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- Page 1 © 2021 HI-POD INC. (PAGE 1) SETUP MANUAL Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
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29 - Camera Settings Continued: Dual Video REC 30 - Camera Settings Continued: Confirming Camera Battery 32 - Bottom Cables: LCD and Remote 34 - Raingear 40 - Setup Complete Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com... - Page 3 After that time, clients will be responsible for any and all lost parts (which are not covered under the warranty). Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 4 LCD Battery / 5-9 Volt Adapter Cable HDMI Cable Lanc Cable Gold Screw for Camera Power Bank Camera Remote Camera Camera Power Bank 16GB SD Card Strain Relief Plate Hi-Pod Quick Notes Insert Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 5 You can use the pole and camera bags to create a staging area. • Take note of the 'Text on Screen' instructions to display record status ...and other camera settings - (page 26) Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 6 (PAGE 6) Pole Bag and Camera Bag The Hi-Pod GO includes two separate protective bags: the Pole Bag, and Camera Bag. The tower ships in two separate boxes: pole bag with pole in the first box, and the camera bag (with all other electronics and raingear) in the second box.
- Page 7 There is also a shoulder strap on the back of the larger pole bag (which fits everything inside), allowing you to free up your hands or just more easily carry the product from place to place. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 8 You will find velcro strips at various points up and down the tower to grip and bind the cables during use (for better organization), and also for safer packing when you're done filming. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 9 NOTE: See the very top plate (quick release), and also the plate directly under it (strain relief plate). Those will be described in the next steps. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 10 It will snap into place. If the lever (with both arms) is not fully pulled back it will not allow the camera to connect. Reverse the process by pulling back to open the lever when packing up. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 11 Remote (Lanc): The 'multi' port for your lanc cable (remote control cable) is under a small door on the right side of the camera, directly under the hand strap. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 12 This not only keeps the camera on, but allows you to physically plug in the cable to the unit. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 13 Failure to use this plate can void your electronics warranty. See information regarding the cable Strain Relief Plate below: The Hi-Pod GO comes with the Strain Relief Plate pre-attached (with cables pre-threaded) under the camera Quick Release Plate. This makes it really easy to start filming without having to manage every aspect of the cables.
- Page 14 *Damage to the system can occur as quickly as a single use if not applied. The good news is on the Hi-Pod GO this is automatically in place. Just make sure it's always used during every filming session. You use this plate by threading your video and lanc cables through it (in opposite directions to come out on the appropriate sides of the camera).
- Page 15 9) to finish the process. *Again, in normal circumstances this will be pre-set. This information is provided should you ever need to take the items apart. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 16 The Y-Spacer must be inserted into this hole before clamping the assembly to the main pole, as it sizes the item to firmly grip the tubes. See a mounted LCD Bracket below. Use silver screw/nut to secure. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 17 DO NOT push the LCD to adjust the angle without opening the ratchet first, as it will harm the LCD casing by breaking the track on the back where it connects. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 18 (PAGE 18) Connecting The LCD The Hi-Pod GO is a pole without legs. This means that at this stage in the setup when attaching some of the components you will need to lay the unit down on the ground. The LCD is typically the main item that requires this.
- Page 19 The image to the right is the suggested positioning for continued setup once the LCD has been attached. This way nothing will swing around unexpectedly. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 20 This will keep it off the ground to prevent dirt, grass, etc..from getting into your electronics. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 21 <- - Use the adapter on the left to plug into the USB end of the battery, and then connect the DC tip into the LCD DC port. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 22 Put the brass screw on one side, slide through the hook, and connect to the battery via the black metal connection piece attached to the battery. Use the secondary screw to tighten. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 23 You will find a female to male USB adapter in your camera gear. This is what connects the camera to battery. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 24 USB end will plug into the battery. The female USB portion connects to the camera USB cable (shown on above page). See images of the battery and camera USB connections below. BATTERY Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 25 LCD and Camera batteries). Either can plug into the included wall adapter, or many cell phone charger wall plugs. You can also connect the battery directly to a USB port on a computer to charge. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 26 Once memorized it takes about 5 secs. • First, click on the 'Menu' button in the top left corner: • Select 'Camera/Mic' Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 27 • Scroll down until you find 'Scene Selection' and click on it. Your screen will change to look like this. Click on the bottom right arrow to continue. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 28 'Scene Selection.' If you do this while the camera is in the air, you will have to bring it all the way down to setup on the camera again. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 29 • First go to 'Menu' • Then 'Image Quality/Size' • Then look for 'Dual Video REC' • Turn this feature 'Off' Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 30 This means the small internal battery is active. This is not what you want. Click the button on the side of the battery to turn it on. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 31 LCD will disappear. This is what you want, and (when charged) will allow the camera to record for at least 5 hrs. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 32 Do not reverse this, as if you do the system does not function. (If you plug in the wrong way you can turn the camera on/off, but that will be it). Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 33 If not using the LCD visor, you can clip the remote directly to the side of the LCD. If using the visor, you will need to clip the remote to the bottom of the LCD. Either way works. (Without Visor: Left. With: Right) Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 34 BEFORE starting to film. There is nothing worse that scrambling to apply the raingear in the middle of a game due to lack of preparation. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 35 Camera Raingear To mount the camera raingear, you will need to edit the quick release plate to add an adapter. (See next page) Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 36 You will need to find this gold adapter from the camera bag, as it will be used in the next step. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 37 Now, take the gold adapter piece and attach it to the top of the quick release plate (where it had been connected to the camera) by screwing it onto the top. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 38 Once the camera is attached it will look like the two images below. Now you can snap the quick release plate back onto the top of the unit. (Revealed) (Covered) Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
- Page 39 On delivery you'll find a large plastic bag that kind of looks like a shower cap inside of the camera bag. Place it over the camera bag to protect. Hi-Pod Inc. 7316 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 818-982-2601 www.hipod.com...
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