Miller Compassx, CX2, CX6, CX10, CX8 Operator's Manual
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Fluid Head
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
1090
Compass
x
2
Fluid Head
1092
Compass
x
6 Fluid Head
1093
Compass
x
8
Fluid Head
1096
Compass
x
10 Fluid Head
1098
Compass
x
18 Fluid Head
2
Features and Controls
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Handle Clamp
LED Button
Pan Lock
Spare Camera Screws
Pan Drag Ring
Tilt Lock
Slide Lock Lever
Counterbalance Selector Ring
Ball Clamp
Tilt Drag Ring
M10 Stud
Accessory Mounts
CB PLUS Selector
Safety Release Lever
Platform
3
Thank you for purchasing the Compassx Fluid Head. The
Compassx Fluid Head has been designed to suit a wide range of
cameras, lenses and accessories as demanded by professional
users.
The robust design and construction of the Compassx Fluid Head
offers maximum stability and durability and includes a precision
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 through the unique radial
ring design.
The Compassx Fluid Head will give best performance when
used on a wide range of Miller tripods, including SOLO, Toggle,
Sprinter II and HD Tripods (depending on bowl size). This will
ensure maximum system stability to suit any professional setup. The Compassx Fluid Head will suit most industry standard
75mm and 100mm tripods as well, please refer to manufactures’
manual for mounting details.
Introduction Safety Instructions
Please use this manual to familiarise yourself with the operation
of the Compassx 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 SLIDE LOCK LEVER 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 SAFETY
RELEASE LEVER.
• Hold camera securely whilst adjusting the CLAMP NUT to
level the Fluid Head.
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C of G
2. Mounting Your Camera
2.1 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by lifting the SAFETY
RELEASE LEVER on the PLATFORM (SLIDE LOCK LEVER
must be unwound (clockwise)) (Fig. 3a).
2.2 Attach the CAMERA PLATE to the camera1 such that
the Centre of Gravity (C of G)2 mark on the camera is
approximately in the middle of the camera plate.
2.3 Tighten PAN/TILT LOCKS, mount the CAMERA PLATE
to the PLATFORM non-locking side rst. The side load
lock mechanism will capture camera plate (distinct click
sound will be made when CAMERA PLATE is retained).
CAMERA PLATE will be able to slide freely (60mm) until
SLIDE LOCK LEVER is tightened.
2.4 Untighten TILT LOCK, slide the CAMERA PLATE such
that the camera’s C of G is directly above the centre axis
of the Fluid Head (g. 3b), camera should be balanced (if
not slide camera backward or forward). Once balanced
tighten the SLIDE LOCK LEVER (anti-clockwise)3 and
tighten TILT LOCK.
If this cannot be achieved then reposition the CAMERA
PLATE on the Camera – step 2.2.
NOTES:
1 Refer to the camera’s owners manual for correct method of
attachment to the CAMERA PLATE. Remove the 1⁄4” screw
or 3/8” screw as required.
2 The camera’s C of G can be estimated by placing the
camera on to a round rod and then shifting it backwards
or forwards until a balance point – C of G - is achieved. It is
recommended to identify this point on the camera as it will
be useful in step 2.2.
3 Ensure SLIDE LOCK LEVER is tightened at all times when
you are not nding C of G or mounting/dismounting camera.
Operating Instructions
Fig. 3b
Fig. 3a
Centre Axis
Slide Lock Lever
Pan Lock
Tilt Lock
Platform
Safety Release Lever
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