5
USING THE TRIPOD / CAR WINDOW MOUNT
• Unfold the legs fully and set the tripod on a stable, level
surface such as a table or the ground.
• Make sure the upper section of the tripod is level and securely
attached to the top plate (
A
) of the lower section, by tightening
the C-clamp bolt (
B
).
• Turn the mounting screw knob (
C
) to attach the scope’s
mounting base securely to the tripod platform (
D
) (
do not
overtighten
).
• Twist the pan/tilt handle (
E
) counter-clockwise to loosen it, tilt
the tripod head until the mounting platform is level with the
ground, then twist the handle clockwise to tighten it.
• To tilt the scope vertically, twist the pan/tilt handle counter-
clockwise to loosen it first, then tilt the tripod head up or down. To pan the scope left or right,
use the pan/tilt handle to rotate the tripod platform. To raise or lower the center column,
loosen the column lock (
F
), slide the column to the desired
height, and retighten the column lock knob.
• The top section of the tripod may also be used as a car window
mount. Loosen the C-clamp bolt (
B
), and remove the top
section from the tripod plate. Roll down your window partially,
leaving enough of it up to place the C-clamp on, with the bolt
knob facing you. Tighten the bolt knob to secure the mount in
place, being careful not to cause damage to the window (
avoid
E
A
F
C
B
D
Note: appearance
and features of
tripod are subject
to change.
Car Window Mount
(removed from tripod)
B
