LASER • FLUID HEAD USER’S MANUAL
Thank you for choosing CARTONI. The CARTONI LASER fl uid
head is specifi cally designed for ENG digital camcorders weighing
from 4 to 12 kg (8 to 25 lbs).
The following set-up instructions are for the achievement of precise
pan, tilt and diagonal movement. To get optimum results from your
LASER system, the equipment set up is very important.
Before using the patented fl uid drag system, you will need to ac-
curately counterbalance your camera in order to allow the tilt drag
unit to operate in total freedom without gravity interference.
Please remember that pan and tilt lock levers must be set in lock
position before any attempt is made to fi t or remove equipment
mounted on the head. It is advisable to lock pan and tilt sections
when the camera is left unattended.
1.0Before opening the tripod, release all three levers (1) and lift up
the system at the desired height.
2.0Lock the three levers (1) and spread the tripod. Set the desired
leg angle by adjusting the extendible spreader and tighten the
knobs (2).
3.0Level the LASER on your tripod by loosening the knob under
the head and level according the spir- it bubble.
If stage or area is dark press but-
ton (4) for light. Light will turn
o
ff by itself after approximately
30 seconds.
4.0Lock both pan and tilt (5) and
(6), turn both tilt drag selec-
tor (7) and counterbalance
k
nob (8) to “1” (minimum
l
evel).
5.0To release the camera
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
DELLA TESTATA FLUIDA LASER
Vi ringraziamo per aver scelto una testata a fl uido CARTONI
LASER. La CARTONI LASER è il supporto ideale per i
camcor-
der digitali ENG di peso ta 4 e 12 kg.
Per ottenere il massimo rendimento dal sistema LASER e dei
movimenti panoramici perfetti , Vi invitiamo a seguire queste semplici sequenze ed istruzioni.
1.0Allungare il treppiede fi no all’altezza desiderata e bloccare la
posizione abbassando le leve (1).
2.0Aprire il treppiede e regolare l’angolazione desiderata delle
gambe fi ssando le stecche estensibili della stella tramite i pomelli (2).
3.0Procedere alla “messa in bolla” della testata allentando il po-
mello al di sotto della testata stessa, controllare la corretta
posizione orizzontale e stringere il pomello. In condizione di
plate (10) unlock the lever (11) and push the safety lock (15), then
e
xtract the camera plate (10) sliding it back.
6.0Attach the camera plate to the bottom of the camera plate
and firmly secure it with both screws. Try to place the
camera plate centered on the camera, keeping the center
of gravity position in mind.
7.0Place the camera on top of the LASER head; a quick release
locking system operated by the safety lock (15) will imme-
d
iately secure the camera to the head. Find correct
center of gravity position by sliding the camera plate
(10) front to back until you feel you have achieved
t
he desired balance. Lock in the lever (11).
8.0Hold the camera in horizontal position with the pan bar
(9) and release the tilt brake lever (6).
9.0Set the counterbalance system by turning the counterbal-
ance knob (8) to appropriate tension. The camera has to
s
tay at any tilt angle. Fine tune by adjusting the sliding position
unlocking the lever (11).
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0
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Unlock the pan brake lever (5) and set fl uid drag control by ad-
justing selectors (7) and (14).
N
.B. WHEN THE SPIRIT BUBBLE LIGHT BECOMES
UNSTABLE IT IS TIME TO CHANGE THE 9 VOLT
BATTERY (3).