Miller Camera Support TRIPOD SERIES User Manual

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SOLO VJ 100mm TRIPOD SERIES Operators Manual  
#1505 Solo VJ  
3-Stage Tripod  
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Introduction  
Operation Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Miller SOLO VJ tripod.  
Please read this manual carefully prior to  
using the SOLO VJ tripod. Do not omit  
any steps.  
SOLO VJ is a professional tripod, compatible with most 100mm ball  
levelling pan & tilt heads. SOLO VJ is designed to support camcorders  
in location and studio production environments.  
The Manual contains important set-up,  
pull-down, adjustment, safety and  
maintenance information and should be  
read in conjunction with the operating  
manuals of the fluid head and camera you have  
chosen to complement your SOLO VJ tripod.  
The telescopic carbon fibre tubing ensures optimum rigidity and rapid  
deployment, while the leg angle lock eliminates the need for a tripod  
spreader. As a result, SOLO VJ features an operating height range  
from a low 22cm (8.7”) up to an impressive 187cm (73”), with maximum  
support stability maintained across its operating range.  
Magnesium leg top and aluminium diecast components deliver the  
ultimate in lightweight durability while the sturdy carry case,  
detachable leg strap and rubber/spike complete a truly professional VJ  
support package, for all DVCAM and ENG Camcorders.  
Technical Data  
Cat#  
1505  
Tube Configuration  
Tube Material  
3 Stage telescopic  
Carbon fibre  
Maximum Load kg (lb)  
Weight kg (lb)  
30.0 (66)  
3.1 (6.8) (including shoulder strap)  
1870 (73.6)  
Max Height mm (in)  
Min Height mm (in)  
220 (8.7)  
Transport Length mm (in) 658 (25.9)  
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Remove tripod from carry bag, undo clip on leg strap and  
stand on a level surface (if possible). Depending on  
surface, screw out rubber foot for non-scratch contact  
to interior or hard surfaces or in for a spike on exterior  
soft surfaces such as dirt or sand.  
Minimum Height:  
Note: It is recommended that  
minimum height position is used only  
with legs at their shortest length.  
Note: Leg angle adjusters are spring loaded and self  
adjusting. Do not hold leg angle adjuster up while spreading  
tripod legs as this may cause leg angle adjusters to operate  
improperly and potentially damage the tripod.  
Maximum Height:  
(Leg angle adjustment is not required)  
1 Separate legs slightly so they are  
parallel.  
1 Pull up leg angle adjuster until it locks into a raised  
position (Fig. 3). Repeat for all three locks.  
2 Working with each leg individually,  
grip each concentric lock and  
release one turn (see leg lock  
direction label on leg).  
2 Holding one leg on the ground pull the remaining two  
outward, spreading the tripod to its lowest position. Leg  
angle adjuster will automatically engage the leg to hold  
the tripod at its lowest  
3 Extend to desired length and  
turn each concentric lock to  
engage firmly. Repeat  
height position (Fig. 4).  
process for remaining legs.  
4 Spread tripod legs (Fig. 2)  
and adjust leg length to  
ensure tripod bowl is  
approximately level.  
5 Level the fluid head using bubble level and ball  
levelling feature of fluid head.  
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Tripod Setup (cont) Tripod Pull Down  
Mid Position:  
1 Remove camera from fluid head.  
Fig 5 Leg angle adjuster  
2 Close the tripod legs so all are pointing  
straight down and disengage all  
concentric locks.  
raised  
Note:This refers to the Mid leg  
angle position, not necessarily the  
height of the tripod.  
3 Holding the bowl, lower tripod to its  
shortest length and re-engage  
concentric locks.  
The SOLO VJ tripod has three leg angle  
positions. The middle leg angle position  
(Fig.7) is self-engaging after  
unspreading leg from fully spread  
position (Fig.6). The Mid Position is  
chosen for optimum stability in the 60-  
140cm tripod height range, but is not  
recommended if the tripod is being used  
in a crowded situation,  
4 Fold legs fully together (Fig. 1) fit leg strap and return tripod to  
carry bag if finished shooting.  
due to the wide  
diameter, or footprint  
spread, of the extended  
Fig 7 Middle leg  
angle position  
tripod.  
Fig 6 Spread Position  
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Shoulder Strap  
Leg to Bowl  
Adjustment  
SOLO VJ’s Shoulder Carry Strap  
can be used looped (both ends  
attached to the mounting point on  
the bowl), to carry the tripod on  
one shoulder.  
The leg to bowl pivot joint on the Solo tripod should have no lateral  
movement and should swing with a firm, smooth resistance. As this is  
a spreader-less tripod, the leg pivot joint requires sufficient resistance  
to hold the tripod legs together while being hand carried. Adjustment  
is usually not required, however, should it become necessary, the  
following procedure must be observed.  
OR  
it can be used attached to the  
bowl and the Leg Strap “D” ring,  
to carry the tripod across your  
back with fluid head towards the  
ground.  
1 Lay tripod on a flat surface with legs closed in transport  
position.  
2 Using 17mm spanner (supplied), gently tighten nut to  
achieve firm, smooth movement of the leg while still having  
sufficient tension to hold the legs together when tripod is being  
hand carried.  
3 Check leg resistance by swinging leg fully open (using leg angle  
adjuster) and ensure that all legs open with a similar degree of  
effort. Tighten or loosen bolts as necessary.  
Important:Remember not to over-tighten as this may  
cause too much resistance when swinging the legs open.  
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