Oben TVH-108 User manual

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TVH-108
Travel Video Head
You’reonsteadyground®

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Thank youfor choosing Oben
The Oben TVH-108 Travel Video Head provides smooth
panning and tilting for cameras and lenses weighing
up to 8.8 pounds. Perfect for shooting on the go with a
point and shoot camera, camcorder, or a small DSLR,
the head features independent adjustment for full
360° panning and +90° to -90° tilt. The fluid-type drag
system ensures smooth and even camera movement.
An integrated bubble level makes accurate camera
alignment with the horizon fast and easy. A snap-in
quick release plate is included for speedy mounting
and dismounting of the camera.
Please read through this entire manual before using the
TVH-108 Video Head.
Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual
product may vary.
INTRODUCTION

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Key Features _________________________ 4-5
MountingtheVideoHead toa Tripod __________6
ConvertingtheMounting Thread _____________6
MountingtheQuick-Release Plate ____________7
MountingtheCamera _____________________8
LevelingtheCamera ______________________8
TiltControl _____________________________9
PanControl_____________________________9
Specifications _________________________ 10
Warnings ______________________________11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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KEY FEATURES
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KEY FEATURES
Tilt knob
Panknob
Bubblelevel
Adjustablearm
Armadjustknob
Quick-releaseplate
1/4-20 mounting screw
Guidepin
Quick-releaseplatesafetyscrew
Quick-releaseknob
Safetylock
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OPERATIONOPERATION
Tighten the pan knob, and then
rotate the head clockwise onto
the tripod’s mounting stud.
Tighten the head until secure.
CONVERTING THE MOUNTING THREAD
For tripods with a 1/4-20
mounting stud, screw the
included 3/8-16 to 1/4-20
reducer bushing into the head’s
mounting socket.
Mountingthe VideoHead toaTripod

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OPERATIONOPERATION
The plate uses a 1/4-20
screw that fits most cameras.
1. Loosen the quick-release knob.
Press the safety lock and slide
the quick-release plate o the
head.
2. Screw the quick-release plate
into the 1/4-20 threaded socket
on the base of your camera. Use
a slotted screwdriver or coin to
tighten the screw.
If your camera has a guide socket,
make sure the quick-release guide
pin is aligned with your camera
before you tighten the mounting
screw.
Warning: Some manufacturers’
quick-release plates do not meet
our specifications and may not lock
your equipment securely in the
Oben TVH-108. Make sure to test any
non-Oben camera and lens plates to
ensure compatibility.
Mountingthe Quick-Release Plate

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OPERATION
1. Tighten all knobs except the
quick-release knob.
2. Slide the guide-pin side of the
quick-release plate past the
safety lock on the clamp.
3. Adjust the position of the quick-
release plate to ensure the best
balance for your camera, and
tighten the quick-release knob
until the plate is secure.
Important: When changing camera
positions via the quick-release
knob, always keep one hand on the
camera.
The head has an integrated bubble
level to ensure that your camera is
aligned with the horizon.
MountingtheCamera
Levelingthe Camera

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OPERATION
Tighten the pan knob by turning
it clockwise to set the position of
the camera.
Loosen the pan knob to pan or
change position of the camera.
The built-in fluid-type drag
ensures smooth and even camera
movement.
1. Loosen the arm adjust knob to
set the arm at the desired angle.
Tighten the arm adjust knob
until secure.
2. Loosen the tilt lock by turning
it counterclockwise to tilt your
camera while you’re shooting.
When the tilt knob is loosened, a
spring-loaded counter balance
will allow smoother tilting.
TiltControl
PanControl

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OPERATION
Head Type Video
Base Mount 3/8-16 thread
Quick-Release Type 501 type
Load Capacity 8.8 lb. (4 kg)
Number of Bubble Levels 1
Friction Control No
Tilt Angle +90° to -90°
Independent Pan Lock Yes
Base Diameter 1.7 in. (4.3 cm)
Height 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Weight 1 lb. (454 g)
Specifications

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WARNINGS
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!Warnings:
• Do not exceed the tripod’s maximum load
capacity.
• Ensure that all appropriate locks are
engaged when necessary.
• The video head should be used only in
temperatures ranging between -22°F and
140°F.
• Do not operate in salt water. Dry the video
head if it becomes wet.
• Remove the camera from the head during
setup or transport.
• Keep out of reach of children.

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