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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
PUBLICATION PART No.V4018-4990
ISSUE 1 (October 2008)
Original Instructions
Copyright © The Vitec Group plc 2008
All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document 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.
Vinten® is a registered trademark of The Vitec Group plc.

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Foreword
This manual provides full and detailed maintenance and spare parts information for the Vinten®Protouch Pro-
6HDV system, comprising a Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head, a Pozi-Loc tripod, floor or mid-level spreader and case.
It is recommended that this manual is read carefully and the illustrations studied prior to operating or servicing
the equipment. Attention to the details contained herein will ensure that the equipment will operate efficiently
with the minimum of attention over a long service life. Particular attention must be paid to cleaning, especially
after use in adverse conditions.
To order spare parts or to obtain further information, application should be made to Vinten or to your local
distributor, or visit our website at www.vinten.com.
Associated Publication
Protouch Pro-6HDV System Operators Guide
Publication Part No. V4018-4980
WARNING!: Read the Safety Section on page 5 before using this pan and tilt head and
tripod or attempting any adjustment or repair.
NOTE: Information contained in this document is subject to change.
Vinten reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in equipment design or
performance as progress in engineering, manufacturing or technology may warrant.

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Safety - Read This First!
Warning symbols in this maintenance manual
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 old electrical and electronic equipment
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be treated
as household waste (applicable in the European Union and European countries with separate
collection systems). It shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Please visit www.vinten.com/recycle for details.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health, and help conserve natural resources.
Disposal of waste batteries
Any batteries included with this product must not be treated as household waste (applicable in the European
Union and European countries with separate collection systems). 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. Please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for recycling waste batteries. Please visit
www.vinten.com/recycle for details.

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Usage
The Pro-6HDV System has been designed for television camera operators to support and balance a camera
and ancillary equipment weighing up to 16 kg (13.2 lb).
WARNING!: 1. Do NOT attempt to use this product if you do not understand how to
operate it.
2. Do NOT use this product for any other purpose than that specified in the
Usage statement above.
3. Maintenance must be performed only by competent personnel in accord-
ance with the procedures laid down in this Maintenance Manual.

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Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notes to readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety - Read This First! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Design Improvements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Introduction and Description
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mounting the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Checking camera balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pan and tilt brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pan and tilt drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tools and Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Servicing
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Routine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Repair
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pozi-loc tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing tripod legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing the components of the top clamp assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Replacing the components of the bottom clamp assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Pro-6HDV mid-level spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Illustrated Parts List
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Ordering spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Main assembly part numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Illustrations Page
Fig 1.1 Pro-6HDV Pan and Tilt Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fig 1.2 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Floor Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fig 1.3 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Mid-level Spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fig 2.1 Mounting the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fig 2.2 Balance graph. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fig 2.3 Carrying strap installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fig 4.1 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fig 4.3 Top clamp adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fig 4.4 Bottom clamp adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fig 6.1 Pro-6HDV Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Fig 6.2 Pro-6HDV Pan and Tilt Head - Main Casting and Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Fig 6.3 Pro-6HDV Pan and Tilt Head - RH Side Plate and Balance Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Fig 6.4 Pro-6HDV Pan and Tilt Head - Pan Drag and Ball Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Fig 6.5 Pro-6HDV Pan and Tilt Head - LH Side Plate and Tilt Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Fig 6.6 Pozi-Loc Two-Stage Tripod (3819-3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fig 6.7 Leg Assembly (3819-11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Fig 6.8 Floor Spreader (3818-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fig 6.9 Mid-level Spreader (V4032-0001). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this publication:
ac alternating current
AAmps
AF across flats
A/R as required
ASME American Society of Mech Engineers
assy assembly
BS British Standard
BA British Association thread
BSF British Standard Fine thread
BSP British Standard Parallel Pipe thread
BSW British Standard Whitworth thread
btn button
chs cheese
C of G centre of gravity
comp compression
csk countersunk
cu cubic
c/w complete with
dc direct current
dia diameter
ft foot
hd head
hex hexagon
Hz Hertz (frequency)
IC integrated circuit
ID inside diameter
in. inch
kg kilogram
lb pound (weight)
LF Lubricated Friction
LH left hand
MISO metric thread
mmetre
mm millimetre
NNewton
NPT National Pipe thread
NI not illustrated
No. number
OD outside diameter
PCB printed circuit board
PCD pitch circle diameter
pozi Pozidrive
psi pounds per square inch
pt point
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
PVC Polyvinyl chloride
RH right hand
sect section
skt socket
SWG standard wire gauge
thk thick
UNC Unified Coarse thread
UNF Unified Fine thread
VVolts
WWatts

