D7869-1 Operator`s Manual 1033 Compass 12 Fluid Head
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1. eola orei 2 4 Fluid Head 4 LUIGI I OPERATOR S MANUAL 1033 Compass 12 Fluid Head Features and Controls Camera Screws 1 4 and Pin Carriage i A Camera Plate i Release Knob Tilt Drag Control Counterbalance Selector Accessory Mounting Fig 2 2 164 6 5 Technical Data Weight 2 3 kg 5 0 Ibs Payload Range 2 0 9 0 kg 4 4 19 8 Ibs Max Capacity 20 0 kg 44 0 Ibs Tilt Drag 3 Selectable fluid drag positions O Tilt Range 90 75 Tilt Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system Pan Drag 3 Selectable fluid drag positions O Pan Range 360 Pan Lock Positive Lock caliper brake system Counterbalance 4 Selectable positions System see performance graph Camera Platform Quick release sliding camera plate Type with 60 mm 2 4 travel and 1 4 3 8 and 1 4 Pin Carriage oa Mounting Base 75 mm 3 0 Ball Levelling j Ball Level Range 10 re 2 Handle Standard black anodised pan handle with y adjustable angle j l Temperature range 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F T a grmi Construction Lightweight diecast Aluminium alloy a moulded reinforced plastics Sealing Water amp Dust resistant Finish Matt black low sheen durable powder ABOVE BOWL coated with anti corrosive pre treatment i Warranty 3 Years Fig 3 Features and Controls Sliding Platform Lock Pan Handle Clamp Pan Handle Sliding Platform2. Tilt Lock Pan Lock Threaded Stud Clamp Nut Fig 1 Introduction Safety Instructions Thank you for purchasing the Compass 12 Fluid Head The Compass 12 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload capacities from DSLR to DV camera configurations The robust design and construction of the Compass 12 Fluid Head offers maximum stability accuracy and durability and includes precision ball bearing mounted Fluid Drag Plate system in the Pan and Tilt assembly to deliver true fluid drag performance over the entire temperature and payload range The Fluid Drag and the Counterbalance system were designed to provide excellent control and repeatability and offer progressive equal increments of drag and torque The Compass 12 Fluid Head also offers Iluminated Bubble level The Compass 12 Fluid Head will give best performance when used on a wide range of Miller tripods including SOLO DV 1501 1630 and Lightweight 440 420 tripod This will ensure maximum system stability to suit any professional set up The Compass 12 Fluid Head will suit most industry standard 75 mm tripods as well please refer to manufactures manual for mounting details Attaching removing the camera Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation of the Compass 12 Fluid Head and observe these instructions to prevent any damage to your equipment Ensure that all equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and dam
3. Level The Compass 12 Fluid Head offers illumination of the BUBBLE LEVEL when the low ambient light conditions exist Illumination can be achieved by pressing the ILLUMINATION BUTTON once The light will switch off after 10 seconds Pan Drag Control Fig 7 Storage Service Sales and Support The Compass 12 Fluid Head can be stored for extended periods Miller recommends storage in a Miller Soft Case and the following e Remove battery e Clean the external surfaces e Keep in a dry place away from direct sunlight e Loosen off PAN amp TILT LOCK Spare Parts and Accessories ITEM ITEM NO Battery P7715 Camera plate Assembly Including 3 8 1204 1 4 screws and 1 4 Pin Carriage Camera screw 3 8 POO37 Camera screw 1 4 POO36 1 4 pin carriage 493 Standard Pan Handle assembly 680 including Handle Clamp Standard Pan Handle 689 Soft Case 876 Clamp nut P7850 Accessory Mounting Bracket Assembly 1216 Accessory Mounting Adaptor Assembly 1217 Warranty Please refer to warranty card for complete details Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty It is advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage For information regarding sales and service of Miller products or for your nearest Miller representative please con
4. age also please ensure that the tripod is steady secure and that the bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the camera The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this piece of equipment e Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the Fluid Head e Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid Head e Do not release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK whilst the camera is at an angle e Do not adjust the tripod whilst the camera is attached to the Fluid Head e Ensure PAN HANDLE CLAMP and CLAMP NUT is securely tightened e Apply TILT LOCK when adding removing equipment from the camera or when attaching removing the camera from the Fluid Head e Hold camera securely whilst changing Counterbalance Pan Drag or Tilt Drag settings e Hold the camera securely whilst releasing the RELEASE KNOB e Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT to level the Fluid Head Operating Instructions 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 PAN HANDLE CLAMP fully then rotate the PAN HANDLE until it is approximately perpendicular to the THREADED STUD fig 4 and tighten the PAN HANDLE CLAMP avoid contact wear between the serrations on the Fluid Head and the PAN HANDLE CLAMP if this occurs then unwind the PAN HANDLE CLAMP further 1 2 Ensure that the TRIPOD BOWL
5. he battery into place A small flat screw driver may be used to push down the battery into the BATTERY HOUSING Retaining Screw Battery Door Battery 4 Align the BATTERY DOOR into the body then tighten the screw lightly Fig 8 9 www millertripods com MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel 61 2 9439 6377 Fax 61 2 9438 2819 Email sales miller com au D7869 1
