Miller Camera Support Tripod User Manual

#711 Projib Jib Arm

SAFETY - READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

PROJIB

ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS

Cat # Description

#715 Undermount Kit for Projib
#480 Studio HD Dolly
#483 Studio HD Dolly with Cable Guards and Track Lock
#475 Detachable Rubber Feet (set of 3)
#990 Mid Level Spreader
#974 Softcase for HD 100 & HD 150 2-stage
#309 Hardcase for HD 100 2-stage
#298 Hardcase for HD 150 & Flat Base 1 & 2 Stage
#712 Softcase for Projib

WARRANTY

The Miller Projib is warranteed against any defect in material or
workmanship for a period of 12 calendar months from date of
purchase. Within this period, we undertake to supply replacements
free of charge for any parts which may prove, on examination, to be
defective provided that such defectiveness is not the result of
misuse (including use with unsuitable ancillary equipment), accident
or negligence and further, that the equipment was purchased from
an authorised Miller Fluid Heads’ distributor.

SERVICE, SALES & SUPPORT

Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and rep air
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 performance 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 FLUID HEADS (Australia)

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

MILLER FLUID HEADS (Europe)

Unit 6, Worton Court
Worton Hall Estate, Worton Rd, Isleworth
MIddelsex TW7 6ER, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT (LLC)

216 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove,
New Jersey 07009-1276 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: MFHUSA @aol.com

MILLER TRIPODS Canada

1055 Granville Street
Vancouver BC V6Z1L4, Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

www.millertripods.com

INTRODUCTION

PROJIB SETUP contd.

The Miller Projib is a versatile camera mount; designed to add the
dimension of tracking and elevation to the normal range of
movements afforded by your fluid head. It is designed for use in
professional film and video production by professional support
equipment operators. For safe operation of the Miller Projib,
please observe the following precautions:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The Safe setup and operation of this equipment is the responsibilty
of the operator. This equipment is to be set up and used by
qualified personnel only.

A Miller Projib, when loaded with camera, fluid head and counter­balance weights, exerts a considerable amount of leverage on the
surface it is attached to. For this reason, precautions must be
taken to prevent accidental over-balancing. ACCIDENTAL OVER­BALANCING OF THE PROJIB MAY CAUSE EXPENSIVE EQUIP­MENT DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. The risk of
over-balancing is reduced by adding suitable ballast, such as
sandbags, to the base of the tripod or dolly to which the Projib is
attached. THE USE OF SUITABLE AND SUFFICIENT BALLAST
IS ESSENTIAL TO SAFE PROJIB OPERATION.

The Miller Projib is designed to attach to most professional heavy
duty tripods or hi-hat type dollies. FOR MAXIMUM STABILITY
WHEN USING TWO STAGE TRIPODS, ENSURE THAT THE
LOWER TUBE LEGS ARE COMPLETELY COLLAPSED.

The total payload must not exceed the capacity of the tripod.
NOTE: Make sure all items on the jib, (fluid head, camera and
counterbalance weights), as well as the jib itself, are considered in
assessing the weight of the payload. The jib is designed to carry a
camera and fluid head weight up to 50 lbs. (22kg) maximum.

If the Projib is mounted on a dolly, the dolly should be of a heavy
duty type with sufficient additional payload capacity to accept
sandbags or similar safety ballast to prevent over-balancing as
cautioned above. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION
MIGHT CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO OVER-BALANCE IF THE
DOLLY IS BROUGHT TO A SUDDEN ST OP AT THE END OF A
TRACKING MOVEMENT.

4. Attach a 100mm ball levelling fluid head to the jib mounting
plate. View the 2nd spirit level, located on the fluid head mounting
surface of Projib. If it is not indicating level, first check to make
sure that the central pivot point is level. Once that is confirmed,
loosen the lock ring that is located at the base of the parallel tube
under the jib arm near the central pivot point at the tripod. CAU­TION! DO NOT LOOSEN THE LOCK RING FOUND NEAR THE
FLUID HEAD MOUNTING SURFACE WHICH IS USED ONLY TO
RETURN THE PROJIB TO STORAGE POSITION. Once the lock
ring near the center of Projib is loosened, turn the entire parallel
tube beneath the jib arm in or out until the fluid head mounting
surface is indicating level in the #2 bubble level. Tighten the lock
ring in this position. Now level the fluid head using the bubble
level on the fluid head. Once all three bubble levels are indicating
level, the camera will remain level throughout the jib’s operational
range.

5. Mount camera to fluid head and add sufficient weights to rear of
jib (or adjust length of jib counterbalance arm) to balance camera.
CAUTION: THE PROJIB COMES EQUIPPED WITH A LARGE PIN
WHICH WILL PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DETACHMENT OF THE
WEIGHT RETAINING NUT DURING JIB OPERATION. BE
CERT AIN THAT THIS COTTER PIN IS IN PLACE DURING JIB
OPERATION.

OPERATING CONTROLS

The Projib is fitted with pan and tilt drag controls and positive tilt
lock for the jib arm vertical movement. The tilt lock is easily
distinguished from the tilt drag by the large cone shape thrust
locker located under the tilt lock knob. Rotating the drag adjusters
inward (clockwise) increases the amount of drag; counter-clock­wise rotation reduces drag. Pan and tilt drag are adjusted by the
operator to personal preference and to achieve correct motion for
shooting requirements.

PROJIB SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Payload 25kg (50lb)

COUNTERWEIGHTS

Miller recommends the use of standard, rubber covered circular
bar-bell weights as suitable counterbalance for the Projib. For the
average camera/fluid head payload of between 15kg (30lb) and
20kg (45lb), a suitable combination of 5kg (10lb), 7.5kg (15lb) and
10kg (20lb) bar-bell weights is recommended.

PROJIB SETUP

1. Remove the Priojib from the protective carry case and flip over
the fluid head mounting plate so that the threaded male and
female mounting connectors are aligned. Join the connectors and
hand-tighten only.

2. Attach the Projib to the tripod using the clamp nut provided.
Note that the main body of the Projib at the pivot point is fitted with
a spirit level. Adjust the legs of the tripod so that the spirit level
indicates a level position for the PROjIB. FAILURE TO LEVEL AT
THIS POINT FIRST WILL PREVENT THE PROJIB FROM MAIN­T AINING A LEVEL POSITION THROUGHOUT THE RANGE OF
MOTION OF THE PROJIB ARM - REGARDLESS OF OTHER
ADJUSTMENTS! Correct levelling of the tripod bowl or dolly hi-hat
is important and should be checked regularly during operation. Do
not adjust the level of the tripod or dolly with the camera fitted.

Typical Payload ENG Camcorders up to 20kg (44lb)
Weight 11.4kg (25lb)
Height Range 2m (78”)
Dimensions (mm) 230W x 505D x 1220L
(folded down) (in) 9”W x 20”D x 48”L
Counterbalance 25mm (1”) centre barbell weights
Attachment 100mm Base, 100mm bowl
Controls Friction pan & tilt locks

Adjustable tilt drag

Levelling Adjustable levelling arm. Dual bubble

levels mounted at tripod base and
fluid head mount

Min Tripod Req. HD-style tripod with minimum

24mm (1”) tube diameter.

3. Loosen the lock nut that controls the motion of the sliding
counterbalance arm at the rear of the Projib. Slide this arm out so
as to achieve a balance in the Projib over the pivot point at the
tripod.