Studio Titan STA-C01-360 User manual

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CAUTION: Use supplied 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, Plyers or djustable
wrench, Metric Hex / llen Key set.

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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 / transport screw
should be secured to the counterweight. As illustrated in Dia-
gram 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:
[email protected]. Arrangements will be made to
provide you with replacement parts to restore the stand to
new condition.

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Product Nameplate / Label is located on the vertical column assembly.
The label information is indicated below:
STUDIO TITAN AMERICA
No.[Model Number] - [Manufacture Date]
Im orted by / Im orte ar
STEPHANIE MCNEIL CORPORATION
250 Augusta Ave, Suite 204
Toronto, ON M5T 2L7 CANADA
Manufactured in / Fabrique en
SOUTH KOREA
Label examples are indicated below:

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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.

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Component Identifi ation: STA-C01-360

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Component Identifi ation: STA C01-360
Diagram: D

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Component Identifi ation:
HD Interfa e Plate

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! CAUTION ! Cross Threading Components:
Cross-threading omponents during assembly is not overed under war-
ranty.
Cross-threading is a term that des ribes damage that is aused when a
misaligned s rew or knob thread is for ed into a threaded hole. When this
o urs, threads are damaged and are no longer apable of proper opera-
tion. The remedy is repla ement or repair of the damaged omponent/s.
AVOID ross-threading of mounting s rews and knobs during assembly us-
ing this easy to follow pro edure:
While standing in front of and looking into the threaded hole. Pla e the
s rew or knob thread against the threaded hole. Using one hand, hold the
thread between your fingers. With the other hand hold the hex key like a
pen il or pla e your index finger in the enter of the knob. Align the s rew
or knob with the hole as indi ated in the pi ture with the he kmark be-
low. Slowly turn it ounter- lo kwise or left, several turns, until you hear a
li k or feel the start of the thread. Then pro eed slowly, turning lo kwise
or right, gently using only finger for e to tighten the s rew or knob. If you
feel in reased resistan e, the threads are not aligned, remove and start
pro edure from the beginning again.

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Component Identification: TA C01-360
Diagram: E

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Assembly Steps:
1. Wearing gloves and together with your Assis-
tant…….. lace the Column Box [long rectangular
box] flat on floor. lace some packing materials
on the floor. Do not stand the Vertical/Center
Column vertically. Remove and Lay the Vertical/
Center Column flat on the floor. Under the Base,
Visually inspect and Confirm that the Counter-
weight securing transport screw is present which
secures the counterweight during transportation.
Do NOT remove the Counterweight securing /
transport screw until advised in the set-up in-
structions. Confirm the bolt is present and pro-
ceed to step 2 with assembly. If NOT, then:
If Counterweight securing / transport screw is
NOT present, the counter weight is loose and can
move inside the column. Do not stand the column
vertically. Stop the SET-U and Contact us for
further instructions. lease email:
[e-mail] with the best phone
number to reach you. We normally respond with-
in 24hrs, during weekdays.

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Assembly Steps:
2. Attach the three Leg Assemblies to the base.
[See Diagram: A] The Hex Key tool is supplied
and three fasteners are supplied attached to each
Leg Assembly. Use the supplied Hex Key tool to
tighten the nine fasteners by hand.
3. Wearing Gloves, remove the counterweight se-
curing / transport SCREW [See Component Iden-
tification STA C01-360 Diagram ]
4. Locate and identify the counterweight cable.
[See Component Identification STA C01-360 Dia-
gram ]
!!!CAUTION!!! AVOID CONTACT WITH THE
COUNTERWEIGHT CABLE AT ALL TIMES. CAU-
TION MUST USED TO AVOID INCHING YOUR
FINGER DURING SET-U AND NORMAL O ERA-
TION. The counterweight cable may become
frayed during transportation or normal use. When
frayed, stop using the stand and immediately re-
place the cable. Cable strands that separate may
become sharp.
Diagram: A

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Assembly Steps:
5. Together with your Assistant…Wearing Gloves
…..Carefully, Slowly raise and lift until the Verti-
cal/Center Column is standing freely on its
wheels.
6. Locate the M8 Hex Wrench. Refer to section
“Cross Threading Components.” Remove the four
M8 x 20 screws from the Vertical carriage. Two
M8 screws from the front and one from each side.
[DIAGRAM: B indicates the screw locations] Lo-
cate the Horizontal Arm/Bar Carriage Assembly.
[See Component Identification STA C01-360 Dia-
gram] Together with your assistant. Have your
assistant hold the Horizontal Arm/Bar Carriage
Assembly in place while you fasten it with the
four M8 x 20 screws. Note the order. [screw,
spring washer and then flat washer] Hand tight-
ening with the Hex Wrench is recommended. If
you have a torque wrench tighten the M8 screws
to 45Nm or 33 lb/ft. not more.
7. Locate the M6 Hex Wrench. Refer to section
“Cross Threading Components.” Locate the loose
Vertical / Brake Knob. Locate the location of Verti-
cal Carriage / Brake Knob See [Transportation Set
Screw] [See DIAGRAM: D]. With the M6 Hex
Wrench FIRST Remove the transportation set
screw and THEN replace with Vertical Carriage /
Brake Knob. Turn the Vertical Carriage /Brake
Knob fully Clock Wise to secure the vertical car-
riage in the upper most or “parking position.”
Diagram: B
Diagram: B

