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GLIDECAM
HD-SERIES
1000/2000/4000
MANUAL
Set-up and Operations Guide
Glidecam Industries, Inc. 23 Joseph Street, Kingston, MA 02364
Customer Service Line 1-781-585-7900
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
COPYRIGHT 2013 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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  • Page 1 GLIDECAM HD-SERIES 1000/2000/4000 MANUAL Set-up and Operations Guide Glidecam Industries, Inc. 23 Joseph Street, Kingston, MA 02364 Customer Service Line 1-781-585-7900 Manufactured in the U.S.A. COPYRIGHT 2013 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 2 HD-1000 and the HD-4000 are just smaller and larger versions of the HD-2000. When there are important differences between the HD-2000 and the HD-1000 or HD-4000 you will see it noted with a ***. Also, the words HD-2000 will be used for the most part to include the HD-1000 and HD-4000 as well.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION # PAGE # 1. Introduction 2. Glidecam HD-2000 Parts and Components 3. Assembling your Glidecam HD-2000 4. Attaching your camera to your Glidecam HD-series 5. Balancing your Glidecam HD-2000 6. Handling your Glidecam HD-2000 7. Operating your Glidecam HD-2000 8.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    #1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Glidecam HD-1000 and/or Glidecam HD-2000 or Glidecam HD-4000. The amazingly advanced and totally re-engineered HD-Series from Glidecam Industries represents the top of the line in hand-held camera stabilization. The lightweight and state-of-the-art Glidecam HD-1000, HD-2000, and the HD-4000 hand-held camera stabilizers will transform your hard to watch shaky camera footage into hypnotically smooth, professional footage.
  • Page 5 We highly recommend that the user read this manual thoroughly before setting up and operating the HD-1000, HD-2000, or the HD-4000. Doing so will save you time, and will minimize the risk of damage to your camcorder or the Glidecam HD-1000, HD-2000, or HD-4000.

  • Page 6: Glidecam Hd-2000 Parts And Components

    This is the Glidecam HD-2000 CENTRAL POST with attached Gimbal assembly. (See Figure 2) ***NOTE: The HD-1000 and the HD-4000 have slightly different sizes. WARNING: Do not adjust or tighten the factory settings on the Gimbal, Handle, and Yoke. These parts should remain loose and move freely, for proper operation.

  • Page 7: See Figure

    HD-1000 and the HD-4000 are different Figure 4 This is the CAMERA-MOUNTING PLATFORM with front-to-back and side-to-side movement adjustment knobs. Figure 5 This is the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM. (See Figure 6) ***NOTE: The HD-1000 and HD-4000 have slightly different sizes. Figure 6...
  • Page 8 Shown in bag are the COUNTER WEIGHT PLATES to be attached to the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM. (See Figure 8) ***NOTE: The HD-1000 has 8 weight plates and HD-2000 and HD-4000 have 12 weight plates. Figure 8 Shown in the bag is the HARDWARE set for the Glidecam HD-2000.
  • Page 9 Black Bolts for Counter Plates Camera Mounting Screws 1/4” Washers Rubber Washers Black Thumb Nuts Counter Weight Plates...

