Digital Juice EVO PRO Fluid Head User manual

USER’S GUIDE
Tripod System
With fluid Head

ATTENTION
To ensure the best performance of your
EVO PRO Fluid Head, each time you set it up,
dial back the Pan and Tilt Drag knobs to their
lowest resistance level and move the fluid head
briskly left, right, up and down a few times so that
the internal damping fluid is warmed up.
Once this is done, you should be able to
adjust your EVO PRO Fluid Head to the
resistance you desire.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the EVO PRO Tripod System with Fluid Head 2
What’s Included 2
EVO PRO Fluid Head Controls 3
Key Features 4
Setup & Use of the EVO PRO Tripod System 5
Setting up the tripod for use on smooth even surfaces 5
Setting up the tripod for use on uneven surfaces 6
Attaching the EVO PRO Fluid Head to tripod 6
Attaching your camera to the EVO PRO Fluid Head 7
Adjusting the counterbalance of your camera on the EVO PRO 9
Adjusting Tilt Drag 9
Adjusting Pan Drag 10
Maintenance & Cleaning 10
Cautions & Warnings 11
Return Policy & Limited Warranty 12

About the
EVO PRO
Tripod System
with Fluid Head
We thank you for your purchase of the Digital Juice EVO PRO Tripod
System. We expect you to have a great experience working with
this product. However, to ensure the best possible results, please
review this user’s guide for important information about its use and
its key features. It offers exceptional versatility for today’s demanding
videographer who uses pro-level camera gear and requires the best
performance and quality possible at a reasonable price.
The included EVO PRO Fluid Head features a 100mm bowl, a large
quick-release plate, a continuously variable fluid damping system
on both pan and tilt movements, a patented variable counterbalance,
and boasts a load capacity of up to 22 pounds, allowing the unit to
be used with just about any existing ENG, DV or DSLR camera.
The EVO PRO Tripod is a lightweight carbon fiber two-stage tripod
that combines stability and strength with affordability and portability.
Reaching a maximum height of 61.5”, it is capable of supporting
up to 80 lbs. Its spiked feet can be covered with rubber overshoes
(attached to the included ground-level telescopic spreader), allowing
setups on both smooth floors and uneven surfaces, while keeping
the legs exactly where you need them. A mid-level security chain
ensures further stability when using the spikes without the spreader
on uneven surfaces such as grass or gravel.
The EVO PRO Tripod System also includes an attractive, lightweight
deluxe carry bag so you can take it wherever you need to shoot.
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USER’S GUIDE
What’s Included Digital Juice EVO PRO Fluid Head (1)
Digital Juice EVO PRO Carbon Fiber Tripod (2)
Digital Juice EVO PRO Adjustable Ground Spreader (3)
Tripod Mid-Level Stability Chain (4)
Stylish Deluxe Carry Case with padded shoulder strap (5)
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EVO PRO
Fluid Head
Controls
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Balance Knob (6)
Tilt Drag Knob (7)
Pan Drag Knob (8)
Tilt Lever Lock (9)
Pan Lever Lock (10)
Quick Release Plate (11)
QRP Release Button (12)
QRP Slide Lever Lock (13)
Bubble Level (14)
Bubble Level Light
Button (15)
Bubble Level Light Battery
Compartment (16)
Pan Bar Adjustment &
Lock Lever (17)
Pan Bar Telescoping Handle
Adjustment Lever (18)

