User Manual

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To trim, tilt the sled to any
angle and SHORT-press the
gimbal handle (thumb) button.
The new trim angle is set
immediately.
In normal mode, the articial
bottom-heaviness will return
the sled to THIS angle.
This can be done on the y,
during the shot - a huge
advantage to your operating.
Operating with the Steadicam
®
Volt™
The best thing about adding this tool to your system is that you’re still
operating a mechanical stabilizer, and using your skills and years of
experience to craft each shot. Here are some tips on how to optimize
the Volt, starting with trimming the post angle and the two operating
modes. We’ll adjust the control box dials later.
DO NOT TRIM with your top
stage balance like you used to...
Leave the sled in perfect neutral
balance at all times!
The two operating modes are
toggled with a LONG press of
the gimbal button.
In normal mode, the sled will
return to your trimmed tilt
angle, simulating a normally
balanced Steadicam sled.
Normal mode is always default
and displays SOLID green LEDs.
Operating
The second mode is called the
“Friction mode” and displays
PULSING green LEDs.
In friction mode, the sled
will remain tilted where the
operator places it and require
force to change tilt position.
It’s like having a uid head on
your Steadicam!
Using your sled’s integrated
tilt head maintains the vertical
post, ideal for panning.
First, pause the system, change
the tilt and re-balance the sled.
Then run the Volt and set a new
tilt trim by short pressing the
gimbal button.