Tiffen Steadicam M-2, System Manual, Page: 12 / 54

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he optional, integrated M-2 Volt takes the groundbreaking electronic assistance to the next phase of
integration with professional mechanical stabilizers. If you’re already familiar with the Volt, the same parts
are there. The same adjustments are there. The same transparent assistance is there. Included below are
some basics, but read the Volt manual to get the full picture: Tiffen.com/pages/volt-system.
IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, balance your sled neutral (no drop time at all) when flying Volt.
Plug the gimbal cable into the
port at the top stage, and wrap a
couple loops around the post on
its way down to the gimbal.
Plug in the cable at the gimbal.
Make sure the pan encoder cable
is also plugged in next to it.
Confirm that the Volt is switched
OFF, and in PAUSE mode, before
powering up your sled.
Align the gimbal handle along the REAR of the post,
and simultaneously power on the Volt.
When the rig is up, and you’re
ready to go, run the Volt by
switching the pause switch to ON.
NOTE: Unlike with the external Volt box, goofy and regular operators BOTH align the gimbal handle to the rear
of the post, regardless of which side the Volt control boxes are placed on the M-2.
Volt system operation