oConnor 1030D, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...1030D Ds Ultimate Head Fluid C1237 0001 C1239 0001 Operators Guide C1239 4980 1 ONLINE R EGISTR ATION H TTP R EGISTR ATION OCON COM ...

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Page 3: ...OConnor 1030D 1030Ds Fluid Head Operators Guide Publication Part No C1239 4980 Issue 1 ...

Page 4: ... OConnor is a registered trademark of the Vitec Group plc Important information about this document Information contained within this document is subject to change Camera Dynamics Limited reserves the right without notice to make changes in equipment design or performance as progress in engineering manufacturing or technology may warrant Published by Vitec Group Videocom Division Technical Publica...

Page 5: ...s of your new 1030 The 1030D Ds is the smallest in OConnor s Ultimate range of fluid heads and features OConnor s stepless counterbalance system as well as ultra smooth pan and tilt fluid drag designed for cine style shooting A new collapsible counterbalance crank handle makes balancing the payload easier The new 1030 has all controls on the camera operator s side of the head on the left or smart ...

Page 6: ...ring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health and help conserve natural resources Refer to the section Replacing the battery page 17 in this manual for instructions on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for recycling waste batteries C...

Page 7: ... 1030D Capacity see counterbalance graph Figure 3 Minimum payload 0 lbs no load Maximum payload 30 lbs 13 9 kg Tilt range 90 Pan range 360 Counterbalance continuous 1030Ds Capacity see counterbalance graph Figure 4 Minimum payload 0 lbs no load Maximum payload 41 lbs 18 6 kg Tilt range 60 Pan range 360 Counterbalance continuous Mounting Base 100 mm ball base standard 150 mm ball base Mitchell base...

Page 8: ...d drag 9 Pan and tilt locks 9 Illuminated bubble level 10 Handle mounting 10 Camera mounting platform 10 Bases 10 Operation 11 Installing the head 11 Handles 11 Mounting the camera 11 Stability 12 Balancing the head 12 Fore and aft balance 13 Payload weight and counterbalance 14 Pan and tilt locks 14 Pan and tilt fluid drag 15 Storing the head 15 Servicing 16 General 16 Routine maintenance 16 Clea...

Page 9: ...d side front handle accessory mounting rosette front box mounts camera mounting plate platform scales camera plate release lever tilt drag indicator wheel pan lock lever platform release lever ball base 100 mm camera plate marker camera screws red safety catch tie down 100 mm ...

Page 10: ...nd side rear counterbalance crank handle fold out tilt drag adjustment knob handle clamp handle pan drag adjustment knob battery compartment tilt lock lever level bubble level bubble button provision for attachments platform hook platform sub base platform ...

Page 11: ...ag Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate OConnor s patented ultra smooth fluid drag to ensure smooth movement The pan drag adjustment knob and indicator wheel are located on the left side of the head below the level bubble and the tilt drag adjustment knob is located on the lower right rear of the head with the indicator wheel on the right side end cover Both controls are continuously adjus...

Page 12: ...cured by means of a platform stop a 6 32 x in socket head cap screw that requires a 7 64 in hex drive wrench The head comes standard with an adjustable camera mounting platform The camera can be released quickly by pressing the red safety catch and rotating the camera plate release lever approximately 180 in a clockwise direction At the end of lever travel the platform hook retracts and the spring...

Page 13: ...2 Attach the mounting plate to the bottom of the camera 3 Insert the mounting plate into the platform Push it into the groove towards the front of the head then down until the platform hook engages with an audible click the plate release lever will have jumped back approx 90 upon the click The camera is now captive but not locked 4 To lock the camera mounting plate push in the red safety catch and...

Page 14: ...s to load C of G combinations that can be balanced over the full tilt range of 90 for the 1030D Figure 3 and 60 for the 1030Ds head Figure 4 respectively The area above the balance curve to the right corresponds to load C of G combinations that exceed the capacity of the head WARNING When mounting the head on a tripod it is possible to set the tripod legs so that the C of G of the tilted payload f...

Page 15: ...alanced fore and aft 6 If it is not in balance re engage the tilt lock 7 Disengage the platform release lever by pulling it away from the platform Figure 4 Counterbalance chart 1030Ds WARNING When positioning the payload it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly Always be prepared for this by maintaining a firm hold of the handle until t...

Page 16: ...nced there should be no perceptible tilting force on the handle at any angle of tilt and the head should remain in any tilt position to which it is set 2 If necessary adjust the counterbalance as follows If the head tends to fall away when the platform is tilted set the platform level and turn the crank handle clockwise to increase the counterbalance If the head tends to spring back when the platf...

Page 17: ...ght rear of the head Both controls are continuously adjustable from 1 through 5 To increase drag turn the knob clockwise towards a higher setting To decrease drag turn the knob counterclockwise towards a lower setting Storing the head When shooting is finished and the head is to be stored head settings i e counterbalance and fluid drag should be left unchanged This will reduce wear on the head s m...

Page 18: ...uld be covered or stored in a bag case when not in use Any dirt that accumulates during storage or periods of non use may be removed with a vacuum cleaner Particular attention should be paid to the camera mounting area Use out of doors under adverse conditions may require special attention Salt spray should be washed off immediately using fresh water Sand and dirt act as an abrasive and should be ...

Page 19: ...ired rotate the tilt lock lever to access the battery cover Figure 6 2 Use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to unscrew the battery cover 3 Carefully pull the battery out of its compartment using the ribbon Figure 5 Adjusting the pan and tilt lock levers Figure 6 Replacing the battery lock label tilt lock lever shaft screw battery cover button battery tilt lock lever ...

Page 20: ...sitive side of the battery faces outermost and that the ribbon is correctly positioned 5 Replace the battery cover and tighten using a coin or flat blade screwdriver 6 Press the bubble level illumination button and verify that the bubble level lights up It should be lit for approximately 25 seconds ...

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