VariZoom VZBLACKHAWKVL - Manual (Page 4)

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Low Mode Assembly
The Low Mode (optional) consists of the camera cage and a
few screws. Start by attaching the dovetail plate (upside-
down) to the top of the camera cage using
the supplied screws (the top of the cage
has threaded holes).
Then turn the sled upside-down and slide
the dovetail plate into the stage. Mount the
camera inside the cage using the supplied
screw.
The stage knobs and multiple cage holes allow for
horizontal balance adjustment, and you can adjust the
vertical balance using the same adjustments as in normal
upright mode.
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The Sled
The Sled holds the camera, monitor, and batteries, and it
can be adjusted at various points to change its weight
distribution, which in turn enables you to accommodate
different cameras. The basic principle of sled adjustment is
to make the section of the sled below the Gimbal effectively
‘heavier’ than the upper section and to center the camera’s
mass on the rotating axis. set up
the sled using the balancing plate on
a sand-bagged c-stand.
The Stage enables you to adjust the
horizontal balance of the system and
houses the video and power
connectors.
The Post and Gimbal provide
smooth pan and tilt action, a
mounting socket for the spring
arm, and a grip handle. This
section also features one of
several vertical balance
adjustment points.
The Lower Sled holds the LCD
monitor and batteries. To fix the
monitor to the swivel mount, line
up the flat edges of the screw
with the slot so it will slide on,
tighten the knob, and plug in the
video and power cables.