Glidecam Low Mode FX Package Setup guide

Set-up and Operations Guide
Glidecam Industries, Inc. 23 Joseph Street, Kingston, MA 02364
Customer Service Line 1-781-585-7900
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
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MANUAL
GLIDECAM
LOW MODE FX PACKAGE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION # PAGE #
1. Introduction 3
2. Setting Up The Glidecam Low Mode FX Package 4
3. Professional Usage 6
4. Maintenance 6
5. Warning 6
6. Warranty 7

Congratulations on your purchase of The Glidecam Low Mode FX Package.
If you have need of any technical assistance, you can call our Technical Support
Line at 1-781-585-7900, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and
5:00 pm, Eastern Time.
We’re sure that once you have your Glidecam Low Mode FX Package up and running,
you will nd years of enjoyment with it.
#1 INTRODUCTION
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#2 SETTING UP YOUR GLIDECAM LOW
MODE FX PACKAGE
The LOW MODE CAMERA HANDLE CLAMP is used
to invert the camera on the top of the XR-2000, XR-
4000, HD-2000, and HD-4000 so that when inverted,
the camera ends up correctly oriented. When shooting
in the low mode setup you are in essence shooting with
the hand-held stabilizer turned upside down with the
camera low near the ground and the base platform up
by your head.
First attach your LOW MODE HANDLE CLAMP to your camera before you attach the head plate
of your hand-held stabilizer to the LOW MODE HANDLE CLAMP.
Place the camera on level ground or a at surface before attaching the LOW MODE HANDLE
CLAMP. Now nd the cameras center of gravity. Once you have found the center of gravity of the
camera, handle clamp the LOW MODE HANDLE CLAMP so that the center of gravity is centered
on the camera. Use the included adhesive foam strips between the camera handle and the LOW
MODE HANDLE CLAMP. Securely fasten the LOW MODE HANDLE CLAMP to the cameras
handle ensuring a snug t, but DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Now fasten the top of the LOW MODE
HANDLE CLAMP to the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATE.

When using two extension posts with your 2000 or 4000 Pro, you must rst remove the existing
telescoping post from the base platform of the 2000 or 4000 Pro and replace it with the longer
telescoping extension post. Now add the top extension post to the top of the 2000 or 4000 Pro.
You will rst need to insert the 3” threaded connection screw into the top of the 2000 or 4000 Pro.
Then place the included washed over the threaded connection screw and securely fasten the top
telescoping post to it, ensuring a tight t.
The CAMERA and LOW MODE HANDLE CLAMP can now be attached to your 2000 or 4000 Pro
and inverted for LOW MODE operation.
Now that you have your CAMERA and LOW MODE HANDLE CLAMP attached securely and
properly to your hand-held stabilizer you can now pick up the whole hand-held stabilizer LOW
MODE setup and balance as per the instruction in the Glidecam XR-Series and Glidecam HD-
Series Setup and Operations guides.
If you attach an LCD MONITOR to the hand-held stabilizer you will want the MONITOR to be
upside down so that when the hand-held stabilizer is later inverted the MONITOR will be right
side up.
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#4 PROFESSIONAL USAGE
If you are using the Glidecam Low Mode FX Package to shoot professional looking shots,
and you plan on incorporating them into a short movie or some sort of commercial project, we
suggest that you plan the shot out in advance, perhaps rehearse the move a few times before
shooting, and that you use an assistant to help you during complex shots. This will give you
optimum results and will make your movies look more professional.
Good luck with your shooting.
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#5 MAINTENANCE
Low Mode FX Package Maintenance - It is important to keep the Glidecam Low Mode FX
Package clean of any dirt, sand or other invasive material. Not doing so can cause permanent
damage to your Glidecam Low Mode FX Package. You can use a bottle of canned air to spray
the Glidecam Low Mode FX Package and remove any invasive material from the surface of
the Glidecam Low Mode FX Package.
#6 WARNINGS
You should make sure that you are very careful when using the Glidecam Low Mode FX
Package at night or in low light conditions. Do not make the mistake of focusing so much on
what you are shooting that you trip or fall over something, or wander into something dangerous
like a swimming pool or automobile trafc, and be extra careful when shooting on stairs etc.
These cautions pertain to daytime shooting as well.
Storage - If you are going to store your Glidecam Low Mode FX Package for a long period
of time then please store the unit upright in a dry or low to normal humidity area whenever
possible. If you are unable to nd an environment like this, then we suggest you store the unit
in an air tight plastic container or bag. Standing the unit upright helps to alleviate stress on the
system.
Cleaning - Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind on your Glidecam Low Mode
FX Package. If the unit becomes dirty, use only a cloth or sponge with water to gently rub the
unit clean

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#7 WARRANTY
For 1 year from the date of shipment, we will repair or replace your Glidecam Low Mode FX
Package, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship (the shipment
date appears on your purchase receipt) which occurs during normal use in accordance with
the Glidecam Low Mode FX Package’s instruction manual. Shipping, packing, and insurance
costs to and from the factory are your responsibility. This limited warranty extends only to the
original purchaser, and you will need your purchase receipt. This warranty does not cover, by
way of example, damage caused by products not supplied by us or damage resulting from
mishandling in transit, accident, misuse, vandalism, neglect, modication, lack of reasonable
care (or commercial use, including rentals to others) of the Glidecam Low Mode FX Package
or service by anyone other than us. There are no express warranties except as listed above.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THE UNIT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO
THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
To obtain service during (or after) the warranty period: Contact Glidecam Industries’Customer
Service Department by calling 1-781-585-7900 or write to us at: 23 Joseph Street, Kingston,
MA 02364 and explain the problem.
DO NOT SEND THE UNIT TO US WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A RETURN
AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.

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