Miller Compass 20 User Manual
compass
Fluid Head
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
#1036 Compass 20 Fluid Head
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Features and Controls
Sliding Platform
Sliding Platform Lock
Pan Handle Clamp
Pan Handle
Camera Screws
Tilt Lock
Pan Lock
Threaded Stud
Clamp Nut
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Features and Controls
Sliding Camera Plate
Release Knob
Tilt Drag Control
Accessory Mounting
1/4” + Pin Carriage
Quick Release Knob
Safety Tab
Counterbalance Selector
Bubble Level
Pan Drag Control
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Introduction Safety Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the Compass 20 Fluid Head. The
Compass 20 Fluid Head has been designed to suit payload
capacities from HDV to standard conguration XDCAM and P2HD
cameras.
The robust design and construction of the Compass 20 Fluid Head
offers maximum stability, accuracy and durability and includes
precision ball bearing mounted Fluid Drag Plate system in the Pan
and Tilt assembly to deliver true uid drag performance over the
entire temperature and payload range.
The Fluid Drag and the Counterbalance system were designed to
provide excellent control and repeatability and offer progressive
equal increments of drag and torque.
The Compass 20 Fluid Head also offers Illuminated Bubble level.
The Compass 20 Fluid Head will give best performance when
used on a wide range of Miller tripods, including SOLO DV
(#1501 & 1630) and Lightweight (#440 & 420) tripod. This will
ensure maximum system stability to suit any professional setup.
The Compass 20 Fluid Head will suit most industry standard
75 mm tripods as well, please refer to manufactures’ manual for
mounting details.
Attaching/removing the camera.
Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation
of the Compass 20 Fluid Head and observe these instructions
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
Fluid Head.
• Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid 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 Fluid 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
Fluid Head.
• Hold camera securely whilst changing Counterbalance, Pan
Drag or Tilt Drag settings.
• Hold the camera securely whilst releasing the
RELEASE KNOB.
• Hold camera securely whilst
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