Miller Camera Support 1025 manual

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    arr ow 55 Fluid Head OPERA T OR’S MANU AL #1025 Arrow 40 Fluid Head #1028 Arrow 55 Fluid Head arr ow 40 arr ow Fluid Head OPERA T OR’S MANU AL #1025 Arrow 40 Fluid Head #1028 Arrow 55 Fluid Head[...]

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    1 Fea tures and Controls Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Sliding Platform Camera Screws Camera Plate T ilt Lock T ilt Drag Control Bubble Level P an Drag Control Counterbalance Selector Quick Release Knob Safety T a b P an Handle Sliding Platform Lock P an Handle Clamp Threaded Stud Clamp Nut P an Lock[...]

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    2 Fig. 2 Thank you for pur chasing the Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head. The Arrow 40 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload capacities from ENG to standard configur ation EFP cameras. The Arrow 55 Fluid Head has been designed to suit EFP and Studio cameras. The r obust design and construction of the Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers maximum stability , a[...]

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    3 Arro w 40 Arro w 55 Weight - kg (lb) 3.2 (7.0) 3.2 (7.0) P ayload Range - kg (lb) 7.0 – 16.0 (15.4 – 35.3) 10.0 – 25.0 (22.0 – 55.1) Max Capaci ty - kg (lb ) 25 (55.1) 25 (55.1) T ilt Drag 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 7 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 T ilt Range + 90 o / -75 o + 90 o / -75 o T ilt Lock P ositive Lock calli[...]

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    4            ?[...]

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    5 The operating instructions are described in six steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any steps. 1 Fluid Head Set-up 1.1 Loosen the P AN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the P AN HANDLE until it is appr oximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (fig. 5) and tighten the P AN HANDLE CLAMP - [...]

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    2. Camera Set-up 2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLA TE by pulling down the SAFETY T AB while rotating the QUICK RELEASE KNOB to the left. The CAMERA PLA TE should pop out. 2.2 Refer to the Camera’ s owners manual for correct method of attachment to the CAMERA PLA TE. 2.3 At ta ch c am er a a cc ess or ie s, ba tt ery an d t he QU IC K RE LE AS E TR IP OD [...]

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    3. Counterbalance Control The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (fig. 1). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be operated when the SLIDING PLA TFORM is in a horizo[...]

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    Oper ating Instructions 4. P an / T ilt Drag Control. The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers 7 selectable positions of fluid drag + zero setting in the P an and T ilt. The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy drag in position 7, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero. ◗ Do not Pan or T ilt the Flu[...]

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    Illumination Button Retaining Screw Battery Battery Door The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head offers high quality surface coatings, dust and moisture seals. Miller recommends keeping the Fluid Head clean at all times by using soft brushes and lint free cloth to wipe over the surfaces. ◗ Do not immerse the Fluid Head in any liquid. ◗ Do not use stiff brus[...]

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    The Arrow 40/55 Fluid Head can be stored for extended periods; Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and the following: ◗ Remove battery . ◗ Clean the external surfaces. ◗ Keep in a dry place awa y from direct sunlight. ◗ Loosen off P AN & TIL T LOCK. Spare P arts and Accessories ITEM ITEM NO . Battery P3798 Came ra pla te Ass[...]

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    www .millertripods.com MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham P arade Artarmon, Sydney NSW 2064 Australia T el: +61 2 9439 6377 Fax: +61 2 9438 2819 Email: sales@miller .com.au D 6960-1 10/06[...]