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Fluid Head OPERA T OR’S MANU AL #1036 Compass 20 Fluid Head compass 20.
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.
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 Access.
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 conguration XDCAM and P2HD cameras.
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 ositiv.
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.
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 t o the Came ra’ s owner s manual f or correct method of attachment to the CAMERA PLA TE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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