Sachtler Video 20 S1 User manual

Video 20 S1
Fluid Head
Fluidkopf
Manual / Benutzerinformation

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Originalbetriebsanleitung/Original User Manual
Version: 1.6/02/12
Ausgabedatum / Issue date: 02/12
Bestellnr. / Order no.: S 2021-4980
sachtler®
Vitec Group Videocom Division
www.vitecgroup.com
Erfurter Strasse 16 Postfach / P.O.BOX 2039
D-85386 Eching D-85380 Eching
Germany Germany
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Internet: http://www.sachtler.com

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Table of contents
1 Safety instructions / General Information.............................1
2 Operating elements..............................................................2
3 Operation..............................................................................4
3.1 Intended use ................................................................4
3.2 Moving of the pan bar ..................................................4
3.3 Levelling of the fluid head ............................................5
3.4 Mounting of the camera and / or plate.........................5
3.5 Counterbalancing of the camera..................................7
3.6 Setting of the damping.................................................8
3.7 Brakes ..........................................................................8
3.8 Change of battery ........................................................8
3.9 Transport setting of damping, counterbalance
and brakes ...................................................................9
4 Technical Data....................................................................10
5 Accessories ........................................................................11
6 Inspection & Cleaning ........................................................11
7 Warranty .............................................................................11

Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Sicherheitshinweise / Grundlegende Hinweise..................13
2 Bedienelemente .................................................................14
3 Betrieb ................................................................................16
3.1 Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung ...........................16
3.2 Schwenkarmverstellung .............................................16
3.3 Nivellieren des Fluidkopfes ........................................17
3.4 Entnehmen und Einsetzen der Kameraplatte ............17
3.5 Einstellen der Kamerabalance ...................................19
3.6 Einstellen der Dämpfung............................................20
3.7 Bremsen.....................................................................20
3.8 Austausch der Batterie...............................................20
3.9 Transportstellung von Dämpfung, Gewichts-
ausgleich und Bremsen .............................................21
4 Technische Daten...............................................................22
5 Zubehör ..............................................................................23
6 Inspektion & Pflege ............................................................23
7 Gewährleistung ..................................................................23
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Manual
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1 Safety instructions / General Information
ÁBefore using the fluid head read the manual.
ÁBefore mounting the fluidhead on the tripod, check if the tri-
pod has a safe standing and if the ttripod leg extensions are
clamped.
ÁBefore releasing the tie down on the fluid head (with a
mounted camera), the tripod must be secured against fall
over.
ÁBefore releasing the vertical brake (at a non balanced
camera set up) or the clamping of the camera-/balance plate
the camera must be secured against suden movement,
otherwise there may be a danger of finger trapping.
ÁDuring camera tilt movements with extreme tilt angles there
may be a danger of finger trapping between balance plate
and housing for users and third persons.

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2 Operating elements
Camera plate
Safety Lock of
Touch & Go System
Counterbalance
Adjustment Knob
Vertical brake
Tie down
Pic. 1
Illuminated
Touch Bubble
Rosette for left pan bar
Horizontal drag
adjustment
Lever Locking of
Touch & Go System

Rosette for right
pan bar
Clamp lever
balance plate
Battery compartment
for touch bubble
Payload range
shifter
Vertical drag
adjustment
Pic. 2
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Horizontal brake
Spare/Camera
screws

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3 Operation
3.1 Intended Use
This fluidhead was developed to enable pan- and tilt move-
ments of cameras. The maximum payload is specified in
chapter 4.
3.2 Moving of the pan bar
Open the clamping lever of the pan bar and move the pan
bar into the desired position. Close the clamping screw of
the pan bar. While lifting the lever it will be disengaged and
can now be placed in a desired angular position.
During transportation the pan bar can be moved next to the
tripod legs.
Caution: Open the clamping screw of the pan bar far
enough. The teeth of the pan bar clamp should not clatter
while moving the pan bar. Make sure that the teeth inter-
leave with each other when closing the clamping lever of
the pan bar.
Use of the enclosed pan bar on the left side of the fluid
head is also possible. The pan bar has to be removed from
the head and the black plastic cap on its top should be
opened and removed with a coin or screw driver. The too-
thed clamp should be removed and relocated. The plastic
cap needs to be tightened again.