EVO PRO
Key Features
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•Variable counterbalance adjustment to accomodate different
weights of equipment (19)
•Variable 360 degree pan (20) and 180 degree tilt damping (21)
plus pan and tilt lock levers means consistent drag for fast or slow
panning and full +/-90 degrees of smooth tilt movement, plus
each axis on the head can be locked at any selected position.
•Button-activated illuminated leveling bubble (22) allows for fluid
head level adjustment in locations with low lighting
•Large indexed quick-release plate with ¼”-20 and 3/8”-16
mounting screws allows for better compatibility and support of
a wide range of cameras (23)
•The interchangeable pan bar rosettes allow you to place the pan
bar handle on either side of the fluid head or to add an optional
second pan handle for dual control if desired. The telescoping
pan bar handle can easily be extended in length.
•Industry-standard 100mm bowl sizing (24) provides compatibil-
ity with your existing gear
•A 2-stage tripod design allows you to easily adjust the operating
height from around 20” to over 60” (25) and allows for easy
setup and better portability. Carbon fiber pipes make the tripod
lightweight and corrosion-resistant.
•Adjustable ground-level spreader keeps tripod legs steady at any
height. Rubber feet keep the tripod from slipping on smooth sur-
faces. Steel spiked ends on the legs (26) can be used to anchor
the tripod on uneven ground. A mid-level stability chain keeps the
legs in place when the ground-level spreader cannot be used.
•Custom designed Deluxe Carry Case stores and transports the full
EVO PRO Tripod System in a compact, easy to carry bag (27).
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Setup & Use
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EVO PRO
Tripod System
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Setting up the tripod for use on smooth even surfaces
1. Remove the EVO PRO tripod from its case and make sure the
ground spreader (28) with its rubber shoes is attached.
2. If spreader is not attached, place each spiked tripod foot into
the appropriate socket at the rubber foot end of each arm of the
spreader (29), pulling the rubber sturrup up and over the spiked
foot shoulder to lock into place (30).
3. To adjust the tripod to the desired height, simply twist first the upper
and then the lower lock knobs and extend the legs, then twist the
knobs back into the locked position when the legs are at desired
length (31). Make sure each lock is secured completely to prevent
the legs from slipping under the weight of the camera.
4. The ground spreader is adjustable to increase or decrease the
sprawl of the tripod’s legs. To spread the tripod legs apart,
twist the adjustment knobs on each telescoping arm of the
spreader to loosen them, then adjust spreader arms at desired
spread. Lock the spreader arm position back down by twisting
adjustment knobs once more (32).

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Setup & Use
of the EVO PRO
Tripod System
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USER’S GUIDE
NOTE:
Exercise caution if
you choose to remove
the spreader in order
to avoid damage to
your equipment. Make
sure that spiked feet
are well anchored in
your uneven surface,
security chain is
attached and leg lock
knobs are completely
locked down before
placing the fluid head
and any camera gear
onto the tripod.
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Setting up the tripod for use on uneven surfaces
To place the tripod on uneven ground, you will usually want to use
the dual-spiked feet to grip a surface such as grass, ground or
plush carpet.
1. You will first need to remove the ground spreader entirely by
pulling off the rubber stirrups at the bottom of each tripod leg to
reveal the tripod’s dual-spiked feet under the rubber shoes of the
spreader (33).
2. Next, we recommend attaching the provided mid-level security
chain (34) to provide a mechanical stop so that legs will not
completely spread apart under load.
35 Attaching the EVO PRO fluid head to tripod
1. Remove the ergonomic triangular knob
from the base of the EVO PRO Fluid Head
and place the fluid head into the tripod
bowl (35). Secure it to the tripod by loosely
tightening the knob.
2. Check the leveling bubble at the base of the
fluid head to make sure the fluid head is
level before tightening the knob completely.
3. If necessary, you can press the bubble
level illumination button (36) to view the
bubble level when setting up in poor light
conditions. The light will turn off by itself
after approximately 15 seconds.
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Setup & Use
of the EVO PRO
Tripod System
(continued)
NOTE:
To determine center of
mass, you can balance
the camera on a pencil
or pen to find the point
where it comes closest
to balancing.
NOTE:
The quick-release plate
is intentionally designed
so that the plate will not
slide off in the forward
direction as a safety
precaution.
Attaching your camera to the EVO PRO fluid head
1. Remove the quick-release plate from the EVO PRO by
loosening the lever on the right side (39). Then, depress
the silver release button on the opposite side and slide
the plate backwards towards the handle and off the top
of the fluid head (40).
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4. Pan bar handle mounting rosettes are located on both the
left and right sides at the rear of the fluid head. If not already
attached, secure the pan bar handle to either side’s rosette
handle mount. Adjust the angle of the handle by loosening the
attachment lever lock (37) and resetting the handle’s rosette
position. When desired angle is achieved, tighten lever lock
again securely. Handle length can also be adjusted by releasing
the lever lock in the middle of pan bar to extend the telescoping
handle to the desired length (38).
2. Attach the quick release plate to your camera using the supplied
mounting screws. Both 1/4”-20 and 3/8”-16 mounting screws
are provided. Place the center of the plate as close as possible
to the camera’s center of mass.

