VariZoom VZQUICKJIB2KIT-100 - Manual (Page 3)

Pan/Tilt Base
These instructions apply to all versions of the QuickJib – ignore components
you didn’t purchase. The VZ-QuickJib is the short jib-only version. The VZ-
QuickJib2 is the extended jib-only version. VZ-QuickJibKit & VZ-QuickJib2Kit
versions include tripod & dolly. All versions use standard barbell weight plates.
QR
pins
Tilt Brake Knob
Tilt Brake Plate
Telescoping Weight Section
Extends from pivot tube, lock
position w/ hand knob
* Find level ground and fix tripod to dolly by inserting tripod feet into
dolly receivers (pic next page). Extend feet until snug in blocks with
spreader flattened.
* Attach Pan/Tilt Base & level tripod. Position tripod / dolly to desired
location w/ 1 leg forward - Push tripod/dolly ONLY at base of legs!
Lock dolly brakes. Sandbag or weight the dolly for extra safety.
* Remove QR pins and loosen tilt brake knob.
* Insert Pivot Section into pan-tilt base from top with the brake plate
aligned to brake clamp. Align pivot hole and insert large QR pin.
* Telescoping Weight Section: 1) Insert weight bar FIRST, level out
Pivot Section & lock brake. 2) Loosen locking knob, pull down
slightly on weight bar, extend and tighten knob thoroughly.
- Camera Platform: remove QR pin, align pivot holes on platform with
jib end block, reinsert pin.
- Attach Leveling Tube to Pan/Tilt Base w/ QR pin
- Attach Leveling Tube to Camera Platform (pic next page): insert
threaded rod through crossbar at top of platform w/ 1 leveling knob
behind crossbar, 1 in front.
Extended QuickJib - Attach Main Tube Extension and
Leveling Tube Extension:
- Main Tube Extension (pic next page): position clamping
plates protruding from extension tube to receive Pivot
Tube. Leave hand knob loose so plates freely accept
Pivot Tube. Carefully align tubes/plates/holes and insert
long thumbscrew through aligned holes, tighten knob.
- Leveling Tube Extension: slide two interlocking sections
together and secure with supplied thumbscrew.
Pan Brake
Knobs
- Double-check that all joints are tight and dolly/tripod is level & secure.
- Attach your remote or manual head, level the camera platform,
balance the camera, and run your cables.
- Add weights and camera/head controls to the weight bar. When
counter-weighting, compromise between weight section length and
amount of weight used. You should be able to boom up/down easily.
- AVOID COLLISIONS WITH PEOPLE, OBJECTS, & POWER LINES.
DON’T OPERATE IN HIGH WINDS!
- DISASSEMBLY: ALWAYS REMOVE WEIGHTS FIRST USING A
HELPER AND A STAND TO SUPPORT CAMERA END OF JIB. IF
YOU REMOVE CAMERA FIRST, JIB CAN SLING UP & TOPPLE!
Leveling tube extension