Miller 1012, 1014, 1020, Arrow, Arrow HD Operator's Manual

The Arrow Series Fluid Head Operator’s Manual

#1020 Arrow 30 with Euro camera platform
#1012 Arrow with Euro camera platform
#1014 Arrow HD with Euro camera platform

SLIDING PLATFORM

Arrow 30 and Arrow - 70mm range
Arrow HD - 100mm range

Arrow 30 only

CAMERA SCREWS1/4” AND PIN ADAPTOR CARRIAGE CAMERA PLATE

QUICK RELEASE LEVER

SAFETY TAB

COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR

PAN DRAG CONTROL

ILLUMINATION BUTTON

TILT LOCK

TILT DRAG CONTROL

BUBBLE LEVEL

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

2

FIG 1

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

3

FIG 2

PAN HANDLE

TELESCOPIC CLAMP

PAN HANDLE CLAMP

SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK

BOWL CLAMP NUT

PAN LOCK

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCONTENTS

4

FEATURES AND CONTROLS 2 and 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

INTRODUCTION 4

TECHNICAL DATA 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

1. Install and level the Head 6

2. Mount Your Camera 7

3. Centre Your Camera on the Head 8

4. Counterbalance Your Camera 9

5. Drag Control 10

6. Illumination 10

MAINTENANCE 10

7. Battery Replacement 11

CLEANING 11

STORAGE Back Cover

SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Back Cover

WARRANTY Back Cover

SERVICE Back Cover

Before operation read the Operating Instructions (pp6-12).

Arrow fluid heads have been designed to accommodate film
and television cameras, and to be operated by qualified
camera operators.

Hold camera securely during all fitting or removal operations.

Do not adjust the counterbalance or drag settings without
securing (holding) pan handle.

To prevent accidental or sudden movement do not release the
TILT LOCK without holding the PAN HANDLE.

Do not release the clamp nut without holding either the head
or attached camera.

Do not exceed the maximum total payload (see Technical
Specifications).

The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this piece
of equipment.

Welcome to the Operating Manual for the Arrow 30, Arrow and
Arrow HD fluid head. Arrow is a versatile fluid pan/tilt head
designed for a wide variety of cameras and configurations.
Developed using the latest 3D modelling software and
manufactured with computer-controlled precision, Arrow is
designed to reliably and stably support portable film and video
cameras shooting in the world’s most challenging conditions.

From lightweight ENG camcorders to heavier EFP dockable
cameras, Arrow heads offer optimum lightweight, robust
performance with the smoothest fluid motion - from the
company that invented and patented the fluid head.

INTRODUCTION