Studio Titan STA 01-380 Series User manual

STA 01-380 series 1
CAUTION: Use leather work gloves and safety glasses when handling the box, when opening
the box and when assembling the product.
HAZARD: Strapping is under tension and can jump when cut. Strapping and Buckles, rotec-
tive Edging, lastic Walls, lastic Caps and roduct Components and parts should be handled
with care. Work slowly, use extra caution to avoid any sharp edges.
Additional Tools may be Required: The essential tools are included. The following tools
are recommended to be on site: Box Cutter, Scissors, Screw Driver, lyers or Adjustable

STA 01-380 series 2
Transit Damage:
Each package is inspected prior to being shipped from the
warehouse to insure that is in perfect condition. The column
shipping boxes are constructed using extra thick cardboard.
Some packaging includes engineered plastic walls, end caps
and banding. The columns are packed using engineered plas-
tic walls and in dense foam to protect and absorb energy
from reasonable drops and impacts. The column packaging is
designed and drop tested from approximately 5 feet [1.5 Me-
ters] without sustaining any internal damage. The packaging
is crush tested using a 660lb [300kg] weight placed along the
long side of the box without sustaining any internal damage.
If handled without care the boxes will show signs of transit
damage. Wearing work Gloves, while following the Assembly
Steps, carefully inspect the contents inside the boxes. Specifi-
cally the Vertical center column top cap pulley should be se-
curely fastened to the top of the Vertical center column as
shown on the [component identification] page. In the base,
the transportation counterweight securing strap should be
secured to the counterweight. [See Diagram: E] If anything
seems unusual, !!!STO !!! Send images to: in-
[email protected] for a second opinion. If there are
damaged OR Loose parts, do not assemble the stand, you
may injure yourself. If the damage is noticeable such as
cracks or loose or broken parts contact your dealer for ex-
change. If the damage is minor or cosmetic and does not
compromise the safe assembly or operation of the stand send
images of the parts that are affected to: in-
[email protected]. We will make arrangements to
provide you with replacement parts to restore the stand to
new condition.

STA 01-380 series 3
Product Identi ication:
Product Nameplate / Label is located on the vertical column assembly.
The label information is indicated below:
STUDIO TITAN AMERICA
No.[Model Number] - [Manufacture Date]
mported by / mporte par
STEPHAN E MCNE L CORPORAT ON
250 Augusta Ave, Suite 204
Toronto, ON M5T 2L7 CANADA
Manufactured in / Fabrique en
SOUTH KOREA
Label examples are indicated below:

STA 01-380 series 4
Intended use:
This product is intended for use by professional
and commercial photographers in a studio envi-
ronment with a high ceiling. The wheels are
designed to be used indoors on a floor that is
smooth, hard, flat and unobstructed. The Studio
Stands with internal counterweight are designed
to be used at all times with a load (Camera or
laptop shelf or both). CAUTION: This product
is not recommended for use by hobbyists or in a
household environment with a low ceiling or
carpeted floors. Carpeting or pitted surfaces are
not recommended because of the increased roll-
ing resistance which can cause the stand to tip
over. If the surface is not ideal, the stand must
be moved with CAUTION, very slowly, using
both hands one at the top and the other at the
bottom to steady the stand in order to prevent
the stand from tipping over. If the surface is not
ideal, lower the load to waist level before mov-
ing the stand. We also recommend the use of a
sandbag or weight attached at the base when
conditions are not ideal to prevent tipping over.
Ultimately it’s the users responsibility to under-
stand how the stand operates and to use the
stand within its specification limits, as intended
to insure their own safety and the safety of
their equipment. It is also recommended to use
a short tether cable to secure the camera to the
stand in the event that the head, head plate,
attachment stud or camera adapter plate comes
loose or fails. Some assembly is required, we
recommend using an assistant during the initial
product assembly. lease read all documenta-
tion prior to assembly.

STA 01-380 series 5
Component Identi ication: STA 01-380

STA 01-380 series 6
Component Identi ication: STA 01-380
Diagram: D

STA 01-380 series 7
!CAUTION ! Cross Threading Components:
Cross-threading components during assembly is not covered under war-
ranty.
Cross-threading is a term that describes damage that is caused when a
misaligned screw or knob thread is orced into a threaded hole. When this
occurs, threads are damaged and are no longer capable o proper opera-
tion. The remedy is replacement or repair o the damaged component/s.
AVOID cross-threading o mounting screws and knobs during assembly us-
ing this easy to ollow procedure:
While standing in ront o and looking into the threaded hole. Place the
screw or knob thread against the threaded hole. Using one hand, hold the
thread between your ingers. With the other hand hold the hex key like a
pencil or place your index inger in the center o the knob. Align the screw
or knob with the hole as indicated in the picture with the checkmark be-
low. Slowly turn it counter-clockwise or le t, several turns, until you hear a
click or eel the start o the thread. Then proceed slowly, turning clockwise
or right, gently using only inger orce to tighten the screw or knob. I you
eel increased resistance, the threads are not aligned, remove and start
procedure rom the beginning again.

