Miller HD150 User Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

150
100

2-stage tripod

#945 MINI 1-Stage Alloy
#944 1-Stage Alloy Studio
#943 1-Stage Alloy
#937 2-Stage Carbon Fibre
150mm Bowl Models

#935 MINI 1-Stage Alloy
#932 1-Stage Alloy Studio
#931 1-Stage Alloy
#925 2-Stage Carbon Fibre
100mm Bowl Models

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

HD

Bowl

Tie Down Hook

Carbon Fibre Leg Tubes

Carry Handle

(100mm)

Upper Leg Lock

Quik-Lok Lever

Transport Clips

Pivoting Spreader Mount

Lower Leg Lock

Rubber Foot

1-stage tripod

Bowl

Tie Down Hook

Anodised Aluminum Leg Tubes

Carry Handle
(100mm)

Upper Leg Lock

Quik-Lok Lever

Transport Clips

Pivoting Spreader Mount

Rubber Foot

ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS SERVICE, SALES & SUPPORT

Cat # Description

#480 Studio HD Dolly

#483 Studio HD Dolly with Cable Guards and Track Lock

#475 Rubber Feet (set of 3)

#993 Mid Level Spreader

#974 Softcase for HD 100 & HD 150 2-stage

P4816 Transport Clip

WARRANTY

Please refer to warranty card for complete details

Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work.

Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It is advisable to

notify Miller or a MIller Authorised Service Agent if a change of perform-

ance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage. For information

regarding sales and service of Miller products, or for your nearest Miller

representative please contact us via our website or at the following:

MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

30 Hotham Parade, Artarmon, Sydney
NSW 2064 Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MILLER FLUID HEADS (Europe) LTD.
Unit 12A, Shepperton Business Park
Govett Avenue, Shepperton
Middlesex TW17 8BA United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT LLC (USA)

218 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove,
New Jersey 07009-1231 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

WEBSITE www.millertripods.com

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the HD Tripod. The HD Tripod has been designed to suit payload capacities from ENG up to full conguration EFP cameras.

The HD Tripod is available with either a Ø100 mm or Ø150 mm bowl and as 1-Stage, 2-Stage, Studio or Mini models. The 2-Stage Tripod comes in ultra-

light, high strength carbon bre tubing while the 1-Stage, Studio and the Mini Tripod comes in anodised alloy tubing. The HD Tripod is designed primarily

to give excellent stability and durability. While many integrated features enable the user to operate the Tripod safely and easily – such as the Integrated

Carry Handle (Ø100 mm bowl), Forever-Flat rubber feet and Fine height adjustable Mid-level spreader.

The HD Tripod will give best performance when used with the Arrow Fluid Head range and DS-60 Fluid Head. This will ensure maximum system stability

to suit any professional set-up. The HD Tripod will suit most industry standard Ø100 mm Ø150 mm Fluid Heads as well, please refer to manufacturers’

manual for mounting details.

TECHNICAL DATA

Cat# 925 931 932 937 943 944 935 945

Tube Conguration 2-Stage 1-Stage Studio 2-Stage 1-Stage Studio Mini Mini

Tube Material Carbon Alloy Alloy Carbon Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy

Bowl Dia. mm 100 100 100 150 150 150 100 150

Maximum Load kg (lb) 95 (210) 95 (210) 95 (210) 95 (210) 95 (210) 95 (210) 95 (210) 95 (210)

Weight kg (lb) 4.5 (9.9) 5.2 (11.5) 4.7 (10.4) 4.6 (10.2) 5.35 (11.8) 4.8 (10.6) 4.0 (8.8) 4.2 (9.3)

Max Height mm (in) 1590 (62.6) 1575 (62.0) 1270 (50.0) 1615 (63.6) 1590 (62.6) 1280 (50.4) 960 (37.8) 970 (38.2)

Min Height mm (in) 480 (18.9) 785 (30.9) 590 (23.2) 510 (20.1) 800 (31.5) 610 (24.0) 350 (13.8) 370 (14.6)

Transport Length mm (in) 750 (29.5) 930 (36.6) 782 (30.8) 750 (29.5) 940 (37.0) 790 (31.1) 645 (25.4) 650 (25.6)

D4892-6

TRIPOD SET-UP

TRANSPORT CLIPS

LEG LOCK ADJUSTMENT

LEG TO BOWL ADJUSTMENT

1. Before setting-up the tripod, the Mid Level Spreader must be

attached.

2. Remove tripod from the Softcase and unclip the Transport Clips.

3. Place the Tripod Feet on level surface (if possible) and release the

Quik Lok Upper Lever on each leg.

4. Lift the top of the tripod to a desired height and then apply the Quik

Lok Upper Lever on each leg.

5. Release the Quik Lok Lower Lever on each leg (2-Stage model),

then lift the tripod to a desired height and apply the Quik Lok Lower

Lever on each leg.

6. Spread the Tripod Legs apart, check that the Tripod Bowl is

approximately level to the ground.

7. Check that the tripod is secure.

TRIPOD PULL DOWN

Remove the camera from the Fluid Head.1.

