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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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Glidecam XR-SERIES can support any camcorder weighing Operating Your Glidecam XR-Series up to 3 pounds (XR-1000) six pounds (XR-2000) and 4 to 10 pound (XR- 4000). Shooting Tips 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 3: Glidecam Xr-Series Parts And Components
#2 GLIDECAM XR-SERIES PARTS AND This is the HEAD PLATE. This is the plate that you’ll be mounting your camera on. COMPONENTS NOTE: The HEAD PLATE for the Glidecam XR-4000 is different When you unpack your Glidecam XR-SERIES you than the one shown to the left. The XR-4000 HEAD PLATE has 3/8”... - Page 4 This is the BASE PLATFORM. This is the HARDWARE set. (shown in bag) NOTE: The Glidecam XR-1000 has a smaller BASE PLATFORM NOTE: The Glidecam XR-1000 and XR-4000 has slightly and the XR-4000 has a larger BASE PLATFORM. different HARDWARE. The XR-4000 has 2 3/8” CAMERA MOUNTING SCREWS &...
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Page 5: Assembling Your Glidecam Xr-Series
#3 ASSEMBLING YOUR GLIDECAM At this point your Glidecam XR-SERIES should look like Figure 15 which is with the TELESCOPING XR-SERIES POST attached to the BASE PLATFORM. First, BASE PLATFORM TELESCOPING POST. See Figures 7 and 12 for BASE PLATFORM & Figures 8 and 13 for TELESCOPING POST. - Page 6 At this point your Glidecam XR-SERIES Secure COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS with the BLACK should look like this photo. THUMB NUTS as shown in this photo and repeat this procedure for the COUNTER WEIGHT DISKS on the other side of the BASE PLATFORM. NOTE: This is the Monitor Mounting Hole Figure 18 Figure 21...
- Page 7 The TELESCOPING CLAMP may have to be re This is a photo of the insert in the top of the CENTRAL aligned on the CENTRAL POST as the factory settings POST. may not be lined up. To realign the TELESCOPING CLAMP use a hex key to loosen the clamp, realign and then tighten.
- Page 8 #4 ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA TO THE Now place the MID PLATE on top of the BOTTOM PLATE. 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.
- Page 9 The HEAD PLATE should be in alignment and square The HEAD PLATE should be secured and square with the bottom of the your camera. with the camera. Rubber or tape can be used as a gasket if needed. 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 Also, the Manfrotto 394, 3273, or 577 quick release first find the true front to back center of gravity of your Camera...
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Page 10: Balancing Your Glidecam Xr-Series
#5 BALANCING YOUR GLIDECAM XR-SERIES 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 Before you begin the balancing process check for the HEAD PLATE, either front to back or side to side the following:... - Page 11 If the XR-SERIES leans to the right, then you will have to loosen NOTE: LATER, AFTER YOU ADJUST THE VERTICAL BALANCE OF THE XR-SERIES, YOU WILL HAVE TO GO up the BLACK THUMB SCREWS on the bottom of the BOTTOM BACK AND READJUST THE HORIZONTAL BALANCE AGAIN PLATE and gently slide the MID PLATE over to the left a bit.
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Page 12: Handling Your Glidecam Xr-Series
#6 HANDLING YOUR GLIDECAM XR-SERIES To test the balance of the vertical axis, perform what is called the SLED ARC TEST. To perform the “Sled Art Test” simply hold the XR-SERIES by it’s handle When handling your Glidecam XR-SERIES you will and grab hold of the back end of the XR-SERIES be using one hand to hold onto the handle and the BASE PLATFORM and pull the base up and back... -
Page 13: Operating Your Glidecam Xr-Series
HEAD PLATE. indirectly look into the viewfinder by removing it’s magnifying eye cup and then watching the little Glidecam Industries, Inc. also sells accessories for monitor that is inside the viewfinder from several the Glidecam XR-SERIES which can help you use inches away. -
Page 14: Shooting Tips
#8 SHOOTING TIPS #9 IMPROPER TECHNIQUES USE OF A WIDE ANGLE LENS CONVERTER When shooting with the Glidecam XR-SERIES avoid grabbing the CENTRAL POST. (see Figure 60) This If you have a common consumer camcorder you will defeats the purpose, and isolation that the three axis probably discover that the widest setting on the lens gimbal provides. -
Page 15: Professional Usage
Bearing Maintenance: The main bearing on your Glidecam XR-SERIES is attached to the To obtain service during (or after) the warranty period: Contact Glidecam Industries’ Customer Central Support Post about two inches down from the top. It is metal and is partially enclosed Service Department by calling 1-781-585-7900 or write to us at: 23 Joseph Street, Kingston, by the Bearing Assembly. - Page 16 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_ industries_inc GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC. 23 Joseph Street Kingston, MA 02364 Phone: 1-781-585-7900 Phone: 1-800-600-2011 Fax: 1-781-585-7903...
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