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Components
Pan Head
Equipment that can be
used with this Tripod
Carrying the Tripod
Prevent accidental equipment fall, or tripod tip-
ping over, by making sure all levers, knobs,
and handles on the tripod are securely tight-
ened, and that all three legs are opened all the
way.
Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can
result in unexpected accidents. We therefore,
recommend you to remove your camera while
carrying the tripod.
R
Quick Release Platform
Quick Release
Lock Lever
Pan & Tilt Handle
Handle Connecting
Screw
Vertical Tilt Handle
Panning Lock Knob
D078E-1
Pan Head
Center Column Stopper
3-Position Leg Angle
Adjustment Locks
Center Column Locking Nut
Leg
Protrusions for
Replacement
Rubber Stopper
Rubber Leg Tip
Leg Lock
Leg Lock Lever
Center Column
Main Body
Soft Grip
Mounting Wing Nut
Camera
Mounting Screw
Specification
PRO 330DX, PRO 330DX-B
Length folded
600mm
(23 7/12")
Max. operating height 1,600mm
(63")
Max. center column ext. 360mm
(14 1/6")
Weight
1.67kg
(3 lbs 11 oz)
PRO 340DX
Length folded
490mm
(19 1/4")
Max. operating height 1,470mm
(57 5/6")
Max. center column ext. 310mm
(12 1/6")
Weight
1.58kg
(3 lbs 8 oz)
Setting up
Caution
This product has been designed
to handle equipment weighing
under 3 kgs (6 lbs 10 oz).
Do not overload.
Some equipment weighing under
3 kgs (6 lbs 10 oz), such as long
lenses, may not balance well due
to its weight distribution. In such
case, please use a larger tripod.
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Pan Head mounting post
Do not attach camera directly to the threaded
post of the Center Column.
This may damage both camera and tripod.
PRO 340DX
PRO 330DX, PRO 330DX-B
Caution
Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used permanently.
Please replace it whenever ragged.
A
B
Operating the Center Column
Remove the Rubber Stopper from
the Bottom of the Center Column.
Loosen the Center Column Stopper
and the Locking Collar, and then
pull out the Center Column.
Insert the new replacement Center
Column through the top, and tighten
the Locking Collar.
Always be sure to return the Rubber
Stopper back on the bottom of the
Center Column, as this prevents the
Center Column from being acciden-
tally pulled out.
Options
SHORT CENTER COLUMN FOR PRO 300 SERIES
By using the optional Short Center Column, you can obtain the lowest
camera height.
Remove the Vertical Tilt Handle from the Pan Head, and screw into the
back of the Pan & Tilt Handle.
Make sure the washer ring on the thread stays on with the handle.
Always remove the Pan Head
when replacing the Center Column.
Storage
Printed in Thailand.
Care of the Tripod
OIL
THINNER
・
DO NOT apply any grease or oil to this product.
・
Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth only.
・
DO NOT use close to flame. Avoid extreme heat.
Possible to lock with two ways as follows.
A. by Screw-type center column stopper.
B. by Twist-type center column locking nut.
Screw-type center column stopper will be steady, while sideslipping.
Twist-type center column locking nut will be no sideslipping, but not enough to
stop sometimes.
Removing the Center Column
NO
YES
Washer Ring
Slik corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements on the products without any obligation and advanced notice.
Caution
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Please do not turn the Center
Column Stopper without a Center
Column &/or an optional Short
Center Column. The internal parts
may be damaged.
To avoid unnecessary camera vibrations, try to keep the Center Column
height to a minimum.
Also use the larger legs first, when extending the legs.
SLIK CORPORATION
853 Kayama, Hidaka city, Saitama 350-1231, Japan
Phone 81-42-989-2141, Fax. 81-42-985-0210 ©2004
PRO 300 SERIES
Operating Instructions
Thank you very much for choosing SLIK PRO 500 DX Tripod.
The SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy,
rugged, dependable product that will provide you with many years of
satisfactory use.
Please take a few moments to read this operating instruction carefully
before use so that you can take full advantage of your Tripod's many
fine features.
Retain this operating instruction in case you might want to refer back to it.
Caution
This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety
procedures in preventing injuries, or damages which may occur as a
result of mishandling this product.
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tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.
