5) Make sure the tilt lever on the DV Media Rig is tightened so the
handles don’t rotate easily and the unit can stand securely. Take
the camera with quick-release plate attached and secure it to the
base plate on the DV Media Rig. Pick up the Rig and place it over
your shoulder. The front of the Rig must be attached to the spring
pod. Insert the brass tip of the spring pod into the coiled spring on
the underside of the handle assembly. Once the spring pod is
secured, loosen the spring pod clamps.
6) If you plan to attach any accessories such as a light, mic, XLR mic adapter, etc., go ahead and
attach them to the accessory mount and fix it to the Rig.
7)
With the Rig fully mounted and loaded, you’ll know if any position and balancing adjustments
need to be made. You can adjust the side-to-side balance of the camera by loosening the
single-wing knob above the spring pod attachment point and sliding the camera platform. You
can also adjust the side-to-side balance by pivoting the counterweight at the rear.
8) The primary positional adjustment is at the shoulder pivot. This
will allow you to change the angle and height of the shoulder arch
for maximum comfort.
The tilt lever allows you to change the amount of tension in the
tilting mechanism or soft-lock the tilt position. Never operate the
Rig with the tilt lever excessively loose.
Depending on the weight of your camera, you may want to lock one of the sections of the
spring pod to minimize the spring action. You can also extend and lock both sections for
elevated shots.
The DV Media Rig is covered by a 2-year parts & labor warranty against defects.
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