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OConnor 2575D Operator's Manual
Summary of 2575D
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Oconnor 2575d fluid pan & tilt head operators guide publication part no. C1234-4980 issue 4.
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Page 4: Preface
2575d fluid pan & tilt head 3 preface thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your new 2575d from oconnor. We want you to get the most from your new 2575d, and therefore encourage you to read this operator's guide to familiarize yourself with its many features, some of which may be new to y...
Page 5: Safety - Read This First
Operators guide 4 safety - read this first warning symbols in this operators guide 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 equip...
Page 6: Technical Specification
2575d fluid pan & tilt head 5 technical specification payload capacity: minimum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zero lb (no load) maximum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Page 8: Contents
2575d fluid pan & tilt head 7 contents page preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 safety - read this first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 disposal of wast...
Page 9: Components
Operators guide 8 components figure 1 2575d fluid pan & tilt head - right-hand-side battery cover pan fluid drag adjustment knob pan fluid drag level display pan lock lever tilt lock lever front box mounting screws tilt center lock lever platform hook release lever platform release lever safety catc...
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2575d fluid pan & tilt head 9 figure 2 2575d fluid pan & tilt head - left-hand-side camera fixing screws slide plate marker slide plate scale handle/accessory mounting rosette counterbalance numerical display tilt fluid drag display folding counterbalance adjustment crank mitchell key marker mitchel...
Page 11: Introduction
Operators guide 10 introduction the 2575d pan and tilt head embodies a patented sinusoidal counterbalance mechanism for true and accurate balance; stepless drag assemblies for ultra-smooth pan and tilt motions; and an adjustable camera mounting plate. Counterbalance the balance mechanism is adjusted...
Page 12: Ultra Smooth Fluid Drag
2575d fluid pan & tilt head 11 ultra smooth fluid drag both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate oconnor's ultra smooth fluid drag to ensure smooth movement. The pan drag adjustment knob is located on the lower left rear of the head with its indicator wheel on the left side of the head, and the t...
Page 13: Bases
Operators guide 12 bases the 2575d head can be fitted with either a mitchell base and tie down or a 150 mm ball base and tie down. Bases are secured by four ¼-20 socket head cap screws requiring a 3/16" hex drive wrench..
Page 14: Operation
2575d fluid pan & tilt head 13 operation installing the head the 2575d head may be installed onto standard tripods using either the mitchell base and tie down or the 150 mm ball base and tie down as required. After securely mounting the head on to the tripod, use the bubble level to set it level. If...
Page 15: Stability
Operators guide 14 6. Engage the platform release lever by rotating it towards the platform until the red safety catch engages. 7. Install the remainder of the payload (lens, zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter etc.). Stability use the mid-level or floor spreader to ensure that the tripod ...
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2575d fluid pan & tilt head 15 fore and aft balance 1. When positioning the payload, it is important to be aware of the potential danger that an unbalanced payload will fall away suddenly. Always be prepared for this by maintaining a firm hold on the payload until the balance is set correctly. 2. Ma...
Page 17: Locking The Platform
Operators guide 16 11. Fully engage the platform release lever to secure the payload in position. The red safety button should engage the platform release lever. 12. If there is insufficient movement in the sliding plate to achieve balance, determine which direction the mounting plate needs to be mo...
Page 18: Pan and Tilt Locks
2575d fluid pan & tilt head 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...
Page 19: Servicing
Operators guide 18 servicing general the 2575d 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 ...
Page 20: Battery Replacement
2575d fluid pan & tilt head 19 battery replacement the battery illuminates the bubble level. It should be replaced whenever the illumination becomes inadequate. 1. If required, rotate the tilt lock lever to assess the battery cover. 2. Use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to unscrew the battery cove...
Page 21: Notes
Operators guide 20 notes.
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