STA 01-380 series 8
Assembly Steps:
1. Wearing Gloves and together with your Assis-
tant…Wearing Gloves ….. lace the Column Box
[long rectangular box] flat on floor. lace some
packing materials on th floor. Do not remove
and stand the Vertical/Center Column vertically.
Remove the Vertical/Center Column and Lay the
Vertical/Center Column flat on the floor. Under
the Base, Visually inspect and Confirm that the
Counterweight screw is present securing the
counterweight. [See Diagram: E] Do NOT re-
move the Counterweight screw until advised later.
If the screw is present proceed to step 2 with as-
sembly. If NOT, then follow instructions below:
If Counterweight screw is NOT present: the coun-
ter weight is loose and can move inside the col-
umn. Do not stand the column vertically. Stop
the SET-U and Contact us through the Studio Ti-
tan America website for further instructions.
lease email: [e-mail] with
the best phone number to reach you. We nor-
mally respond within 24hrs, during weekdays.

STA 01-380 series 9
Assembly Steps:
2. Attach the three Leg Assemblies to the base.
[See Diagram: A] The Hex Key tool is supplied
and fasteners are supplied attached to the Base.
Use the supplied Hex Key Loosen the fasteners,
insert the legs and then re-tighten by hand.
Note: two of the leg assemblies are supplied with
foot plungers. To have direct access to the foot
plungers you will want to install the foot plungers
facing the operator or on the same side of the
stand that the Horizontal and Vertical scales face.
[If the floor is polished or on an angle consider
ordering a third leg assembly with brake plunger.
This is a special order, please email:
[e-mail] for additional infor-
mation].
3. Wearing Gloves, using a hex key, remove the
counterweight transportation securing screw.
[See Diagram: E] !!!CAUTION!!! DO NOT INSERT
OR UT FINGERS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE
VERTICAL COLUMN OR BEYOND THE COUNTER-
WEIGHT IN. THE COUNTERWEIGHT IS HEAVY
AND CAN INJURE YOUR FINGER. [See Diagram:
E]
4. Locate and identify the counterweight cable
from the component identification page. !!!
CAUTION!!! AVOID CONTACT WITH THE COUN-
TERWEIGHT CABLE AT ALL TIMES. CAUTION
MUST USED TO AVOID FINGER OR HAND INJURY
DURING SET-U AND NORMAL O ERATION. The
counterweight cable may become frayed during
transportation or normal use. When frayed, stop
using the stand and immediately replace the ca-
ble. Cable strands that separate may become
sharp.
Diagram: A

STA 01-380 series 10
Assembly Steps:
5. Together with your Assistant…Wearing Gloves
…. Slowly raise and lift until the Vertical/Center
Column is standing freely on its wheels.
6. Locate the M8 Hex Wrench. Remove the two
M8 x 20 bolts from the Vertical carriage. [See DI-
AGRAM: B] Locate the Horizontal Arm/Bar As-
sembly See [component identification] page. To-
gether with your assistant. Have your assistant
hold the Horizontal Arm/Bar Assembly in place
while you fasten it with the two M8 x 20 bolts.
Note: the order of hardware [Bolt, Spring wash-
er and then Flat washer]. Hand tightening with
the Hex Wrench is recommended. Refer to sec-
tion “Cross Threading Components.” If you have a
torque wrench tighten the M8 bolts to 45Nm or
33 lb/ft not more.
7. Locate the M6 Hex Wrench. Locate the loose
Vertical / Brake Knob. Locate the location of Verti-
cal Carriage / Brake Knob See [Transportation Set
Screw] [See DIAGRAM: D]. Refer to section
“Cross Threading Components.” With the M6 Hex
Wrench Remove the transportation set screw and
replace with Vertical Carriage / Brake Knob. Refer
to section “Cross Threading Components.” Turn
the Vertical Carriage /Brake Knob fully Clock Wise
to secure the vertical carriage in the upper most
or “parking position” [See DIAGRAM: D ]
Diagram: B
Diagram: D