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Technical Specification
Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head
Weight
Head with bowl clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95 kg (4.29 lb)
Pan bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
Height to mounting face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.4 cm (4.9 in.)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.2 cm (4.8 in.)
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.5 cm (6.9 in.)
Load capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 kg (13.2 lb)
Tilt range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +90° -60°
Pan range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360°
Tripod fixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 mm ball
Pozi-Loc tripod
Levelling bowl diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 mm
Maximum height with floor spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156.2 cm (61.5 in.)
Minimum height with floor spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.6 cm (16.4 in.)
Maximum height with mid-level spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155.6 cm (61.26 in.)
Minimum height with mid-level spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53.6 cm (21.1 in.)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2 kg (7.0 lb)
Transport length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 cm (28.0 in.)
Recommended maximum load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 kg (55 lb)
Floor spreader
Maximum leg radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 cm (22.5 in.)
Minimum leg radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 cm (15 in.)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
Mid-level spreader
Maximum spreader radius. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.7 cm (38.4 in.)
Minimum spreader radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.2 cm (6.3 in.)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.48 kg (1.05 lb)

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Design Improvements
DETAILS
SERIAL No.
INFORMATION
Improvements to tripod bottom clamp adjuster Tripod 3819-03515

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Section 1
Introduction and Description
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Description
Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pozi-Loc tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tripod spreaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Introduction
1 There are two Protouch Pro-6HDV systems from Vinten. Both systems comprise of a Pro-6HDV pan and
tilt head, a Pozi-Loc two-stage tripod and a soft case. However, one system (Pro-6 HDVF) is supplied with an
adjustable floor spreader and the other (Pro-6 HDVM) comes with an adjustable mid-level spreader.
Description
Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head
2 The Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head (Fig 1.1) is designed to support the latest professional digital video
cameras, up to 6 kg (13.2 lb) in weight. It embodies fluid drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions with brakes
on each axis to lock the head in any position. An illuminated levelling bubble is fitted to the rear of the head
and a quick-release, side-loading adjustable slide plate is provided for camera mounting. A single fixed pan
bar is supplied.
Balance
3 The selectable balance range in the Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head is set for payloads of 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) to 6
kg (13.2 lb) at a centre of gravity (C of G) height of 5.5 cm (2.2 in.). The graph (Fig 2.2) shows the relationship
between C of G height and payload for optimum performance.
Pan and tilt drag
4 Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate fluid drag assemblies to ensure smooth movement of the
camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs (3) (14) to adjust the drag setting.
Pan and tilt brakes
5Brakes(4) (15) on each axis are provided to lock the head in any position

