Vortex RADIAN User manual

Radian™
TRIPOD BALL HEAD
PRODUCT MANUAL

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Attaching/Removing the Radian™Ball Head
To mount the ball head to the tripod:
1. Lift the Quick-Release Locking Latch on the tripod.
2. Press and hold the Platform Release Button and
fully seat ball head into the tripod. Once seated, the
ball head can be oriented in any direction.
3. Rotate the Quick-Release Locking Latch down to
the locked position.
4. To remove the ball head, follow these steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: If needed, the locking latch can be repositioned
by shifting the latch to the left and rotating the latch
up/down to reposition.
Ball Locking Knob
Quick-Release Plate
Quick-Release
Locking Knob Bubble Level
Drag Tension Knob
Press the Quick-Release
Button on the tripod to seat
the ball head.
Quick-Release
Locking Latch
Base Panning Knob
Counterweight Hook
To help stabilize the tripod in windy
conditions, hang a weight from the
Counterweight Hook.

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BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Tilt Action
The ball head’s tilt can be adjusted by unlocking the ball
head. This allows you to position your optic at the desired
angle. For extreme angle, or full vertical orientation, rotate
the head into one of the two cutaways.
• To unlock the ball head, rotate the Ball Locking Knob
counter-clockwise until the head moves freely. Adjust to
your desired position and lock the ball head.
• To lock the ball head, rotate the Ball Locking Knob
clockwise until you feel tension on the knob.
Panning Action
The Radian™Ball Head can be adjusted to allow you to pan
across a scene without adjusting the ball head’s angle. This
is particularly helpful while glassing wildlife moving across
a field, maintaining a flexible shooting position for your
mounted rifle.
To use the Panning Base Knob:
• To unlock the panning base, twist the Panning Base
Knob counter-clockwise.
• To lock the panning base, twist the Panning Base Knob
clockwise. You may also adjust the drag of the panning
base by tightening the Panning Base Knob, but not
locking it down completely. This will allow you to have
more control for smoother panning across a scene.
Adjusting Drag Tension
The drag tension can be adjusted on the Radian™Ball Head
for when the head is in the unlocked position, allowing you
to pan and tilt the ball head. This is helpful when viewing
fast-paced action scenes. To adjust the drag tension,
unlock the ball head by rotating the Ball Locking Knob
counter-clockwise. Turn the Drag Tension Knob clockwise to
increase the drag tension, or counter-clockwise to decrease
the drag tension.
NOTE: Once the drag tension is set, it will stay at this tension
no matter how much the Ball Locking Knob is loosened.
Rotate the Ball
Locking Knob to
adjust position
or lock in place.
Adjust the Drag
Tension Knob.
Rotate the
Panning Base
Knob to pan or
lock in place.

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Attaching Optics to Ball Head
The Radian™Ball Head uses Arca-Swiss style quick-release plates. To mount your optic to
the tripod:
1. Twist the Quick-Release Locking Knob counter-clockwise to remove the Quick-Release Plate.
2. Attach the plate to your optic. Be sure to tighten the Mount Bolt from the bottom side of the
plate and flip the D-ring so it lies flat.
3. Place the Quick-Release Plate back into the tripod head and turn the Quick-Release Locking
Knob clockwise to securely lock the plate in the head.
NOTE: To mount binoculars to the tripod, a binocular
adapter is required. Purchase Vortex®binocular adapters
from your local dealers.
NOTE: Some optics are designed to be Arca-Swiss
compatible and can be mounted to the tripod head
without the need for plates.
TIP: Purchase additional quick-release plates for your
optics so it is easy for you to switch equipment.
Quick-Release Plate
and Mount Bolt
Quick-
Release
Locking
Knob
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