Carson TR-400 User manual

CARSON ® TR-400
The Rock Tripod
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Congratulations on selecting your new Tripod! In order to achieve optimum
performance, please follow instructions for proper use and care.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION:
Head Type: 3-Way Fluid Panhead
Leg Sections: 4
Maximum Height: 65.1”
Maximum Tube Diameter: 29mm
Maximum Load: 8.8 lbs.
Features: Bubble Level, Quick Release Shoe, Non-Slip Pivoting Rubber
Feet, Carrying Case, Geared Elevator, Accessory Hook
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IMPORTANT:
• Do not exceed maximum load capacity
of the tripod.
• Do not mount optic to tripod until all
legs are securely locked, level and
stabilized.
• Make sure all panhead locks are
tightened securely before mounting
any optic.
• Do not overtighten locks as this may
damage the locking mechanisms.
• Make sure optic is securely fastened to
quick release plate before mounting to
tripod.
• Do not carry the tripod by the panhead.
• Remove optic before taking down,
adjusting or transporting your tripod.
• Always store tripod in carrying case
when not in use.
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SETTING UP TRIPOD:
1. Flip open leg locks and extend legs to desired
height. Close leg locks to lock in place. 2.Loosen center column locking collar. Spread tripod
legs to desired width.Tighten collar to lock in place.
Note:To make sure tripod is level, the bubble level
(located on panhead) should appear centered inside
red circle when level.Adjust leg height as needed
to level tripod.
Center Column
Locking Collar
ATTACHING OPTIC:
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1. Pull back plate locking lever 2. Insert mounting screw into thread on 3.Reattach quick release plate to
to remove quick release plate. optic and turn wingnut (located on tripod head. Press down plate and
underside of quick release plate) lever will shift into place and lock.
clockwise until tight.This will secure
optic to plate.
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USING TRIPOD:
1.To adjust center column height, turn
locking knob counter clockwise to
unlock.Use hand crank to raise/
lower the head.Turn locking
knob clockwise to lock in place.
2.To adjust front/rear tilt, loosen
front/rear tilt locking knob by turning
counter clockwise. Raise or lower
tilt/pan handle to desired angle.
Tighten knob to lock in place.
3.To switch between landscape and
portrait mode, loosen horizontal tilt
locking knob by turning counter
clockwise.Tilt optic to desired angle.
Tighten knob to lock in place.
Center Column
Locking Knob
Center Column
Hand Crank
Front/Rear Tilt
Locking Knob
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4.To adjust pan/tilt handle angle, loosen
locking knob by turning counter
clockwise until interlocking teeth
disengage.Position handle as desired
and tighten knob to lock.
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5. For additional stability,
hang weight from
center column hook.
REMOVING OPTIC & STORING TRIPOD:
quick release plate from optic and replace plate on tripod.
1.While holding optic securely, pull out plate locking
lever and lift optic upward to remove from tripod. Unscrew head back so handle is parallel to legs.Secure all locks
2.To store tripod, loosen tripod center column collar. Fold
legs inward and unlock leg locks to retract legs.Tilt
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and place in carrying bag.
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