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Setup & Use
of the EVO PRO
Tripod System
(continued)
3. Place both pan and tilt lock levers in the locked position. To do
this, rotate the pan lock lever on the front side of the head to the
right (towards the right side of the head) to engage the lock (41)
and rotate the tilt lock lever on the left side of the head upwards
(towards the back of the head) to engage the lock (42).
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NOTE:
It is important that the
pan bar handle and any
camera accessories
such as lens, focus
control, viewfinder
or teleprompter, are
attached and in their
operating position
before balancing the
head. Any gear attached
or adjusted later can
throw the head off-
balance.
4. Turn both tilt drag knob and balance knob to the minimum
levels. For tilt drag knob (43), this means turning the knob
forward (counterclockwise) to a setting below 1 on the scale
where knob will stop. For balance knob this means turning the
knob to the left (counterclockwise) towards the (-) symbol, until
knob will no longer turn (44).
5. Slide the quick-release plate with camera attached onto the EVO
PRO fluid head from the back (it will not insert from the front).
Adjust the position until the camera feels balanced on the head.
6. Holding the camera in a horizontal position with the pan bar,
release the tilt lock lever. Find the correct balance by sliding
the camera and plate back and forth until the camera does not
cause the fluid head to tilt forwards or backwards. Lock the quick
release plate’s slide lock lever on the right side of the head.

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Setup & Use
of the EVO PRO
Tripod System
(continued)
Adjusting the counterbalance of your camera on the EVO PRO
Before using either the tilt or pan drag on the fluid head, you
will need to accurately counterbalance your camera in order to
counteract the effects of gravity and neutralise the effect of the
camera weight when tilted. When a head is correctly balanced,
the camera operator will need only a minimum effort to move the
camera, while the head can be set to any tilt position and maintain
that position without being held there.
1. Make sure that the fluid head is level by checking the built-in
bubble level and adjusting head position accordingly.
2. With tilt lock disengaged and while maintaining a firm hold on the
payload, tilt the head forwards and backwards to determine if load
is front or back heavy. If the camera tends to fall forward when
you tilt down and fall back when you tilt up, turn the Balance knob
clockwise to increase the counterbalance force. The heavier the
camera and gear payload, the more you will need to adjust the
counterbalance. When the camera is in proper balance, it should
stay at any tilt angle. you can also finetune balance by minutely
adjusting the sliding plate on top of the head.
Adjusting tilt drag
1. Make sure the tilt lock lever is in the unlocked position.
2. Practice with the tilt drag settings to get a feel for the range of
adjustment. If you need very smooth, slow motion while tilting
the camera up or down, increase the tilt drag adjustment by
turning the dial clockwise towards you for a higher setting (45).
To decrease drag, turn the dial counterclockwise away from you
for a lower setting.
45 NOTE:
If you want very heavy
drag for your tilt, you
may need to sandbag
or weight your tripod to
prevent it from shifting.
The tilt lock lever should
not be used for drag.
It is designed only for
holding the position of
the fluid head.

