Vinten protouch Pro-10 system Manuel de service Page 1

VintenCamera Control SolutionsOperators GuidePRO-10System

10IntroductionThe protouch Pro-10 system from Vinten comprises a Pro-10 pan and tilt head, a Pozi-Loc two-stage tripod, an adjustable floor spreader a

11BalanceThe balance spring in the Pro-10 pan and tilt head is set for an optimum payload of 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) at a centre of gravity (C of G) height o

12Each arm is of the spreader is adjustable for length (22) and the tripod feet are secured by rubber straps (23).

13OperationAssemblyIf not already done, assemble the system as follows:Tripod and spreaderLift the tripod out of the case using the finger holes just

14Push the slide plate and camera into the track in the platform, ensuring the slide lock release (2) snaps into position.Tighten the slide plate clam

15Optional equipmentCarrying strapA carrying strap (27) is available as an optional accessory and is installed as follows:On the lower moulding of the

16Push a blind captive nut (27.4) into the hole in the lower moulding.Using a suitable M5 screw, fully compress the blind captive nut. Remove the M5 s

17DolliesThe Pro-10 system may be mounted on a variety of OB and studio dollies, which are listed under “Optional accessories” on page 16.

18ServicingGeneralProtouch products are robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability save r

19Battery replacement The battery illuminates the level bubble (10) when the switch (13) is pressed. The level bubble remains lit for approximately 15

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20AdjustmentsPan brake knob adjustmentBecause its movement is restricted, the pan brake knob (11) may require adjustment after pro-longed use.To adjus

21Camera slide plate knob adjustmentTo prevent interference with the payload, the camera slide plate knob (7) should be at or below the horizontal whe

22‘Pozi-Loc’ tripod leg clamp adjustmentBedding-in occurs with ‘Pozi-Loc’ leg clamps, which may necessitate resetting the clamp. Check the effectivene

23Bottom clamp Adjust a bottom clamp as follows:Tighten the clamp (20) until an audible click is heard and the knob is in the locked position (POSITIO

24Parts listThe following lists include main assemblies, user-replaceable spare parts and optional accesso-ries. For further information regarding rep

25DolliesPD114 dolly U005-103ENG (OB) dolly 3319-3BENG (Studio) dolly 3319-3CENG (OB) dolly - small 3319-3STTripod and pedestal adaptors75 mm ball to

3Safety - read this firstWarning Symbols in this Operators GuideWhere there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan and t

4Further informationFor full details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to protouch Pro-10 System - Main-tenance Manual and Illustrated Part

5ContentsPageSafety - read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6Pro-10 Pan and Tilt Head(1)(2)(3)(4)(6)(5)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(16)(17)(18)(15)

7(1) 3/8 in. camera screw(2) Slide lock release(3) Pan bar(4) Tilt brake(5) Locating pin(6) 3/8 in. camera screw stowage(7) Camera slide plate clamp(8

8Pozi-Loc Tripod and Spreader(19)(20)(21)(22)(24)(23)(25)(26)

9(19) Tripod bowl(20) Clamp knob(21) Floor spreader(22) Floor spreader adjuster(23) Foot securing strap(24) Leg tie strap(25) Attachment point for opt