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- Page 1 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 2017 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES,Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION # PAGE # Introduction Specifications Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Stabilizer Camera Plate Mounting Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Camera Mounting Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Batteries Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Power Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Software Other Camera Attachment Methods Professional Usage Warnings Warranty Online Information... -
Page 3: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Glidecam TRU-HORIZON. The Future is now. Take your moving shots to the next level with the Glidecam Tru- Horizon. Now you can move from low mode to high mode, and back again, in one single fluid shot while your camera automatically remains level and horizontal at all times. -
Page 4: Specifications
#2 SPECIFICATIONS • Load Weight: 1-5 lbs. (.45 to 2.26 kg.) • Angular Vibration Range: ±0.02° • Roll Axis Control: 360°/s • Motor Type: 1 x Brushless with factory pre-programmed AS5600 (I2C) Encoder • Processing: 32-bit processor • System Requirements: Windows: 32- or 64-bit •... - Page 5 CHARGER CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW TRU-HORIZON POWER BATTERY CORD Tru-Horizon Status LED Status Battery voltage OK Always lit Battery voltage low Slow flashing Battery voltage extremely low Fast flashing Power switching off Double Flashing **NOTE** Low voltage protection. When the battery voltage is extremely low, the Tru-...
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Page 6: Glidecam Tru-Horizon Stabilizer Camera Plate Mounting
#2 GLIDECAM TRU-HORIZON STABILIZER CAMERA PLATE MOUNTING In this example we will be using the Devin Graham Signature Series. To mount your camera to the TRU-HORIZON you will need the 1/4” camera mounting screw. **NOTE** The Glidecam TRU-HORIZON works with the Glidecam Devin Graham Signature Series, Glidecam HD- 4000 and Glidecam XR-PRO. -
Page 7: Glidecam Tru-Horizon Camera Mounting
#3 GLIDECAM TRU-HORIZON CAMERA MOUNTING Take the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON and insert the 1/4” CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW provided with your Glidecam TRU-HORIZON into the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATE as seen in Figure 4. Figure 4 Now place the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON on your lap or on a solid flat surface like a table. - Page 8 Figure 7 When the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON ROLL BAR is in the correct position you will be able to position the TRU-HORIZON at a 90 degree angle and it stay there like seen in Figure 8. Figure 8 Your camera is now mounted to the Glidecam TRU- HORIZON.
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Page 9: Glidecam Tru-Horizon Batteries
The Glidecam TRU-HORIZON comes with a LITHIUM ION BATTERY and a BATTERY CHARGER. Figure 10 To insert the battery into the TRU-HORIZON insert the battery as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 To remove simply push up on the battery and the battery will remove from it’s lock. - Page 10 To insert the battery into the TRU-HORIZON CHARGER insert the battery as shown in Figure 13. Once your charger has indicated that your battery is fully charged you can remove the battery. To remove the TRU-HORIZON BATTERY from the TRU-HORIZON CHARGER simply push up on the battery and the battery will remove from it’s lock.
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Page 11: Glidecam Tru-Horizon Power
Figure 14. A green light behind the motor will turn on to let you know the system is on. When you are done shooting or when the TRU-HORIZON is not in use turn the TRU-HORIZON to the off position. -
Page 12: Glidecam Tru-Horizon Software
Manual angle control: You can manually spin and keep the camera on vertical position or level position for 2 seconds, Tru-Horizon will recognize this as a new stable position . 4. Battery: Provide battery low alarm setting and motor off setting to protect battery. -
Page 13: Other Camera Attachment Methods
Camcorder. #7 PROFESSIONAL USAGE If you are using the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON to shoot professional looking shots, and you plan on incorporating them into a short movie or some sort of commercial project, we suggest that you plan the shot out in advance, perhaps rehearse the move a few times before shooting, and that you use an assistant to help you during complex shots. -
Page 14: Disclaimers And Warnings
**WARNING** In cold temperatures the sensor of the Glidecam Tru-Horizon may have to warm up before use. Leave the Glidecam Tru-Horizon on, and stationary for a few minutes to allow the sensor to warm up and work at full functionality. -
Page 15: Warranty
For 1 year (90 days for batteries) from the date of shipment, we will repair or replace your Glidecam TRU-HORIZON, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship (the shipment date appears on your purchase receipt) which occurs during normal use in accordance with the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON’s instruction manual. -
Page 16: 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 Instagram.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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