Miller Tripod User manual

ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS
WARRANTY
The Miller Projib is warranteed against any defect in material or
workmanship for a period of 12 calendar months from date of
purchase. Within this period, we undertake to supply replacements
free of charge for any parts which may prove, on examination, to be
defective provided that such defectiveness is not the result of
misuse (including use with unsuitable ancillary equipment), accident
or negligence and further, that the equipment was purchased from
an authorised Miller Fluid Heads’ distributor.
MillerAuthorised ServiceAgents must carry out all service and repair
work. Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It is
advisable to notify Miller or a MIller Authorised Service Agent if a
change of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough
usage. For information regarding sales and service of Miller products,
or for your nearest Miller representative please contact us via our
website or at the following:
Cat # Description
#715 Undermount Kit for Projib
#480 Studio HD Dolly
#483 Studio HD Dolly with Cable Guards and Track Lock
#475 Detachable Rubber Feet (set of 3)
#990 Mid Level Spreader
#974 Softcase for HD 100 & HD 150 2-stage
#309 Hardcase for HD 100 2-stage
#298 Hardcase for HD 150 & Flat Base 1 & 2 Stage
#712 Softcase for Projib
MILLER FLUID HEADS (Australia)
30Hotham Parade,Artarmon,Sydney
NSW2064Australia
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MILLER FLUID HEADS (Europe)
Unit 6, Worton Court
WortonHallEstate, Worton Rd, Isleworth
MIddelsexTW7 6ER,United Kingdom
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MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT (LLC)
216Little Falls Road, CedarGrove,
NewJersey 07009-1276USA
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MILLER TRIPODS Canada
1055GranvilleStreet
Vancouver BCV6Z1L4, Canada
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Email:[email protected]
#711 Projib Jib Arm
O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
PROJIB
SERVICE, SALES & SUPPORT
www.millertripods.com
SAFETY - READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
The Miller Projib is a versatile camera mount; designed to add the
dimension of tracking and elevation to the normal range of
movements afforded by your fluid head. It is designed for use in
professional film and video production by professional support
equipment operators. For safe operation of the Miller Projib,
please observe the following precautions:
The Safe setup and operation of this equipment is the responsibilty
of the operator. This equipment is to be set up and used by
qualified personnel only.
A Miller Projib, when loaded with camera, fluid head and counter-
balance weights, exerts a considerable amount of leverage on the
surface it is attached to. For this reason, precautions must be
taken to prevent accidental over-balancing. ACCIDENTAL OVER-
BALANCING OF THE PROJIB MAY CAUSE EXPENSIVE EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGEAND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. The risk of
over-balancing is reduced by adding suitable ballast, such as
sandbags, to the base of the tripod or dolly to which the Projib is
attached. THE USE OF SUITABLE AND SUFFICIENT BALLAST
IS ESSENTIAL TO SAFE PROJIB OPERATION.
The Miller Projib is designed to attach to most professional heavy
duty tripods or hi-hat type dollies. FOR MAXIMUM STABILITY
WHEN USING TWO STAGE TRIPODS, ENSURE THAT THE
LOWER TUBE LEGS ARE COMPLETELY COLLAPSED.
The total payload must not exceed the capacity of the tripod.
NOTE: Make sure all items on the jib, (fluid head, camera and
counterbalance weights), as well as the jib itself, are considered in
assessing the weight of the payload. The jib is designed to carry a
camera and fluid head weight up to 50 lbs. (22kg) maximum.
If the Projib is mounted on a dolly, the dolly should be of a heavy
duty type with sufficient additional payload capacity to accept
sandbags or similar safety ballast to prevent over-balancing as
cautioned above. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION
MIGHT CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO OVER-BALANCE IF THE
DOLLY IS BROUGHT TO ASUDDEN STOPAT THE END OFA
TRACKING MOVEMENT.
