Sunpak 6601TM User manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
SUNPAK tripod. Your tripod has been designed
to be a sturdy, rugged, and dependable product and
will provide you with many years of reliable service.
Please spend a few moments reviewing these
instructions, so that you can take full advantage
of your tripod’s features and capabilities.
SUNPAK LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
This SUNPAK product has been carefully manufactured, accu-
rately adjusted, inspected and thoroughly tested before shipment
to assure you of the highest quality.
Should this SUNPAK product require service, we will repair or
replace, at our option, any part or the product itself, which our
examination shows to be defective in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to wear and tear associated with
the normal use of the product. This warranty is non-transferable.
Repairs will be made to the product at no charge, under the
terms of the warranty as stated above, only when accompanied
by a dated and itemized bill of sale and nominal handling charge.
Be certain to follow all assembly and/or operating instructions
with this product. This warranty is not valid if the product has
been misused or damaged in any way that is beyond our control
or through normal wear and tear associated with use. This war-
ranty applies only to the product and we are not responsible in
any way for losses, damages or any inconvenience caused by
equipment failure.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of conse-
quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which may vary from state to state.
Should service be required, the product should be carefully
packed (in the original packaging if possible ) and sent, prepaid
and insured, along with a check or money order for $9.95
(shipping and handling), to the address listed below. A note
briefly describing the nature of the defect should also be en-
closed to expedite handling.
Proof of purchase and payment for shipping and handling
must be included for warranty repairs.
OWNER’S RECORD
Please complete this section and retain with your original bill of
sale for your records.
Purchase Date ________________________________________
Model _______________________________________________
Dealer’s Name ________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
City ________________________________________________
State ___________________ Zip Code ____________________
ToCAD America Inc.
Sunpak Tripod Division
53 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-627-9600
www.tocad.com
Using in Monopod Mode
To change the operation from tripod mode to mono-
pod mode, loosen the Elevation Lock Knob (1) and
pull up on the head until the Center Column is free
of the tripod body. Reverse this process to re-install
the unit back into the tripod body.
Precautions
• Insure that all levers, handles, knobs and
leg locks are properly tightened, and that all
three legs are fully angled opened before
use.
• Do not mount any camera directly onto the
head mount screw located on the top of the
tripod’s center column. The screw may be
longer than the tripod socket in your
camera, and could possibly cause damage.
• Do not carry or transport the tripod with the
camera equipment attached (as example
but not limited to: over your shoulder or
cradled in your arms).
• Do not Oil or Grease any part of the tripod.
• Do not use any solvents or thinners to clean
your tripod. Use mild detergent and wipe dry
with a soft, lint-free cloth only.
• Do not store or expose your tripod to
excessive heat or cold or use close to any
flame or fire.
• Do not exceed the load limit for this product.
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Tri-Monopod Instructions

Height Adjustments (Tripod Mode)
Your Sunpak 6601TM Tri-Monopod is equipped with
a Lift-n-Lock Center Column for precise height ad-
justments.
To raise or lower the center column, loosen the Ele-
vation Lock Knob. Grasp the tripod head and lift to
the desired height. Retighten the Elevation Lock
Knob to secure.
Note: Never release your camera until the Elevation
Lock Knob is securely retightened.
Specifications (Tripod Mode)
Folded Length 22 in. (56 cm)
Maximum Height 59 in. (150 cm)
Minimum Height 21 in. (53.3 cm)
Weight 3 lbs. (1.4 kg )
Load Capacity 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)
Specifications (Monopod Mode)
Extended Height 63 in. (160 cm)
Minimum Height 15.8 in. (40 cm)
Tripod Components
1. Vertical Tilt Lock Knob
2. Twist Pan/Tilt Locking Handle
3. Quick Release Plate With
Locking Lever and Bubble Level
4. 3-Way Panhead
5. Center Column Lock Knob
6. Lift and Lock Center Column
7. Flip Lock Leg Locks
8. Leg Brace with Locking Collar
9. Rubber Feet with Retractable Leg Spike
Quick Release Platform
Move the Quick Release Locking Lever outward
until it stops and remove the Quick Release Plate
by lifting upward. The plate has a threaded ¼” x 20
camera mounting screw for camera attachment.
Position the plate so that the camera mounting
screw aligns with the matching receptacle on your
camera or camcorder and attach, using the
camera mounting screw. Move and hold open the
Quick Release Lock Lever and with the camera
tilted slightly down, slide the Quick Release Plate
back into position. After doing so, secure the
platform using the Quick Release Locking Lever by
pressing firmly until it stops.
Using the 3-Way Panhead
For panning and tilting, loosen the Pan and Tilt
Handle, by turning the handle counterclockwise.
Tilt the Panhead as desired and retighten by turning
clockwise or leave loose for panning.
To change the camera format from horizontal to
vertical, loosen the Vertical Lock Knob and
rotate the camera platform 90 degrees to the left to
its vertical position. Retighten the Vertical Tilt Lock
Knob. Extending the 6601TM Tripod Legs
Each leg of the 6601TM has separate leg segments
and each segment may be withdrawn as needed.
This permits setting your equipment at a comfortable
height and can be very useful when positioning your
tripod on uneven terrain.
To deploy any leg extension, flip the Leg Lock Lever
outwards and gently pull on the leg to extend. To
secure, press the Leg Lock until it locks in place.
Not properly securing a Leg Lock may cause the
tripod leg to retract unexpectedly and result in
damage to your camera and tripod.
Height Adjustments
(Monopod Mode)
To deploy the mono-
pod, twist the leg lock
located at the foot of
the monopod counter-
clockwise and gently
pull on the leg seg-
ment to the desired
length. To secure in
position, twist the leg
lock clockwise. Not
properly securing the
twist leg lock may
cause the monopod to
retract unexpectedly
and result in damage
to your camera and
monopod.
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Opening and Closing the Tripod
Your Sunpak 6601TM is equipped with metal Cen-
ter Leg Braces with Locking Collar for maximum
stability and strength.
When opening the tripod, make certain that the Leg
Brace Locking Knob is loosened. All three leg
braces should be extended by gently pressing down
on any one leg brace until it stops. To secure, re-
tighten the knob. To close the tripod, reverse the
sequence.