VARIZOOM DV Media Rig User manual

DV Media Rig
Professional Camera Support
Although the DV Media Rig is fairly
intuitive to operate, PLEASE read the
following instructions to make sure you
get the most out of your purchase.
Kit includes: (1) Adjustable Shoulder
Arch (2) Handle Section (3) Belt (4)
Spring Pod (5) Quick-release Plate (6)
Tilt Lever (7) Accessory Mount (8)
Swiveling counterweight (may differ from picture)
WARNING: NEVER POINT THE TIP OF THE SPRING POD AT YOUR FACE. ONLY LOOSEN
THE CLAMPS WHEN THE SPRING POD IS ATTACHED TO THE LOADED DV MEDIA RIG. THE
SPRING POD CAN POP OUT QUICKLY AND CAUSE INJURY IF THESE RULES ARE NOT
FOLLOWED.
1) Start by assembling the main shoulder
support unit. Connect the shoulder arch
section to the handle section by sliding the
smaller end of the handle assembly through
the stainless steel cylinder at the end of the
shoulder arch assembly. Secure the two
sections together by inserting the tilt lever (6)
through the stainless steel cylinder and
threading it into the handle section. The tilt
lever will allow you to adjust the tension on
the tilt action of the handles. The same type of lever is used at the shoulder pivot (9). Note
that the position of these levers can be adjusted without loosening – simply grab the lever and
press on the red button, then you can readjust the angle of the lever without threading or
unthreading. This allows you to apply a ‘ratcheting action’ while tightening or to simply move
the lever out of the way without loosening it.
2) The swiveling counterweight can be adjusted to the left or right to
compensate for balance issues created by the camera and other
mounted accessories. For now, tighten the pivot knob thoroughly so it
doesn’t move while you are mounting the camera and accessories and
making adjustments to the Media Rig.
3) Attach the quick-release plate to your camera using the appropriate
screw. Remove the unused screw and store in a secure location.
Once the quick-release plate is firmly attached to your camera, set it
aside.
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4) Attach the belt to your waist with the holster facing front. Take the spring pod and insert the
flat end into the holster, making sure to run the pod through the D-ring at the top of the holster.
Do not loosen the spring pod clamps yet.
5) Make sure the tilt lever on the DV Media Rig is tightened so the
handles don’t rotate easily *. Take the camera with quick-release
plate attached and secure it to the base plate on the DV Media Rig.
Pick up the Rig and place it over your shoulder. The front of the Rig
must be attached to the spring pod. Insert the brass tip of the spring
pod into the coiled spring on the underside of the handle assembly.
Once the spring pod is secured, loosen the spring pod clamps.
6) If you plan to attach any accessories such as a light, mic, XLR mic
adapter, etc., go ahead and attach them to the accessory mount and fix it to the Rig.
7) With the Rig fully mounted and loaded, you’ll know if any position and balancing adjustments
need to be made. You can adjust the side-to-side balance of the camera by loosening the
single-wing knob above the spring pod attachment point and sliding the camera platform. You
can also adjust the side-to-side balance by pivoting the counterweight at the rear.
8) The primary positional adjustment is at the shoulder pivot. This
will allow you to change the angle and height of the shoulder arch
for maximum comfort.
The tilt lever allows you to change the amount of tension in the
tilting mechanism or soft-lock the tilt position. Never operate the
Rig with the tilt lever excessively loose.
Depending on the weight of your camera, you may want to lock one of the sections of the
spring pod to minimize the spring action. You can also extend and lock both sections for
elevated shots.
New swiveling counterweight pictured.
The DV Media Rig is covered by a 2-year parts & labor warranty against defects.
If you have any questions, give us a call or shoot us an email – www.varizoom.com
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