Sachtler Video 18 S2 User manual

Video 18 S2 & 20 S1 Fluid Heads
User Guide
Video 18 S2
Video 20 S1
Fluid Heads
Part Nos. Video 18 S2 1811
Video 20 S1 2010
EN DE www.sachtler.com

Copyright © 2015
All rights reserved.
Original Instructions: English
All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any
way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of the Vitec
Group Plc.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this publication is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Vitec Videocom Ltd reserves the right to make changes
to the information or specications without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Changes will be incorporated in new versions
of the publication.
We are making every effort to ensure that our publications are updated on a regular basis to reect changes to product specications and features.
Should this publication not contain information on the core functionality of your product, please let us know. You may be able to access the latest
revision of this publication from our website.
Vitec Videocom Ltd reserves the right to make changes to product design and functionality without notication.
Trademarks
All product trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of The Vitec Group Plc.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Published by:
Vitec Videocom Ltd
Email: [email protected]

1
Contents / Inhaltsverzeichnis
Safety.....................................2
Safety and About This Guide .................3
Box Contents ..............................4
Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation.................................7
Touch Bubble.............................7
Mounting the Head ........................7
Mounting and Dismounting the Camera ........8
Fitting the Pan Bar........................10
Balancing the Payload.....................12
Adjusting the Centre of Gravity (C of G) .......12
Adjusting the Counterbalance ...............15
Adjusting the Drags.......................17
Transportation ...........................18
Maintenance ..............................19
Technical Specication .....................20
General Notices ...........................21
Sicherheit ................................22
Sicherheit und Über diese Bedienungsanleitung 23
Lieferumfang..............................24
Bedienelemente ...........................25
Montage..................................27
Selbstleuchtende Libelle (Touch Bubble) ......27
Montage des Fluidkopfes ..................27
Einsatz und Entnahme der Kamera ..........28
Schwenkarmmontage .....................30
Einstellen der Kamerabalance ..............32
Einstellen des Schwerpunktes (C of G)........32
Einstellen des Gewichtsausgleichs...........35
Einstellen der Dämpfung...................37
Transport...............................38
Wartung..................................39
Technische Spezikationen..................40
Allgemeine Hinweise .......................41

2
Safety
Important information on the safe installation and operation of
this product. Read this information before operating the product.
For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate
the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save
these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
avoid possible damage to the product.
!WARNING!
Where there is a risk of personal injury or injury to
others, comments appear supported by the warning
triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product,
associated equipment, process or surroundings,
comments appear supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.
Health and Safety
!WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury to
others. All personnel must be fully trained and adhere
to correct manual handling techniques and Health &
Safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the local
organisation to enforce safe working practices at all
times.
!
WARNING! Do not t a head to a tripod that cannot
support the combined mass of the head and its full
payload.
Mounting and Installation
!
CAUTION! Always lock the horizontal and vertical
brakes when the camera is mounted but not in use or
when levelling the uid head on the tripod.
!
CAUTION! Hold the camera securely when mounting
or dismounting from the uid head and when making
adjustments to the tripod height or footprint.
!CAUTION! Always hold the pan bar when making
adjustments to the counterbalance or camera
position. Do not use the pan bar to lift or move the
tripod and uid head.
!
CAUTION! Do not attach heavy items to the pan bar.
!
CAUTION! Always remove the camera before
transporting.
!
WARNING! Risk of nger entrapment. Do not place
ngers between the platform and the body of the uid
head.

3
Safety and About This Guide
The Sachtler Video 18 S2 and Video 20 S1 uid heads were
developed to enable smooth pan and tilt movement giving the
operator total image control through a wide range of angles.
This user guide has been produced to instruct the user on the correct
set-up, operation and maintenance of the uid head.
Maintenance
!
WARNING! The tting of non-approved parts and or
accessories or servicing by non-approved personnel
could effect the safety of the product. It may also
invalidate the terms and conditions of the product
warranty.
!
CAUTION! When replacing the battery, only use the
same or an equivalent type of battery recommended
for use with this product.
Intended Use
About this User Guide
Warranty
This product is covered by a one year warranty.
The warranty will be invalidated if:
• The head is improperly installed or used in a manner contrary to
this user guide.
• The head housing is opened by unauthorised personnel.
Extended Warranty
Please register at www.sachtler.com for an extended warranty period.

4
Box Contents
Item Description Part No
1Video 18 S2 or Video 20 S1 Fluid head 1811 or
2010
2Tie down SKO13B0366
3User guide S2022-4980
4Camera plate 1064
5Pan bar plus right 3270

5
Operating Elements
1Vertical brake
2Touch & Go system lock lever
3Touch & Go system safety lock
4Counterbalance adjustment knob
5Vertical drag control
6Illuminated touch bubble
7Rosette for left pan bar
Left View

6
Operating Elements
1Camera plate
2Spare camera screws
3Payload range shifter (boost button)
4Horizontal brake
5Horizontal drag control
6Tie down
7Battery compartment for touch bubble
8Balance plate clamp lever
9Rosette for right pan bar
Right View

7
Installation
Touch Bubble
The uid head is tted with an illuminating touch bubble which
allows easy levelling in poor lighting conditions. The illumination is
activated by tapping the bubble and will automatically switch off after
approximately 20 seconds. Levelling the Head
1.Apply the horizontal and vertical brakes and hold the head rmly
with one hand.
Mounting the Head
The uid head is designed to be installed onto standard tripods
using the tie down with the 100 mm ball base. The uid head can be
mounted to a slider or pedestal using a FB converter (# 3913).

8
Installation
2.Loosen the tie down and move the head so that the level bubble is
central. Tighten the tie down and check the level bubble remains
central when the head is rotated through a full 360º.
Mounting and Dismounting the Camera
1.Apply the horizontal and vertical brakes.
2.Hold the plate or camera with one hand. Grasp the locking lever
with your thumb and index nger and pull down the safety button.