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Glidecam Smooth Shooter Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC.
130-4 Camelot Drive
Plymouth, MA 02360
Customer Service Line: 1-508-830-1414
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
© COPYRIGHT 2005 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Glidecam is registered at the
PATENT and TRADEMARK office.
VERSION 1

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  • Page 1 Quick Setup Guide GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC. 130-4 Camelot Drive Plymouth, MA 02360 Customer Service Line: 1-508-830-1414 Manufactured in the U.S.A. © COPYRIGHT 2005 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Glidecam is registered at the PATENT and TRADEMARK office. VERSION 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. QUICK SETUP 3. ADJUSTING THE LOAD SETTINGS OF YOUR SUPPORT ARM 4. REMOVING THE SPRINGS FROM YOUR SUPPORT ARM 5. INSTALLING THE SPRINGS INTO YOUR SUPPORT ARM 6. WARNINGS 7. MAINTENANCE 8. WARRANTY...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER. In order to use the GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER system, it is best to have a basic understanding of how the system works in advance. So please make sure you read this section before trying to setup and operate the GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER.

  • Page 7: Quick Setup

    CHAPTER T WO QUICK SETUP Since you will be using your GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER with either a GLIDECAM 2000 PRO or a GLIDECAM 4000 PRO (hereafter referred to as the SLED), you should make sure that your SLED is already setup and properly balanced.
  • Page 8 Figure 3 When you park your SLED onto the DOCKING BRACKET, make sure that the SLED’S HANDLE is facing directly outwards as in figure 3. By parking your SLED this way on the DOCKING BRACKET, it will be easily accessible to you when it comes time to put the SLED onto the end of the SUPPORT ARM.
  • Page 9 Figure 4 The GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER’S SUPPORT ARM (figure 4) comes preconfigured with two EXTENSION SPRINGS, which are already installed. These SPRINGS are also preset to their weakest LOAD SETTING. Later, in the CONFIGURATION SECTION, we will discuss how to make adjustments to the arm in detail.
  • Page 10 Figure 7 Tighten the ARM POST into the ARM POST CLAMP, making sure to align the NOTCHES in the ARM POST so that they face the TIGHTENING SCREW as shown in figure 7. Do not OVERTIGHTEN this PLASTIC TIGHTENING SCREW, for this could damage the THREADS.
  • Page 11 Figure 8 Figure 9 Put the GLIDECAM SUPPORT VEST on next. Adjust the STRAPS on the VEST until the VEST fits you comfortably; however, make sure that the VEST is not on too loosely, for it needs to bear the combined weight of the SUPPORT ARM and SLED.
  • Page 12 Connect the SMOOTH SHOOTER SUPPORT ARM to the GLIDECAM SUPPORT VEST. First, note the location of the two RECEIVING HOLES in the ARM CONNECTOR BAR shown in figure 10. Next, carefully align and guide the two STEEL PINS located on the back end of the RIGID ARM down into the two RECEIVING HOLES as in figure 11.
  • Page 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 You can now attach the SUPPORT ARM to the SLED by carefully aligning and guiding the ARM POST all the way into the bottom of the SLED HANDLE as in figures 14 and 15. After you have done this, hold onto the SLED HANDLE firmly so that as you carefully lift the SLED straight up and out of the DOCKING BRACKET, you can make sure that the weight of the SLED is in the control of your ARM and not the SPRING-LOADED SUPPORT ARM.
  • Page 14 Figure 16 If your SLED is too heavy for the SUPPORT ARM, in the ARM’S current factory setting, you will need to increase the SPRING TENSION of the ARM by following the procedures outlined in the ADJUSTING THE LOAD SETTINGS OF YOUR SUPPORT ARM section of this manual.
  • Page 15 Figure 17 The GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER is designed to work best when the system is operated with the SLED positioned directly in front of you, as in figures 17 and 18. This position allows you a clear view of either the LCD MONITOR on your camcorder or the LCD MONITOR on the BASE PLATFORM of your SLED.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Load Settings Of Your Support Arm

