Miller Camera Support 1014 User Manual

The Arrow Series Fluid Head Operator’s Manual  
#1020 Arrow 30 with Euro camera platform  
#1012 Arrow  
with Euro camera platform  
#1014 Arrow HD with Euro camera platform  
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
PAN HANDLE  
TELESCOPIC CLAMP  
PAN HANDLE CLAMP  
SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK  
BOWL CLAMP NUT  
PAN LOCK  
FIG 2  
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CONTENTS  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Before operation read the Operating Instructions (pp6-12).  
FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
INTRODUCTION  
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Arrow fluid heads have been designed to accommodate film  
and television cameras, and to be operated by qualified  
camera operators.  
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Hold camera securely during all fitting or removal operations.  
Do not adjust the counterbalance or drag settings without  
securing (holding) pan handle.  
TECHNICAL DATA  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Install and level the Head  
2. Mount Your Camera  
3. Centre Your Camera on the Head  
4. Counterbalance Your Camera  
5. Drag Control  
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To prevent accidental or sudden movement do not release the  
TILT LOCK without holding the PAN HANDLE.  
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Do not release the clamp nut without holding either the head  
or attached camera.  
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Do not exceed the maximum total payload (see Technical  
Specifications).  
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The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this piece  
of equipment.  
6. Illumination  
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INTRODUCTION  
MAINTENANCE  
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Welcome to the Operating Manual for the Arrow 30, Arrow and  
Arrow HD fluid head. Arrow is a versatile fluid pan/tilt head  
designed for a wide variety of cameras and configurations.  
Developed using the latest 3D modelling software and  
7. Battery Replacement  
CLEANING  
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manufactured with computer-controlled precision, Arrow is  
designed to reliably and stably support portable film and video  
cameras shooting in the world’s most challenging conditions.  
STORAGE  
Back Cover  
Back Cover  
Back Cover  
Back Cover  
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  
WARRANTY  
From lightweight ENG camcorders to heavier EFP dockable  
cameras, Arrow heads offer optimum lightweight, robust  
performance with the smoothest fluid motion - from the  
company that invented and patented the fluid head.  
SERVICE  
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DATA  
Arrow 30  
Arrow  
Arrow HD  
WEIGHT  
MAX REC. LOAD  
3.2kg  
3.2kg  
3.3kg  
15kg (see graph on Page 9)  
20kg (see graph on Page 9)  
100mm  
25kg (see graph on Page 9)  
100mm  
BALL LEVELLING BASE 100mm  
PAN MECHANISM  
Adjustment  
Rotation  
Stepped Fluid Drag  
Stepped Fluid Drag  
7 selectable positions + zero  
360º  
Stepped Fluid Drag  
7 selectable positions + zero  
360º  
7 selectable positions + zero  
360º  
Lock  
Calliper disc brake system  
Stepped Fluid Drag  
7 selectable positions + zero  
Calliper disc brake system  
Stepped Fluid Drag  
7 selectable positions + zero  
Calliper disc brake system  
Stepped Fluid Drag  
7 selectable positions + zero  
TILT MECHANISM  
Adjustment  
Tilt Angle  
+
+
+
_ 90º  
_ 90º  
_ 90º  
Lock  
Calliper disc brake system  
4 selectable positions  
Calliper disc brake system  
4 selectable positions  
Calliper disc brake system  
4 selectable positions  
COUNTERBALANCE  
CAMERA PLATFORM  
Euro quick release camera plate in  
sliding camera balance platform  
Euro quick release camera plate in  
sliding camera balance platform  
Euro quick release camera plate in  
sliding camera balance platform  
Camera Attachment 3/8”+ 1/4” screws + 1/4” pin carriage  
3/8”+ 1/4” screws  
70mm (+/-35mm)  
3/8”+ 1/4” screws  
100mm (+/-50mm)  
Sliding Range  
LEVELLING  
70mm (+/-35mm)  
Illuminated bubble level: 10 sec auto-off Illuminated bubble level: 10 sec auto-off Illuminated bubble level: 10 sec auto-off  
Telescopic (220mm extension range) Telescopic (220mm extension range) Telescopic (220mm extension range)  
PAN HANDLE  
ILLUMINATED CONTROLS Bubble level, pan/tilt number  
TEMP. RANGE 40ºC to +65ºC  
Bubble level, pan/tilt number  
40ºC to +65ºC  
Bubble level, pan/tilt number  
40ºC to +65ºC  
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ILLUMINATION BUTTON  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
The Operating Instructions for Arrow series fluid heads are  
described in six (6) steps. Please read and understand these  
instructions before using this equipment. Do not omit any  
step.  
1 INSTALL AND LEVEL THE HEAD  
1.1 Unscrew the CLAMP NUT from its threaded stud.  
1.2 Place the head in your 100mm tripod bowl and re-fit the  
CLAMP NUT. Do not tighten CLAMP NUT.  
