oConnor 2575D Manual

2575D Pan & Tilt HeadFluid
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OConnor 2575D
Fluid Pan & Tilt Head
Operators Guide
Publication Part No. C1234-4980 Issue 4

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Preface
Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your new 2575D from OConnor.
We want you to get the most from your new 2575D, and therefore encourage you to read this
operator's guide to familiarize yourself with its many features, some of which may be new to you.
It also covers essential health and safety information and a section on maintenance that will
ensure you keep your new product in perfect condition.
Please register your purchase online at www.ocon.com.
Features and benefits of your new 2575D
The 2575D head is the flagship of OConnor's ultimate range of fluid heads and features
OConnor's stepless counterbalance system as well as ultra-smooth pan and tilt fluid drag
designed for cine style shooting.
A collapsible counterbalance crank handle and numerical readout make counterbalancing the
payload easy. The new platform has all the controls on the camera operator's side of the head
(left side) and features a platform scale on both sides and four rosette handle mountings. The
platform release lever has a one touch finger actuated safety release catch-while still requiring
conscious effort.
OConnor's fluid drag system allows an extremely quick pan movement from one position to
another, recovering instantly without any spring back.
You can set up easily in low light conditions using the illuminated bubble level.

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Safety - read this first
Warning Symbols in this Operators Guide
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to others, comments appear
highlighted by the word WARNING!—supported by the warning triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product, associated equipment, process or
surroundings, comments appear highlighted by the word CAUTION!
Disposal of waste batteries
Any batteries included with this product must not be treated as household waste. By ensuring
these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health, and help conserve natural resources.
Read the ‘Battery Replacement’ section in this manual for instructions on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for
recycling waste batteries.
Further Information
For further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head, please contact OConnor at:
E-mail: [email protected]
Or visit our website www.ocon.com and use the contact form.

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Technical specification
Payload Capacity:
Minimum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zero lb (no load)
Maximum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 lb (39.5 kg)
at C of G height of 8" (20.3 cm)
See counterbalance chart
Tilt Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±90º throughout entire counterbalance
range, zero to maximum
Pan Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360°
Height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4 in (21.3 cm)
Width: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.4 in (31.5 cm)
Depth:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6 in (21.8 cm)
Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.9 lb (10.4 kg)
Operating Temperature Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C)
Dolly/tripod fixing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitchell base or 150 mm Ball base

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Contents
Page
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety - read this first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal of waste batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Features and benefits of your new 2575D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Numeric Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ultra Smooth Fluid Drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pan and Tilt Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tilt Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Illuminated Bubble Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Handle Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Camera Mounting Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mounting a camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Balancing the Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fore and Aft Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Payload Weight and C of G Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locking the Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pan and Tilt Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pan and Tilt Fluid Drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing the head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the Lock Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Components
Figure 1 2575D Fluid Pan & Tilt Head - right-hand-side
Battery cover
Pan fluid drag
adjustment knob
Pan fluid drag
level display
Pan lock lever
Tilt lock lever
Front box
mounting
screws
Tilt center
lock lever
Platform hook
release lever
Platform release
lever safety catch Platform hook
Handle/accessory
mounting rosette
Platform release lever
Bubble level
illumination button
Eyepiece leveller
mounting screws
Bubble level

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Figure 2 2575D Fluid Pan & Tilt Head - left-hand-side
Camera fixing screws Slide plate marker
Slide plate scale
Handle/accessory
mounting rosette
Counterbalance
numerical display
Tilt fluid
drag display
Folding
counterbalance
adjustment crank
Mitchell key marker
Mitchell key
Tie down
Camera plate
clamp release lever
Camera plate
clamp lever
Tilt fluid drag
adjustment knob
Camera mounting plate
Handle clamp
Handle
Handle extension