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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the SAFARI 

tripod system for use with lightweight 

portable video camcorders. They are 

intended for use by operators using 

MiniDV camcorders in most environments.

HANDLE MOUNTING

The head is supplied with a single pan 

handle and clamp, fitted to the right side 

of the head. Adjust the pan handle to 

comfortable length by loosening the pan 

handle concentric lock (Fig.1).

Adjust the angle of the pan handle by 

loosening the handle clamp lever (Fig.2) 

on the side of the handle clamp, rotate 

pan handle to required angle and retight-

en the handle clamp lever.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Operating Instructions

Before operating please read the follow-

ing operating instructions. Do not omit 

any step. N.B. The safe operation of this 

equipment is the responsibility of the 

operator.

Summary of Contents for R1100

Page 1: ...operating instructions tripod system R1100 ...

Page 2: ...n Lock Pan Handle Concentric Lock Pan Handle Clamp Slide Lock Lever Camera Platform Tilt Drag Clamp Nut Bubble Level Tilt Lock Quick Release Clamp and pin carriage Camera Plate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 3: ...FEATURES AND CONTROLS 55mm Bowl Leg Angle Lock Leg Cover Leg Lock Lever Rubber Foot 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 4: ...ht side of the head Adjust the pan handle to comfortable length by loosening the pan handle concentric lock Fig 1 Adjust the angle of the pan handle by loosening the handle clamp lever Fig 2 on the side of the handle clamp rotate pan handle to required angle and retight en the handle clamp lever Fig 1 Fig 2 Operating Instructions Before operating please read the follow ing operating instructions D...

Page 5: ...lock rotating the quick release knob and sliding the camera plate backwards 3 Attach the camera to the camera plate by using the screw and pin in the plate 4 Check that the slide lock is released then align the camera plate with the camera base Slide the camera with camera plate forward until the safety mechanism is engaged 5 Lock the slide lock when camera is balanced over the centre of gravity o...

Page 6: ...length 4 Spread tripod legs 5 Level the fluid head using bubble level and ball levelling feature of the fluid head Minimum height setting Note it is recommended that minimum height position is used only with legs at their shortest length 1 Working with each leg push The button on the leg angle lock fig 5 To release and spread the leg to its lowest Position The leg angle lock will automati cally en...

Page 7: ... bowl lower the tripod to its shortest length and re engage the leg lock levers Close legs together fully and return tripod to carry bag if finished shooting cleaning WARNING Do not immerse the tripod system in any liquid WARNING Do not use stiff brushes abrasives or solvents To ensure optimum performance throughout the life of the tripod system it is recommends regular cleaning of the tripod syst...

Page 8: ...nd by us to be so defective at our option we shall repair or supply a replacement for such part The warranty on this document shall not apply if I the buyer has without our consent in writing serviced modified repaired or otherwise subjected the goods to technical attention by any person other than our authorised representatives II defectiveness is due to neglect misuse excessive heating accidents...

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