Retract the spreader arms fully. 2.

Hold and lift off the ground by two legs, then bring the legs inwards.3.

While holding the top of the tripod, release the Quik Lok Upper Lever 4.

and Quik Lok Lower Lever (2-Stage model) on each leg then lower

completely.

Apply the Quik Lok Upper Lever and Quik Lok Lower Lever on each 5.

leg.

Attach both Transport Clips and return the tripod to the Softcase.6.

The 2 Transport Clips (Fig.3) are designed to hold the HD tripod’s three

legs together during transport. Their spring-loaded design means they

are easily gripped and detached

for set up, and just as easily

snapped back on to the

legs for transporting tripod.

The Transport Clips must be

securely attached before

transporting the tripod.

Fig 3.

CARRY HANDLE

Miller’s 2- part Carry Handle

(patented) (Fig 4.) is perfectly

positioned to balance the tripod

with the head attached.

NOTE: 1-Stage & 2-Stage 100mm

tripod models only.

Fig 4.

Over time the leg locks may need adjusting to prevent leg slippage.

Adjust the Upper Leg Lock Assembly in a locked position using 13mm

Socket. (Fig 5.)

Extend the upper stage half way and lock the Upper Lever.1.

Turn the Upper Leg lock adjuster clockwise 1/8th of a turn. Release 2.

Quik Lok Upper Lever and ensure that stage slides freely.

When adjusted correctly Leg Lock Lever should only have a small 3.

amount of “free play” before locking action commences. If this free

play is excessive repeat the steps above.

(Upper leg lock illustrated)

13mm SOCKET

WARNING:

ALWAYS ADJUST WITH LEVER
IN LOCKED POSITION. ADJUST
LOCK IN SMALL INCREMENTS.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

The leg to bowl pivot joint on the HD tripod should have no lateral or free
play movement and should swing with a rm, smooth resistance. Adjust­ment is usually not required, however, should it become necessary, the
following procedure must be observed. (Fig 6.)

Leg to Bowl Adjustment to eliminate lateral, or free play movement: 1.
Using a cross head screwdriver, ensure Bracket Mounting Screws on
both sides of the Leg Top Bracket are tight. Retighten if necessary.
Check all legs.

Leg pivot or ‘swing’ adjustment to ensure rm, smooth resistance. 2.
Tighten the Leg Pivot Screws on each side of the Leg Top Bracket
using a 4mm allen key until a smooth resistance is maintained. Check
all legs.

Leg Top Bracket

Bracket Mounting

Screws

4mm Allen Key

Leg Pivot Screw

#2 Pozi Head
Screw Driver

SPREADER

Mid Level Spreader (Fig 7.)

The Mid Level Spreader allows the setting of the Tripods footprint and

ne height adjustment. The tripod height and overall footprint can be ad-

justed by turning the Spreader Adjusting knob or by adjusting the length

of the telescopic spreader arms.

Spreader Set-up

1. Turn the Spreader Adjusting Knob counter-clock wise to the open

position.

2. Stand the Tripod upright with legs spread out equally.

3. Release the Telescopic Clamp on the spreader arm then latch the

Quick Release Latch on to the Pivoting Spreader Mount, repeat for

the remaining two arms.

4. Bring each Tripod leg in such that the corresponding Spreader arm is

fully retracted then lock the Telescopic Clamp, repeat for each

Spreader arm.

5. Bring the Tripod legs towards the centre position, if resistance is felt

do not force the Tripod legs, spread out the Tripod legs and make

sure that the Spreader arms are fully retracted.

Spreader Pull Down

1. Remove the Camera and the Fluid Head from the Tripod.

2. Stand the Tripod upright with legs spread out equally and the Mid

Level Spreader in the open position.

3. Pull back the Quick Release Latch knob (Fig 8.) and lift the Spreader

arm from the Pivoting Spreader Mount, repeat for the remaining two

arms.

MID LEVEL SPREADER

Fig 7.

Quick Release Latch

Fig 5.

Spreader adjusting knob

Quick Release Latch knob

Telescopic clamp

Fig 8.

Fig 6.

SAFETY

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 equipment.

1. Do not exceed the maximum payload capacity of the Tripod.

2. Do not leave the camera unattended on the Fluid Head.

3. Do not adjust the tripod Leg locks whilst the camera is attached to

the Fluid Head.

4. Do not move the Tripod whilst the camera is attached to the Fluid

Head.

5. Do not remove the Mid Level Spreader or Ground Spreader whilst

the camera and uid head is attached.

MAINTENANCE

Regularly inspect the tripod, paying particular attention to any tube

damage, leg lock adjustment, leg top adjustment, condition of the bowl

rim, spreader mounting points, carry handle and feet.

Keep grit and dirt out of Quik Loks as much as possible, including behind

levers. Regularly clean the tripod with a clean damp rag or soft brush.

Wipe off all sand, dust and salt spray.

Do not clean with solvents, cleaning uids, lubricants, polishes, abra-

sives or wire brushes.

Transport and store the tripod in Miller case wherever possible. Store the

tripod in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.