  • Page 10: Assembling Your Glidecam Hd-2000

    #3 ASSEMBLING YOUR GLIDECAM HD-2000 First place the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM firmly on a leveled surface. (See Figure 11) Figure 11 Next find the TELESCOPING POST and locate the THREADED INSERT which can be found in the bottom of the TELESCOPING POST. (See Figure 12) Figure 12...
  • Page 11 Connect the TELESCOPING POST to the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM by tightly screwing the TELESCOPING POST firmly on to the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM. (See Figure 13) NOTE: Over tightening may cause damage to both the THREAD INSERT located in side the TELESCOPING POST and the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM.
  • Page 12 Now find the four BLACK BOLTS and gently slip the RUBBER WASHERS on to the bolts. (See Figure 15) NOTE: Repeat this step for all four BLACK BOLTS. Figure 15 Now insert all four of the BLACK BOLTS with RUBBER WASHERS into the four slots located on either end of the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM.
  • Page 13 Next, take the COUNTER WEIGHT PLATES and slide them down on to the BLACK BOLTS until they are resting on EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM. (See Figure 18) NOTE: The holes in the weights match the placement of the bolts. Figure 18 Secure the COUNTER WEIGHT PLATES by using the BLACK THUMB NUTS to prevent weight movement.
  • Page 14 Now, insert the TELESCOPING POST with the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM up in to the CENTRAL POST. (See Figure 21) Figure 21 The TELESCOPING CLAMP ADJUSTMENT KNOB should be aligned with the center of the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM. To align TELESCOPING CLAMP ADJUSTMENT KNOB simply rotate the entire CENTRAL POST into the correct position, and tighten the...
  • Page 15 At this point your Glidecam HD-2000 should have the CENTRAL POST and TELESCOPING POST aligned correctly on the EXPANDABLE BASE PLATFORM assembly. (See Figure 24) NOTE: The amount of COUNTER WEIGHTS will vary depending on your Camera weight. Don’t worry about this to much, for later you will set the number of COUNTER WEIGHTS to the correct amount required for you specific Camera.
  • Page 16 Rotate and screw the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATFORM into the THREADED INSERT in the top of the CENTRAL POST. (See Figure 26) Figure 26 There are two ways to create this correct alignment. The first and easiest is to loosen the ADJUSTMENT KNOB on the TELESCOPING CLAMP and rotate the parts until correctly aligned.
  • Page 17 Figure 28 The second method to correctly align the parts is to use an Allen Wrench or Screwdriver to loosen the “Screw” on the top part (See Figure 27) of the TELESCOPING CLAMP until you can rotate the parts so they are correctly aligned. Then simply retighten the screw. (See Figure 28) NOTE: the second method of alignment is better because it keeps the TELESCOPING CLAMP ADJUSTMENT KNOB aligned correctly (See Figure 22).

  • Page 18: Attaching Your Camera To Your Glidecam Hd-Series

    #4 ATTACH YOUR CAMERA TO THE GLIDECAM HD-2000 Now it is time to attach your Camera to the Glidecam HD-2000’s QUICK RELEASE PLATE. (See Figure 29) Figure 29 First find the THREADED INSERT on the bottom of your camera. (See Figure 30) THREADED INSERT Figure 30 Now preferably sit down in a chair and place your...
  • Page 19 1/4” WASHER or no 1/4 WASHERS at all if you have trouble with the mounting procedure. You can also use the same MOUNTING SCREWS and WASHERS for the HD-1000 and the HD-4000. Figure 33 With your Camera base side up in your lap and with...
  • Page 20 If all is correct, the QUICK RELEASE PLATE should now be securely fastened to your Camera. (See Figure 35) NOTE: If you can easily rotate the QUICK RELEASE PLATE on the base of your Camera, even though you have adequately tightened the CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW, and you do not feel comfortable tightening the CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW any more, then you should think about...

