Miller Arrow Fx 16 CB Plus, 1078 Arrow fx 3, 1080 Arrow fx 5, 1082 Arrow fx 7 Operator's Manual
Fluid Head
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
1078
1080
1082
Arrow fx 3
Arrow fx 5
Arrow fx 7
Fluid Head
Fluid Head
Fluid Head
Features and Controls
Tilt Lock
Tilt Drag Control
Camera Screws
Camera Plate
Quick Release Knob
Pan Drag Control
Illumination Button
Bubble Level
Counterbalance
Selector
Sliding Platform Lock
Encoder Housing
CB Plus Selector Knob
Sliding Platform
Pan Lock
D100 Claw Ball
Clamp Nut
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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Contents
Introduction
Safety Instructions................................................................................ 3
Operating Instructions........................................................................... 4
1. Attaching Mounting Base.............................................................. 4
2. Attaching Encoder Housing........................................................... 5
3. Integration..................................................................................... 6
4. Camera Set-up.............................................................................. 7
5. Counterbalance Control................................................................ 8
6. Pan-Tilt Drag Control.................................................................... 9
7. Pan-Tilt Lock Control.................................................................... 9
8. Illumination.................................................................................. 9
Maintenance........................................................................................ 10
Battery Replacement............................................................................ 10
Storage................................................................................................ 14
Spare Parts and Accessories............................................................... 14
Warranty.............................................................................................. 14
Service, Sales and Support.................................................................. 14
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Introduction
Safety Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the Arrow
This Miller product provides the user precise pan and tilt
coordinates through seperated (pan and tilt) outputs. These
outputs can be coupled with other equipment data to provide
augmented visual effects during broadcast and production.
The Arrow
lenses and accessories as demanded by ENG, EFP, Studio and
Field OB setups.
The robust design and construction of the Arrow
offers maximum stability, accuracy and durability and includes
precision ball bearing mounted uid drag plate system in the pan
and tilt assembly to deliver true uid drag performance over the
entire temperature and payload range.
The uid drag and the counterbalance system were designed to
provide excellent control and repeatability and offer progressive
equal increments of drag and torque.
The Arrow
location for operating pan-tilt, counterbalance and viewing
bubble level.
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has been designed to suit a wide range of cameras,
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Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation
of the Arrow
to prevent any damage to your equipment. Ensure that all
equipment is operating correctly and free from defects and
damage, also please ensure that the tripod is steady, secure and
that the bowl is approximately horizontal when attaching the
camera. The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this
piece of equipment.
• Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the uid
head.
• Do not use magnets near or around the Arrow
effect the magnetic rings.
• Do not leave the camera unattended on the uid head.
• Do not release the SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK whilst the
camera is at an angle.
• Do not adjust the tripod whilst the camera is attached to the
uid head.
• Ensure PAN HANDLE CLAMP and CLAMP NUT is securely
tightened.
• Apply TILT LOCK when adding/removing equipment from
the camera or when attaching/removing the camera from the
uid head.
• Hold camera securely whilst changing counterbalance, pan
drag or tilt drag settings.
• Hold the camera securely whilst releasing the QUICK
RELEASE KNOB.
• Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT to
level the uid head.
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Operating Instructions
1. Attaching Mounting Base
D100 Claw Ball Mitchell Base Adapter
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
The Arrow
Ball which is attached by 3 x M5 screws, these are xed to head
as pictured above (g. 3), a D150 Claw Ball Level (1290) is also
available as an optional accessory.
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uid head comes standard with the D100 Claw
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Available as an optional accessory is the Mitchell Base Adapter
(1225) which can be attached using the 4 x 3/8” countersunk
screws (g. 4) or the 3 x M5 screws. This allows you to mount
the Arrow fx to any Mitchell base tripod, pedestal etc.
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