Cartoni HM5000 Heavy Duty Cine Style Head User Manual

USER’S MANUAL & Maintenance

HM5000 Heavy Duty Cine Style Head

IntroductIon

The new MAXIMA 5.0 is the ultimate answer for Digital Cinematogra- phy with heavy duty packages. Its outstanding patented counterbalance compensates payloads from zero to 50 kg, with “perfect balance” throughout the 180° tilt range. The patented continuous fluid drag system performs from almost freewheeling to extremely consistent drag for maximum versatility and perfect diagonal shots.
The MAXIMA 5.0 knobs and levers are ergonomically placed to ensure camera operators complete ease-of-use in any situation, whether in the studio, location or during outside shooting. Drag and counterbalance settings are monitored on a large digital display.

The large sliding camera plate is compatible with Arri, Sony and O’Connor slides. The head comes with a telescopic pan bar and a short front pan bar. With the classic Mitchell base the MAXIMA 5.0 interfaces with all flat base Mitchel tripods and platforms.

Optional 150mm bowl base can be easily applied.
Before using the MAXIMA 5.0 Fluid Head, please make sure to read this user’s & maintenance manual;
Before installing the Fluid Head on the tripod check the tripod stability;
Check that the Camera payload (including lenses and accessories) is lower than the maximum capacity of the MAXIMA 5.0 Fluid Head;
Before installing the Camera make sure the MAXIMA 5.0 is in good conditions and bares no evident damages.

OperatIng elements

1 Slide lock lever
2 Horizontal lock lever
3 Counterbalance selector
4 Pan lock lever
5 Pan drag selector
6 Tilt lock lever| 7 Illuminated bubble level
8 Illuminated bubble level and display light button
9 Digital display
10 Extensible handle attachment lever
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11 Extensible pan handle
12 Short handle
13 Short handle attachment lever
14 Short handle attachment rosette
15 Camera plate
16 Tool box attachment| 17 Handle attachment lever
18 Handle attachment rosette
19 Safety button slide lock lever
20 Tilt drag selector
21 Tie down knob
22 Battery housing
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Procedures

Open the tripod to the desired height and lock all the safety knobs.
Place the MAXIMA 5.0 Fluid Head on the tripod base and rotate until it matches the steel notch; tighten the Head firmly by screwing in the knob (21) underneath the flat base. Check the illuminated bubble level (7) and modify the legs angle if needed. In case of low visibility, press button (8) for illuminated bubble level and to activate the digital displays (9). Lights will turn off automatically after approximately 30 seconds.
Lock the horizontal position with lever (2) red position, insert pan lock (4) and turn both tilt drag selector (20) and counterbalance selector (3) to position “0”.
To release the Camera plate (15) push the red safety button (19) and open the slide lock lever (1) completely till to position 2, then remove the Camera plate.
Attach the Camera plate under the Camera assembly and firmly secure it with both screws. Try to place the Camera plate centered under the Camera system, keeping in mind the position of the center of gravity (CG).
Place the Camera on the top of the MAXIMA 5.0, leaning sidewards against the left side of the head (slide lock side), then push the assembly into horizontal position until you feel the click of the slide lock lever (1), which will be in position 1 (at this point the Camera plate is clamped but still moving fore-and-aft).
Holding the pan bar (11) firmly, disengage lever (2) to green position and find the correct center of gravity (CG) sliding the Camera assembly fore-and- aft. Lock the slide lock lever (1) all the way in.
Set the counterbalance system by turning the counterbalance selector (3) to the appropriate tension. The Camera has to stay still at any tilt angle. If needed, fine tune the balance by adjusting the sliding plate.
Push button (8) to activate illuminated digital displays (9), unlock Pan lock (4) and select the desired Fluid drag intensity on both Pan and tilt by turning Pan selector (5) and tilt selector (20).

specIfIcatIons

MaIntenance

When needed, with indoor use just clean the Head and Tripod with a soft cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a brush or Air spray.
CARTONI products main mechanisms are sealed as they are also built for professional outdoor use.
However, use under rough conditions they will require special care. Salt water is very corrosive and can cause extreme damages. In attempt to avoid further damage the Fluid Head should be washed off with fresh water at the earliest opportunity and perfectly dried before storage. Sand and dirt are abrasive and should be removed using a semi-stiff
brush or Air spray.
Disconnect the illuminated display & bubble level battery during long term storage; for battery replacement access the battery compartment (22).

Warranty

All CARTONI Fluid Heads & Pedestals have a free of charge three (3) year warranty. Register your product at www.cartoni.com within 30 days from date of first  purchase/invoice to receive further two (2) year warranty for the unsurpassed free five (5) year warranty.
Tripods, spreaders, dollies and all accessories are guaranteed one (1) year from the date of first purchase/invoice.
CARTONI warrant that the product supplied will – under proper use – be free from defects in workmanship and materials and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair or replace any defective part within duration of warranty from date of first purchase with no labour charge.
This warranty does not apply to any CARTONI product that has been damaged in shipping or handling, abused, misused, operated contrary to instructions for use, neglected, normal wear or tear, modified or changed in design or construction or serviced by unauthorized parties.
Repairs or misuse by any unauthorized parties will void this warranty.
Warranty claims must be submitted – in writing – to the factory for verification or to an authorized distributor/dealer designated by
CARTONI. It is the end user’s responsibility when ordering to ensure that the products ordered conform to his requirements.
All freight of product to CARTONI must be prepaid. All implied warranties are limited to the time period set forth herein & subject to change without notice.
No liability can be accepted for any variation.

AccessorIes & product lIne

For the complete Accessories list & Product line please visit CARTONI’s official website www.cartoni.com.
Every product has an updated list of compatible items sorted by groups, with descriptions and technical data.

CARTONI S.p.A
Via di Portonaccio, 33/B – 00159 Rome (Italy)
Phone +39 06 4382002
Fax +39 06 43588293
Email: cartoni@cartoni.com
www.cartoni.com

Manual Version: 1.0 – Issue date: April 2021

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