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APR07 Overview We congratulate you on your purchase of the HandyMan G-Force pro. It was specifically developed for demanding users. Without compromise in every detail, the G-Force is particularly well-suited for use in the area of MiniDV, DV and HD(V) camcorders. The HandyMan G-Force integrates seamlessly into the comprehensive ABC assortment and can be combined with components of existing products.
APR07 Contents (English) Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Contents (English) ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Package contents ......................................................................................................................
APR07 Package contents Carrying case with internal divider Adjustable carrying belt with padding Trim tripod with 2 telescopes and 16 mm (0.63 in.) connection pin Accessory case with velcro connection, German/English/Italian instruction manual, checklist/ accessory catalog G-Force vest Pro, 2-part Two Allen keys Size 4.0 (for adjusting the telescope and Monitor holder, 5 part / with spherical head Trim tube / sled, G-Force Pro trim post and adjusting the angle of the battery adapter) Size 3.
APR07 Stand with rubber feet A) Monitor B) Monitor case C) Anti-glare device ("Hoodman") G-Force double spring arm Scale for the travel of the spring arm Monitor video power cable (MiniDin 6-pin to Fischer 4-pin) (0 = low pretension with low camera weight) (3 = high pretension with high camera weight) www.abc-products.
APR07 Overview of the G-Force pro sled Fine leveling control for perfect taring in the side-to-side module Connection sockets 3 x BNC in for HD 1 x power out Traverse sled with safety function Large diameter hand grip for precise control Precision ball bearing Ergonomic design supports the vertical swivel movements 7"- TFT LCD monitor (16:9/4:3, Pal/NTSC) DC 12 V power cable Toolless clamping system on the gimbal for quick set-up Telescopic post - system length up to 340 mm (13.39 in.
APR07 Overview of the G-Force pro vest Tough Cordura material High-strength clasps, durable, resistant to deformation Best fit Interior padding can be individually fitted to the body Adjustment function for perfect shoulder width adjustment Adjustment function for perfect chest belt adjustment Length of the fastening belts can be flexibly adjusted Adjustable front plate for length adjustment, travel up to 70 mm (2.76 in.
APR07 Overview of the G-Force pro connections Head module: Video-in 3x BNC Lateral power out (full battery voltage unregulated) Connection for XLR to 2-pin Fischer via spiral cable to external power supply from camcorders or similar (max.
APR07 Overview of the G-Force pro monitor Menu buttons Power button and power LED Format switch (4:3 or 16:9) Mirror function Video source toggle switch Ext. audio/video input, headphone output (ext. wired only) To call up the menu and to make any changes, press the Menu button and navigate to the desired sub-menu by using the -/+ buttons. Press the Menu button to activate your selection. See an overview of possible sub-menus in the graphic to the left. Technical data: Screen size: 7" (17.
APR07 HandyMan: G-Force Pro General safety instructions: 1) Set up the trim tripod on a solid surface and secure with sandbags if necessary. 2) Using the fixing screw, secure the camera base plate to the camcorder. 3) Mount the camera wedge plate true to side - it can otherwise lead to gear rack damage. 4) During each trim procedure, open the bleeder screws, trim the tripod, secure the bleeder screws. 5) Operating the device stresses the muscles of the back among other things.
APR07 Technical data: Sled Full weight of the sled incl. monitor holder: Travel of gimbal top pipe: Telescopic post: Forward travel of battery holder: Battery holder adjustment angle: Monitor holder length: Path for height adjustment of the spring arm on the vest adjusting mechanism: 3.65 kg (8.05 lbs) 250 mm (9.84 in.) max. 350 mm (13.78 in.) 75 mm (2.95 in.) 180° max. 220 mm (13.78 in.) 160 mm (2.95 in.) Wedge plate length: 150 mm (2.95 in.
APR07 Installation and mounting Setting up the trim tripod with trim plate Open the screw plug (Fig. 1) of the foot clamp. Pull the top foot back approx. 180 degrees until it reaches a point of engagement. Open the other two tripod feet as shown until they form a safe triangle base. Then close the safety screw. Make sure that the base is level and solid to ensure safe system conditions under load. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Mount the system trim plate as shown (Fig. 5 - Fig.
APR07 Hang the trim tube (sled) in the trim plate on position 1 (stand-by position, Fig. 10). Secure the trim tube (sled) using the included Allen key (Fig. 11). Guidelines: Fig. 10 Fig. 11 The gimbal forms the center point of the axis between the camera and the stand. Similar to a traditional scale, it is necessary to change the weight between the camera and the stand.
APR07 Mounting the monitor on the monitor holder The movable thread for mounting on the spherical head of the monitor holder is on the back of the monitor. Turn the screw of the spherical head into the thread of the monitor until it lightly touches the screw of the monitor housing. Then secure the screw with the black nut of the spherical head. Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Mounting the monitor holder with monitor on the post Remove the clamping screw of the monitor holder for mounting on the post (Fig. 20).
