Zacuto GH5 Rod Support Base Instructions

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GH5 Cage
Rod Support Base
The GH5 Rod Support
Base gives the GH5
Cage a set of 15mm rods
lightweight spaced for
use with matte boxes
and other rod mounted
accessories. The 6.5"
included rods slide all
the way through the
base for length adjusta-
bility.
The base of the
GH5 Cage slides easily
into the Rod Support
and locks securely into
place. Just loosen the
lock lever and push
down the lock button to
remove the cage from
the support. The bottom
of the rod support has ¼
20 and 3/8 16 screw
holes for mounting your
tripod. It is also a
dovetail for sliding into
the VCT Pro. This Rod
Support Base is made
specifically for use with
the GH5 Cage.
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Parts and Features
Operating the GH5 Cage Rod Support Base
Unlocked
Lock by tightening pan lever to the right as shown.
To remove Cage from Rod Block, unlock pan lever,
press red release button, and slide Cage back out of
Rod Block.
To attach rods loosen racheting lever and
insert rod into the15mm rod lock, then
tighten the racheting lever to secure.
Pan Lever
1
Release Button
1
Racheting Lever
15mm Rod Lock
1
8" Rods X2
1
To attach GH5 Cage to Rod Block,
make sure pan lever is in unlocked
position as shown in drawing. Align
bottom of Cage with top of Rod Block,
push down on red release button, and
slide Cage into Rod Block.
Locked