Vinten Vector 700H Manual

Vinten
Camera Control Solutions
Operators Guide
Vector 700/700H
Pan & Tilt Head

Vector 700/700H
Pan and Tilt Head
Publication Part No. 3448-8 Issue 2
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Safety - Read This First
Warning Symbols in this Operators Guide
Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan
and tilt head or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the
word WARNING! and supported by the warning triangle symbol.
Technical data
Maximum payload 70 kg (154 lb)
Payload Centre of Gravity height range
Vector 700 80 mm (3 in.) to 200 mm (8 in.)
Vector 700H 80 mm (3 in.) to 250 mm (10 in.)
Weight (complete with pan bar and wedge adaptor)
Vector 700 18.85 kg (41.5 lb)
Vector 700H 19.15 kg (42.1 lb)
Overall dimensions
Height (flat base with wedge adaptor)
Minimum balance setting 255 mm (10.0 in.)
Maximum balance setting 355 mm (14.0 in.)
Length (without pan bar) 355 mm (14.0 in.)
Width (without pan bar) 350 mm (13.8 in.)
Width (with two pan bars) 445 mm (17.5 in.)
Tilt range
Vector 700 ±60°
Vector 700H ±52°
Pan range 360°

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Further information
For further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head, please contact Vinten Broadcast
Limited, your local Vinten distributor or visit our website.
For details on maintenance and spare parts, please refer to the Vector 700/700H Pan and Tilt
Head (Grey) Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publication Part No. 3354-9) or Vec-
tor 700/700H Pan and Tilt Head (Black) Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts List (Publica-
tion Part No. 3458-9), obtainable from Vinten Broadcast Limited or your local Vinten distributor.
For information on-line, visit our website at
www.vinten.com.

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Contents
Page
Safety - Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Further information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction
Operation
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting the head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pan bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fitting a camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Balancing the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locking the platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pan and tilt brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pan and tilt drag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Servicing
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning balance mechanism tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Routine maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Level bubble illumination unit battery replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Platform slide clamp adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Repositioning the wedge adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pan and tilt brake adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Associated publications
Vector 700/700H Pan and Tilt Head (Grey)
Maintenance Manual
Publication Part No. 3448-9
Vector 700/700H Pan and Tilt Head (Black)
Maintenance Manual
Publication Part No. 3458-9

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(1) Wedge adaptor
(2) Wedge adaptor operating lever
(3) Wedge adaptor screw
(4) Pan brake lever
(5) Tilt brake lever
(6) Carrying handle
(7) Level bubble illumination switch
(8) Level bubble
(9) Pan drag adjustment knob
(10) Pan bar clamp
(11) Tilt drag adjustment knob
Vector 700/700H Pan and Tilt Head (Left-Hand Side)
(1)
(8)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(9)
(10)
(11)

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(12) Sliding plate
(13) Sliding plate adjustment knob
(14) Balance adjustment knob
(15) Centre lock plunger
(16) Centre lock release lever
(17) Sliding plate clamp
(18) Pan bar mounting
Vector 700/700H Pan and Tilt Head (Right-Hand Side)
(13)(16)
(12)(17)
(14)(15)
(18)

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Introduction
The Vector 700/700H pan and tilt head embodies a unique linkage counterbalancing mechanism,
thin film (TF) drag assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate.
The balance system is easily adjusted by a knob (14) on the right-hand side of the head. The bal-
ance adjustment control compensates for differing platform load C of G heights by varying the me-
chanical advantage of a bell-crank in the counterbalance mechanism.
Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate TF drag systems to ensure smooth movement of
the camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs (9)(11) to adjust the drag setting.
The drag controls are mounted on the left-hand side of the head. The whip-pan facility is unaffect-
ed by the pan drag setting.
Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating
levers for both brakes (4)(5) are fitted at the right-hand rear of the head. A tilt axis centre lock (15)
is provided on the right-hand side of the head to secure the platform in the horizontal position dur-
ing transport or load changing.
A level bubble (8) is fitted to the rear of the head and is provided with a time-delay illumination
unit, operated by a switch (7). The battery for the illumination unit is contained in the base.
Pan bar mounting points (18) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera
mounting platform. A telescopic pan bar is supplied and is attached using a pan bar clamp (10),
with angular adjustment available on the mount serrations. A second pan bar may be fitted, and
fixed and short pan bars are available as optional extras.
The camera is attached to the head by means of a wedge adaptor (1).

