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USER MANUAL Ace Base Plate Sachtler

Ace Base Plate ManualCopyright © 2013 All rights reserved. Publication number: S2154-4980/2 Original instructions: English. All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of the Vitec Group plc. We want you to receive Sachtler products that are always state of the art. Therefore we reserve the right to make changes based on technical advances. Disclaimer The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Vitec Videocom Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the information or specifications without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Changes will be incorporated in new versions of the publication. We are making every effort to ensure that our manuals are updated on a regular basis to reflect changes to product specifications and features. Should this manual not contain information on the core functionality of your product, please let us know. You may be able to access the latest revision of this manual from our website. Vitec Videocom Ltd reserves the right to make changes to product design and functionality without notification. Published by: Vitec Videocom Ltd Supports Technical Publications Department William Vinten Building Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3TB United Kingdom E-mail: [e-mail] Base Plate Manual English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 Deutsch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seite 11 Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Página 21 Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 Português . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Página 41 中文 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 页码 51-1-

Safety instructions Read the General Safety and Operating instructions before using

e product. WARNING! Finger entrapment. Do not place fingers between the upper and lower platform when adjusting the height of the Ace Base Plate. Avoid

apping fingers when adjusting the height of the Ace Base Plate. WARNING! Ensure that the camera slide plate engages with the retention latch on the Ace Base Plat e platform. Failure to do so could cause personal injury or damage to equipment. Hold the camera securely when (a) mounting or dismounting from the Ace Base Plate (b) when making adjustments to the tripod height or footprint. Ensure that the support rods are installed through both the front and

ear support rod housings. Failure to do so could cause damage to the Ace Base Plate. Clean regularly using a soft cloth and mild detergent. Dry the product after use in wet conditions. Should the product become defective, contact your local Sachtler service centr e. To find your local service centre visit www.sachtler.com Usage The Ace Base Plate is designed for use by professional camera operators to support and balance high-performance lightweight cameras and ancillary equipment weighing up to 6 kg (13.2 lb). The Ace Base Plate must be mounted onto a suitable head and tripod designed to support the total payload. Warranty The warranty expires if: (a) The Ace Base Plate was operated impr operly or not in line with the specified technical data. (b) The Ace Base Plate housing was opened

y unauthorized personnel. Sachtler reserve the right to make changes to

roduct design and performance as technology advances.

Please register your product for an extended

Fully retracted - 4.8 cm (1.9 in.) Fully extended - 7.2 cm (2.8 in.)

Operating elements The Ace Base Plate has been designed to support a range of professional digital video cameras and rod assemblies. The Ace Base Plate embodies an adjustable camera slide plate clamping screw, head slide plate attachment points, rod assembly housing and adjustable platform height. Ace slide plate Slide release button Slide plate clamping screw Support rod clamp Height adjustment clamp Slide plate rule 1/4” - 20 UNC camera mounting screw 3/8” - 16 UNC camera mounting screw Anti-twist block 1/4” pin and pin plate 1/4” - 20 UNC camera mounting screw Fig. 1 Operating the elements-4-

Camera slide plate clamping screw The Ace Base Plate allows the camera slide plate to be locked at any chosen position. The camera slide plate clamping screw is located on the left-hand side of the Ace Base Plate. Slide release button The red slide release button, when pressed, allows the Ace slide plate to be removed from the Ace Base Plate. The slide release button is located on the aft left-hand side of the Ace Base Plate. Head slide plate attachment The head slide plate is secured to the underside of the Ace Base Plate using either 1/4 in. or 3/8 in. camera fixing screws. Support rod adjustment clamp The Ace Base Plate allows support rods (x2) to be fitted and adjusted as required. The support rods are fitted into the support rod housing and secured by the support rod clamp, located on the forward left-hand side of the Ace Base Plate. Camera height adjustment clamp The camera height can be adjusted by raising or lowering the upper platform of the Ace Base Plate. When the camera is at the required height, the Ace Base Plate can be secured in place by the camera height clamp. The camera height clamp is mounted on the right-hand side of the Ace Base Plate. Camera mounting The camera is attached to the Ace Base Plate using an Ace slide plate, that is attached to the camera and then loaded from the rear of the platform and secured in position by the camera slide plate clamping screw.

