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Miller Camera Support 1036 manual

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Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Fluid Head OPERA T OR’S MANU AL #1036 Compass 20 Fluid Head compass 20[...]

  • Page 2

    1 F eatures and Controls Fig . 1 Sliding Platform Camera Screws T ilt Lock P an Lock Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Sliding Platform Lock P an Handle Clamp P an Handle[...]

  • Page 3

    2 Fig . 1 1/4” + Pin Carriage Quick Release Knob Safety T ab Counterbalance Selector Bubble Level P an Drag Control Fig . 2 F eatures and Controls Camera Plate Release Knob T ilt Drag Control Accessory Mounting[...]

  • Page 4

    3 Thank you for purchasing the Compass 20 Fluid Head. The Compass 20 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload capacities from HDV to standard conguration XDCAM and P2HD cameras. The robust design and construction of the Compass 20 Fluid Head offers maximum stability , accuracy and durability and includes precision ball bearing mounted Fluid [...]

  • Page 5

    4 Weight 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) P ayload Range 2.0 – 12.0 kg (4.4 - 26.5 lb) Max. Capacity 20.0 kg (44.0 lb) T ilt Drag 5 Selectable uid drag positions + 0 T ilt Range + 90˚ / -75˚ T ilt Lock P ositive Lock caliper brak e system P an Drag 5 Selectable uid drag positions + 0 P an Range 360˚ P an Lock P ositive Lock caliper brak e system Counterb[...]

  • Page 6

    5 The oper ating 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 approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (g. 4) and tighten the P AN HANDLE CLAMP - [...]

  • Page 7

    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 Came ra’ s owners manual f or correct method of attachment to the CAMERA PLA TE. Inspect the CAMERA PLA TE and remove the 1/4” and 3/8” screws (for HDV mount) or th[...]

  • Page 8

    3. Counterbalance Control The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect of the camera weight when it is tilted. The Compass 20 Fluid Head offers a 4 position counterbalance system which can be operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECT OR (g. 2). The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR must be oper ated when the SLIDING PLA TFORM is in a horiz[...]

  • Page 9

    Operating Instructions 4. P an / T ilt Drag Control. The Compass 20 Fluid Head offers 5 selectable positions of uid drag + zero setting in the P an and T ilt. The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy dr ag in position 5, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero. • Do not P an or T ilt the Flu[...]

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    Illumination Button Retaining Screw Battery Battery Door The Compass 20 Fluid Head offer s high quality surface coatings. 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 brushes, abrasives, har sh de[...]

  • Page 11

    The Compass 20 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 P7715 Camera plate Assemb[...]

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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 7881-1 07/09[...]