Tr i p o d S e r i e s OPERATOR’S MANUAL #1630 #1501 #2001 #1505 - Solo Solo Solo Solo 75 2-Stage Tripod (Alloy) 75 2-Stage Tripod 75 3-Stage Tripod 100 3-Stage Tripod
Features and Controls 75mm Bowl or 100mm Bowl Leg Angle Adjuster Leg Mounting Bolt Shoulder Strap Mounting Point Protective Leg Cover Leg Lock Direction Label (also leg strap mounting point) Upper Concentric RAPID LOCK Middle Concentric RAPID LOCK Lower Concentric RAPID LOCK Screw Down Rubber Foot 2 Steel Spike
Introduction Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing the Miller SOLO RAPID LOCK tripod. The operating instructions are described in five steps. Please read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Do Not omit any steps. SOLO RAPID LOCK is a professional tripod, compatible with industry standard 75 & 100 mm ball levelling pan & tilt heads. SOLO RAPID LOCK is designed to support DVCAM camcorders in location and studio production.
Tripod Setup Fig 1 Collapsed position Remove tripod from carry bag, undo clip on leg strap and stand on a level surface (if possible). Depending on surface, screw out rubber foot for non-scratch contact to interior or hard surfaces or screw in for a spike on exterior soft surfaces such as dirt or sand. Fig 3 Leg angle adjuster raised Minimum Height Note: It is recommended that minimum height position is used only with legs at their shortest length.
Tripod Setup (cont) Tripod Pull Down Mid Position 1 Remove camera from fluid head. Note: This refers to the mid leg angle position, not necessarily the height of the tripod. Fig 5 Leg angle adjuster raised 2 Close the tripod legs so all are pointing straight down and disengage all concentric locks. 3 Holding the bowl, lower tripod to its shortest length and re-engage concentric locks. The SOLO RAPID LOCK tripod has three leg angle positions. The middle leg angle position (Fig.
Shoulder Strap SOLO’s Shoulder Carry Strap can be used looped (both ends attached to the mounting point on the bowl), to carry the tripod on one shoulder, OR it can be used attached to the bowl and the Leg Strap “D” ring, to carry the tripod across your back with fluid head towards the ground. Leg Pivot Adjustment The leg to bowl pivot joint on the Solo RAPID LOCK tripod should have no lateral movement and should swing with a firm, smooth resistance.
Leg Strap Safety The Leg Strap is attached to largest diameter leg tube (as delivered from factory) using ‘hook and loop’ tape. Read the Operator’s Manual The Leg strap also has a “D” ring attachment point for the shoulder strap if required. Check the Leg Strap periodically to ensure hook and loop tape is secure. Miller recommends that all camera support equipment should be carried in a carry bag to reduce the risk of accidental damage during transport.
Optional Cat# Description #394 Solo Dolly Service and Sales Support #P6005 17mm Spanner #1520 Shoulder Strap #1590 Solo Leg Covers (3) #872 Softcase (padded) #1518 Carry Bag #876 Softcase (padded) #1521 Transport Strap Warranty Please refer to warranty card for complete details Website www.millertripods.com Miller Authorised Service Agents must carry out all service and repair work on Solo RAPID LOCK tripods. Failure to observe this requirement may void warranty.
