CARTONI H580 Magnum Magnum Pan and Tilt Head User Manual

USER’S MANUAL & Maintenance

H580 Magnum Magnum Pan and Tilt Head

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Manual Version: 1.0
Issue date: June 2019

IntroductIon

The MAGNUM Fluid Head is the flagship in the CARTONI range of Camera supports.
Designed to support fully decked Studio and OB Cameras equipped with long boxed lenses, 7 in. viewfinder or large teleprompter, the MAGNUM is an extremely compact  Fluid Head incorporating a patented counterbalance system as well as an advanced fluid damping module.
Manufactured with an extensive use of ultra-strong aluminum alloy, the MAGNUM provides for outstandingly precise movements and consistently high drag output.
The counterbalance system is ideally suited to operate with Cameras featuring a high center of gravity and weighing from 30 to 95 Kg (66,1 – 209,4 lbs).
Cameras within this  range can be perfectly balanced through the entire 130° tilt angle.
Calibrated with a variable adjustment connected to a digital readout display, the counterbalance operating knob is conveniently located on the back of the Head. The  frictionless fluid damping modules feature a patented design and give an extraordinary performance over an extended temperature range.
The continuously variable fluid  control knobs located on both sides of the Head are easy to reach and are connected to a digital readout which allows the operator for quick set-ups even in low light  conditions. The ef- fective control brakes on both, pan and tilt mode are located on the right side of the control panel for an easy one-hand operation.
Two threaded holes for the teleprompter tubes are located on the front of the sliding platform.
The MAGNUM interfaces directly with any Mitchell flat base Heavy
Duty Tripod and can be easily mounted on top of all existing Pedestals featuring 4-hole bores.
Before using the MAGNUM 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 MAGNUM Fluid Head;
Before installing the Camera make sure the MAGNUM is in good conditions and bares no evident damages.

OperatIng elements

1. Illuminated bubble level and display light button
2. Digital display
3. Tilt unlock trigger
4. Tilt lock lever
5. Pan lock lever
6. Pan unlock trigger
7. Tilt drag selector
8. Pan drag selector
9. Illuminated bubble level
10. Camera plate
11.  Sliding plate
12. Right Pan handle
13. Left extensible Pan handle
14. Left Pan handle
15. Transport handle
16. Battery housing
17. Camera plate lock lever
18. Sliding plate lock lever
19.  Handle attachment lever
20. Extensible handle attachment lever
21. Sliding plate crank
22. Horizontal lock push button (On)
23. Horizontal lock button (Off)
24. Tie down knob
25. Counterbalance selector

Procedures

Open the tripod to the desired height and lock all safety knobs.
Place the MAGNUM Fluid Head on the Tripod base and rotate until it matches the steel notch; tighten the Head firmly by screwing in the knob (24) underneath the flat base.  Check the Illuminated bubble level (9) and modify the legs angle if needed. In case of low visibility, press button (1) for Illuminated bubble level and to activate the  digital displays. Lights will turn off automatically after approximately 30 seconds.
Lock the horizontal position with push button (22), insert pan lock (5) and turn both tilt drag selector (7) and counterbalance selector (25) to position “0”.
To release the Camera plate (10) slide forward the Camera plate lock lever (17) and rotate it 90° counterclockwise, 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 MAGNUM, by pushing the Camera plate (10) forward to perfectly match the sliding plate (11) proper position, then close the Camera plate lock lever (17).
Holding the pan bar (13) firmly, disengage horizontal lock with button (23) and find the correct center of gravity (CG) by sliding the Camera assembly fore-and-aft using the sliding crank (21) (extract the knob to rotate). Lock the sliding plate with lever (18).
Set the counterbalance system by turning the counterbalance selector (25) 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 (1) to activate illuminated digital displays (2), unlock Pan lock (6) and select the desired Fluid drag intensity on both Pan and tilt by turning Pan selector (8) and tilt selector (7).

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 (16).

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 ve- rification 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.

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Phone +39 06 4382002
Fax +39 06 43588293
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