Cambo PCS User manual

PCS
Studio Gearhead
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EN
Please read this manual carefully before using the PCS

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Index
1Key features................................................................................3
2Warnings.....................................................................................3
3PCS Studio gearhead overview..................................................4
3.1 PCS controls...............................................................................4
3.2 Applying the cranks and choosing the tripod mount thread........5
3.3 Tilting and pivoting......................................................................6
3.4 Rotating top and bottom..............................................................6

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Thank you for purchasing a Cambo product.
The PCS is a heavy duty gearhead designed for the studio
environment. It features geared movements around the X- and Y-axis
as well as manual 360º Z-axis rotation at the top and bottom plate.
The large controls express clear functionality.
1 Key features
•360º manual panning at top and bottom plate
•Position click indication every 90º at the top rotation plate
•120º X-axis tilt (30º backwards 90º+ forward)
•135º Y-axis pivot (45º left 90º right)
•Arca compatible dovetail clamp
•4 large spirit levels
•Durable stainless steel 3/8’’ and optional ¼’’tripod mounting
•Removeable cranks for easier transportation
•High grade CNC milled aluminium body
•High precision laser engraved degree scales
2 Warnings
Always support the camera when unlocking the Arca
compatible clamp.
Apply no more than 25Kg to the PCS.

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3 PCS Studio gearhead overview
3.1 PCS controls
A. Arca compatible dovetail clamp
B. Arca clamp locking knob
C. Top rotation plate locking knob
D. Pivot adjustment crank
E. Tilt adjustment crank
F. Bottom rotation locking knob
G. Bottom tripod mount (3/8”)

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3.2 Applying the cranks and choosing the tripod mount thread
To apply the crank [B.] place pins [C.] of the crank inside the
designated holes [D.] of the PCS. Use the M4x10 bolt [A.] and the
supplied 2,5mm Allen key to firmly connect the cranks to the PCS
through the central hole.

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3.3 Tilting and pivoting
The PCS has two self-locking geared movements, tilt and pivot. To tilt
the PCS rotate the bottom crank clockwise for tilting forward and
counter clockwise for tilting backward. The maximum tilting movement
is 90º forward tilt and 30º backwards tilt. To pivot the PCS rotate the
top crank clockwise for pivoting to the left and counter clockwise for
pivoting to the right. The maximum pivot movement is 90º left and 45º
to the right.
3.4 Rotating top and bottom
To rotate the PCS at the top or bottom, loosen the corresponding
locking lever. You can adjust the locking position of the knob by pulling
it upwards to move the lever without locking or loosening the screw.

Cambo Fotografische Industrie B.V.
Cambo R&D April 2022
This instruction manual is prepared with care, although no responsibility, financial or otherwise, is accepted
for any consequences related the information stated in this instruction manual. All specifications in this
instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
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