Owner's manual

DV Media Rig

Professional Camera Support

Although the DV Media Rig is fairly

intuitive to operate, PLEASE read the

following instructions to make sure you

get the most out of your purchase.

Kit includes: (1) Adjustable Shoulder

Arch (2) Handle Section (3) Belt (4)

Spring Pod (5) Quick-release Plate (6)

Tilt Lever (7) Accessory Mount (8) Rear

Counterweight

WARNING: NEVER POINT THE TIP OF THE SPRING POD AT YOUR FACE. ONLY LOOSEN

THE CLAMPS WHEN THE SPRING POD IS ATTACHED TO THE LOADED DV MEDIA RIG. THE

SPRING POD CAN POP OUT QUICKLY AND CAUSE INJURY IF THESE RULES ARE NOT

FOLLOWED.

1) Start by assembling the main shoulder

support unit. Connect the shoulder arch

section to the handle section by sliding the

smaller end of the handle assembly through

the stainless steel cylinder at the end of the

shoulder arch assembly. Secure the two

sections together by inserting the tilt lever (6)

through the stainless steel cylinder and

threading it into the handle section. The tilt

lever will allow you to adjust the tension on

the tilt action of the handles. The same type of lever is used at the

shoulder pivot (9). Note that the position of these levers can be

adjusted without loosening – simply grab the lever and press on the

red button, then you can readjust the angle of the lever without

threading or unthreading. This allows you to apply a ‘ratcheting action’

while tightening or to simply move the lever out of the way without

loosening it.

2) Now attach the rear counterweight to the pivot plate at the rear of the

shoulder arch. Remove the knob and black plug from the pivot plate.

Center the weight over the projecting screw and insert the black plug

through the mounting hole of the weight – the black plug will keep the

weight from shifting around. Tighten the provided knob thoroughly.

Note that you may replace the supplied weight (2.5lbs) with a smaller

or larger weight if you wish, as long as it has the same mounting-hole

size (approx 1.25”).

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DV Media Rig 5 8 7 Professional Camera Support Although the DV Media Rig is fairly intuitive to operate, PLEASE read the following instructions to make sure you get the most out of your purchase. Kit includes: (1) Adjustable Shoulder Arch (2) Handle Section (3) Belt (4) Spring Pod (5) Quick-release Plate (6) Tilt Lever (7) Accessory Mount (8) Rear Counterweight 2 6 4 3 WARNING: NEVER POINT THE TIP OF THE SPRING POD AT YOUR FACE.
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3) The pivot plate can be adjusted to the left or right to compensate for balance issues created by the camera and other mounted accessories. For now, tighten the pivot knob thoroughly so it doesn’t move while you are mounting the camera and accessories and making adjustments to the Media Rig. 4) Attach the quick-release plate to your camera using the appropriate screw. Remove the unused screw and store in a secure location. Once the quick-release plate is firmly attached to your camera, set it aside.