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Setup & Use
of the EVO PRO
Tripod System
(continued)
Maintenance
& Cleaning
Adjusting pan drag
1. Make sure the pan lock lever is in the unlocked position.
2. Practice with the pan drag settings to get a feel for the range of
adjustment. If you need very smooth, slow motion while panning
the camera from side to side, increase the pan drag adjustment by
turning the knob clockwise towards you for a higher setting (46).
To decrease drag, turn the knob counterclockwise away from you
for a lower setting.
Replacing the battery on the illuminated bubble level
If the light on the EVO PRO fluid head bubble level dims or stops
working, it may mean the battery needs replacing. To replace the
battery on the illuminated bubble level:
1. Locate the battery cover next to the red bubble level light button.
2. Use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to unscrew the battery cover.
3. Carefully remove the battery from its compartment.
4. Fit a replacement LR41 1.5v battery into the compartment,
ensuring that the positive side (+) of the battery faces out.
5. Replace the battery cover and tighten using a coin or flat blade
screwdriver.
6. Press the red bubble level light button to make sure that the
bubble level lights for approximately 15 seconds before turning off
automatically.
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Cautions &
Warnings
•Always tilt the platform to horizontal and set the tilt lock to locked
position when changing the payload on top of the fluid head. Do
not rely on the tilt lock alone when platform is at an angle.
•When mounting the fluid head onto the tripod at a narrowed
stance, it is possible that the center of gravity of a tilted payload
will fall outside the footprint of the tripod, leading to instability.
Make sure the tripod legs are sufficiently spread and firmly
locked in place, using the ground level spreader and the mid-level
security chain, so that the center of gravity of the tilted payload
remains within the footprint of the tripod.
•Do not use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abrasives or wire
brushes to clean dirt from the tripod or fluid head as these will
damage protective surfaces.
•Mount the EVO PRO Fluid Head only to standard 100mm-bowl
type tripods to avoid damage to the head and any camera gear
attached to it.
•Never disassemble any part of the EVO PRO or attempt to service
it, or warranty will become void.
•Store the EVO PRO in its carry bag in dry, room temperature
conditions. Do not expose to sun, extreme heat (above 110F) or
severe cold (below 25F) for long periods.
During normal operation of the EVO PRO Fluid Head, the only
cleaning required is a periodic wipe down with a lint-free cloth. If
any dirt accumulates on the unit, it may be removed with a semi-
stiff brush. You should also regularly clean the EVO PRO Tripod with
a clean damp rag or soft brush.
Use of the EVO PRO outdoors under adverse conditions may require
special care. The fluid head should be covered when not in use. Salt
spray and mud should be wiped or washed off using fresh water at
the earliest chance. Abrasive sand and dirt should be removed using
a semi-stiff brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is especially important
to keep grit and dirt away from locking levers and knobs on both
the tripod and fluid head, in order to ensure they continue to turn
smoothly and lock tightly.
Do not use solvents, cleaners, lubricants, polishes, abrasives or
wire brushes to clean the tripod or fluid head.
Transport and store the EVO PRO Tripod and Fluid Head in the
provided carry case whenever possible. Store in a dry place, away
from direct sunlight.
Maintenance
& Cleaning
(continued)

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EVO PRO
Return Policy &
Limited Warranty
•Always ensure the fluid head’s quick release plate camera
mounting screw is thoroughly tightened.
•Do not pan the fluid head with the pan lock lever in locked position
and do not tilt the fluid head with the tilt lock lever engaged.
•Damage caused by impact or misuse is not covered under
warranty.
•Do not exceed the maximum specified load capacity of the fluid
head or tripod.
•Avoid leaving the camera unattended on the fluid head, especially
in areas where people could trip over the gear and get hurt. If you
do need to step away momentarily, you should lock the pan and
tilt levers.
•Do not adjust the tripod leg length, remove the ground spreader or
move the tripod while camera or gear is attached to the fluid head.
•Always ensure that all locks are tightly engaged before mounting
any gear on the tripod.
Cautions &
Warnings
(continued)

EVO PRO
Return Policy &
Limited Warranty
USER’S GUIDE
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