SLIK PRO 400DX User manual

Carrying the Tripod Setting up Pan Head mounting.post

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Carrying a tripod with a

camera

left

on can Prevent accidental equipment fall, or tripod tip-

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PRO

400DX

Operating Instructions

Congratulations on the purchase

a SLiK PRO 400DX Tripod.

The

SLIK

Corporation has

designed

your

tripod to

a sturdy,

rugged, dependable product that will provide you with many years

satisfactoryuse.

Please take a

few

moments to read this instruction sheet carefully so

you can take full advantage

yourTripod's manyfine features.

Retain this instruction sheet in case you might want to refer backto it.

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This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety

procedures in preventing injuries, and damages which may occur as

a result

mishandling this product.

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This prohibited icon refers to information pertaining to prohibited con-

tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.

D393E-1

Specification

Length folded 650mm

(257/12")

Max. operating height 1,550mm

(61")

Max.

center

celumn

ext.

280mm

(11")

Weight 2.52kg

(5lbs

9 oz

Components

Pan Head

Center

Cl>!umn

Main Body

Soft Grip

Leg Lock Lever

Rubber Leg Tip

CenterColumn

Lo~king

Co_I_la_r

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.....

3-Position Leg Angle

Adjustment

L~~

Leg

"Lower part

Center Column

Base Stopper

Lock

Q!.Iick Release Platform

Quick Release

Lock Lever

Pan Tilt Handle

Handle Conn,ecting

Screw

Camera

Vertical Tilt Hand!

Mounting Win Nut

Pan Head

Options

THREAD ADAPTER SET

U3/8

E]11mm

8mmt~

(1/3")La

(5/12")

On this tripod, please buy Thread

Adapter Set when the Pan Head

that there are large screw

(US/B)

tripod

installation

screws

attached.

Equipment that can be

used with this Tripod

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This product has been designed

handle

equipment

weighing

under5 kgs

(11

Ibs).

Do not overload.

Some equipment weighing under

5 kgs

(11

Ibs), such as long lens-

es,

may

not balance well due to

its

weight

distribution.

such

case, please use a largertripod.

Install the Handles Storage

Washer Ring

Attach the two Pan Handles to the Pan Head, by inserting the shorter Remove the Vertical Tilt Handle from the Pan Head, and screw into the

handle to the left, and the longer handle to the right.

not reverse. back

the Pan & Tilt Handle.

Make sure the washer ring on the thread stays on with the handle.

Attaching the camera to the Quick Release Platform

To remove the Quick Release Platform from the Pan Head, turn Quick Align the length of the Platform along the base

the camera body, and

Release Lock Lever and lift out Platform from its back. securelytighten the Mounting

Wing

Nut.

LtCaution

When attaching the camera

the Pan Head, check

make sure that the The Quick Release Platform can be attached

the camera body

either

Quick Release Platform

engaged

the catch of the Pan Head before directions (along the length, or along the width).

locking the lever. This feature facilitates your camera set up into the vertical position, simply

bythe turn of one of the tilt handles.

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Using the Pan Head

Using

the

Pan

Head

(Continued)

Loosen the Vertical Tilt Handle, and the level can be adjusted.

LtCaution

When loosening either the

Pan

Tilt

Handle, or the Vertical

Tilt

Handle, take

precaution

keeping a firm grip on the handle until the Pan Head

locked

down.

Removing

the Head

from

the Center

Column

Use the following instructions if you wish to change heads,

attach Set the new head,

accessory on the tripod's threaded post, and turn

accessories. clockwise until itcomes to a stop.

First, lock the Panning Lock Knob, then grasp the Pan,

Vertical Tilt Tighten the Panning Lock Knob and turn clockwise slightly more.

Handle and turn the head, counter-clockwise to loosen.

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Three

Position

Adjustable

Legs

change the angle of

each

leg,

close the

Leg

slightly, and then pull the

Leg

Angle Adjustment Lock

out.

There

achoice oftwo otherangle positions.

After choosing the desired leg angle, securely push

the Adjustment

Lock.

How

get

low

level

shots

Extending/Folding of

Tripod

Legs

Using the Center Column

Center Column

locking

Collar

Center Column Stopper

Hold onto the Pan Head with one hand, and

loosen the Center Column

locking

Collar with

the other hand.

Raise or lower Pan Head to desired height, and

while maintaining a hold of the Pan Head, tight-

en the

locking

Collar.

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You may injure your hand

a sudden fall,

you let go

the Pan Head before locking the

Collar.

Turn the

locking

Collar with your fingers on the

side of the Collar.

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.

Inverting the Center Column

Remove the Pan Head when inverting &/or Remove the center column Base Stopperturning

loosen

the Center Column Stopper and the

replacing the Center Column. to the wayof arrow.

locking

Collar, and then pull out the Center

Column.

Insert the Center Column from the lower side of

Main Body, and tighten the

locking

Collar and

the CenterColumn Stopper.

~Caution

Make sure to re-attach the Base Stopper, in

order to prevent the Center Column from falling

out.

inverting the Center Column, it is possible to

do copy, and close

work.

Care of the Tripod

•

NOTapply anygrease or oil to this product.

• Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth only.

•

NOT use close

flame. Avoid extreme heat.

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