HI-POD Super-Lite User guide

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HI-POD Super-Lite Setup Manual

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Manual Index:
• Page 6 - Take Tower Out Of Bag
• Page 7 - Set Legs and Weight Bags
• Page 11 - Hi-Pod Head
• Page 13 - LCD Mounting Rod
• Page 14 - Attach LCD
• Page 15 - Sony Remote
• Page 16 - Hi-Pod Handle
• Page 19 - Cable Setup
• Page 31 - Camera Battery
• Page 38 - Finish LCD Setup
• Page 41 - Finish Remote Setup
• Page 45 - Text (REC) On Screen (Optional)
• Page 51 - Raingear
• Page 56 - Elevating Tubes
• Page 58 - Complete Handle Setup
• Page 59 - Lowering Tubes
• Page 59 - Velcro Cables to Tubes
• Page 60 - Putting The Tower Away

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Congratulations on Your New Hi-Pod!
Now you can begin to elevate your game.
~
LX - The HI-POD Super-Lite gives the operator maximum ease of use
and transportation. It's a 25 lbs tower that will fit into the trunk of an
economy car . Once you are familiar with the setup procedures it
should take 10-15 mins to fully configure a unit.
*Note: Within 2 weeks of delivery, product must be checked and
confirmed by the client to have arrived in good order and in its entirety.
After that time, clients will be responsible for any and all lost parts
(which are not covered under the warranty).
*Confirm your inventory with the sheet on the following page.

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Super-Lite CHECKLIST
Handle
Head
Monitor Bracket
3 Piece Raingear
3 Sandbags
LCD
LCD Visor
LCD Battery / 5-9 Volt Adapter Cable
HDMI Cable
Lanc Cable
Gold Screw for Power Bank
Camera Remote
Camera
Camera Power Bank
16GB SD Card
Cable Stress Relief Plate / Quick Release Plate
Hi-Pod Quick Notes Insert

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3 IMPORTANT THINGS:
•ALWAYS use the Strain Relief Plate
for your cables
• ALWAYS use your sandbags
• Take note of the 'Text on Screen'
instructions to display record status
...and other camera settings - (page 47)

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Take Tower Out Of Bag
Take the tower out of your case, and place it on the ground. There are
two black twist knobs on the base of the tower, and you will need to
unlock these to allow for the tower legs to expand.

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Set Legs and Weight Bags
You will want to setup the base of the tower with the black slats
between the yellow legs as even/level with the ground as possible. This
will give you maximum stability during operation.
Once the black slats are level, turn the two knobs (shown in the above
picture with red arrows) to lock the legs in place.

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The included weight-bags are NOT optional. You must apply them
every time you use the tower. This is intended to provide your safety
weight. With a tower of 25lbs, and an approximate extra 35 lbs in the
bags, this gets you to ~ 60 lbs in total. This approach works in the vast
majority of situations. Also, it's better not to actually fill the bags with
sand (it can be a mess). Rocks, gravel, bricks, weights from the gym, or
something else is preferred.
You are welcome to go beyond the three bags should you want. Add
cables through the legs which then connect to stakes (if not on a turf
field), add more weight bags, whatever you like. The three bags we
include are sufficient, but there is no harm in going beyond them if you
prefer, and also if you are dealing with extreme conditions.

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USE
YOUR
WEIGHT BAGS!

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NEVER WALK AWAY
FROM AN ELEVATED
TOWER.
NEVER.
When a tower is elevated you must manage it at all times. Anything
can happen at any time - unexpected windscan pop up, rain can
surprise you, someone could mess with your setup, or there could be
lightning - who knows?!
• If you ever need to walk away from the unit, bring it completely
down so the tubes are fully compressed. Then you can take a break.

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Hi-Pod Head
Find the Hi-Pod Head in the case, and attach it to the opening at the top
of the tubes. You'll see a threaded hole on the top tube which the head
will connect to.

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Before we mount the Handle and LCD mount to the unit, note the
function of the black collar which has a ratchet attached to it.
The ratchet (pointed to by the red arrow to the above) serves to lock
the tubes so they can't rotate, or to release the tubes so they can spin
360 degrees.
You can turn the ratchet in a complete circle to tighten, but the ratchet
itself is adjustable (pull out, reposition, release, continue the motion).
It's best to tighten the ratchet when putting the tower away so it won't
rotate awkwardly. During filming you'll want to open this ratchet so
you can spin the tower as needed for operation.

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LCD Mounting Rod
The LCD Mount allows for the screen to attach to the unit.
You will find a
metal item shown
in the image to
the left.
Simply screw
this part into the
threaded hole
on the silver
clamp on the
middle of the
tower to tighten.

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Attach LCD
You'll find the LCD in the electronics bag. Note the metal part mounted
beneath with an open hole (red arrow).
Slide onto the silver rod and tighten with the black knob below to hold
the desired position.

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Sony Remote
See a picture of the Sony remote with mounting arm below.
To install, line up the groove in the back of the remote to the arm, and
snap into place.
When ready to remove the remote, press the button on the left / top of
the remote, and it will slide off.

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Hi-Pod Handle
The basic handle is included in the list price and it pivots up and down.
It has a black knob on the side which will either lock the arm in place if
closed, or if open will allow the handle to move freely.

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For the handle there is a cord
which you'll find in a small
plastic bag (see image right).
This is what you use to connect
the handle to the head.
On the head you'll see a
small hole cut out where
you'll thread the cable.
On the end of one side of the line you'll
find a metal stopper. Take the
opposite end without the stopper and
insert it through the hold noted on the
head. Pull it through all the way until
the stopper falls in place.

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At this point in the setup that's as much as you'll do. The final
connection from the head to the basic handle is done at the very end
up setup, after the tubes have been elevated (unlike the advanced
handle which you can connect immediately).
When it is time to complete the head / handle connection, see the area
you'll install and connect the cable to with a brass screw in the image
below (but this will occur later).

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Cable Setup
See an image of the cable bundle for your system below. There are
two cables (HDMI for video and 'Lanc' for remote control) that are
installed in two metal plates (Strain Relief and Quick Release plates).
There is also a carabineer hook attached to help better position teh
cabling.

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First, take the carabineer and attach it to the metal 'eye-hook'
connected to the very top of the Hi-Pod tubes.
(1)
(2)