Locking The Platform; Pan And Tilt Brakes; Pan And Tilt Drag - Vinten Vector 75 Manuel D'utilisation

Locking the platform

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The centre lock mechanism is operated by a button [16] on the right side of the head. To engage
the lock, hold the platform in the horizontal position and push the button [16] inwards, until it
latches and the release catch [17] appears. Use the pan bar to rock the platform slightly whilst
pushing the button [16].
To release the centre lock, rock the platform slightly and push down on the release catch [17].
WARNING!
Keep fingers clear of the platform underside when tilting to avoid
personal injury.
CAUTION
finger trap

Pan and tilt brakes

The pan and tilt brakes are operated by levers ([4], [5]) at the rear of the head. They are applied
by pulling the appropriate lever up and back and released by pushing the lever forwards.
CAUTION!
1. Do NOT use force on the brake levers. Hand tighten only.
2. Do NOT use the brakes to supplement drag, the head may be damaged.
When the brakes are not in use, always ensure they are fully released.
The brakes should be applied whenever the camera is left unattended.

Pan and tilt drag

The pan drag adjustment knob [9] is mounted on the left lower part of the main body. Tilt drag is
adjusted by a knob [11] mounted on the face of the tilt drag housing on the left side of the head.
Turn the knobs clockwise to increase drag and counter-clockwise to decrease drag.
CAUTION! Reduce drag to a minimum when the head is out of use for long periods,
to minimise wear on drag components.
FINGER TRAP
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