) Attachment point for mid-level spreader (27) Tie down hook 10
Back (28) (26) (30) (33) (29) (31) (32) Fig 3 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Mid-level Spreader (28) Spread knob (29) Clamp knob (30) Attachment release buttons (31) Attachment pins (32) Carpet feet (33) Rubber strap 11
Back Introduction There are two protouch PRO-6HDV systems from Vinten. Both systems comprise of a PRO-6HDV pan and tilt head, a Pozi-Loc two-stage tripod and a soft case. However, one system (PRO-6 HDVF) is supplied with an adjustable floor spreader and the other (PRO-6 HDVM) comes with an adjustable mid-level spreader. PRO-6HDV pan and tilt head The PRO-6HDV pan and tilt head (Fig 1) is designed to support the latest professional digital video cameras, up to 6 kg (13.2 lb) in weight.
Back Pozi-Loc tripod The Pozi-Loc two-stage tripod (Fig 2) has aluminium legs and a 75 mm levelling bowl (20). It is fitted with the highly-efficient Pozi-Loc leg clamp (21), which provides quick set-up and easy adjustment. Tripod spreaders Depending on which PRO-6HDV system was purchased, the tripod is supplied with either a floor spreader (Fig 2) or a mid-level spreader (Fig 3). Both tripod spreaders increase the rigidity of the tripod.
Back Operation Assembly If not already done, assemble the system as follows: Tripod and floor spreader To install the floor spreader (Fig 2): Lift the tripod out of the case using the finger holes just below the top clamps. Release the leg tie strap (25) and spread the legs. Secure the spreader to the tripod feet with the rubber straps(24).
Back To 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 spread settings. To select maximum (flat) spread, lift the spreader centre moulding such that lugs can pass the extension arms, and rotate the spread knob (28) fully clockwise. To select minimum (45°) spread, lift the spreader centre moulding and rotate the spread knob (28) fully anticlockwise.
Back Pan and tilt head The PRO-6HDV pan and tilt head (Fig 1) is supplied with a 75 mm ball mount. Adaptors are available which enable the head to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings. These are listed under ‘Optional Accessories’. To install the head, remove the bowl clamp assembly (10) from the head, position the head on the tripod and refit the bowl clamp assembly from below. Level the head with the aid of the level bubble (11) and tighten the bowl clamp (10).
Back Checking camera balance The PRO-6HDV head provides a selectable balance range, set for payloads of 2.5kg (5.5lb) to 6kg (13.2lb) at a centre of gravity (C of G) height of 5.5cm (2.2in.). The graph (Fig 5) shows the relationship between C of G height and payload for optimum performance. The balance selector (8) allows four balance levels to be utilized. Level ‘0’ offers free rotation of the tilt axis with no counter-balance engagement.
Back Fig 5 Balance graph 18
Back Pan 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 rear of the head. The tilt brake (4) is operated by a lever on the lefthand side of the head. To apply the pan brake, turn the lever (15) fully clockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever counter-clockwise. To apply the tilt brake, turn the lever (4) fully counterclockwise. To release the brake, turn the lever clockwise.
Back Optional equipment Carrying strap A carrying strap (34) (Fig 6) is available as an optional accessory and is installed as follows: On the lower moulding of the leg with the strap, drive in the 'knock-out' (25.1) using a suitable tool. If possible, remove the blank from inside the moulding to prevent subsequent rattle. Push a blind captive nut (34.4) into the hole in the lower moulding. Using a suitable M5 screw, fully compress the blind captive nut. Remove the M5 screw. Install a washer (34.
Back (34.1) (34.2) (34.3) (34.4) (25.1) (34.5) (34.6) (20.1) (20.2) (34.1) (34) (20) Fig 6 Carrying strap installation Dollies The PRO-6HDV system may be mounted on a variety of OB and studio dollies, which are listed under ‘Optional accessories’ on page 28.
Back Servicing General Protouch products are robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful service life with minimum need for repair. 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.
Back Battery replacement The battery illuminates the level bubble (11) when the switch (13) is pressed. The level bubble remains lit for approximately 15 seconds, or until the switch (13) is pressed a second time. The battery should be replaced yearly or when the switch (13) illuminates red to warn of a low battery level. To replace the battery (Fig 7): Apply the pan brake (15) and remove the illumination module (12) by pressing the retaining tabs (12.1) together from the underside of the head.
Back Adjustments Pan brake knob adjustment Because its movement is restricted, the pan brake knob (15) may require adjustment after prolonged use. To adjust the pan brake knob: Remove the securing screw (15.1) and pull the knob (15) off the shaft (15.2). Turn the shaft (15.2) clockwise until the pan brake is fully applied. Install the knob (15) on the shaft (15.2) approximately at right angles to the body of the head. Turn the knob fully counterclockwise and ensure the brake is released.
Back Tilt brake knob adjustment Because its movement is restricted, the tilt drag knob (4) may also require adjustment after prolonged use: To adjust the tilt brake knob: Slide off the rubber tilt drag knob (3) as shown in (Fig 8). Loosen the drag clamp grubscrew (3.2) and remove the drag knob actuator (3.1) from the drag shaft (3.3). Loosen the brake clamp grubscrew (4.1) and remove the tilt brake knob (4) from the brake shaft (4.2). Turn the brake shaft (4.
Back ‘Pozi-Loc’ tripod leg clamp adjustment Bedding-in occurs with ‘Pozi-Loc’ leg clamps, which may necessitate resetting the clamp. Check the effectiveness of each leg clamp and adjust as follows: Top clamp Turn the clamp knob (21) to the vertical, ‘off’ position Remove screw (21.1). Using a suitable peg spanner, back off the threaded insert (21.2) slot by slot until the leg is free to move under its own weight. While sliding the leg in and out, gradually tighten the threaded insert (21.
Back Bottom clamp Using a suitable instrument, such as a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the hole plug (21.6) (Fig 10). Remove the retaining screw (21.5) and washer (21.4), but do not remove the clamp knob (21). Rotate the clamp knob (21) to ‘position 2’ shown in (Fig 10), with the edge of the clamp knob (21) vertical. In this position the clamp is NOT fully rotated counterclockwise in the ‘off’ position. Using a 2.5 mm hexagonal wrench, loosen the adjusting grubscrew (21.
Back Parts list The following lists include main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional accessories. For further information regarding repair or spare parts, please contact Vinten or your local Vinten distributor. For information on-line, visit our website at www.vinten.com.
Back ENG (OB) dolly - small 3319-3ST Tripod and pedestal adaptors 75 mm ball to 100 mm bowl adaptor U005-159 29