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3.3 Levelling of the fluid head
Apply the vertical brake and hold the camera with one
hand. Open the clamping screw of the fluid head and move
the head in such a way, that the bubble moves into the
level´s black circle. Tighten the clamping screw firmly.
Touch Bubble
The Video 20 S1 has a self illuminating Touch Bubble
which allows easy levelling even under unfavourable
lighting conditions. The illumination is activated by strong
tapping on the bubble. The bubble will glow up to 20
seconds.
3.4 Mounting of the camera and / or plate
The Video 20 S1 is delivered with the Touch & Go camera
quick locking system.
ÁApply the horizontal and vertical brake.
ÁHold the camera and / or plate with one hand.
ÁGrasp the locking lever with your thumb and index
finger and pull down the red safety button.
ÁMove the locking lever as far as possible to the left and
take out the camera and/ or plate.
ÁAttach the camera plate to the camera or tripod adaptor
plate (camera accessory) around the camera´s centre
of gravity.

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ÁBy mounting the camera and/or plate again it will lock
automatically and the locking lever will snap back
audible into its initial position.
ÁA 3/8” screw and a 1/4” screw are provided in the
camera plate as a standard fixing solution.
ÁIf you need to attach your camera either with two
3/8”screws or 1/4” screw and pin, just use the
screws located in the parking positions, shown in
picture 3.
ÁThe 1/4” screw can be placed everywhere. The pin
screw needs to be placed in the whole with the 3/8”
thread.
Pic. 3
3/8”
1/4”
pin

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3.5 Counterbalancing of the camera
ÁBefore adjusting the counterbalance of the camera, the
center of gravity of the camera must be centered preci-
sely over the axis of the fluid head.
ÁLock the vertical brake, adjust the vertical setting of the
fluid damping to “0”, adjust the knob for the counterba-
lance setting also to “1” and switch the payload range
shifter (Boost Button) on the head´s front side to
position “LO”.
ÁSecure the camera with one hand and open the verti-
cal brake.
ÁShould the camera be front or back heavy open the
lock of the sliding balance plate (push back red lever
underneath the balance plate as far as possible).
Keep the camera secured with one hand. Centre the
camera weight and compensate for a backheavy setup
by sliding the cameraplate forwards and for a fronthea-
vy setup by sliding backwards. The camera should
remain in the horizontal position.
ÁLock the balance plate by pulling the red lever into its
initial position.
ÁThe fluid head Video 20 S1 is equipped with a sixteen
step counterbalance adjustment and payload range
shifter on the head´s front side with two positions (HIgh
and LOw).
Select the setting which compensates best with your
camera set up. Adjusting the lower setting comes
immediately effective. The adjustment of the higher set-
ting becomes effective after passing the “0” level while
tilting the fluid head.
ÁIf you can`t manage to centre the camera, you should
move the camera plate to a different position on the tri-
pod mounting adaptor or use the C.O.G plate (# 1063)
which is available as an accessory.

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3.6 Setting of the damping
The Video 20 S1 is equipped with a 7-step damping level
horizontally and vertically and a zero setting. By turning the
vertical setting and the horizontal setting the desired level
of fluid damping is selected. Turn the setting ring to "0" in
order to switch off the damping completely.
The different damping levels can only be felt if the horizon-
tal and vertical brakes are open. If you apply damping, the
degree of horizontal and vertical damping is identical and
thus enables precise diagonal panning movements without
jerks and vibrations.
Make sure that you always turn the setting to the next
indexed position (arrow pointing on index dot). Engage the
retainer pins by slowly panning or tilting the camera.
ATTENTION:
Panning or tilting the camera with settings between the
indexed positions can damage the retainer pins and/or
disks.
3.7 Brakes
The horizontal brake applies the lock for the pan and the
vertical brake for the tilt movement. Both brakes are free
off vibrations and can be used during shooting.
3.8 Change of the battery
The illumination is powered by one standard type button
cell (CR 2032, 3 V) located in the battery holder, which can
be opened with a sharp object such as a screwdriver.
Make sure to insert the new batteries according to the
“plus” symbol as indicated in the covering plate.
The battery last for about 2000 illumination cycles

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3.9 Transport setting of damping, counterbalance
and brakes
To ensure smooth operation of the setting rings for the
damping over the long life time period of the fluid head,
you should turn both setting rings from position “0” to maxi-
mum position, before and after the use of the fluid head.
Setting during transportation: the most important issue is to
open both brakes - horizontal and vertical.
Counterbalance and damping should be set to maximum
position.

