Miller Camera Support DS5, DS10, DS20 user manual

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DS5/DS10/DS20 Fluid Head Operator’s Manual
#180 DS5 Fluid Head
#182 DS10 Fluid Head
#184 DS20 Fluid Head

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Features and Controls 1/4” and pin carriage Sliding camera plate Slide lock Tilt lock Tilt drag Pan handle clamp Counterbalance selector Pan lock Pan drag 75mm claw ball Clamp nut Fig 1.1 Fig 1.2 2 DS5 DS10

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Introduction Camera Thank you for purchasing the Miller DS5/DS10/DS20 fluid head for 1/4” and pin carriage screws use with our professional tripods and portable video camcorders. All fluid heads are 75mm ball levelling design and boast similar physical appearance and size. The DS5 utilises a single position Sliding camera plate counterbalance system to handle camera payloads up to 2.5kg (5.5lb). The DS10 utilises 2 selectable counterbalance positions to Slide lock handle payloads from 2.5-5kg (5

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Operating Instructions Before using please read the following operating instructions. The 3/8” & 1/4” screws also allow the DS20 to attach to a Do not omit any step. N.B. The safe operation of this piece of proprietary Quick Release Tripod Adaptor or “tripod base plate” professional equipment is the responsibility of the operator. such as the Sony VCT-14 or Panasonic SHAN-TM700. 2.1 Lock PAN and TILT LOCKS (rotate both levers clockwise until 1. Fluid Head Set-up firm). 2.2 Remove CAMERA PLATE fr

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Operating Instructions 3. Counterbalance 4. Pan / Tilt Lock Control Control The counterbalance system was designed to neutralise the effect The DS5/DS10/DS20 Fluid Head offers high of the camera weight when it is tilted. The DS10 & DS20 Fluid capacity calliper disc brake system to hold the Head offers a 2 position counterbalance system which can be Fluid Head in a fixed pan and/or tilt position. operated via the COUNTERBALANCE SELECTOR (Fig. 2 & 3). The Camera position will not change when apply

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Operating Instructions Cleaning The DS5/DS10/DS20 fluid head features protective coatings, dust 5. Pan / Tilt Drag seals and anti-corrosive fittings to ensure long and trouble-free operation in extreme location conditions. To ensure optimum Control performance throughout the life of the head Miller recommends regular cleaning. 5.1 The DS10/DS20 fluid head provides adjustment for tilt and pan drag control (Fig 4.). Rotate clockwise to engage friction When the fluid head has been used in harsh e

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Technical Data Specifications – DS5/DS10/DS20 Fluid Head Description DS5 (#180) DS10 (#182) DS20( #184) Weight - kg (lb) 1.6 (3.5) 1.7 (3.7) 1.75 (3.9) Payload Range - kg (lb) 0.5 - 2.5 (1.1 - 5.5) 2.5 - 5.0 (5.5 - 11.0) 5.0 - 10.0 (11.1 - 22.0) Pan/Tilt Drag Fluid Drag plate system Fluid Drag plate system Fluid Drag plate system with friction boost. system with friction boost. Pan/Tilt Lock brake system Calliper Disk Brake Calliper Disk Brake Calliper Disk Brake Tilt Angle Range +90˚/-75˚ +90˚

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Spare Parts Service, Sales & Support Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair ITEM ITEM NO. work. Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty. It is DS5/DS10 Camera Plate (inc. #493 carriage) #490 advisable to notify Miller or a Miller Authorised Service Agent if a change DS20 Camera Plate (inc. #493, 3/8” & 1/4” screws) #489 of performance is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage. For your nearest authorised Miller sales or service centre, pleas