The Ace slide plate is supplied with 1/4 in. camera fixing screw and pin and a DSLR anti-twist block. The anti-twist block prevents the DSLR camera from twisting side to side, when fitted. Additionally, two spare camera screws are located in the screw stowage position on the underside of the Ace slide plate NOTE: Some cameras, including DSLRs, do not require the pin. Remove the 1/4” camera fixing screw to release the pin plate.-5-

Operation Mounting the Ace Base Plate To mount the Ace Base Plate onto the head, a slide plate is required. The slide plate can be fitted with the screws and pin supplied, depending on the camera attachment. To mount the Ace Base Plate onto the head (see Fig. 2): Ensure that the head platform is level and app ly both the pan and tilt brakes [A]. Loosen the slide plate clamping screw. Pull the Ace slide plate to the rear of the fluid head whilst pressing the red release button [B]. Attach the Ace slide plate to the Ace Base Plate using the camera screws and pin supplied. Spare camera screws can be stored under the platform [C]. Lower the Ace Base Plate onto the rear of the head and slide the plate into the track in the platfor m, ensuring the slide lock release button snaps into position [D]. Steady the Ace Base Plate and tighten the slide plate clamp in a clockwise direction to secure the Ace Base Plate in position [D].

Mounting the camera The Ace Base Plate is supplied with a camera slide plate, that can be fitted with a 1/4 in. screw and pin assembly. If required, a 3/8 in. screw, located in the spare stowage can be used. To mount the camera onto the Ace Base Plate (see Fig. 3): Loosen the slide plate clamping screw. Pull the Ace slide plate to the r ear of the Ace Base Plate whilst pressing the red release button [A]. Attach the Ace slide plate to the camera [B]. Ensure that the head platform is level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes. Lower the camera onto the rear of the Ace Base Plate platform and slide the plate into the tr ack in the platform, ensuring the slide lock release button snaps into position [C]. Steady the camera and rotate the camera slide plate cla mp in a clockwise direction to secure the camera in position [C].

Installing support rods Two support rods can be fitted to the Ace Base Plate to accommodate an Ace Follow Focus or Ace Matte Box if required. To fit the support rods to the Ace Base Plate (see Fig. 4): Insert one end of the rod into the support rod housing at the front left-hand side of the Ace Base Plate, and continue to slide back until it protrudes through the support rod housing at the rear of the Ace Base Plate [A]. Adjust the support rod to the required position and secure with the support rod clamp [B].

Ace Base Plate height adjustment To adjust the Ace Base Plate height (see Fig. 5): WARNING! Finger entrapment. Do not place fingers between the upper and lower platform when adjusting the height of the Ace Base Plate. Avoid trapp ing fingers when adjusting the height of the Ace Base Plate. Rotate the height adjustment knob in a coun ter-clockwise direction to loosen the platform [A]. Adjust the Ace Base Plate platform to th e required height and hold in position [B]. Rotate the height adjustment knob in a clockwise direction to secure the platform [C].

Removing the Ace Base Plate To remove the Ace Base Plate from the head (see Fig. 2): Ensure that the head platform is level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes. Loosen the slide plate clamping screw. Pull the Ace slide plate to the r ear of the fluid head whilst pressing the red release button [B]. Whilst holding the camera, slide the Ace Base Plate out to the rear of the platform and away fro m the head. Loosen the camera screws on the Ace slide plate, then remove the slide plate from the

e Base Plate. Removing the camera. To remove the camera from the Ace Base Plate (see Fig. 6): Ensure that the head platform is level and apply both the pan and tilt brakes. Loosen the slide plate clamping screw. Pull the slide plate to the rear of the fluid head whilst pressing the red release button. Slide the camera out to the rear of the platform and away from the Ace Base Plate. Loosen the camera screws securing the Ace slide plate to t he camera. Remove the Ace slide plate from the camera. Fig. 6 Removing the camera-10-

Removing support rods Ensure Ace Matte Box and Ace Follow Focus are removed from the support rods, if fitted. To remove the support rods from the Ace Base Plate (see Fig. 4): Rotate the support rod clamp in a counter-clockw ise direction to loosen the support rod [A]. Slide the support rod out of the support rod hou sing and away from the Ace Base Plate [A]. Maintenance Cleaning During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth. Dirt accumulated during storage may be removed using a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner. Particular attention should be paid to the camera slide plate mounting face, the head slide plate mounting face and the space between the platform and lower assembly. CAUTION! Do NOT use solvent or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire brushes to

emove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the protective surfaces. Use only detergent-based cleaners. Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions will require special attention. Salt spray should be washed off with fresh clean water at the earliest opportunity. Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner.-11-