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Assembly Steps:
8. Locate two M8 Hex wrenches. Locate the Bas-
ket. Locate the Basket Shaft. [See Component
Identification STA C01-360 Diagram] Refer to sec-
tion “Cross Threading Components.” With the first
M8 hex key hold the M8 screw at the top of the
Basket shaft. With the second M8 hex key loosen
the M8 screw at the bottom of the Basket shaft.
Attach the Basket to the Basket Shaft. Note the
order of fastener connection: [Screw , Flat washer,
Basket late, Flat Washer]. [See: 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 turning
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 Verti-
cal Carriage is free to move in both directions while
using both hands to hold the Horizontal Arm/Bar.
Turn the Vertical Carriage Knob/brake fully Clock
Wise to secure the vertical carriage.
10. Locate the Two Horizontal Carriage Knob/
Brakes. [See Component Identification STA C01-
360 Diagram] Turn the Horizontal Carriage Knob/
Brake Counter Clockwise to release and confirm
that the Horizontal Arm / Bar is free to move left
and right.
STO SET-U — Read below— GO TO STE 11 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

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Use & Maintenan e Steps:
11. 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 travels towards the top of the stand.
HAZARD: Use the stand with a load [Camera, lap-
top, etc.]. Always securely “ ark” the Vertical
Carriage by Turning the Vertical Carriage Knob/
brake fully Clock Wise before and after re-
positioning or before the stand is unloaded
[removing Camera, laptop, etc.].
12. HAZARD: Work in such a way so your always
standing behind or in front of the stand. Keep
clear of the Horizontal Arm/Bar and accessories.
Take extra notice of your body position when you
are releasing the Vertical Carriage Knob/brake.
With your free hand apply a downward force to
the Horizontal Arm/Bar Simultaneously as you re-
lease the Vertical Carriage Knob/brake.
13. Storage: When not in use, store with Vertical
Carriage in the upper most “ arking osition”. Re-
view this manual with all Studio personnel prior to
operating the Studio Stand.
14. Re-tighten all fasteners AGAIN. Re-tighten
fasteners after the first shoot. Tighten yearly.

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Theory of Operation:
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 an optional accessory /
laptop shelf, reduces floor cabling and allows the
photographer to immediately confirm both focus
and lighting. A Studio Stand reduces user fatigue.
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.

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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
using 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 travel upwards. 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 Hori-
zontal Arm/Bar when unloaded. Do not remove the
load when the Vertical Carriage Knob/Brake knob is
released or turned CCW. Unless repositioning the
Vertical Center/Column intentionally the Vertical
Carriage Knob/Brake must be fully engaged (turned
fully clockwise). Store with Vertical Carriage in the
upper most “ arking osition.”

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STA C01-360 Spe ifi ation & Dire tions
for Materials Re y ling
• Total Height : 203cm / 79.92 in
• Working Height Maximum : 176cm / 69.29 in (measured
from Camera Plate to floor)
• Working Height Minimum : 61cm / 2 in (measured from
Camera Plate to floor)
• Working Width Horizontal - Fully Extended to
Left : 55cm / 21.6 in (center of Column to center of Cam-
era plate)
• Working Width Horizontal - Fully Extended to Right :
55cm / 21.6 in (center of Column to center of Camera
plate)
• Overall Working Width Horizontal - Fully Extended from
Left to Fully Extended Right : 110 cm / 3.2 in (center of
Camera plate to center of Camera plate)
• Width : 85cm / 33. 6 in
• Weight : 0kg / 88lbs
• uggested Wheels : 01-350-20-02
• Base Diameter :100cm / 39.3 in
• Recommended General load capacity : 10kg (22lbs)
• Camera Plate Hardware: 3/8th inch - 16 thread
• Includes two Camera Head Mount Plates and Basket as
shown
Options:
-Large accessory shelf STA-01-395 for notebook comput-
er
-Small accessory shelf STA-01-397A for notebook com-
puter
-STA-01-390 3-way head
Studio Titan reserves the right to make product
changes and improvements as required. As a re-
sult, the product supplied may not be delivered
exactly as advertised or indicated on the website
or manual.
• The column box blue outer
plastic material is olypropyl-
ene, abbreviated as , is a re-
cyclable thermoplastic 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 olyethylene) –
Recyclable plastic (check Local
Authority) LD E can be recy-
cled. However, check with your
Local Authority to ensure it is
recycled in your area. This is
described as a hard flexible
plastic.
• The Corrugated cardboard
box can be recycled at depots,
in municipal curbside collection
programs and through private
recyclers.