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Illuminated levelling bubble
6 To enable the head to be levelled, an illuminated levelling bubble (11) is fitted to the rear of the head.
When the switch (13) is pressed, the bubble will be illuminated for approximately 15 seconds. The battery for
the illuminated bubble is contained in a illumination module (12). The switch (13) will illuminate when the
battery needs replacing.
Fig 1.1 Pro-6HDV Pan and Tilt Head
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)(10)(11)(13)(14)
(15)
(16)
(18)
(19)
(17)
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Camera mounting
7 The camera is attached to the head by means of a slide plate (17), which is provided with a spring-
loaded locating pin (5) and 1/4 in. (6) and 3/8 in. (19) screws. When not in use, the screws are stowed in the
camera mounting platform (7). The slide plate (17) is loaded from above into the side-loading clamp
mechanism, and a clamp (2) is provided to hold the slide plate in position. The release button (1) allows
removal of the slide plate (17) from the head.
Pan bar
8 Pan bar mounting points (16) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera mounting
platform. The pan bar (9) is attached using a pan bar clamp, with angular adjustment available on the mount
serrations. A single fixed pan bar (9) is supplied. A second pan bar may be fitted.
Pozi-Loc tripod
9 The Pozi-Loc two-stage tripod (Fig 1.2) has aluminium legs and a 75 mm levelling bowl (20). It is fitted
with the highly-efficient Pozi-Loc leg clamp (21), which provides quick set-up and easy adjustment.
Tripod spreaders
10 Depending on which Pro-6HDV system was purchased, the tripod is supplied with either a floor spreader
(Fig 1.2) or a mid-level spreader (Fig 1.3). Both tripod spreaders increase the rigidity of the tripod.
Pro-6 HDVF system
11 The Pro-6 HDVF system utilizes a floor spreader (Fig 1.2) which, being flexible, compensates for
uneven ground, protects floors and carpets and prevents the tripod legs sinking into soft ground. It should be
used at all times.
12 Each arm is of the spreader is adjustable for length (23) and the tripod feet are secured by rubber
straps (24).
NOTE: Always use the spreader where possible as this increases rigidity of the tripod. Being
flexible, the spreader compensates for uneven ground.
It can be removed and a dolly fitted.
At the fullest extension of the spreader and with all legs fully retracted, the tripod can be
used at its lowest operating height. Although the tripod can be set up lower than this
without the spreader, it is NOT recommended as the tripod geometry becomes unstable

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Pro-6 HDVM system
13 The Pro-6 HDVM system utilizes a mid-level spreader (Fig 1.3) which fastens to the attachment points
(26). There are two spread settings, controlled by a knob (28), and the arm lengths can be adjusted using the
extension clamps (29) to compensate for uneven ground. A set of three feet (32) are also supplied with this
Fig 1.2 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Floor Spreader
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(25)
(24)
(26)
(27)

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system to protect floors and carpets and prevents the tripod sinking into soft ground. The feet are secured to
the tripod by rubber straps (33).
NOTE: Always use the spreader where possible as this increases rigidity of the tripod. Adjustable
extension clamps compensate for uneven ground.
The spreader can be removed and a dolly fitted.
At the fullest extension of the spreader and with all legs fully retracted, the tripod can be
used at its lowest operating height. Although the tripod can be set up lower than this
without the spreader, it is NOT recommended as the tripod geometry becomes unstable
Fig 1.3 Pozi-Loc Tripod and Mid-level Spreader
(26)
(31) (29)
(32)
(28)
(30)
(33)

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Section 2
Operation
Contents Para
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Assembly
Tripod and floor spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tripod and mid-level spreader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pan and tilt head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checking camera balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pan and tilt brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pan and tilt drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
General
1 To identify components, please refer to Fig 1.1 and Fig 1.2 and Fig 1.3
Assembly
2 If not already done, assemble the system as follows:
Tripod and floor spreader
3 To install the floor spreader Fig 1.2:
3.0.1 Lift the tripod out of the case using the finger holes just below the top clamps.
3.0.2 Release the leg tie strap (25) and spread the legs.
3.0.3 Secure the spreader to the tripod feet with the rubber straps(24).
4 To adjust the tripod:
4.1 Adjust the operating height by undoing the leg clamps (21) and pulling the tripod up to the
desired height. Adjust the spreader (23) if necessary.
4.2 Tighten the clamps (21) until an audible click is heard and the knob is in the horizontal, locked
position.
4.3 In adverse conditions secure the tripod using the tie-down hook (27), or suspend a weight from
the hook.
NOTE: Once assembled, keep the spreader attached to the tripod

