PD-117 User Manual

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Warnings:
• Do not exceed the head’s maximum load
capacity of 17.6 lb (8 kg).
• Ensure that all appropriate locks are
engaged when necessary.
• Do not operate in saltwater. Dry head if it
becomes wet.
• Remove the camera from the head during
setup or transport.
• Avoid long-term exposure to sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
oPErAtIon
5. Mount Camera to Head
6. Operation
oPErAtIon
Mount the quick-release plate to
the threaded hole on the base of
your camera. The plate utilizes
a 1/4″-20 screw that will fit most
cameras. Align the mounting
screw with the mounting socket
on your camera and tighten the
screw securely. After tightening
the screw, fold the thumbscrew
flat against the bottom of the
quick-release plate.
After mounting the quick-release
plate to your camera, ensure
that the handles and knob on the
head are securely tightened. To
mount the camera to the head,
first insert the side of the Quick-
Release Plate that is opposite the
quick-release latch. Then, press
down on the side of the quick-
release plate nearest the quick-
release latch. The quick-release
latch will automatically lock into
place when the plate is pushed
into the groove.
You should only loosen one
locking handle at a time when
adjusting your camera’s position.
A. PAn LocKInG KnoB
The pan locking knob locks and
unlocks the head, which allows
you to rotate the head 360°
horizontally.
4. Mount Quick-Release Plate
Turn the knob counter-clockwise
to unlock and clockwise to lock it.
After positioning the head, make
sure to securely tighten the knob.
c. VErtIcAL tILt HAndLE
The vertical tilt handle allows
you to move the position of
the camera from horizontal to
vertical, or anywhere in-between.
Loosen the handle by turning it
counterclockwise. Tighten it by
turning it clockwise.
c. PAn And tILt HAndLE
The pan and tilt handle allows
you to tilt the camera up or
down, or rotate it horizontally.
Loosen the handle by turning it
counterclockwise and tighten it by
turning it clockwise. To rotate the
camera horizontally using the pan
and tilt handle, first loosen the pan
locking knob.