Miller 1501 User manual

SOLO TRIPOD SERIES Operator’s Manual
#1630 Solo DV
75mm 2-Stage Alloy Tripod
#1501 Solo DV
75mm 2-Stage Carbon Fibre Tripod
#1505 Solo ENG
100mm 3-Stage Tripod

Features and Controls
75mm Bowl (#1501 & #1630)
100mm Bowl (#1505)
Leg Angle Adjuster
Leg Mounting Bolt
Shoulder Strap Mounting Point
Protective Leg Cover
Leg Lock Direction Label (also leg strap mounting point)
Upper Concentric Lock
Middle Concentric Lock (#1505 only)
Lower Concentric Lock
Screw Down Rubber Foot
Steel Spike
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#1630 SOLO DV
75mm 2-stage
Alloy Tripod
#1501 SOLO DV
75mm 2-stage
Carbon Fibre Tripod
#1505 SOLO ENG
100mm 3-stage Tripod

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Miller SOLO tripod.
SOLO is a professional tripod, compatible with most 75/100mm ball
levelling pan & tilt heads. SOLO is designed to support lightweight
MiniDV and DVCAM camcorders in location and studio production.
The telescopic carbon fibre tubing ensures optimum rigidity and rapid
deployment, while the leg angle lock eliminates the need for a tripod
spreader. As a result, SOLO ENG features an operating height range
from a low 22cm (8.7”) up to an impressive 187cm (73”), with maximum
support stability maintained across the operating range.
Magnesium leg top and aluminium diecast components deliver the
ultimate in lightweight durability while the padded carry bag, detachable
leg strap and rubber/spike complete a truly professional support package.
Operation Manual
Please read this manual carefully prior to
using the SOLO tripod. Do not omit any
steps.
The manual contains important set-up,
pull-down, adjustment, safety and
maintenance information and should be
read in conjunction with the operating
manuals of the fluid head and camera you have
chosen to complement your SOLO tripod.
Technical Data
Cat# 1630 SOLO DV 1501 SOLO DV 1505 SOLO ENG
Bowl Diameter 75mm 75mm 100mm
Tube Configuration 2 Stage telescopic 2 Stage telescopic 3 Stage telescopic
Tube Material Alloy Carbon fibre Carbon fibre
Maximum Load kg (lb) 20 (44.1) 20(44.1) 30(66)
Weight kg (lb) 2.9 (6.4) ( including shoulder strap) 2.5 (5.5) (including shoulder strap) 3.1 (6.8) (including shoulder strap)
Max Height mm (in) 1625 (64) 1614 (63.5) 1870 (73.6)
Min Height mm (in) 234 (9.2) 234 (9.2) 220 (8.7)
Transport Length mm (in) 700 (27.6) 694 (27.3) 658 (25.9)
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Remove tripod from carry bag, undo clip on leg strap and
stand on a level surface (if possible). Depending on
surface, screw out rubber foot for non-scratch contact
to interior or hard surfaces or screw in for a spike on
exterior soft surfaces such as dirt or sand.
Note: Leg angle adjusters are spring loaded and self
adjusting. Do not hold leg angle adjuster up while spreading
tripod legs as this may cause leg angle adjusters to operate
improperly and potentially damage the tripod.
Maximum Height
(Leg angle adjustment is not required)
1 Separate legs slightly so they are
parallel.
2 Working with each leg
individually, grip concentric locks
and release one turn (see leg
lock direction label on leg).
3 Extend to desired length and
turn each concentric lock to
engage firmly. Repeat process
for remaining legs.
4 Spread tripod legs (Fig. 2)
and adjust leg length to
ensure tripod bowl is
approximately level.
5 Level the fluid head using bubble level and ball
levelling feature of fluid head.
Minimum Height
Note: It is recommended that
minimum height position is used only
with legs at their shortest length.
1 Pull up leg angle adjuster until it locks into a raised
position (Fig. 3). Repeat for all three locks.
2 Holding one leg on the ground pull the remaining two
outward, spreading the tripod to its lowest position. Leg
angle adjuster will automatically engage the leg to hold
the tripod at its lowest
height position (Fig. 4).
Tripod Setup
Fig 1 Collapsed
position
Fig 3 Leg angle adjuster
raised
Fig 4 Lowest height
position
Fig 2 Spread
position
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Mid Position
Note: This refers to the mid leg
angle position, not necessarily the
height of the tripod.
The SOLO tripod has three leg angle
positions. The middle leg angle position
(Fig.7) is self-engaging after closing leg
from fully spread position (Fig.6). The
mid position is chosen for optimum
stability in the 50-130cm tripod height
range, but is not recommended if the
tripod is being used in a crowded
situation, due to the wide
diameter, or footprint
spread, of the extended
tripod.
1 Remove camera from fluid head.
2 Close the tripod legs so all are pointing
straight down and disengage all
concentric locks.
3 Holding the bowl, lower tripod to its
shortest length and re-engage
concentric locks.
4 Close legs together fully (Fig. 1) fit leg strap and return tripod to
carry bag if finished shooting.
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Fig 6 Spread Position
Tripod Setup (cont) Tripod Pull Down
Fig 5 Leg angle adjuster
raised
Fig 7 Middle leg
angle position