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Operation
Unpacking
The head is supplied with one pan bar and a battery (fitted) for the level bubble illumination unit.
The flat base version is supplied with four mounting bolts, four washers and a spanner. The Mitch-
ell fixing version is supplied with a lightweight Mitchell adaptor.
A second telescopic pan bar or short pan bar for use with a zoom or focus controller are optional.
Ensure that all items are unpacked prior to disposal of the packing materials.
After unpacking ensure that:
The centre lock (15) is engaged (See Locking the platform). Always engage the centre
lock before lifting or carrying the head. Lift thehead by the base and/or the carryinghandle,
not the platform.
The pan and tilt brakes (4)(5) are on (See Pan and tilt brakes).
Mounting the head
Flat base
The head is mounted on a tripod, pedestal or suitable firm surface using the four fixing bolts and
washers. Tighten the bolts with the spanner provided.
After mounting the head, use the level bubble (8) to set it level. The level bubble may be illuminat-
ed by pressing the switch (7). The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.
Mitchell-type fixing
Remove the clamp knob and washer. Position the head on the tripod or pedestal, ensuring that
the spigot is seated and the key is engaged in the slot. Refit the clamp washer and knob and tight-
en securely.
After mounting the head, use the level bubble (8) to set it level. The level bubble may be illuminat-
ed by pressing the switch (7). The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.
NOTE: When mounted on Vinten ‘Hawk’ or ‘Teal’ pedestals, clearance between the
head and the pedestal weight tray prevents the use of 5.5 lb (1.6 kg) and 1.0 lb
(0.47 kg) trim weights. Use alternative weights or fit the adaptor plate kit (Part
No. 3354-900SP) between the head and pedestal.
WARNING! Before installing the head, hold a fixing bolt in position and
check that the threaded end does not project more than 12 mm
(1/2 in.) above the mounting face.

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Pan bars
Fit the pan bars to the head and adjust the position of each one before tightening the clamp (10)
on the mounting (18). Adjust the length of the telescopic pan bars.
Fitting a camera
To fit a camera, proceed as follows:
Lower the mounting to a convenient working height.
If not already fitted, install the wedge adaptor (1) in the middle position on the sliding plate
(12) (See Servicing).
Attach the wedge to the camera/lens.
Ensure that the centre lock (15) is engaged (See Locking the platform).
Slide the wedge adaptor operating lever (2) forward (parallel to the wedge) about 6 mm
(1/4 in.) against spring tension. Pull the operating lever out, away from the body of the
wedge adaptor, as far as it will go.
Insert the camera wedge into the wedge adaptor and push it forward into full engagement.
Push in the operating lever (1) until it lies parallel with the wedge adaptor body. During this
operation resistance of the spring-loaded over-centre mechanism will be felt. As the lever
reaches the end of its travel it will slide back (parallel to the wedge) to the locked position.
Confirm that the lever is in the locked position. This is indicated by coloured bands above
the lever. When the greenband only is visible, the lever is locked. If any of thered band can
be seen, the lever is not locked.
Install the remainder of the payload (lens, zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter
etc).
WARNING! Do not rely on the tilt brake when changing the payload. Always
engage the centre lock.
Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is
within the range for which the head is designed
Vector 700 - up to 70 kg (150 lb) with C of G height from 80 mm
(3 in) to 200 mm (8 in).
Vector 700H - up to 70 kg (150 lb) with C of G height from 80 mm
(3 in) to 250 mm (10 in).