SLIK PRO 400DX User manual

Carrying the Tripod Setting up Pan Head mounting.post
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Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can Prevent accidental equipment fall, or tripod tip-
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PRO 400DX
Operating Instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of a SLiK PRO 400DX Tripod.
The SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy,
rugged, dependable product that will provide you with many years
of
satisfactoryuse.
Please take a
few moments to read this instruction sheet carefully so
you can take full advantage
of yourTripod's manyfine features.
Retain this instruction sheet in case you might want to refer backto it.
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This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety
procedures in preventing injuries, and damages which may occur as
a result
of mishandling this product.
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This prohibited icon refers to information pertaining to prohibited con-
tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.
D393E-1
Specification
Length folded 650mm
(257/12")
Max. operating height 1,550mm
(61")
Max. center celumn ext. 280mm
(11")
Weight 2.52kg
(5lbs 9 oz
Components
Pan Head
Center
Cl>!umn
Main Body
Soft Grip
Leg Lock Lever
Rubber Leg Tip
CenterColumn
Lo~king Co_I_la_r ____ .....
3-Position Leg Angle
Adjustment
L~~
Leg
"Lower part
of
Center Column
Base Stopper
Lock
Q!.Iick Release Platform
Quick Release
Lock Lever
Pan Tilt Handle
Handle Conn,ecting
Screw
Camera
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Vertical Tilt Hand!
Mounting Win Nut
Pan Head
Options
THREAD ADAPTER SET
U3/8
H
E]11mm
8mmt~
II
(1/3")La
(5/12")
On this tripod, please buy Thread
Adapter Set when the Pan Head
that there are large screw (US/B)
tripod installation screws is
attached.
Equipment that can be
used with this Tripod
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This product has been designed
to handle equipment weighing
under5 kgs (11 Ibs).
Do not overload.
Some equipment weighing under
5 kgs
(11 Ibs), such as long lens-
es,
may not balance well due to
its weight distribution. In such
case, please use a largertripod.

Install the Handles Storage
Washer Ring
Attach the two Pan Handles to the Pan Head, by inserting the shorter Remove the Vertical Tilt Handle from the Pan Head, and screw into the
handle to the left, and the longer handle to the right.
Do not reverse. back of the Pan & Tilt Handle.
Make sure the washer ring on the thread stays on with the handle.
Attaching the camera to the Quick Release Platform
To remove the Quick Release Platform from the Pan Head, turn Quick Align the length of the Platform along the base
of the camera body, and
Release Lock Lever and lift out Platform from its back. securelytighten the Mounting
Wing Nut. .
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When attaching the camera to the Pan Head, check to make sure that the The Quick Release Platform can be attached
to the camera body in either
Quick Release Platform
is engaged in the catch of the Pan Head before directions (along the length, or along the width).
locking the lever. This feature facilitates your camera set up into the vertical position, simply
bythe turn of one of the tilt handles.
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Using the Pan Head

Using the Pan Head (Continued)
Loosen the Vertical Tilt Handle, and the level can be adjusted.
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When loosening either the Pan & Tilt Handle, or the Vertical Tilt Handle, take
precaution
by keeping a firm grip on the handle until the Pan Head is locked
down.
Removing the Head from the Center Column
Use the following instructions if you wish to change heads, or attach Set the new head, or accessory on the tripod's threaded post, and turn
accessories. clockwise until itcomes to a stop.
First, lock the Panning Lock Knob, then grasp the Pan,
or Vertical Tilt Tighten the Panning Lock Knob and turn clockwise slightly more.
Handle and turn the head, counter-clockwise to loosen.
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Three Position Adjustable Legs
To change the angle of each leg, close the Leg slightly, and then pull the Leg
Angle Adjustment Lock out.
There is achoice oftwo otherangle positions.
After choosing the desired leg angle, securely push
in the Adjustment
Lock.
How to get low level shots
Extending/Folding of Tripod Legs

Using the Center Column
Center Column
locking Collar
Center Column Stopper
Hold onto the Pan Head with one hand, and
loosen the Center Column
locking Collar with
the other hand.
Raise or lower Pan Head to desired height, and
while maintaining a hold of the Pan Head, tight-
en the
locking Collar.
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You may injure your hand by a sudden fall, if
you let go of the Pan Head before locking the
Collar.
Turn the
locking Collar with your fingers on the
side of the Collar.
To avoid unnecessary camera vibrations, try to
keep the Center Column height to a minimum.
Also use the larger legs first, when extending
the legs.
Inverting the Center Column
Remove the Pan Head when inverting &/or Remove the center column Base Stopperturning
loosen the Center Column Stopper and the
replacing the Center Column. to the wayof arrow.
locking Collar, and then pull out the Center
Column.
Insert the Center Column from the lower side of
Main Body, and tighten the
locking Collar and
the CenterColumn Stopper.
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Make sure to re-attach the Base Stopper, in
order to prevent the Center Column from falling
out.
By inverting the Center Column, it is possible to
do copy, and close
up work.
Care of the Tripod
• DO NOTapply anygrease or oil to this product.
• Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth only.
•
DO NOT use close to flame. Avoid extreme heat.