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NSTRUCTIONS
1. Find the fore to aft center of gravity of the camera package.
• Film camera: Assemble the camera and lens using the Tyler lens drive system or other equivalent
bracket, and attach a 400' magazine.
• Video camera: Attach the Tripod Adapter Plate.
To determine the balance point, place the camera package on top of a rod perpendicular to the cam-
era point-of-view. Place the camera package on its side.
Photo A/B
2. Roughly center the GYRO ADAPTER PLATE on the camera package.
Photo A/B
3. Position the Middle Mount - Quick Release Plate near the center.
Photo A/B
Note: Fasten with two (2) 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 82° FLAT HEAD BOLTS.
4. Remove the Arm Balance Weight from the rear compartment.
Photo C
Note: If there is one lead block attached, proceed to step 5. If there are two lead blocks, re-install
and proceed to step 6.
5. Assemble the Arm Balance Weight with the addition lead block, supplied, then reinstall.
Photo D
6. Use the 1" x 3" POSITIVE LOCK VELCRO to attach the JUNCTION BOX to the Middle Mount
main arm assembly, underneath and forward of the mount power IN connectors. If step 6 has
already been done, proceed to step 7.
Photo E
Note: Clean the surface of the Middle Mount main arm assembly before applying the VELCRO.
8. Attach the rear GYRO ADAPTER BRACKET to the Counterweight. Position the rear socket of
the Turnbuckle assembly on top of the connecting plate on the GYRO ADAPTER PLATE. Insert the
T-Pi-Pin through the turnbuckle assembly and the connecting plate. Secure the GYRO ADAPTER
PLATE by tightening down the large black, plastic knob.
Photo F
Note: If necessary, for additional balance adjustment, loosen the four screws on the connecting
plate to position the GYRO ADAPTER PLATE side to side. Generally it should be closest to the
rotating side of the Counterbalance. For storage, place the original Pi-Pin into the center hole of the
connecting plate.
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