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Tripod and mid-level spreader
5 To install the mid-level spreader (Fig 1.3):
5.1 Grip the ends of each spreader arm in turn between thumb and fore-finger and press in both
attachment release buttons (30).
5.2 Push the arm into the tripod attachment (26) ensuring the attachment pins (31) engage.
5.3 Secure the carpet feet (32) onto the tripod feet using the rubber straps (33).
5.4 To remove the spreader, press in the attachment release buttons (30) and free each arm in turn.
6 To adjust the mid-level spreader:
6.1 There are two spread settings. To select maximum (flat) spread, lift the spreader centre moulding
such that lugs can pass the extension arms, and rotate the spread knob (28) fully clockwise. To select
minimum (60°) spread, lift the spreader centre moulding and rotate the spread knob (28) fully
anticlockwise.
6.2 Extension arms can be individually adjusted by releasing the extension clamps (29), extending
the arm as required and re-tightening the clamp (29).
7 To adjust the tripod:
7.1 Adjust the operating height by undoing the leg clamps (21) and pulling the tripod up to the
desired height. Adjust the spreader (29) if necessary.
7.2 Tighten the clamps (21) until an audible click is heard and the knob is in the horizontal, locked
position.
WARNING!: Stability is reduced when the tripod is fully extended with the floor
spreader in the closed position. Use with care.
NOTE: The carpet feet attach using rubber straps in the same way as the floor spreader (23).
NOTE: The spread knob (28) will not rotate when the spreader is loaded. Lift the spreader centre
moulding to allow the knob (28) to rotate freely.
A pointer on the knob (28) indicates maximum or minimum spread setting.
NOTE: Do NOT attempt to fold the tripod if the spreader extension arms are uneven lengths. The
spreader may be damaged.
Set all extension arms to the same length (29) and then fold the tripod.

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7.3 In adverse conditions secure the tripod using the tie-down hook (27), or suspend a weight from
the hook.
Pan and tilt head
8 The Pro-6HDV pan and tilt head (Fig 1.1) is supplied with a 75 mm ball mount. Adaptors are available
which enable the head to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other mountings. These are listed
under ‘Optional Accessories’.
9 To install the head, remove the bowl clamp assembly (10) from the head, position the head on the tripod
and refit the bowl clamp assembly from below. Level the head with the aid of the level bubble (11) and tighten
the bowl clamp (10). The level bubble may be illuminated by pressing the switch (13). The light will extinguish
after approximately 15 seconds.
Mounting the camera
10 Remove the slide plate (17) from the head (Fig 1.1) by releasing the slide plate clamp (2), pressing the
slide lock release (1) and lifting the plate upward.
11 Install the required camera fixing screw (6) or (19) in the slide plate and retain with the rubber bung
(18). Stow the unused screw in the appropriate stowage (7) in the platform.
12 Attach the slide plate (17) to the camera or camera mounting plate under the approximate centre of the
camera's weight using the fixing screw (6) or (19) and locating pin (5) (if appropriate).
13 Set the platform level and apply both the pan (15) and tilt brakes (4).
14 Lower the camera onto the platform (Fig 2.1) ensuring that the edge of the slide plate opposite the slide
clamp engages first, and then push downward so the slide clamp ‘snaps’ into position.
15 Tighten the slide plate clamp (2).
WARNING!: Stability is reduced when the tripod is fully extended with the floor
spreader in the closed position. Use with care.
NOTE: After unpacking the product, to initially illuminate the level bubble, a paper transportation
tab must be removed from the battery. To access the battery, see ‘Battery replacement’ on
page 26.

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Checking camera balance
16 The Pro-6HDV head provides a selectable balance range, set for payloads of 2.5kg (5.5lb) to 6kg (13.2lb)
at a centre of gravity (C of G) height of 5.5cm (2.2in.). The graph (Fig 2.2) shows the relationship between C of
G height and payload for optimum performance.
17 The balance selector (8) allows four balance levels to be utilized. Level ‘0’ offers free rotation of the tilt
axis with no counter-balance engagement. Levels ‘1’ to ‘3’ offer gradually increasing balance capacity (Fig
2.2).
18 Check the camera balance as follows, remembering to ensure that the pan bar(s) and any ancillary
equipment have been fitted:
19 Reduce tilt drag (3) to level ‘1’.
20 Release the tilt brake (4).
21 Position the camera correctly on the head by releasing the slide plate clamp (2) and sliding the camera
backwards or forward until it balances horizontally. Apply the slide plate clamp (2).
22 Using the pan bar (9), tilt the head backwards and forwards. If the head tends to fall away, select a
higher balance level (8). If the head tends to spring back, select a lower balance level (8).
Fig 2.1 Mounting the camera
NOTE: When changed, the selected balance level (8) engages as the platform moves through the
horizontal position.
CAUTION! Support the camera with one hand before releasing the tilt brake (4). An out of balance
payload can fall away suddenly.
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