STA 01-380 series 11
Assembly Steps:
8. Locate two M8 Hex wrenches. Locate the Bas-
ket. Locate the Basket Shaft, See [component
identification] page. With the first M8 hex key
hold the M8 bolt at the top of the Basket shaft.
With the second M8 hex key loosen the M8 bolt at
the bottom of the Basket shaft. Attach the Bas-
ket to the Basket Shaft. Note the order of fasten-
er connection: [Bolt, Flat washer, Basket late,
Flat Washer]. [See: Component Identification
page and DIAGRAM: C]
9. CAUTION: [Only with the Horizontal Arm/Bar in
the upper most positon “parking position”.] Slowly
release the Vertical Carriage Knob/brake by turn-
ing it Counter Clock Wise. This will release the
vertical carriage allowing it to travel freely up and
down the Vertical Center / Colum. Confirm that
the Vertical Carriage is free to move in both direc-
tions while using both hands to hold the Horizon-
tal Arm/Bar. Turn the Vertical Carriage Knob/brake
fully Clock Wise to secure the vertical carriage.
STO SET-U — Read below— GO TO STE 10 If
anything seems unusual or if the vertical carriage
is not moving freely up or down. Stop Set-up and
send a few images of the stand to:
[e-mail] for assistance.
Diagram: C

STA 01-380 series 12
Use & Maintenance Steps:
10. HAZARD: Stop and take a moment to under-
stand the effect of the counterweight. HAZARD:
The counterweight forces the vertical column to
travel towards the top of the Studio Stand. With-
out a load [Camera, laptop, etc] on the horizontal
Arm/Bar it can travel quickly towards the top of
the stand. HAZARD: Never use the stand without
a load [Camera, laptop, etc]. Always securely
“ ark” the Vertical Carriage by Turning the Verti-
cal Carriage Knob/brake fully Clock Wise before
and after re-positioning or before the stand is un-
loaded [removing Camera, laptop, etc].
11. HAZARD: Work in such a way so your always
standing behind or in front of the stand so that
you always stand clear of the Horizontal Arm/Bar
and accessories. Take extra notice of your body
position when you are releasing the Vertical Car-
riage knob. With your free hand apply a down-
ward force to the Horizontal Arm/Bar Simultane-
ously as you release the Vertical Carriage knob.
12. Storage: Store with Vertical Carriage either in
the upper most “ arking osition” with the load
removed or store the Studio Stand with a weight
or sandbag on the Horizontal Arm/Bar to counter-
act the effect of the counterweight, in the event
that non-trained personal attempt to use the Stu-
dio Stand. Train all Studio personal prior to oper-
ating the Studio Stand.
13. Re-tighten all fasteners AGAIN. Re-tighten
fasteners after the first shoot. Tighten yearly.

STA 01-380 series 13
Theory of peration:
A studio stand is used by professional and com-
mercial photographers to capture images accu-
rately with repeatability. It provides a rigid and
stable platform essential for High Resolution Sen-
sors used in DSLR, Medium Format and Large
Format cameras and imaging systems. A studio
stand reduces vibrations that are present when
shooting hand held. Reduced vibration increases
image sharpness. It enables the photographer to
focus on subject matter and image composition
instead of hand holding the camera. It provides
creative shooting options using heights and an-
gles that are unachievable when hand holding a
camera. It provides the foundation stone that
enables the photographer to develop their own
technical workflow. As the workflow evolves to
include advanced imaging practices, the results
can be seen as sharper images.
With an adjustable camera head the user can ac-
curately set up the camera to maintain camera to
subject flatness of field in both the vertical and
horizontal planes of travel. The flatness of field is
maintained as the user moves the stand both ver-
tically and horizontally eliminating perspective dis-
tortion.
Shooting tethered with the optional accessory/
laptop shelf, reduces floor cabling and allows the
photographer to immediately confirm both focus
and lighting. A Studio Stand reduces user fa-
tigue. The internal counter balance offsets the
weight of the camera and computer. Allowing the
user to easily move the camera and computer up
and down and left and right using only one hand.
This promotes good body ergonomics which can
prevent tennis elbow.