1.3 Level the fluid head by centering the bubble in the  
BUBBLE LEVEL. Then tighten the CLAMP NUT.  
BUBBLE LEVEL  
1.4 In low light conditions the BUBBLE LEVEL can be  
illuminated by pressing the ILLUMINATION BUTTON.  
1.5 Note: If adjusting the level with your camera mounted,  
first ensure the camera is securely held before loosening  
CLAMP NUT.  
TRIPOD BOWL  
THREADED STUD  
CLAMP NUT  
FIG 3  
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CAMERA PLATE  
2 MOUNT YOUR CAMERA  
Arrow is equipped with a sliding platform for balance fine  
tuning, plus a quick-release camera plate and standard camera  
mounting screws (Arrow and Arrow 30 have 70mm sliding  
range, Arrow HD has 100mm sliding range). Please note that  
best camera control can be achieved by balancing the camera  
centre of gravity (C of G) over the centre axis of the head.  
2.1 Lock the PAN and TILT LOCKS (rotate both levers clockwise  
until firm).  
2.2 Remove the CAMERA PLATE by pulling downwards on the  
SAFETY TAB while rotating the QUICK RELEASE to the left  
until it reaches the automatic stop position (the CAMERA  
PLATE will pop up).  
2.3 With accessories and battery fitted, determine your  
camera’s C of G by the best method available (Eg: balance  
the camera on a rod or similar to find balance point).  
2.4 Attach the CAMERA PLATE over the C of G by fastening  
the 3/8” + 1/4” CAMERA SCREWS into your camera’s base  
or ‘tripod adaptor plate’. These screws should be  
tightened evenly and as far apart as possible to prevent  
any movement between your camera and the fluid head.  
N.B. Arrow 30 is also supplied with a 1/4” screw & pin  
carriage (Cat#493) for direct attachment to MiniDV  
camcorders which do not require a tripod adaptor plate.  
When attaching the camera carriage to a camcorder,  
ensure the carriage’s locating pin fits comfortably into the  
camcorder socket, then screw the 1/4” screw clockwise  
until the camera plate is attached firmly to the camcorder.  
Warning: If the carriage pin does not easily fit into the  
camcorder socket, DO NOT force it. Contact Miller or your  
nearest authorised dealer for specific advice relating to  
your camcorder model.  
SLIDING PLATFORM  
CENTRE AXIS  
FIG 4  
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2 MOUNT YOUR CAMERA Continued  
2.5 Attach your camera to the fluid head by holding your  
camera slightly ‘lens down’ and place the attached  
CAMERA PLATE under the front lip on the top of the  
SLIDING PLATFORM. Lower the back of the camera until  
the QUICK RELEASE snaps automatically to the locked  
position. Ensure the QUICK RELEASE knob is firmly seated.  
2.6 To ensure a successful mount, grip the PAN HANDLE firmly  
and then disengage the PAN and TILT LOCKS. Your camera  
should be firmly attached with no obvious free movement.  
3 CENTRE YOUR CAMERA ON THE HEAD  
3.1 With your camera attached to the fluid head, hold the PAN  
HANDLE and release the TILT LOCK.  
3.2 Turn the TILT DRAG CONTROL knob to position ‘0’. Turn  
the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR knob to position ‘1’.  
SLIDING PLATFORM  
SLIDING PLATFORM LOCK  
3.3 Release the SLIDE LOCK lever and slide your camera  
forward or backward until balanced over the centre axis of  
fluid head. If necessary, be prepared to stop your  
camera sliding suddenly. Your camera will remain  
static when balanced.  
3.4 Re-engage the SLIDE LOCK and TILT LOCK by  
turning clockwise until firm.  
CENTRE AXIS  
FIG 5  
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4 COUNTERBALANCE YOUR CAMERA  
The Arrow 30, Arrow and Arrow HD include a variable  
counterbalance system that provides fingertip control through  
its tilt range and allows the camera to be set at any angle  
within that range. The counterbalance control can be set in  
one of four (4) positions depending on your camera payload.  
tilted position. If the camera moves from its tilted position,  
return the camera to the horizontal position and turn the  
COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR knob to a higher or lower  
setting. Tilt through the range again and repeat this test  
until the camera remains static in both tilted forward and  
tilted backward positions.  
4.1 Hold the PAN HANDLE and release the TILT LOCK.  
Note: If accessories are added or removed, re-balance can be  
achieved by adjusting the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR,  
and/or adjusting the SLIDING PLATFORM position, or by re-  
positioning the CAMERA PLATE on your camera’s base or  
‘tripod base plate’.  
4.2 Rotate the counterbalance control knob to setting ‘1’ or ‘2’  
for light payloads, ‘3’ or ‘4’ for heavy or off-set payloads.  