6. ilt the camera back and forth to ensure that the a lower setting again if necessary Correct CH spring nas engaged Ine camera TMNSEDE counterbalance setting has been achieved held securely while changing the Counterbalance e l when minimum effort is required to move the setting camera over the entire tilt range TIP Fine tuning can be achieved by adjusting the SLIDING PLATFORM see step 2 6 E Onl OnE Om 300 Counterbalance amp 250 Performance u 200 O E 150 O 100 gt 8 s 50 O 5 O 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Camera Payload kg Fig 6 4 Maintenance The Compass 12 Fluid Head offers high Battery Housing Illumination Button 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 e Do not immerse the Fluid Head in any liquid e Do not use stiff brushes abrasives harsh detergents and solvents Battery Replacement The Compass 12 Fluid Head uses a single 11A type 6 Volt battery for Illumination Miller recommends the following batteries to provide long life performance GP11A Duracell MN11 or Vinnic L1016 1 Using a Phillips Head 1 screw driver remove the RETAINING SCREW and the BATTERY DOOR 0 1 ae 2 Using a small flat screw driver remove the battery i 3 Align the new battery as shown on the back of the BATTERY DOOR and place into the BATTERY HOUSING then push down t
7. is approximately horizontal Place the Fluid Head into the TRIPOD BOWL adjust the BUBBLE LEVEL fig 4 such that the bubble is inside the black circle and tighten the CLAMP NUT Pan Handle Clamp Pan Handle Iumination Button Bubble Level 1 3 Set the initial control settings as follows see Figure 1 amp 2 Threaded Stud e Select Counterbalance to position 4 top setting e Select Pan amp Tilt Drag to position O e Tighten the PAN LOCK TILT LOCK Clamp Nut and the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK Fig 4 Operating Instructions 2 Camera Set up 2 1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pressing the RELEASE KNOB while pulling the CAMERA PLATE out 2 2 Refer to the Camera s Owners manual for correct method of attachment to the CAMERA PLATE Inspect the CAMERA PLATE and remove the 1 4 and 3 8 screws for HDV mount or the 1 4 PIN CARRIAGE DVCAM mount as required 2 3 Attach camera accessories and the battery to the camera it is recommended to estimate the camera s Centre of Gravity C of G for the purpose of correctly positioning the camera on the CAMERA PLATE The camera s C of G can be estimated by placing the camera on to a round rod and then shifting it backwards or forwards until a balance point C of G is achieved It is recommended to identify this point on the camera as it will be useful in step 2 5 2 4 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera and securely tighten the screw
8. s 2 5 Check that the SLIDE LOCK is loose then align the CAMERA PLATE with the SLIDING PLATFORM and slide it in until the safety mechanism is engaged 2 6 Position the CAMERA PLATE so that the camera s C of G is directly above the centre axis of the Fluid Head and tighten the SLIDE LOCK If this can not be achieved then reposition the CAMERA PLATE on the Camera step 2 4 This will ensure that the system has maximum stability Fig 5 Sliding Platform CofG Sliding Platform Lock ATLEET Operating Instructions Tilt Drag Control 4 Pan Tilt Drag Control The Compass 12 Fluid Head offers 3 selectable positions of fluid drag zero setting in the Pan and Tilt The settings are equally stepped from light drag in position 1 up to heavy drag in position 3 the drag plates are completely disengaged in position zero Counterbalance Selector e Do not Pan or Tilt the Fluid Head whilst adjusting PAN or TILT DRAG CONTROL or whilst the PAN amp TILT DRAG CONTROL is between settings e The drag setting can be changed at any tilt or pan angle 5 Pan Tilt Lock Control The Compass 12 Fluid Head offers high Capacity caliper disc brake system to hold the Fluid Head in a fixed pan and or tilt position Camera position will not change when applying or releasing the Pan Tilt locks ITumination Button e Do not pan or tilt the Fluid Head whilst the PAN or the TILT LOCK is partially applied 6 Illumination Bubble
9. tact us via our website or at the following MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 30 Hotham Parade Artarmon Sydney NSW 2064 Australia Tel 61 2 9439 6377 Fax 61 2 9438 2819 Email sales miller com au MILLER Camera Support LLC USA 218 Little Falls Road Cedar Grove New Jersey 07009 1231 USA Tel 973 857 8300 Fax 973 857 8188 Email sales millertripods us MILLER FLUID HEADS EUROPE LTD Unit 12A Shepperton Business Park Govett Ave Shepperton Middlesex TW17 8BA United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1243 555255 Fax 44 0 1243 555 001 Email sales millertripods europe com www millertripods com Operating Instructions 3 Counterbalance Control The counterbalance system was designed to 3 1 For safety ensure that Counterbalance position neutralise the effect of the camera weight when 4 is selected Mts sick ne COM Daas abate meee offers a 3 2 Hold the camera and release the TILT LOCK 4 position counterbalance system which can be then gently tilt the camera from a horizontal operated Mig TE CONN TERBALANCE SELECTOR position forward then backward and observe fig 2 The COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR its response If the Camera Springs Back must be operated when the SLIDING PLATFORM ae to the horizontal position then a lower is in a horizontal position After changing the Aaa nee Counterbalance setting is required select PO Mite hs ianCe aS ag ay Oe necessary Ta Counterbalance position 3 and recheck select t
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