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4 Technical Data
2 kg to 25 kg (4.4 lb to 55 lb)
2 kg to 15 kg (4.4 lb to 33 lb)
12 kg to 25 kg (26 lb to 55 lb)
16
120 mm (4”)
horizontally and vertically 7 each and 0
+90°/-70° (depending on position of
counterbalance knob)
360°
-40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F)
3,3 kg (7.3 lb)
Touch & Go cameraplate 16
camera attached either with
2 x 3/8” screws
or
1 x 3/8” screw, 1 x 1/4” screw
or
1 x 1/4” screw, 1 pin
100 mm ball
telescopic with attachment diameter of
18/22 mm (0.7/0.8”),
length 350 to 520 mm (13.8 - 20.5”)
LR 2032, 3 V
Payload range overall:
Boost Button: LO
HI
Counterbalance steps:
Camera sliding range
Grades of drag:
Tilt angle:
panning range:
Temperature range:
Weight:
Camera fitting:
Tripod/Pedestal fitting:
Pan bar:
Battery:

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5 Accessories
A C.O.G plate (see chapter 3.5) can be ordered with code no
1063.
An adapter for viewfinder extension is available with code no
3981.
For further accessories please have a look in out catalogue or
on our web page www.sachtler.com.
6 Inspection & Cleaning
You should clean your fluid head from time to time using a soft
clove. For heavier dirt you should use a soft brush and a mild
detergent. Regularely inspections are not prescribed.
7 Warranty
The warranty expires if
Áthe fluid head was operated improperly or not in line with the
specified technical data, or
Áthe head housing was opened by unauthorised personnel.
We reserve the right to make changes based on technical
advances.
Please register at www.sachtler.com for an extended warranty
period.

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BenutzerinformationVideo 20 S1
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1 Sicherheitshinweise / Grundlegende Hinweise
ÁVor Benutzung des Fluidkopfes muß die Benutzerinformation
gelesen werden.
ÁVor Montage des Fluidkopfes auf ein Stativ muß das Stativ
auf sicheren Stand und die Stativbeinauszüge auf sichere
Klemmung überprüft werden.
ÁVor Lösen der Klemmschale, muß das Stativ bei aufgesetz-
ter Kamera gegen Umkippen gesichert werden.
ÁVor Lösen der Vertikalbremse (bei noch nicht eingestellter
Kamerabalance) oder der Klemmung der Kamera-/Balance-
platte muß die Kamera gegen plötzliche Bewegung gesichert
sein, da sonst die Gefahr des Fingereinklemmens besteht.
ÁBei Kameraschwenks mit extremen Neigewinkeln besteht
für den Bediener oder Dritte die Gefahr sich die Finger
zwischen Kameraverschiebeplatte und Gehäuse zu klem-
men.

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2 Bedienelemente
Verriegelungshebel der
Touch & Go Klemmung
Sperrknopf des
Touch & Go
Systems
Vertikalbremse
Drehknopf für die
Einstellung des
Gewichtsausgleichs
Rosette für linken
Schwenkarm
Klemmschale
Abb. 1
Selbstleuchtende
Libelle
Steuerring der
horizontalen
Dämpfung

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Payload
Stufenregler
Steuerring der
vertikalen Dämpfung
Rosette für
rechten
Schwenkarm
Batteriefach für selbst-
leuchtende Libelle
Abb. 2
Verriegelungshebel
für Kamera-
verschiebeplatte
Horizontalbremse
Ersatz-
Kameraschrauben