    SPRING TENSION within the ARM, or add or remove a SPRING from the ARM. Both of these changes can be made using the supplied ALLEN WRENCHES (not shown). When receive your GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER, comes preconfigured with both SPRINGS already installed and set to their weakest SPRING TENSION setting.
  • Page 18 Figure 20 Figure 21...
  • Page 19 SLED are, the more stable your resulting footage will be. So therefore you should always try to use the SMOOTH SHOOTER SUPPORT ARM at its maximum LOAD CAPACITY for a given SPRING combination. In practice, this optimization will occur when a 9-pound SLED is used with only one SPRING installed in the arm, or when an 18-pound SLED is used with two SPRINGS installed in the arm.
  • Page 20 Figure 22...

  • Page 21: Removing The Springs From Your Support Arm

    REMOVING THE SPRINGS FROM YOUR SUPPORT ARM Figure 23 In general, when using a GLIDECAM 2000 PRO, you will achieve superior stabilization with only one SPRING installed in the SUPPORT ARM. When using a GLIDECAM 4000 PRO, you will achieve superior stabilization with two SPRINGS installed in the SUPPORT ARM.
  • Page 22 Figure 25 In order to remove or install either of the SPRINGS in the SUPPORT ARM, you must first make sure that the SLED is not on the end of the ARM and that the ARM is not attached to the VEST. You must also make sure that the ARM is not under load and that it is angled upwards.
  • Page 23 Figure 26 Figure 27 With the ARM angled downwards, you can now easily remove the RETAINING BOLT or BOLTS as shown in figures 26 and 27.
  • Page 24 Figure 28 Now that the ADJUSTER BOLTS and RETAINING BOLTS are disconnected from each end of the SPRING, you will be able to slide the SPRING out of the SUPPORT ARM as shown in figure 28.

  • Page 25: Installing The Springs Into Your Support Arm

    CHAPTER FIVE INSTALLING THE SPRINGS INTO YOUR SUPPORT ARM Figure 29 When installing the SPRINGS into the SUPPORT ARM, you need to pay close attention to the alignment of the ANTI-SPRING ROTATOR that is attached to the end of each SPRING as shown in figure 29. Figure 30...
  • Page 26 Make sure the SUPPORT ARM is angled downwards so you can easily install the SPRINGS. Also, when inserting a SPRING into the SUPPORT ARM, make sure that the ANTI-SPRING ROTATOR end of the SPRING is aligned as in figure 30. Figure 31 Insert the SPRING into the SUPPORT ARM, and thread the RETAINING BOLT into the end of the SPRING as in figure 31.
  • Page 27 Figure 33 Now that the SPRING is connected to the RETAINING BOLT, angle the SUPPORT ARM upwards, taking care that the HEAD of the RETAINING BOLT does not hit any part of the ARM as in figure 33. Figure 34...
  • Page 28 With the SPRING inside the SUPPORT ARM and the ARM angled upwards, manually connect an ADJUSTER BOLT so that it threads into the center of the SPRING as shown in figure 34. Using an ALLEN WRENCH, rotate the ADJUSTER BOLT clockwise until the SPRING reaches at least the position marked “0”...

  • Page 29: Warnings

    If you do end up using the SMOOTH SHOOTER around water, then be very, very careful that you do not fall into the water. Always have at least two assistants with you if you use your GLIDECAM SMOOTH SHOOTER around water.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    WAIST SUPPORT section of the VEST too tightly, as this could break the plastic. Also, when shipping, make sure that all of the parts of the SMOOTH SHOOTER are packed in such a way that they cannot bang into, or rub directly against one another.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    CHAPTER EIGHT WARRANT Y For one year from the date of shipment, we will repair or replace your Glidecam Smooth Shooter, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship (the shipment date appears on your purchase receipt) that occurs during normal use in accordance with the Glidecam Smooth Shooter ’s...