4.3 Tilt the camera through its tilt range. Loosen hold on the  
PAN HANDLE to check that your camera remains static in a  
Counterbalance data;  
250  
Arrow 30  
Arrow  
Arrow HD  
200  
150  
100  
50  
0
0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18  
0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24  
Camera Payload (kg)  
0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26  
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5 DRAG CONTROL  
5.1 Arrow heads provide seven (7) incremental settings for tilt  
and pan drag control as well as a zero (0) freewheeling  
position. There are no half stops. When changing drag  
settings, pan and tilt movements must be stopped. There  
is an endstop between Position 7 and Zero. This eliminates  
the risk of moving the control clockwise from ‘7’ to ‘0’ and  
the potential risk of the payload falling forward.  
COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR  
ILLUMINATION BUTTON  
TILT DRAG SETTING  
5.2 To achieve smooth diagonal movement, ensure that tilt  
and pan drag controls are on similar settings.  
PAN DRAG SETTING  
PAN DRAG KNOB  
6 ILLUMINATION  
For low light conditions, Arrow heads provide illumination of  
the bubble level, the pan and tilt drag settings and pan and  
tilt knob indicators.  
6.1 Press the ILLUMINATION BUTTON to illuminate these  
features. You do not need to hold it down. All the above  
features will remain illuminated for 10 seconds, then will  
switch OFF automatically.  
PAN KNOB INDICATOR  
TILT KNOB INDICATOR BUBBLE LEVEL  
MAINTENANCE  
With the exception of external surface cleaning and battery  
replacement, Arrow heads do not require additional  
maintenance.  
TILT DRAG KNOB  
Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and  
repair work. Failure to observe this requirement may void  
warranty.  
FIG 6  
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7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
The Arrow illumination feature uses a standard long–life  
alkaline 12v battery. Under most operating conditions the  
battery will provide two years of operation.  
ILLUMINATION BUTTON  
Miller approves use of the following batteries: Duracell MN21,  
Eveready A23, Vinnic L 1028. Other GP23A batteries also fit.  
To change the BATTERY:  
7.1 Unscrew the two battery door RETAINING SCREWS and  
remove the BATTERY DOOR.  
7.2 Remove the BATTERY.  
7.3 Insert a new battery, negative end (-) first  
7.4 Replace BATTERY DOOR and RETAINING SCREWS.  
7.5 Press the ILLUMINATION BUTTON to test operation.  
CLEANING  
WARNING: Do not immerse in any liquid.  
WARNING: Do not use stiff brushes, abrasives, or solvents.  
Arrow heads feature protective coatings, dust and moisture  
seals and anti-corrosive fittings to ensure long and trouble free  
operation, even in harsh environments. To ensure optimum  
performance through the life of the head Miller recommends  
basic routine maintenance.  
BATTERY  
When Arrow heads have been used in harsh environments  
(such as sand, mud or salt water spray), wipe over with a soft  
damp cloth as soon as possible. Use a soft brush to clean  
crevices. Remove and clean CAMERA PLATE.  
BATTERY DOOR  
RETAINING SCREW  
FIG 7  
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STORAGE  
SERVICE, SALES AND SUPPORT  
When storing your Arrow for extended periods: remove  
BATTERY, clean fluid head, and place in a safe, dry place, away  
from direct sunlight. Arrow heads can be stored horizontally or  
upright. However, it is not advisable to store the head for  
extended periods with the tilt locked in an extreme position,  
either forward or backward.  
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 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:  
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  
MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT  
30 Hotham Parade, Artarmon, Sydney,  
NSW 2064 Australia  
MILLER Camera Support (LLC) USA  
216 Little Falls Road, Cedar Grove,  
New Jersey 07009-1231 USA  
Tel: (973) 857 8300  
ITEM  
ITEM NO.  
Battery  
P3798  
Tel: +61 2 9439 6377  
Fax: +61 2 9438 2819  
Fax: (973) 857 8188  
Euro camera plate 79 x 64.5mm (3/8” + 1/4” screws) #860  
Camera screw 3/8”W  
P0037  
P0036  
#493  
#694  
#692  
#684  
P3836  
#360  
MILLER FLUID HEADS (EUROPE) LTD.  
Unit A2, Ford Lane Industrial Estate  
Ford Lane, Ford  
West Sussex BN18 0DF, United Kingdom  
Tel: +44 (0)1243 555255 Fax: +44 (0)1243 555 001  
MILLER TRIPODS Canada  
1055 Granville Street  
Vancouver BC V6Z1L4, Canada  
Tel: (604) 685 4654  
Fax: (604) 685 5648  
Camera screw 1/4”W  
1/4” + pin camera carriage  
Telescopic Pan Handle with clamp  
Telescopic Pan Handle  
Pan handle - Telescopic with handle clamp  
Clamp nut  
Flat Base adaptor  
WARRANTY  
Please refer to warranty card for complete details.  
3994-5 05/06  

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