STA 01-380 series 14
Tip Over Hazard:
Caution must be used when moving the stand to
prevent tip over. Move the stand slowly and avoid
uneven surfaces as well as low and high level ob-
jects. Additional caution must be used when the
Horizontal arm with load (Camera or Laptop Shelf) is
used in the upper area above the midpoint of the
stand.
Counterweight Hazard:
The Horizontal Arm/Bar is connected to a counter-
weight located inside the Vertical Center/
Column. Caution must be used at all times when us-
ing the Horizontal Arm/Bar. The Vertical Carriage
Knob/Brake must always be tightened to lock the
Horizontal Arm/Bar in place. Without a load on the
Horizontal Arm/Bar it can accelerate upwards quick-
ly. When releasing the Vertical Carriage Knob/Brake
stand clear of the arms path of movement, firmly
hold the Horizontal Arm/Bar applying pressure down-
wards. Stand back to avoid contact with the Horizon-
tal Arm/Bar when unloaded. Do not remove the load
when the Vertical Carriage Knob/Brake knob is re-
leased or turned CCW. Unless repositioning the Ver-
tical Center/Column intentionally the Vertical Car-
riage Knob/Brake must be fully engaged (turned fully
clockwise). Store with Vertical Carriage either in the
upper most “ arking osition” with the load removed
or store the Studio Stand with a weight or sandbag
on the Horizontal Arm/Bar.

STA 01-380 series 15
Assembly Diagrams:
Diagram: A
Diagram: B

STA 01-380 series 16
Assembly Diagrams:
Diagram: D

STA 01-380 series 17
Assembly Diagrams:
Diagram: E
!!! CAUTION !!!
DO NOT UT YOUR FINGERS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE VERTICAL COLUMN
WHEN MOVING THE STAND, STANDING IT U , LAYING IT DOWN OR DURING NOR-
MAL O ERATION. CONSIDER HOLDING THE LEGS WHEN STANDING IT U OR LAY-
ING IT DOWN. THE INTERNAL BALANCING WEIGHT OR COUNTERWEIGHT WHEN
MOVING DOWNWARDS CAN INCH YOUR FINGER IF IT IS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF
THE VERTICAL COLUMN.
TO REVENT THE COUNTERWEIGHT FROM MOVING DURING SET-U . LACE THE
STAND LYING DOWN OR HORIZONTALLY ALONG THE FLOOR WHEN REMOVING THE
COUNTERWEIGHT TRANS ORTATION SCREW.
THE IMAGE BELOW SHOWS THE BOTTOM VIEW OF THE STAND LOOKING INTO THE
BOTTOM OF THE VERTICAL COLUMN. THE ARROW OINTS AT THE TRANS ORTA-
TION SECURING SCREW.

STA 01-380 series 18
STA 01-380 Speci ication
•Total Height : 177cm / 69.68 in / 5 feet 9.6 inches
•Working Height Maximum : 160cm / 62 in (measured from
Camera Plate to floor
•Working Height Minimum : 50cm / 19.7 in (measured from
Camera Plate to floor
•Working Width Horizontal - Left : 35cm / 13.77 in (center
of Column to center of Camera plate
•Working Width Horizontal - Right : 35cm / 13.77
in (center of Column to center of Camera plate
•verall Width of Horizontal Arm/Bar - 70cm / 27.5 in
(center of Camera plate to center of Camera plate
•Width : 70cm / 27.5 in
•Weight : 20kg / 44lbs
•Suggested Wheels : 01-360-20-024
•Base Diameter : 85cm / 33.4 in
•Recommended General load capacity : 5kg (10.2lbs
• Camera Plate Hardware: 3/8th inch - 16 thread
• Includes two Camera Head Mount Plates and Basket as
shown
Options:
-Small accessory shelf STA-01-397A for notebook computer
-STA-01-390 3-way head
Material composition: The Vertical and Horizontal columns are made
of aluminum. Counter weight is S20C steel. The nuts and bolts are
made of steel. The casters are polyurethane. This product does not
contain lead.
STUDIO TITAN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE
PRODUCT CHANGES AND PRODUCT ENHANCE-
MENTS. PRODUCTS SUPPLIED MAY NOT BE DE-
LIVERED EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED OR SHOWN
ON THE WEBSITE OR IN THE MANUAL.
• The column box blue out-
er plastic material is oly-
propylene, abbreviated as
, is a recyclable thermo-
plastic polymer widely used
in many different products.
is rugged. 's resin
identification code is 5, and
it is recyclable.
• lastic bags are made of
LD E (Low-Density oly-
ethylene) – Recyclable
plastic (check Local Author-
ity) LD E can be recycled.
However, check with your
Local Authority to ensure it
is recycled in your area.
This is described as a hard
flexible plastic.
• The Corrugated card-
board box can be recycled
at depots, in municipal
curbside collection pro-
grams and through private
recyclers.