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Archer

2

 Operating Manual 

v. 10/31/09

p/n LIT-305000

Archer

2

Operating 

Manual

Содержание ARCHER2

Страница 1: ...Archer2 Operating Manual v 10 31 09 p n LIT 305000 Archer2 Operating Manual...

Страница 2: ...STEADICAM ARCHER2 Copyright The Tiffen Company 2009 All rights reserved...

Страница 3: ...Cases and Packing 35 This manual is primarily written to inform experienced Steadicam operators about specific features of the Archer 2 system While there is some basic information in this manual to...

Страница 4: ...4 Overview Archer2...

Страница 5: ...ort or storage The Archer2 standard 7 inch LCD monitoris state of the art It s a daylight viewable 700 nits 16x9 composite monitor with a frame line generator The optional HDSDI and composite monitor...

Страница 6: ...zed stage Gimbal Upper R and B video connectors Tilting battery mount Battery release Battery rod clamping mechanism LCD Monitor Optional Gimbal remote Upper post Fore aft adjustment knob Optional for...

Страница 7: ...he rail tubes into the guide holes in the sled base Rotate the blue locking knob clockwise same direction as LOCK marking to secure the tubes in the desired operating position Loosen the lobed knob be...

Страница 8: ...ear of the stage left to right port side to starboard side Camera power connector 3 pin Lemo 28V 14V and ground Video out regulated 12V Power 4 pin Hirose HDSDI video in BNC Composite video in base of...

Страница 9: ...f the nosebox S S F A Note that the motor direction switches also have a center off position just in case you are in an odd RF environment or you don t want your stage motors to move Remember this fun...

Страница 10: ...cal post and keep your sled in dynamic balance With the Archer2 the operator determines the proper length of sled optimal monitor viewing position inertia and lens height Then the operator adjusts the...

Страница 11: ...will increase the precision of any pan with a lens angled up or down fast or slow Setting the tilt The operator sets the tilt by releasing the two clamps and manually repositioning the camera to the...

Страница 12: ...ol For precise work the Steadicam must be carefully balanced or trimmed Before operators had a motorized stage all balancing had to be done before the shot and therefore the Steadicam s balance was fi...

Страница 13: ...e green LED will flash twice and it s set You can even program any button on the fly during the shot if you have the mental reserves Each go to button simultaneously programs the fore and aft and the...

Страница 14: ...ns Changing the frequency To avoid interference with other systems 1 of 8 channels can be selected via the rotary switch on starboard side of nose box The remote and the receiver must be on the same c...

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Страница 16: ...monitor refer to the manufacturer s manual Color LCD monitor standard 700 nits Built in frameline generator HD SDI color 7 optional 400 nits Fixed frame points standard HD UltraBrite LCD monitor opti...

Страница 17: ...s any play in the vertical adjustment of the arm Double action hinge Titanium springs Forearm section LIFT adjustment knob LIFT adjustment knob Arm post Quick release pin Socket LIFT adjustment knob R...

Страница 18: ...hest pads Adjustable buckles Chest straps Shoulder connector Socket block Hip pads Hip straps Lower back pad Adjustable hook and loop straps Adjustable spar release and pin Socket block height adjustm...

Страница 19: ...straps etc to make the vest fit perfectly Available options a compact vest and longer chest hip and cross back straps Pay close attention to the good fit of the vest in the photo left It s very impor...

Страница 20: ...20 Sled Base Connections Archer2...

Страница 21: ...l prevent you from extending the post too far Do not twist the bottom section more than 180 degrees from the top section as this will also twist the internal cables Rotating Battery Mount The battery...

Страница 22: ...ntrol or better yet flip the centering switch to C and the motorized stage centers itself Attach all the accessories to the camera including lenses loaded film magazines focus motors obie lights trans...

Страница 23: ...low mode bracket for your camera If the camera won t drop fully into place be sure the left side of the dovetail is fully inserted all is parallel and the locking lever is fully open It s a close fit...

Страница 24: ...is out of alignment Mount the gimbal on the balancing stud It s a good idea at this point to have an assistant hold the C stand You need to balance the sled in all three axes fore aft side to side and...

Страница 25: ...et a faster or slower drop time A Really Fast Balancing Tip To speed up the process of side to side and fore aft balancing stand next to the sled as you would while operating Hold the sled vertical wi...

Страница 26: ...line of the center post This rule gives you some point to begin balancing the Steadicam Position the camera so that its c g is about 75 inches 19mm behind the center post Static balance with the batt...

Страница 27: ...y needs to move slightly further to the rear to maintain dynamic balance B M M M B B Three figures to study for understanding dynamic balance The top figure looks like the Model One or the SK The came...

Страница 28: ...perating technique Two adjustment screws in the socket block on the vest and two rod ends in the mating section of the arm determine the angle of lift of the arm These two adjustments are your threads...

Страница 29: ...arm seek the center position more strongly In general you want to make the arm as Iso elastic as possible so you do less work booming the sled up and down As the arm carries more weight the Iso elast...

Страница 30: ...e stand and bring the rig by your side Use the reverse procedure to dock the rig Making the rig float next to you Stand up straight and turn your hips slightly towards the rig Adjust the arm to float...

Страница 31: ...onary position Don Juan position Goofy foot If you want to operate goofy foot with the sled on the right side you will need to reverse the socket block flip the arm mating block and reset your threads...

Страница 32: ...cause interference with the camera mounting stage Lightweight universal cages generally flex too much to be useful Many video handles are not stiff or strong enough for low mode Low Mode Operating Th...

Страница 33: ...tion every director wants the lens height lower or higher than one can properly reach And it s just plain weird to have the monitor so far above the lens Dynamic balance in low mode Rebalancing is oft...

Страница 34: ...clean The pads are washable Hand wash or use the gentle cycle air dry Watch for loose buckles and worn out hook and loop Both can be easily replaced Battery Refer to the manual that comes with your b...

Страница 35: ...oam as does a serrated knife Most operators have several other cases for their accessories tools low mode brackets video recorders video transmitters diversity receivers remote focus equipment etc Cam...

Страница 36: ...The Tiffen Company 90 Oser Avenue Hauppauge NY 11788 631 273 2500 Fax 631 273 2557 www steadicam com www tiffen com e mail techsupport tiffen com LIT 305000 1009...

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