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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

Vision AS

Pan & Tilt Heads

Publication No. V4045-4984 Issue 4

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

日本語 . . . . . . . . ページ 29

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notice to make changes in equipment design or performance

as progress in engineering, manufacturing or technology may

warrant.

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Technical Publications Department

William Vinten Building

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UK

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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)

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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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