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GLIDECAM
XR-SERIES
XR-1000 / XR-2000 / XR-4000
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 2015 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES,Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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  • Page 1 GLIDECAM XR-SERIES XR-1000 / XR-2000 / XR-4000 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 2015 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES,Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION # PAGE # Introduction Glidecam XR-Series Parts And Components Assembling Your Glidecam XR-Series Attaching Your Camera To Your Glidecam XR-Series Balancing Your Glidecam XR-Series Handling Your Glidecam XR-Series Operating Your Glidecam XR-Series Shooting Tips Improper Techniques...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    By varying the amount of counterweight disks on the base platform, the Glidecam XR-SERIES can support any camcorder weighing up to 3 pounds (XR-1000) six pounds (XR-2000) and 4 to 10 pound (XR- 4000). While the Glidecam XR-SERIES is in essence a very simple device, its simplicity doesn’t lend ease in answering that often asked question, “how does it work?”...

  • Page 4: Glidecam Xr-Series Parts And Components

    #2 GLIDECAM XR-SERIES PARTS AND COMPONENTS When you unpack your Glidecam XR-SERIES you will see that it is not completely assembled. Contents of the Glidecam XR-SERIES shipping box include; OPERATION MANUAL XR-SERIES CENTRAL POST HEAD PLATE MID PLATE BOTTOM PLATE...
  • Page 5 This is the HEAD PLATE. This is the plate that you’ll be mounting your camera on. NOTE: The HEAD PLATE for the Glidecam XR-4000 is different than the one shown to the left. The XR-4000 HEAD PLATE has 3/8” and 1/4” mounting holes.
  • Page 6 This is the BASE PLATFORM. NOTE: The Glidecam XR-1000 has a smaller BASE PLATFORM and the XR-4000 has a larger BASE PLATFORM. Figure 7 This is the TELESCOPING POST. NOTE: The Glidecam XR-1000 and XR-4000 have slightly different sizes. Figure 8 These are the 12 COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS &...
  • Page 7 This is the HARDWARE set. (Shown in bag) NOTE: The Glidecam XR-1000 and XR-4000 has slightly different HARDWARE. The XR-4000 has 2 3/8” CAMERA MOUNTING SCREWS & WASHERS. Figure 10 2 Rubber Washers Black Thumb Nuts 12 Counter Weight Disks Bolts for Counter Weight Disks 1 1/2”...

  • Page 8: Assembling Your Glidecam Xr-Series

    #3 ASSEMBLING YOUR GLIDECAM XR-SERIES First, BASE PLATFORM TELESCOPING POST. See Figures 7 and 12 for BASE PLATFORM & Figures 8 and 13 for TELESCOPING POST. Figure 12 Note the threaded insert located in the bottom the of TELESCOPING POST.
  • Page 9 At this point your Glidecam XR-SERIES should look like Figure 15 which is with the TELESCOPING POST attached to the BASE PLATFORM. Figure 15 Now find a pair of bolts (example: ¼” x 20 x 1.5”) and attach RUBBER WASHERS as shown in the photo to the left.
  • Page 10 At this point your Glidecam XR-SERIES should look like this photo. NOTE: This is the Monitor Mounting Hole Figure 18 Stack LARGE COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS and center them over the bolts on the BASE PLATFORM as shown in Figure 19.
  • Page 11 Secure COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS with the BLACK THUMB NUTS as shown in this photo and repeat this procedure for the COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS on the other side of the BASE PLATFORM. Figure 21 Both COUNTER WEIGHT DISK stacks should now be secured in place with the SMALL COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS and BLACK THUMB NUTS as shown in this photo.
  • Page 12 The TELESCOPING CLAMP may have to be re aligned on the CENTRAL POST as the factory settings may not be lined up. To realign the TELESCOPING CLAMP use a hex key to loosen the clamp, realign and then tighten. Figure 24 Securely tighten the “Adjustment Knob”...
  • Page 13 This is a photo of the insert in the top of the CENTRAL POST. Figure 27 Rotate and screw the BOTTOM PLATE into the insert in the top of the CENTRAL POST. Figure 28 Tighten the BOTTOM PLATE to the top of CENTRAL POST to ensure a tight fit.
  • Page 14 Now place the MID PLATE on top of the BOTTOM PLATE. Figure 30 Insert the BLACK THUMB SCREWS through the slots in the BOTTOM PLATE and into the threaded inserts in the bottom of the MID PLATE. Figure 31 At this point you should have four BLACK THUMB SCREWS securing the MID PLATE to the BOTTOM PLATE.

