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OConnor 120EX Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Pan & Tilt Fluid Head

Summary of 120EX

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    Oconnor 120ex pan and tilt head operator's guide, part no. C1225-4980 copyright © vitec group plc 2007 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, photog...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface thank you and congratulations on the purchase your new 120ex from oconnor. We want you to get the most from your new 120ex, and therefore encourage you to read this operator's guide to familiarize yourself with its many features, some of which may be new to you. It also covers essential heal...

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    3 other features a collapsible counterbalance crank knob and digital readout make counterbalancing the payload easy - even though the range is huge. The new easy-to-use sideload mechanism features a push and turn platform knob with a "pop up" gear to engage the camera mounting plate and adjust the p...

  • Page 4: Safety - Read This First

    4 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, appropriate comments appear, highlighted by the word warning! And this warning triangle symbol. Operator's guide ...

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    5 technical data note: payload capacity and tilt ranges are based on a c of g height of 8" payload capacity: . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - 240 lb (14 - 109 kg) see counterbalance chart tilt range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±90° for payloads up to 120 lb (54 kg) ±80° for payloads up to 147 l...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    6 further information for further information or advice regarding this pan and tilt head, please contact oconnor engineering at: camera dynamics inc. Oconnor engineering 100 kalmus drive costa mesa, ca 92626 tel: 714-979-3993 fax: 714-957-8138 camera dynamics inc. Oconnor engineering 2701 n. Ontario...

  • Page 7: Contents

    7 contents preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 features and benefits of your new 120ex . . . . . . . . . 2 the ex-mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 safety -...

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    8 servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 routine maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 9: Introduction

    9 introduction the 120ex pan and tilt head embodies: a unique and patented ex-counterbalance mechanism for true and accurate balance; ex-drag assemblies for ultra-smooth pan and tilt motions; and an adjustable camera mounting plate. Operator's guide - oconnor 120ex pan and tilt head www.Ocon.Com oco...

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    10 extended capacity balance the spring counterbalancing mechanism comprises four springs operating against a three-dimensional cam connected to the camera mounting platform. The balance mechanism is adjusted by the counterbalance crank on the lower left rear of the head. The knob has a retractable ...

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    11 tilt lock pin the tilt lock pin on the left side of the head is used to lock the head in a horizontal position. The lock pin is actuated by a flip lever with red (locked) and green (unlocked) label indicators. Illuminated bubble level the bubble level on the left side of the head can be illuminat...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 operation installing the head the 120ex head may be installed on a standard tripod with a mitchell base mount using the tiedown knob assembly provided. After securely mounting the head on the tripod, use the bubble level to set it level. If necessary, press the display actuator to illuminate the ...

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    13 mounting a camera warning! Do not rely on the tilt lock when changing the payload. Always tilt the platform horizontal and engage the tilt lock pin by placing it in the red (engaged) position. The tilt pin will drop into the platform. • ensure that the weight and c of g height of the total payloa...

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    14 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 9 18 27 36 45 54 64 73 82 90 100 109 118 127 136 145 12 10 8 6 4 2 51 102 152 203 254 305 0 camera weight in mm lbs kg min. 90º 80º 70º 60º counterbalance ± º ex mode 120ex c a m e r a c e n t e r o f g r a v it y a b o v e p l a t f o r...

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    15 4. Make sure that the tilt lock pin is engaged. 5. Set the tilt fluid drag adjustment knob to 0. Warning! Be prepared to prevent the head falling away suddenly. In the event of the head falling away violently, increase the setting on the balance adjustment knob. 6. Holding the handle to steady th...

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    16 payload weight and c of g height adjustment the fore and aft balance must be set before adjusting the payload weight and c of g height adjustment. Note: if the correct digital balance setting of the payload is known, tilt the platform to the horizontal position, press the display actuator button ...

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    17 pan and tilt locks the pan and tilt friction locks are operated by levers on the left of the head. The locks should be applied whenever the camera/head is left unattended. Rotate the pan lock lever clockwise (toward the front of the head) to engage the lock. Rotate the tilt lock lever counter clo...

  • Page 18: Servicing

    18 servicing general the 120ex pan and tilt head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to maintain serviceability except for regular cleaning. For service beyond the maintenance items described below, contact the oconnor headquarters or your local o'connor r...

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    19 battery replacement the battery powers the digital display and illuminates the bubble level. It should be replaced whenever the display flashes. Note: replacement of the battery will not affect the calibration of the balance mechanism display. 1. Use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the 3 slott...

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    20 balance mechanism calibration the digital display indicates the setting of the balance mechanism on a scale of 0 (minimum setting) to 182 (maximum setting). In the unlikely event of this system requiring calibration, proceed as follows: 1. Level the platform and engage the tilt lock pin. 2. Press...

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