HI-POD X-Line Series Manual de usuario
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HI-POD
X-Line Product Line
Manual
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HI-POD Manual - Table Of Contents:
3 – Introduction
7 - Let's Get Started!
9 - Hi-Pod Base Setup
11 - Hi-Pod Tubes and Case
12 - Attaching Head to Tubes
13 - Raising, Locking & Lowering Hi-Pod Tubes
16 - Attaching Handle to Tubes, & Pulley Head
19 - LCD Bracket
20 - LCD Setup
22 - Camera / Cables / Remote
27 - Strain Relief and Quick Release Plates
31 - Connect HDMI to LCD
32 - Camera Battery
39 - Text (REC) Data On Screen
42 - Camera Menu Settings
45 - Raingear
50 - Horizon Line
51 - Elevating and Lowering Tubes
53 - Velcro Cables to Tubes
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Congratulations!
You have just purchased a HI-POD!
Now you can begin to elevate your
game.
X-Line – The newest HI-POD is packed with
new features. Not only is it taller (31 feet), but
lighter as well- base only 30 lbs.
Introduction: About Your HI-POD
Travel Case & Packing
The new case design makes it very convenient to use and very easy to
pack and keep organized.
Now there are two cases for the HI-POD; one for the base/tubes, and
another for your accessories.
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LCD & Bracket
HI-POD now includes a 10” HD LCD. We have
created a new bracket to accommodate this new 10”
LCD, as well as many different monitors. Not only is
the bracket able to easily pivot up and down, but it’s
versatile enough to be moved up to another stage of
tube. This allows very tall users to have more LCD
placement flexibility.
Transporting Your HI-POD
The base has been streamlined in complexity and weight,
making it a snap to unpack and go. Each of the 3 legs has a
closed lock position and an open locked position. There is also
a spring loaded pin to lock them into position. This ensures
that the legs stay when it is in use or being transported.
The new wheels are solid and larger, ensuring that they
maintain their shape and make transportation even easier.
This new base has been designed to accommodate older X-
models, making it possible for users of older models to replace
their older and heavier base systems.
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Leg Test
The 3 legs have been beefed up in size and
now include a double locking system. In
addition to the twist lock, there is also a safety
split lock collar on every leg, ensuring extra
security.
…Notable Upgrades
Foldable Camera Plate
The camera plate mechanism now has the ability to
fold. This new feature serves many purposes.
Firstly it conserves space. It allows the HI-POD to
easily fit into the tube travel case without the user
having to remove the head.
At the same time the camera plate can be much
longer. This is useful because it will allow the user
to attach larger cameras or even attaching 2
camcorders (one wide and the other tight).
Thirdly, this new feature allows for more precise
control of the camera position and balance. On the
bottom side of the folding plate there is a separate
balancing level. This level is separate from the
level on the base, allowing for each to set
independently of each other.
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10” LCD
The X-Line has a 10” HD LCD
included. This monitor provides an
improved video display with a
brighter screen that can be seen
clearly while filming in direct
daylight. Add the Hi-Pod Sun Visor
for enhanced viewing.
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Battery
With the X-Line unit, we have completely reconfigured the battery.
The monitor now uses a USB Power pack that easily attaches onto the
back of the unit. While smaller, the new battery can power the monitor
for up to 6hrs. There is also no longer a need for an external charger
(just a USB power cable now). Simple and effective.
The simplicity of the new battery makes set-up far easier than before.
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Let’s Get Started!
Step 1: Opening The Box
Every HI-POD arrives in a set of three boxes; a tube case, a base case, and an accessory case.
Tube Case (not pictured) – The tube case contains the tubes.
Base Case – (left) The base case holds the base. It has cutouts to store other
items, but no items come packaged with the base. .
The Accessories Case contains the following:
The handle
The camera (cam, battery, cables)
The battery
The battery charger
The LCD
The LCD bracket
Camera-Head- Plate
mechanism (Yoke/Pulley
wheel/Tilt Plate)
Camera controller
Cables (Lanc and HDMI)
Rain gear for (camera, battery, LCD, controller).
Sun Visor
The base plate + wheels
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With these 2 cases you have an excellent way to protect your
product for a very long time. By making all pieces fit into the
accessories case, you have the flexibility of going “case-less” for
the tubes and base.
All cases seal with a high-grade zipper that easily keeps the
pieces contained inside. Soft-grip handles allow you to roll the
cases on their wheels without having to lift the item across a
field.
Probably the biggest change to the cases is the ability to travel
with two cases instead of three. To accomplish this, you can
break down the base by detaching the legs and packing them in
the tube case. The rest of the base can fit into the accessory case,
allowing you to travel with just the tube and accessory cases…a
great benefit when traveling by plane, bus, or any condition with
limited space available!
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Base Setup
The base has 3 legs with redundant leg locks for added safety. Please
examine the location of the pin. There are two holes that the safety pin
can occupy. The first pin hole locks the leg closed. This is important
when traveling, as it keeps the legs from falling out of place.
The second pin hole
locks the leg open.
This is necessary to
stabilize the base
and provide support
for the extended HI-
POD. Repeat this for all 3 legs. (Make sure
when you insert the pin that you insert
through the leg hole. It is possible to insert
the pin, without securing the leg. Please
make note of this.)
With this version of the HI-POD, you can break the
base down into three pieces. This gives you more
options when traveling, as you can pack the parts
differently.
IMPORTANT: If you decide to split the base into three parts,
when you put it back together you must make sure that the
middle cylinder is locked to both the base plate (right), and to
the leg bracket (left) – each secured by a twist lock.
The lock itself will twist, then pull out, reposition, and repeat
the motion until tight.
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Lower Leg Lock
Now that you have locked the upper part of the leg, it is time to lock the lower part of the leg.
Unlock the lock by turning in the ratchet in the appropriate direction.
Once unlocked this allows the inner leg to
extend and move freely. After extending the
leg, turn the ratchet to lock. Now it is time to
use the redundant safety lock. Loosen the
ratchet on the safety lock, making it easy to
slide. Push the safety lock up so it makes
contact with the top racthet lock. Once you
have done this, secure both locks tightly.
Repeat this on all legs. Examine the balance
bubble. You may have to adjust the legs to
achieve perfect balance. (See Below)
Pictured right, you will see an example of a set-up
redundant safety lock. In the unlikely event that
the priority lock fails, this lock will serve as a
backup.
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