Miller recommends the use of standard, rubber covered circular
bar-bell weights as suitable counterbalance for the Projib. For the
average camera/fluid head payload of between 15kg (30lb) and
20kg (45lb), a suitable combination of 5kg (10lb), 7.5kg (15lb) and
10kg (20lb) bar-bell weights is recommended.
1. Remove the Priojib from the protective carry case and flip over
the fluid head mounting plate so that the threaded male and
female mounting connectors are aligned. Join the connectors and
hand-tighten only.
2. Attach the Projib to the tripod using the clamp nut provided.
Note that the main body of the Projib at the pivot point is fitted with
a spirit level. Adjust the legs of the tripod so that the spirit level
indicates a level position for the PROjIB. FAILURE TO LEVEL AT
THIS POINT FIRST WILL PREVENT THE PROJIB FROM MAIN-
TAINING A LEVEL POSITION THROUGHOUT THE RANGE OF
MOTION OF THE PROJIBARM - REGARDLESS OF OTHER
ADJUSTMENTS! Correct levelling of the tripod bowl or dolly hi-hat
is important and should be checked regularly during operation. Do
not adjust the level of the tripod or dolly with the camera fitted.
3. Loosen the lock nut that controls the motion of the sliding
counterbalance arm at the rear of the Projib. Slide this arm out so
as to achieve a balance in the Projib over the pivot point at the
tripod.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROJIB SETUP
PROJIB SETUP contd.
4. Attach a 100mm ball levelling fluid head to the jib mounting
plate. View the 2nd spirit level, located on the fluid head mounting
surface of Projib. If it is not indicating level, first check to make
sure that the central pivot point is level. Once that is confirmed,
loosen the lock ring that is located at the base of the parallel tube
under the jib arm near the central pivot point at the tripod. CAU-
TION! DO NOT LOOSEN THE LOCK RING FOUND NEAR THE
FLUID HEAD MOUNTING SURFACE WHICH IS USED ONLY TO
RETURN THE PROJIB TO STORAGE POSITION. Once the lock
ring near the center of Projib is loosened, turn the entire parallel
tube beneath the jib arm in or out until the fluid head mounting
surface is indicating level in the #2 bubble level. Tighten the lock
ring in this position. Now level the fluid head using the bubble
level on the fluid head. Once all three bubble levels are indicating
level, the camera will remain level throughout the jib’s operational
range.
5. Mount camera to fluid head and add sufficient weights to rear of
jib (or adjust length of jib counterbalance arm) to balance camera.
CAUTION: THE PROJIB COMES EQUIPPED WITHA LARGE PIN
WHICH WILL PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DETACHMENT OF THE
WEIGHT RETAINING NUT DURING JIB OPERATION. BE
CERTAIN THAT THIS COTTER PIN IS IN PLACE DURING JIB
OPERATION.
The Projib is fitted with pan and tilt drag controls and positive tilt
lock for the jib arm vertical movement. The tilt lock is easily
distinguished from the tilt drag by the large cone shape thrust
locker located under the tilt lock knob. Rotating the drag adjusters
inward (clockwise) increases the amount of drag; counter-clock-
wise rotation reduces drag. Pan and tilt drag are adjusted by the
operator to personal preference and to achieve correct motion for
shooting requirements.
OPERATING CONTROLS
PROJIB SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Payload 25kg (50lb)
Typical Payload ENG Camcorders up to 20kg (44lb)
Weight 11.4kg (25lb)
Height Range 2m (78”)
Dimensions (mm) 230W x 505D x 1220L
(folded down) (in) 9”W x 20”D x 48”L
Counterbalance 25mm (1”) centre barbell weights
Attachment 100mm Base, 100mm bowl
Controls Friction pan & tilt locks
Adjustable tilt drag
Levelling Adjustable levelling arm. Dual bubble
levels mounted at tripod base and
fluid head mount
Min Tripod Req. HD-style tripod with minimum
24mm (1”) tube diameter.
COUNTERWEIGHTS