VORTEX OPTICS STX User manual

©Vortex Optics USA 2009
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A. Tripod Bubble Level
B. Panhead Mounting Bolt
C. Panhead Mounting Platform
D. Center Column Locking Collar
E. Variable-Angle Leg Release
F. Padded Upper Leg Section
G. Center Column
H. Accessory Hook
I. Flip-Lever Leg Lock
VORTEX STX TRIPOD LEGS
Congratulations on your purchase of the Vortex STX
tripod legs. We are certain the STX will prove reliable
in any terrain and weather.
Extending the leg length
Each tripod leg has three sections with padding on two of the upper
sections (F). To extend a leg, release the flip-lever
lock (I) and the slide leg section out to the desired
length. Press the flip-lever back down to lock the
section in place.
Wrench set included.
Note: To adjust the tension
on the leg lock, release the
flip-lever lock and tighten the lever screw with an
Allen wrench.
Adjusting the center column
Change the position of the center column (G) to gain additional height. Unlock
the center column by rotating the collar (D) in a counter-clockwise direction.
Maneuver the center column to the desired height and lock in place by rotating the
collar in a clockwise direction. Stabilize the tripod in windy conditions by hanging
a counterweight (not supplied) from the center column accessory hook (H).
Using the level
Use the leveling bubble (A) on the tripod shoulder to gauge your alignment and allow
for optimum viewing and photography. The tripod will be level when the bubble is
within the black circle.

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Warranty and Service
This product is warranted to
be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for three
years after purchase. Vortex
Optics will repair or replace
such product or part thereof
that, upon our inspection,
is found to be defective in
materials or workmanship.
If you need assistance using
your tripod, please contact:
Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
800-426-0048
[email protected]
Adjusting the variable leg angle spread
Adjust the tripod leg angles for ease of use in various scenarios.
Push the leg release button in (E) and lift
the leg upward, setting it at one of the
three available angles. Repeat with other
legs as needed.
The legs on the STX tripod can be independently adjusted
to one of three viewing positions.
1. Thread the panhead onto the panhead mounting bolt (B) and
tighten until secure.
2. Extend the center column (G) above the locking collar (D)
and tighten the three set screws on the underside of the panhead
connector platform with an Allen wrench.
Attach a tripod head (sold separately) to the STX tripod legs in two steps:
Adding a tripod head