APR07 Mounting the camcorder Prepare the camcorder for use. Insert the tape and attach the battery (12V camcorder power supply via XLS cable if necessary). Attach the microphone (also secure to prevent slipping, since it can affect trimming) or remove it. Position your camera's viewfinder as desired or remove the viewfinder for large camcorders if necessary for reasons of weight. Please secure any loose cables against slipping.
APR07 Trimming the system Position change / hanging the sled on the trim plate Hang the sled for trimming in the gimbal mount (position 2: trim position). Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Basic setting Bring the monitor into the desired viewing position. Note the height and angle adjustment options. If required for rotation, you can now mount the anti-glare device (see page 19). Open the gimbal clamping system (Fig. 25) using a rotary motion. Push the post into the desired position (here the mount height is crucial).
APR07 Optimize the trimming by adjusting the camera in the horizontal and vertical direction on the camera sled/side-to-side module. Open the brakes and correct the balance by turning the "gray" screws. Always secure the brakes again afterwards. (an optional bubble level can be helpful when balancing, item no. 821497) Optional accessory: bubble level Fig. 40 Fig. 41 Optimize the trimming for horizontal panning: The correction is like "balancing a car tire" to make sure it runs as round as possible.
APR07 The system should not turn off during the swinging motion. Otherwise, the system should be re-trimmed horizontally on the side-to-side module. Fig. 45 Fig. 46 Fig. 47 Turn on the main switch on the bottom voltage module. (A digital voltage indicator that gives information about the charging condition of the battery is optional, item no. 821481) Also turn on the camera and monitor. Check whether the monitor receives a picture signal. Fig. 46 Optional accessory: voltage indicator Fig.
APR07 The front plate of the vest should be worn on the center axis in front of the body. Then tighten the belts for individual areas; the system should be comfortable for you to wear. If the front plate is adjusted too long, you can shorten the front plate by opening, moving and closing the screws. Fig. 53 Fig. 54 Fig. 52 The length of the shoulder pad can be adjusted or corrected by moving the velcro straps or variable pull straps.
APR07 Setting the height adjustment for the spring arm / changing the left/right sled guide The element for mounting the spring arm can be mounted for left or right-bearing operators. To switch the position, open both smaller clamping levers (Fig. 57). Pull the mount out of the guide completely and turn it 180 degrees (Fig. 58 & 59). Re-attach the sled to the guide and adjust to the desired height by closing the clamping lever. Your preference for the post guide is crucial for the carrying position.
APR07 The screws for the angle adjustment are of varying lengths (Fig. 62). To adjust the angle toward the body, the long screw must be moved up. Adjust the angle as desired by tightening the top screw. You can then counter using the bottom screw. Then close the large clamping lever (opposite direction than as shown in Fig. 61). The angle mount should now fit again without any gap. Fig. 62 Fig. 63 Fig. 64 Fig.
APR07 Mounting the sled to the spring arm Remove the safety screw from the tripod plate and park it in the intended mount. Move one step forward and to the knees under the gimbal and connect the gimbal pin to the mount. Tighten your stomach and back muscles and straighten up together with the sled safely and slowly. Guide the system out of the mount and put yourself into a relaxed upright position. Fig. 70 Fig. 71 Fig.
APR07 Adjusting the spring arm Each of the spring arm sections is equipped with two spring elements, whose pretension can be adjusted according to the weight of the camera. The Allen key 4.0 is required (Fig. 73). If the pretension is too high, the spring elements may not absorb the body's movements sufficiently. If the pretension is too low, movement spreads through the arm or much effort is required to hold the arm.
APR07 Fig. 84 Fig. 86 Fig. 85 Fig. 87 Low mode Open the clamping system of the gimbal and standing on its head lower the camera as desired. Then secure and close the clamping system, open the telescope and pull it up as far as you need to counterweight the camera. Now, mount the monitor turned 180 degrees at the desired position, hang the sled into the trim position and carry out any fine trimming using the weight extension on the post and side-to-side module.
APR07 Mounting the "Hoodman" anti-glare device Measure the top edge of the monitor housing (possibly mark the area to evenly affix the velcro strip). Then remove the protective film on the bottom of the velcro strip and attach the velcro evenly. Using the velcro fastener, mount the antiglare device in the desired position. Fig. 94 Fig. 92 www.abc-products.de Fig.
APR07 Optional accessories Mounting the bubble level, item no. 821497 Loosen the fixing screw for the bubble level and from the front, push onto the tubes of the battery sliding unit. Close the safety screw. The system must be re-balanced accordingly. Fig. 95 Mounting the digital voltage indicator, item no. 821481 Screw the voltage indicator onto the foot plate. A coin or screwdriver is required. Attach the connection cable to the power supply middle connection. Fig.
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