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arr ow 25 arr ow 25 Fluid Head OPERA T OR’S MANU AL #1022 Arrow 25 Fluid Head[...]
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1 Fea tures and Controls Fig. 1 Sliding Platform Camera Screws T ilt Lock T ilt Drag Control Bubble Level 1/4” and Pin Adaptor Camera Plate Quick Release Knob Safety T a b Counterbalance Selector P an Drag Control[...]
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2 Fig. 1 P an Handle P an Handle Clamp Sliding Platform Lock Clamp Nut T ilt Lock P an Lock Threaded Stud Fig. 2 Fea tures and Controls[...]
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3 Thank you for pur chasing the Arrow 25 Fluid Head. The Arr ow 25 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload capacities from lightweight D VCAM up to standard configuration ENG cameras. The robust design and construction of the Arrow 25 Fluid Head offers maximum sta bility , accur acy and durability and includes precision ball bearing mounted F[...]
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4 Weight - kg (lb) 3.0 (6.6) P ayload Range - kg (lb) 5 - 14 (11.0 - 30.9) Max Capaci ty - kg (lb ) 25 (55.1) T ilt Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 T ilt Range + 90 o / -75 o T ilt Lock P ositive Lock calliper brake system P an Drag 5 Selectable fluid drag positions + 0 P an Range 360 o P an Lock P ositive Lock calliper brake system Co[...]
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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 approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD (fig. 4) and tighten the P AN HANDLE CLAMP - a[...]
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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. Inspect the CAMERA PLA TE and remove the 1⁄4” and 3/8” screws (for Mini-DV mount) o[...]
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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 25 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 horizonta[...]
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Oper ating Instructions 4. P an / T ilt Dr ag Control. The Arrow 25 Fluid Head offers 5 selectable positions of fluid drag + zero setting in the Pan and T ilt. The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy drag in position 5, the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero. ◗ Do not P an or T ilt the Fluid[...]
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Illumination Button Retaining Screw Battery Battery Door The Arrow 25 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 brushes[...]
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The Arrow 25 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 Asse m[...]
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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 7113-1 10/06[...]