  • Page 21: Balancing Your Glidecam Hd-2000

    #5 BALANCING YOUR GLIDECAM HD-2000 ** Figures 38-44 show a fully balanced Glidecam HD-2000 for illustrative purposes only. This may not be reflective of your individual Glidecam setup. Before you begin the balancing process check the following and make sure they have been done: 1.
  • Page 22 When testing for correct horizontal balance you need to make sure that you pick up your HD-2000 from a flat surface (a table for example) and that you let the HD-2000 hang freely as you hold it. (See Figure 38) If the HD-2000 is balanced correctly on it’s horizontal axis, then it will be level with the CENTRAL POST in a virtually perfect vertical position.
  • Page 23 If the Glidecam HD-2000 leans to the right, then you will have to loosen the THUMB SCREWS on the bottom of the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATFORM and then turn the side to side ADJUSTMENT KNOB counterclockwise. If the Glidecam HD-2000 leans to the left from the operator’s point of view (See Figure 40) then move it to the right by turning the side to side ADJUSTMENT KNOB clockwise.
  • Page 24 ***NOTE: Later after you adjust the vertical balance of the GLIDECAM HD-2000 you will have to go back and readjust the horizontal balance again in order to obtain a true fine balance of the whole system. BALANCING THE VERTICAL AXIS Now that your Glidecam HD-2000 is horizontally balanced, it’s vertical axis can now be tested and properly balanced.
  • Page 25 To test the balance of the vertical axis, perform what is called the SLED ARC TEST. to perform the SLED ARC TEST, simply hold the Glidecam HD-2000 by it’s handle and then grab a hold of the back end of the HD-2000’s BASE PLATFORM, then pull the BASE up and back until the HD-2000’s CENTRAL POST is horizontal and motionless (See figure 42) then gently let go of the BASE PLATFORM and...

  • Page 26: Handling Your Glidecam Hd-2000

    #6 HANDLING YOUR GLIDCAM HD-2000 Before you operate and film with your Glidecam HD- 2000, you will need to know how to handle the equipment. When handling your HD-2000 you will use one hand to hold on to the handle and the other hand to gently guide the camera in the direction you wish to shoot.

  • Page 27: Operating Your Glidecam Hd-2000

    #7 OPERATING YOUR GLIDECAM HD-2000 The Glidecam HD-2000 is designed to work correctly only when operated with two hands. (See figure 46 and 48) If you try to operate the unit with just your “HOLDING HAND”, the Camera will most likely drift away from it’s original position.
  • Page 28 Figure 51 ***NOTE: Glidecam Industries, Inc. also sells accessories for the Glidecam HD-2000 that can help you use the HD-2000 for extended periods of time.

  • Page 29: Improper Techniques

    #8 IMPROPER TECHNIQUES When shooting with the Glidecam HD-2000, do not grab the CENTRAL POST. (See Figure 54) This defeats the purpose and isolation that the THREE AXIS GIMBAL provides. Instead, handle your Glidecam HD-2000. (See Figures 46 and 48) Figure 54 Do not allow the Handle of the Glidecam HD-2000 to come in contact with the CAMERA MOUNTING...

  • Page 30: Shooting Tips

    #9 SHOOTING TIPS Use of a Wide Angle Lens Converter If you have a common consumer Camcorder you will probably discover that the widest focal length setting on it’s lens is not very wide. You might find that this wide setting is not adequate enough to give you the look produced by professional Hollywood dollies, cranes, and stabilizers.

  • Page 31: Other Camera Attachment Methods

    #10 OTHER CAMERA ATTACHMENT METHODS Creating a Gasket: If when attaching your camera to the QUICK RELEASE PLATE you find that the bottom of your camera isn’t flat enough to allow a good solid attachment, try making and adding a paper/cloth or rubber gasket to the QUICK RELEASE PLATE. (Try using a piece of a rubber dish washing glove.) Simply cut the material to the size of the top of the QUICK RELEASE PLATE and then create a hole in it to allow the CAMERA MOUNTING BOLT to fit through it and into the base of your Camcorder.

  • Page 32: Warning

    ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE NINETY 1 Year WARRANT PERIOD. To obtain service during (or after) the warranty period: Contact Glidecam Industries Customer Service Department by calling 1-781-585-7900 or write to us at: 23 Joseph St.Kingston, MA 02364, or email us at Tech@glidecam.com and explain the problem.

  • Page 33: Online Information

    GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC. For more information about GLIDECAM products and training please visit GLIDECAM on the web. www.Glidecam.com Follow us on Facebook.com/Glidecam Twitter.com/Glidecam GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC. 23 Joseph Street Kingston, MA 02364 Phone: 1-781-585-7900 Phone: 1-800-600-2011 Fax: 1-781-585-7903 Website: www.Glidecam.com...

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