2575D Fluid Pan & Tilt Head
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Fore and Aft Balance
1. 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 on the payload until the balance is set correctly.
2. Make sure that the camera and all accessories are installed in their operating positions.
3. Before disengaging the tilt lock pin, turn the Counterbalance crank to set the counterbalance
to 50%. Depending on the payload weight, it may be necessary to increase or decrease this
setting to enable the payload to be correctly balanced fore and aft.
4. Make sure that the tilt lock pin is engaged.
5. Set the tilt fluid drag adjustment knob to 0.
6. Holding the handle to steady the platform, disengage the tilt lock pin.
7. Tilt the platform forwards and backwards and determine if camera package is front or back
heavy.
8. If it is not in balance, re-engage the tilt lock pin.
9. Release the safety catch and disengage the platform release lever. With the help of an
assistant, carefully slide the camera payload and plate forwards or backwards until the
payload is balanced fore and aft.
10. The horizontal balance is correct when no perceptible tilting force can be felt on the handle
with the platform level and with the tilt lock pin disengaged.
Figure 4 replacing the battery
Warning!
Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly. In the event of the
head falling away violently, increase the counterbalance setting using the
counterbalance crank.
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2575D COUNTERBALANCE
CAMERA
CENTER OF GRA
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