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 2017 GLIDECAM INDUSTRIES,Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION # PAGE # 1. Introduction 3 2. Specifications 4 3. Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Stabilizer Camera Plate Mounting 6 4. Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Camera Mounting 7 5. Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Batteries 9 6. Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Power 11 7. Glidecam TRU-HORIZON Software 12 7. Other Camera Attachment Methods 13 8. Professional Usage 13 9. Warnings 14 10. Warranty 15 11.
#1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Glidecam TRU-HORIZON. The Future is now. Take your moving shots to the next level with the Glidecam TruHorizon. Now you can move from low mode to high mode, and back again, in one single fluid shot while your camera automatically remains level and horizontal at all times.
#2 SPECIFICATIONS • Load Weight: 1-5 lbs. (.45 to 2.26 kg.) • Angular Vibration Range: ±0.02° • Roll Axis Control: 360°/s • Motor Type: 1 x Brushless with factory pre-programmed AS5600 (I2C) Encoder • Processing: 32-bit processor • System Requirements: Windows: 32- or 64-bit • Supported Camera Dimensions: • Max Dimensions: 8’’ width, 12’’ length and 6” height. • No more than 4’’ of clearance from the back of the camera to the mounting hole.
CHARGER CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW BATTERY TRU-HORIZON POWER CORD 1 2 3 Tru-Horizon Status Battery voltage OK Battery voltage low Battery voltage extremely low LED Status Always lit Slow flashing Fast flashing 4 Power switching off Double Flashing **NOTE** Low voltage protection. When the battery voltage is extremely low, the Tru- Horizon will turn off the motor to protect the battery.
#2 GLIDECAM TRU-HORIZON STABILIZER CAMERA PLATE MOUNTING In this example we will be using the Devin Graham Signature Series. To mount your camera to the TRU-HORIZON you will need the 1/4” camera mounting screw. **NOTE** The Glidecam TRU-HORIZON works with the Glidecam Devin Graham Signature Series, Glidecam HD4000 and Glidecam XR-PRO. Figure 1 Take the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON and flip it upside down on your lap.
#3 GLIDECAM TRU-HORIZON CAMERA MOUNTING Take the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON and insert the 1/4” CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW provided with your Glidecam TRU-HORIZON into the CAMERA MOUNTING PLATE as seen in Figure 4. Figure 4 Now place the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON on your lap or on a solid flat surface like a table. Take your camera and insert the CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW into the base of your camera. **NOTE** It is important not to over tighten the CAMERA MOUNTING SCREW as you could damage the threading on your camera.
Now with your camera mounted, you will want to adjust the ROLL BAR so the weight is evenly distributed. You can do this by loosening the ROLL BAR SCREW slightly and moving the ROLL BAR up or down. **NOTE** The TRU-HORIZON also has guide scale markings on the ROLL BAR so you can make note of the position for quick and easy future balancing.
#4 GLIDECAM TRU-HORIZON BATTERIES The Glidecam TRU-HORIZON comes with a LITHIUM ION BATTERY and a BATTERY CHARGER. Figure 10 To insert the battery into the TRU-HORIZON insert the battery as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 To remove simply push up on the battery and the battery will remove from it’s lock.
To insert the battery into the TRU-HORIZON CHARGER insert the battery as shown in Figure 13. Once your charger has indicated that your battery is fully charged you can remove the battery. To remove the TRU-HORIZON BATTERY from the TRU-HORIZON CHARGER simply push up on the battery and the battery will remove from it’s lock.
#5 GLIDECAM TRU-HORIZON POWER Now that your TRU-HORIZON battery is charged, camera is mounted to the TRU-HORIZON, and the TRU-HORIZON is mounted to your stabilizer you are ready to start shooting. Figure 14 To power on the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON simply press the power button to the on position like seen in Figure 14. A green light behind the motor will turn on to let you know the system is on. When you are done shooting or when the TRU-HORIZON is not in use turn the TRU-HORIZON to the off position.
#5 GLIDECAM TRU-HORIZON SOFTWARE Software and hardware requirements 1. Tru-Horizon setting software only support Windows system currently 2. Please install Microsoft .net framework 4.52 or higher version 3. Please install CP2102 windows driver 4. A standard Micro USB cable is required to connect Tru-Horizon and computer Settings 1. Connect Tru-Horizon to computer by Micro USB cable. 2. Open the software, select right COM port, click ”CONNECT” button to link device. 3. Setting items description 1.
#6 OTHER CAMERA ATTACHMENT METHODS Creating a gasket: If when attaching your camera to the CAMERA PLATE you find that the bottom of your camera isn’t flat enough to allow for a good solid attachment, try making and adding a paper/cloth or rubber gasket to the CAMERA PLATE. (Try using a piece of a rubber dish washing glove.) Simply cut the material to the size of the top of the CAMERA PLATE and then create a hole in it to allow the CAMERA MOUNTING BOLT to fit through it, and into the base of your Camcorder.
#8 DISCLAIMERS AND WARNINGS By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read it in full. You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and any content created while using this product, and for any consequence thereof. By not following the manual properly or in the correct order, you understand the warranty will be voided.
#9 WARRANTY For 1 year (90 days for batteries) from the date of shipment, we will repair or replace your Glidecam TRU-HORIZON, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship (the shipment date appears on your purchase receipt) which occurs during normal use in accordance with the Glidecam TRU-HORIZON’s instruction manual. Shipping, packing, and insurance costs to and from the factory are your responsibility.
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