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Summary of Contents for Syrp Genie II Linear
- Page 1 II linear Setup Guide...
- Page 2 Welcome to the Syrp family Before you start filming, there are a few simple steps to follow to ensure your Genie II is assembled correctly and you’re sliding smoothly. This guide will walk you through the correct Genie II set up, as well as some helpful tips.
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Page 3: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box Genie II Linear (Battery + QR Plate Incl.) Capstan 1/4" - 3/8" Adapter 1/4" Camera Screw Charger USB-C Charge Cable UK Plug USB Adapter AU/NZ Plug Euro Plug USA Plug... - Page 4 Genie II Linear Quick Release Button Quick Release Lock Linear Base 90mm Capstan Drive Gear Capstan release button Camera Port Joystick Power Button Tightening Wheel Camera recording light USB-C Port Charging light Wireless connection light...
- Page 5 Install the Capstan Align the markings and insert the Capstan. Turn the capstan counter clockwise until you hear a CLICK! Correct Rope Direction Incorrect Rope Direction The rope shouldn’t exit the channels and cross back over itself.
- Page 6 Quick Release Plate Pull out the 90mm Quick Release Plate and screw to the base of your ballhead or video head. Push Quick Release button across and pull the plate up to remove UNLOCK Open the Quick Release Lock PULL SWAP TO RELEASE Pull the Thread Release...
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Page 7: Mount Camera
Mount Camera Push the 90mm Quick Release Plate down into the Genie II Linear. You will hear a click when it’s flush and engaged. Close the Quick Release Lock. IMPORTANT Do not lift the Genie and or attached equipment by the camera. - Page 8 Mount the Genie Magic Carpet PRO Standard Slider Push the Genie II Linear Screw the Genie II Linear directly down into the Quick clockwise onto a 3/8 thread Release Base and lock it. and fully tighten. Tightening Wheel can also be used...
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Page 9: Mounting Warning
Mounting Warning You must ensure the Quick Releases are installed correctly. Incorrect installation could result in your equipment detaching and cause harm to your equipment or others. WARNING IMPORTANT Always ensure the Quick Ensure the Quick Release Release Plate & Genie are Plate and the Linear Base is not partially inserted fully inserted. - Page 10 Tie off the Genie rope to both ends of your track using the supplied rope hooks. Make note of the correct direction of the rope as illustrated. Correct Rope Direction Incorrect Rope Direction Rope should not pass through on the inside of the Genie II Linear.
- Page 11 Remove / Install Battery Before you use the Genie for the first time you must remove the battery tape UNLOCK Push the Quick Release button and lift the lock.
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Page 12: Camera Control
Plug the 2.5mm jack end of your Syrp Link Cable into the Camera Port. Connect the opposite end of your Syrp Link Cable into the remote port of your camera. If you have a USB shutter cable for your camera you... - Page 13 Connect to Genie Turn on the Genie, press the on button once. Turn Bluetooth on in your mobile device settings. Download the Syrp Genie App Open the Syrp Genie App. Continued overleaf.
- Page 14 App Connect Tap the CONNECT icon. Select your Genie or multiple CONNECTION Genies to link to more than one Genie. GENIE II Linear Tick confirms Connection. CONNECTION GENIE II Linear Press “OK”.
- Page 15 Joystick Drive The Genie Linear can be driven manually left and right and into position with Joystick.
- Page 16 Select your country’s plug and connect to the Charger. Connect the USB-C charging cable to the charger and to one of the Genie’s USB ports. AU/NZ EURO IMPORTANT Use only Syrp supplied chargers and cables Charger 3hrs Orange light indicates...
- Page 17 Remove the Capstan UNLOCK Push in the Capstan Release Button and hold in. Turn the capstan clockwise and pull it out to remove.
- Page 18 Thread the Capstan Holding the Capstan with the bayonet end down, thread the rope in through the bottom channel from the right to the left. Wind 4x around Thread the rope around the Capstan until you can count 4 rope winds through the capstan window.
- Page 19 Genie Quick Tips When recording photographs always set your camera and lens to manual focus (MF), if set to Auto Focus (AF) the camera can misfire leading to missed frames. Turn image review OFF on your camera. On some cameras image review can cause missed frames in your time-lapse.
- Page 20 • Do not connect to other Bluetooth devices while updating, it's best to turn off other nearby Bluetooth devices completely, or the update may fail. • Try the update from a different location, in some situations unknown interference can cause a failed update. For more information visit support.syrp.co.nz...
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Page 21: User Warnings
Syrp reserves the right to revise the design and specifications of the Genie II Linear and this guide and make changes from time to time including, without limitation, as a result of changes in any applicable laws or regulations. -
Page 22: Stay In Touch
Stay in Touch We hope that the Genie II helps to expand your creativity and assists in making better films. Please stay in touch with us, join our community and show us your work. www.syrp.co youtube.com/syrptube vimeo.com/syrp instagram.com/syrp_ facebook.com/syrp.co.nz twitter.com/syrp_ syrp@syrp.co.nz... - Page 23 Syrp reserves the right to revise the design and specifications of the Genie II Linear and this guide and make changes from time to time including, without limitation, as a result of changes in any applicable laws or regulations.
- Page 24 Genie II Linear. If the Genie II Linear is being used by you for business purposes as that term is defined in the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 then pursuant to the provisions of that Act the terms and guarantees of that Act do not apply to your purchase of the Genie II Linear.
- Page 25 Genie II Linear, Ballhead, Slider or Camera. Any strong jolt may damage the unit, attached equipment’s or result in personal injury. CAUTION: Do not lift the Genie II Linear by its body when a tripod or other equipment is attached. When a tripod or other equipment accessory is attached, its weight will also affect the Genie II Linear’s handling, possibly causing it to break, as well as...
- Page 26 CAUTION: Do not cover or wrap the Genie II Linear or AC adapter with a cloth or any other material. Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
- Page 27 - Always ensure the Quick Release plate is level and fully inserted in the Quick Release Base. - Never use the Genie II Linear hanging upside down. - Always ensure when attaching the Genie II Linear to a tripod, slider or other accessory that it is fully secured.
- Page 28 - Servicing is required when the Genie II Linear has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen onto the Genie II Linear, the Genie II Linear has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- Page 29 WARNING: Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite. WARNING: Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
- Page 30 - Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. - Storing the Genie II Linear and/or the battery in temperatures over 50°C (104°F) or below -20°C (-4°F) for extended periods of time (more than 2 hours) may cause damage to battery and possible fire.
- Page 31 Syrp, the Syrp logo and the Genie logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Syrp Ltd in New Zealand and/or other countries. All trademarks, trade names, icons, logos, written material, images, code, and product names used in association with this product are copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property exclusively owned and controlled by Syrp Ltd.
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