  • Page 15: Attaching Your Camera To Your Glidecam Xr-Series

    #4 ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO THE GLIDECAM XR-SERIES ***PLEASE NOTE*** These photographs show the Glidecam 2000 PRO for illustrative purposes. Now it’s time to attach your camera to the Glidecam XR-SERIES. Roll camera on pen to find the center of gravity, if needed.
  • Page 16 The HEAD PLATE should be in alignment and square with the bottom of the your camera. Rubber or tape can be used as a gasket if needed. Also, the Manfrotto 394, 3273, or 577 quick release plates can be used. The Manfrotto 3273 and 577 are good for longer cameras.
  • Page 17 The HEAD PLATE should be secured and square with the camera. NOTE: If you have a Video Camcorder or Film Camera that is larger than the one used in this Manual, then you might wish to first find the true front to back center of gravity of your Camera by rolling the base of your Camera on a pen, then mark this point on your Camera’s side with small piece of tape or a grease pencil, and then use this marking to center the HEAD PLATE...

  • Page 18: Balancing Your Glidecam Xr-Series

    6) All 8 BLACK THUMB SCREWS in place and secure. Figure 42 BALANCING THE HORIZONTAL AXIS Now that your Glidecam XR-SERIES is assembled properly, and your camera is securely attached to the HEAD PLATE, you can now test the horizontal balance.
  • Page 19 The best way of adjusting the horizontal balance is to move the center of gravity of the camera. This can be accomplished by either repositioning the camera on the HEAD PLATE, or by adjusting the position of the HEAD PLATE, either front to back or side to side with the camera on it.
  • Page 20 If the XR-SERIES leans to the right, then you will have to loosen up the BLACK THUMB SCREWS on the bottom of the BOTTOM PLATE and gently slide the MID PLATE over to the left a bit. If the XR-SERIES leans to the left, then move the MID PLATE to the right. Always secure and firmly tighten the BLACK THUMB SCREWS after any adjustment.
  • Page 21 Figure 48 moving suddenly, and still have the central support Figure 48 shows the Glidecam XR-SERIES post remain vertical. The best way to adjust the swinging between horizontal and vertical during XR-SERIES’s vertical balance is to telescope the...
  • Page 22 Figure 49 accuracy. Adjust the amount of COUNTER WEIGHT DISCS used or the length of the telescoping BASE This photo shows the Glidecam XR-SERIES PLATFORM until it takes only TWO to THREE swinging past an illustrated vertical line. The XR-...

  • Page 23: Handling Your Glidecam Xr-Series

    Glidecam XR-SERIES down or near the weight disks. (Figure 57) This will allow your guiding hand to have a greater degree of control over the Glidecam XR-SERIES while shooting very erratic shots.

  • Page 24: Operating Your Glidecam Xr-Series

    #7 OPERATING YOUR GLIDECAM XR-SERIES The Glidecam XR-SERIES is designed to work correctly only when operated with two hands. (See Figures 51 and 52) One being the holding hand and the other being the guiding hand. If you try to operate the unit with just your holding hand, the camera might drift away from its originally balanced set-up position.
  • Page 25 Glidecam Industries also sells accessories for the Glidecam XR-SERIES which can help you use the XR-SERIES for extended periods of time. Call us, or one of our authorized dealers, or go to www.Glidecam. Figure 56 com to find out more. The Glidecam BodyPod and the Glidecam Forearm Brace make excellent support accessories for the XR-SERIES.

  • Page 26: Shooting Tips

    XR-SERIES (see Figure 59) In other words this exercise helps you practice your framing with the Glidecam XR-SERIES. Figure 59...

  • Page 27: Improper Techniques

    Instead, handle your Glidecam XR- SERIES as shown in Figure 51. Figure 60 Also, allowing the handle of the Glidecam XR-SERIES to come in contact with the BOTTOM PLATE (see Figure 61) is something that you should avoid. This limits your range of motion, and will result in “jerky”,...

  • Page 28: Other Camera Attachment Methods

    Glidecam XR-SERIES. Light oil may also be used (5-20 weight or 5-30 weight) if needed on the yoke and handle bearings.

  • Page 29: Warning

    Storage - If you are going to store your Glidecam XR-SERIES for a long period of time then please store the unit upright in a dry or low to normal humidity area whenever possible. If you are unable to find an environment like this, then we suggest you store the unit in an air tight plastic container or bag.

  • Page 30: 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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